Rock Splitters, Quarry

SOC: 47-5051.00 · Job Zone 1 (Little or no preparation)

Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammer and wedges.

Median Wage

$47,460

per year

Mean Wage

$50,540

per year

Employment

workers

Wage Range

$37,240 - $68,380

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$37,240Median: $47,460$68,380

9 tasks analyzed

Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.

Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.

Set charges of explosives to split rock.

Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.

Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.

Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.

Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.

Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.

Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.

Task	AI Capability	Risk Score	Time %
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.	-	-	-
Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.	-	-	-
Set charges of explosives to split rock.	-	-	-
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.	-	-	-
Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.	-	-	-
Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.	-	-	-
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.	-	-	-
Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.	-	-	-
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.	-	-	-