Mining Incidents

Lecanto Mine Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Frank J Colitz
Lecanto, Citrus County, FL  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0800545

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
49
Years on record
2000–2024
Latest incident
Jan 2024
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
107
citations
27
significant & substantial
$23,150
proposed penalties
$17,169
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 12,139 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 10,426 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 10,266 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 9,049 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 10,378 3 0 289.1
2024 Q3 11,361 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 11,205 1 0 89.2
2024 Q1 11,069 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

49 on file

2024 · 1 incident

January 24, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped off of a ladder and while backing up, employee tripped over crusher blow bars on pallet. Employee fell on the blow bars causing a scrape on right shin.

2023 · 1 incident

March 16, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While picking up spreader bar to put on lowboy, spreader bar for the dragline bucket. The spreader bar slipped, pinning finger against a piece of metal.

2022 · 2 incidents

December 14, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing out of dial split tank, EE heard something pop and pull in left shoulder. Pain became worse as time went on.

August 30, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted/overturned left ankle getting off ladder on Pioneer crusher.

2018 · 1 incident

November 8, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a hammer, striking a back-out hammer (a punch hammer), when a piece of metal broke off the punch end, striking leg.

2017 · 2 incidents

November 3, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was trying to loosen nut on Eagle Sand Screw. Nut broke loose. In process the wrench pinched finger against frame.

January 4, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was taking engine out of loader when engine broke free of transmission. Right elbow hit loader frame. Continues to have soreness in elbow. Employee did not report accident until 1/13/2017.

2015 · 2 incidents

October 1, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pulling linkage pin on a 980G Loader. Pin shifted smashing/pinching tip of left little finger.

February 19, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving Pegson crawler crusher with hand control. The door to crusher panel hit ramp structure. Door support cylinder knocked his hard hat off and door fell down cutting head.

2014 · 1 incident

May 12, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working on the 375 Excavator, when loosening a hydraulic line, oil sprayed on left hand and body.

2013 · 3 incidents

December 17, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was helping to repair #1 Belt on the Aggregate Plant when he felt a burning on the inside upper thigh. He assumed he was stung by a bug. Date first reported to supervisor 12/23/13

June 28, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Rock from crusher hit employee in mouth.

May 20, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE lost control of truck and hit power pole. He does not know why he lost control.

2012 · 6 incidents

December 18, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was taking back cover off engine compartment of 980B when cover slipped and cut and pinched left little finger on frame of loader between cover and frame.

December 11, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was digging out the 3500 dragline shovel. He felt pain in lower back. Pain now runs down back of legs.

July 30, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on clamps on Pioneer belt. A sliver of metal entered eye. EE was wearing glasses and face shield.

March 27, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee found tick on right side of neck. He pulled it off. Wednesday morning he found a lump on his neck and it kept getting bigger.

January 12, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE foot slipped when he was walking on dragline. When he went to catch himself, his left hand grabbed a mirror which broke resulting in a cut middle finger.

January 10, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Accident was not reported until January 16, 2012. EE was lifting cribbing when he felt a pain in right middle of back.

2011 · 2 incidents

November 14, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on left knee at Canica Crusher.

June 22, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

When employee was crossing under conveyor he slipped on the wet ground. He tried to catch himself. All weight went onto left ankle when he fell.

2009 · 2 incidents

July 28, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

A side arm on 740 Articulated Haul Truck was being cleaned in wash area when the arm slipped off blocks falling on right foot.

January 15, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

This accident was not reported to supervisor until 1/22/09. Employee was operating a 740 haul truck. He complained of hitting a rut in road and was thrown around in cab. Seat belt was on. When it was reported to supervisor, employee complained of blood in urine. Then when he went to Dr. he complained of blood in stool.

2008 · 3 incidents

May 17, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Another employee was throwing a chain over an overhead pipe when the hook on chain hit him on forehead.

April 25, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was taking out back plate of #2 screen deck, when the plate fell, pinching outside of right foot.

April 2, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repeated constant use and writing of weight scale tickets.

2007 · 6 incidents

October 25, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was tightening teeth on dragline bucket with 3/4" drive ratchet when he pulled back muscle. Did not tell supervisor until 10/26/07.

October 16, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Shoulder sore from swinging sledge hammer while helping to repair a broken drive chain on 2400 Dragline No. 2.

October 1, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving a d400 Haul truck when he hit a bump and felt something in shoulder. Pulled muscle in left shoulder.

August 10, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking between crusher and catwalk when he stepped off side of catwalk causing ankle sprain. (overturned ankle). Did not want to go to dr. on 8/10/07. Then 8/23/07 he decided to go to Dr.

August 10, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling on a wrench when the wrench slipped off bolt. Wrench in his hand came back and hit him in the face.

March 19, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning crusher, ee strained his shoulder and arm.

2006 · 7 incidents

December 21, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

Ee was greasing the truck bed cylinder on a ladder. The ladder started to fall. Instead of falling with the ladder, He jumped off the ladder and landed on his feet. He felt some pain in his lower back.

November 30, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Did not want to see doctor when it first happened. Went on 12/1/06. EE went to remove a 10-15 lb rock from conveyor when he felt a pull on lower back.

September 5, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While opening the lid to the dumpster, to dump trash, employee felt a bite between right thumb & 1st finger.

August 8, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee got out of the F450 Service Truck to jumpstart the F350 truck. He said that he set the parking brake but was unsure if the truck was in gear. He went to the front of the truck. While trying to open the hood the truck rolled forward pushing him against the F350.

July 20, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

While inspecting a rock jammed in crusher, a rock hit his face shield causing a cut on the forehead.

July 18, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Rock bounced off crusher and hit employee in the right eye.

July 13, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking into shop, employee tripped on the floor mat and fell. She said she was fine & refused medical treatment. On 8/10/06 she said knee & arm hurt and wanted to see a doctor.

2005 · 4 incidents

August 13, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic OTHER
Crystal River Quarries Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD EPILEPTIC SEIZURE. HIS MEDICATION HAD RECENTLY BEEN CHANGED. WHEN SYMPTOMS WERE NOTICED HE WAS REMOVED FROM JOB SITE. EE WAS IN EMPLOYER'S TRUCK BEING TAKEN FROM MINE PROPERTY WHEN SEIZURE BEGAN. NO INJURIES OCCURRED.

July 28, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

KNEE ALWAYS HURTS. WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN LADDER, HE STEPPED ON GROUND FROM LADDER AND KNEE FELT LIKE IT WOULD GIVE OUT.

January 25, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SAID HE SLIPPED & FELL ON 1/25/05. HE NEVER TOLD THE SUPERINTENDENT ABOUT THE ACCIDENT UNTIL 02/01/05. EMPLOYEE SAID HE TOLD (2) CO-WORKERS THAT HE FELL BUT THE (2) CO-WORKERS DENY HE TOLD THEM. HE WENT TO THE E.R. ON 2/01/05. THEY SAID HE HAD A SPRAINED BACK & HE WILL BE OFF WORK UNTIL 02/05/05.

2004 · 2 incidents

July 20, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While walking down steps of the Pioneer Primary Crusher EE slipped. Foot came out from under him. caught himself but his leg fell on the step cutting leg.

March 15, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

FIRST REPORTED ON 3/16/04. EE WAS MOVING OPERATOR'S SEAT TO SERVICE MACHINE WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL AGAINST HANDRAIL. DID NOT WANT TO SEE A DOCTOR UNTIL 3/25/04.

2003 · 2 incidents

September 23, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED AND FELL ON BOLT WITH LEFT LEG WHILE WORKING ON CAT WALK ON CRUSHER.

April 4, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS RUNNING THE LOADER WHEN A BEE FLEW IN AND BIT HIM ON LEFT RING FINGER.

2001 · 1 incident

January 17, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS HOLDING A BOLT FOR COWORKER TO TAKE OUT. WHEN COWORKER GOT THE NUT OFF HE HIT BOLT WITH A HAMMER. BOLT HIT EE IN FOREHEAD.

2000 · 1 incident

April 6, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal River Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GREASE GUN FELL TO GROUND AND UPON EXITING MACHINE TO PICK UP GREASE GUN RIGHT ANKLE TWISTED.