Mining Incidents

Montana Solid Rock Quarry #3 Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Robyn Duffy
Plains, Sanders County, MT  ·  Temporarily Idled
MSHA Mine ID: 2402494

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
9
Years on record
2007–2008
Latest incident
Aug 2008
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2007
14
citations
3
significant & substantial
$1,795
proposed penalties
$1,795
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 0 0 0
2025 Q3 0 0 0
2025 Q2 0 0 0
2025 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q4 0 0 0
2024 Q3 2,377 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 1,828 1 0 547.0
2023 Q3 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

9 on file

2008 · 7 incidents

August 28, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Montana Solid Rock Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

In the late morning on 8/28/08, a small speck of metal got into EE's right eye. By 7 PM his right eye was very irritated and swollen. He went to ER and received medical attenion (metal sliver removed). No damage to eye. EE returned to work the following Monday, 9/1/08.

July 25, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Montana Solid Rock Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

"I lifted a rock and pulled a muscle in my left knee. It felt like a cramp. I thought it would work itself out but instead the pain began to travel up into my back as the day ended. When the injury incurred, I told 2 co-workers. On July 28, 2008 I saw Doctor. He checked for inflamed muscle and took me off work."

July 24, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Montana Solid Rock Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE suffered a left middle finger injury. Went to DR on 7/25/08, diagnosed a fracture finger.

April 11, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer MACHINERY
Montana Solid Rock Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Finger injured when rock popped back after going thru chopper/splitter. Reported to supervisor, Medical treatment sought immediately, medical treatment. **No sutures, glued to minimize scarring.**

January 31, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Montana Solid Rock Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving material around.EE picked up a piece of scrap metal abd while walking he slipped on some ice and twisted his back, but did not fall.EE told coworker he hurt himself, but did not feel that it was serious. Next day felt sore and pain, went to Dr and was informed he has piched nerve.

2007 · 2 incidents

December 27, 2007 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Montana Solid Rock Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stacking a pallet of rock when he was hit with a rock in the lower calf. When he got up he could not detect where the rock had come from. He told another EE & later his supervisor. He tried to walk it off but couldn't. Went to ER @ 2:30pm & was given CT Scan & Ultrasound, pain & swelling medication & told to Ice & Elevate leg. MRI scheduled & told not to work until cleared.

August 24, 2007 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Montana Solid Rock Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

I was operating the fork lift. Going backwards I was looking over my right shoulder. The forklift went over a large rock and bounced and jarred my back. The pain was terrible when it first happened. I let the company know about it later that day. I saw Doctor 9/5/07. He gave me muscle relaxers and said if it is not better in 7 days to call and make an appointment.