Mining Incidents

Martin Stone Quarries Inc Metal/Non-Metal

Bechtelsville, Berks County, PA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3600150

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
35
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Apr 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2002
85
citations
15
significant & substantial
$11,293
proposed penalties
$11,217
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 36,235 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 34,434 2 0 58.1
2025 Q2 29,154 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 29,137 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 30,429 1 0 32.9
2024 Q3 32,726 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 36,868 2 0 54.2
2024 Q1 28,201 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

35 on file

2026 · 1 incident

April 13, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was putting a shop rag into the haul truck's door to stop the "rattling" sound and when closing the door, they had slammed the door on their right middle finger.

2025 · 2 incidents

June 16, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting the #7 excavator. We have had several days of rain, it was a light drizzle and the ground was muddy. EE felt EE's left foot start to slip, and EE grabbed the handrails and caught self before falling. EE didn't fall, but EE's feet slipped around and EE felt a sharp pain in EE's lower back.

January 9, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 70lb battery from a pickup truck into the cabinet of an excavator. No pain was noted at the time, but later in the evening while taking a shower, employee noticed a protruding lump on the right side around the belt/waistline area. This has since been diagnosed as a hernia and surgery has been scheduled.

2024 · 2 incidents

December 17, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was changing a screen in a portable screen machine. EE was climbing a short ladder attached to the catwalk, EE's foot slipped off the bottom rung and EE fell against the metal ladder injuring EE's right shoulder. Testing showed a torn rotator cuff and employee had surgery on January 16, 2025 to repair the tear

September 26, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking up steps to get to a loader when they slipped. They held onto the rail but felt a pull right leg. Additional testing indicated a pulled hamstring requiring physical therapy and resulting in lost work days

2014 · 1 incident

March 18, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE began to vomit violently and passed out briefly, sudden onset. First responders called ambulance. Local ER diagnosis: Stomach virus. Discharged w/o treatment.

2012 · 2 incidents

November 20, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adjusting a drive belt by rocking the belt 1/4 turn increments when tip of finger caught between belt and pulley resulting in laceration - finger tip

February 14, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was grinding overhead when a piece of metal rolled into eye.

2011 · 2 incidents

September 30, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

It was raining. EE's foot slipped off rung of permanent ladder leading to conveyor cross-over catwalk. EE fell forward onto cross over catwalk.

2010 · 3 incidents

July 12, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Customer truck driver caught his left thumb in his truck tailgate. He was instructed to stay in his cab.

June 19, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was removing "U" joint and the cap fell against his ear.

2009 · 4 incidents

November 12, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was on hands and knees pushing a 20lb floor jack into place when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. At that time the ee also reported he had been seeing a chiropractor for a couple of weeks.

November 2, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

While descending ladder on the Cat 990 loader, ee slipped on one foot causing Rt knee to strike battery box.

February 5, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing bolt from cutting edge. Bolt spun & cut through glove and finger.

January 6, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding under a piece of equipment (tri-axle dump) when a foreign body lodged in his eye. Safety glasses were on. No face shield.

2005 · 2 incidents

December 5, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING TO WORK FROM PARKING LOT, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON A PATCH OF ICE AND FELL TO SAME LEVEL, FRACTURING HIS RIGHT FIBULA.

April 7, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by flying object

WHILE HAMMERING A BUCKET PIN INTO PLACE A SMALL METAL FRAGMENT BROKE OFF OF HAMMER HEAD AND LODGED INTO LEFT CHEEK (FACE)

2004 · 2 incidents

November 29, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AT END OF SHIFT EE STOOD UP AND TURNED TO BACK OUT OF LOADER WHEN EE FELFT A SHARP PAIN IN LOW BACK

October 22, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Fall from machine

Injured employee was securing load with tarp, was standing on rear tire securing tarp flap strap - lost grip - fell backwards to the ground on back and side.

2003 · 2 incidents

August 12, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by flying object

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RETREIVE WELDING CABLES, GROUND CLAMP CAUGHT ON MANLIFT. WHEN IT BROKE FREE IT SWUNG OVER RAIL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON UPPER LIP.

March 28, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE WAS HAMMERING A LOADER BUCKET TOOTH TO REPLACE IT WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW OFF THE TOOTH AND IMBEDDED INTO THE RT CALF. 3/4" FOREIGN BODY REMOVED. WOUND SUTURED.

2002 · 5 incidents

June 26, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT OAK CRIBBING. HE BENT OVER INSTEAD OF BENDING KNEES AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

June 1, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Unclassified, insufficient data

HAS HISTORY OF BACKACHES/DISC DISEASE. GOT WORSE AND HE REPORTED IT IN JUNE. PROBABLE CAUSE: EXACERBATED BY WORK. WORKER'S COMP COVERING AS OCCUPATIONAL.

February 14, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SPENT THE DAY REPLACING RETURN ROLLERS USING UNDERHAND MOTION AT OR ABOVE SHOULDER HEIGHT.

January 30, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE STEPPED DOWN TO NEXT LEVEL ON 44 TELSMITH CRUSHER, HE STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW ON A STEEL GUARD. GUARD WAS ON HIS BLIND SID. EE LOST HIS LT. EYE AT 18 MO. OF AGE.

January 17, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPORTED 1/17/02 CUMULATIVE INJURY TENDONITIS RT SHOULDER. REPETITIVE SHOVELING & PRYING OF MATERIAL. REC'D INJECTION OF PREDNISONE

2001 · 4 incidents

November 8, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS EXITING EQUIPMENT ONTO WOODEN STEP WHEN STEP FAILED CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO SAME LEVEL ANDSTRIKE HIS LEFT ELBOW ON STEEL STACKED NEXT TO.

June 19, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STARTED A/C IN CAB OF TEREX HAUL TRUCK AND FELT SOMETHING ENTER HIS EYE.

June 6, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TIGHTENING A NUT ON THE BOTTOM OF A CUTTING EDGE 2/1" IMPACT WRENCH. THE SOCKET SLIPPED OFF NUT CAUSING HANDLE TO SPIN AND STRUCK EE IN RIGHT FOREHEAD.

March 28, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDER CAUSING PAIN IN BOTH SHOULDERS AND REDUCED ROM.

2000 · 3 incidents

July 10, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LYING ON CREEPER AND MOVING UNDER TRUCK WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A LOW STEP. 4 SUTURES, SCALP.

June 21, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRIMMING STRING ON WEEDEATER WITH POCKET KNIFE WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT FOREARM.