Mining Incidents

CharmianMetal/Nonmetal

Blue Ridge Summit, Adams County, PA · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3603460
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
107
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

107 on file

2026 · 5 incidents

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fractured index finger descending stairs. Hand caught between rail and structure

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ankle sprain from routine travel. Missed bottom step.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and suffered soft tissue injury to shoulder, neck, back area. Muscle strain, pinched nerve

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee suffered laceration to left little finger performing screen change that required 1 suture.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee suffered a soft tissue injury to the left ankle during routine travel.

2025 · 12 incidents

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Scratched by raccoon requiring immunizations

Fall from ladders

Soft tissue injury of the right knee stepping off of a ladder.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee suffered muscle strain to right shoulder moving innate object.

Struck by falling object

Employee suffered concussion like symptoms from being struck by object

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee suffered fracture and laceration of finger closing dump gate.

Fall from machine

Employee was in the process of unhooking a piece of pipe from a strap hooked to an excavator and fell spraining left ankle.

Flash burns (welding)

During welding operations on the Primary Feeder, a mechanic sustained welder's flash.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sprained ankle during normal travel

Struck against a moving object

JCB Telehandler tires traveled over slight drop off causing vehicle to roll onto side. Employee suffered laceration to the head requiring sutures.

Struck against stationary object

Struck right hand on stationary equipment causing soft tissue contusion

Struck against stationary object

Employee was using a tool to remove frozen material from a conveyor. Struck hand on framework injuring thumb.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking along a conveyor and felt their knee pop. Knee swelling and pain. Restricted duty.

2024 · 6 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Employee was working in a low headroom area and struck head on fixed object causing dizziness and headache.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Routine travel on asphalt, employee sprained ankle

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE had changed attachment on skid steer and noticed loose pin. EE attempted to fix the pin by reaching out of the machine. EE accidentally hit the controls and in turn pinched EE's right hand between the lift arm and the frame of the machine causing multiple fractures to the ring finger and thumb of the right hand as well as soft tissue injury.

Struck by falling object

While handling a slide, EE dropped it on EE's right foot, fracturing EE's fourth and fifth toe.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE removed a cover on a slide reached inside and had a finger struck by a rotary feeder.

Struck against stationary object

EE was pulling on a slide under a silo when it broke free and caused EE to hit thumb on a piece of angle iron.

2023 · 4 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Fell when exiting a building

Struck against a moving object

EE made contact with an elevator bucket

Struck against a moving object

While sitting in a haul truck and being loaded with large material an EE experienced mid to lower back pain from the shake of the truck.

Fall from machine

EE was dismounting from a skid loader at the quarry fuel tank when they slipped from the bucket and fell to the ground.

2022 · 4 incidents

Struck against a moving object

EE was moving two railcars in the shipping area and was not able to stop the railcars in time which resulted in making contact with a dump truck that was stationed on the tracks.

Contact with heat

EE stated that EE lost consciousness while shoveling.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE inserted an air wand into an elevator making contact with the buckets pinching a finger on the lip of the chute.

Struck by flying object

Dust fell/blew into employees eye.

2021 · 1 incident

Struck against stationary object

EE struck a finger on the side of a rail car when attempting to open the gate.

2020 · 3 incidents

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

We are reporting a change in hearing sensitivity of an average of more than 25 dB at the 2K, 3K, 4K, Hz in the right ear relative to the miner's baseline. The employee is currently enrolled in a hearing conservation program. The condition is currently being investigated for work relatedness.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was removing piece of jammed metal from elevator. As the piece of metal was jarred loose, the tip of EE's thumb was pinched between the piece of metal and the elevator casing. EE required stitches thus constituting MSHA reportability.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee punctured leg with utility knife.

2019 · 6 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was sitting on a platform beside the aerator using a grinder to clean up the shaft when EE lost control of the 4 1/2"" angle grinder causing the spinning disc to come in contact with the inner area of EE's left thigh. Injury resulted in a laceration requiring stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE experienced pain in hands on 9/5/2019. EE had carpal tunnel surgery on 6/23/2020 thus constituting MSHA reportability.

Fall from ladders

EE was placing shims on a dryer trunnion. EE was working from a ladder and was about 6 feet off the ground. The wrenches EE was using slipped and EE lost EE's balance. EE fell from the ladder and landed on EE's feet, but received a stress fracture in right heel.

Contact with hot objects or substances

During drilling Unit #38 air compressor began to run hot so operator shut the unit down to cool. While unit was shut down, the operator attempted to loosen the radiator cap to release pressure into the overflow tank. While loosening the cap, the pressure in the tank was able to push out past the cap splashing the operator on the left forearm and on the shirt around EE's midsection.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting flexible sealing tape into stripes to repair a leaking pipe. The utility knife slipped and lacerated EE's finger.

Struck by powered moving object

No SGI (Specialty Granules LLC) employee or equipment was involved in the accident. A driver from a trucking co. was out of the truck and was struck by a truck driven by an employee of another co. All horns and backup alarms worked properly on all equipment involved. Accident occurred during daylight hours in an open load out area.

2018 · 5 incidents

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was unplugging equipment and got fingers stuck resulting in 5 stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 5/3/2018, an EE stepped down from a ladder on a front end loader. As EE stepped down, EE twisted knee. The EE was able to conduct all job tasks after the incident. EE had surgery on 8/3/2018 due to incident and missed work starting this date, thus constituting MSHA reportability.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell and twisted knee while conducting maintenance on a piece of machinery.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE came out of loading booth to load truck missed a step EE felt pain in lower back and L leg EE declined medical attention at the time EE examined on 3/12/2018 and diagnosed with a minor muscle strain in lower back and returned to work On 5/14/2018 mgmt. was informed that the employee had received an Epidural Steroid Injection on 5/3/2018 thus constituting MSHA Reporting

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Lowering DTH Hammer in to service truck using a winch line. While repositioning from vertical to horizontal for transport, the hammer shifted against truck bed. This action pinched the gloved hand of the victim as ee was attempting to guide the hammer in to position. the small finger of the left hand was caught between the hammer and truck bed surfaces

2017 · 4 incidents

Struck by flying object

Employee lost grip on the sledge hammer and handle struck another employee on the left eyebrow

Contact with heat

Employee was working inside an elevator chute to reposition a strike plate. While the employee was working their breathing became labored and became overheated and exited the chute. The employee was taken to the breakroom to be cooled off. Was later taken to the ER where fluids were administered via an IV.

Accident type, without injuries

A brush fire at the reclaimed hill at 1525. 911 was called at 1530 the fire was contained at 1645. No damage to the property, equipment, or danger to employees or residents. Fire was caused by light reflecting off polished tin covers & hitting the cardboard cover, igniting it. Wind speeds at 15-20 caused the inflamed cardboard to spread to the dry grass igniting it.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was in the operator's shack, talking with the truck driver and another employee when they noticed that the truck was beginning to overfill. EE began to run out of the shack to the catwalks under the loading tanks. As employee was running they tripped and fell, breaking a wrist and causing several lacerations.

2016 · 2 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 12/12/16 the EE was exiting personal vehicle prior to the start of work. As the EE exited vehicle, L. foot slipped on ice and fell to the ground. At that time the EE declined further treatment. On 1/2/17 the EE requested further treatment. On 1/12/17 the EE was referred to an MRI and on 1/24/17 the EE was diagnosed with a torn meniscus with surgery slated for 2/2/17.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was standing on ground, attempting to put on insulated coveralls. Foot slipped on snow/ice and EE fell landing on back and hip. Bruised hip, sore lower back.

2015 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a sledge hammer when it slipped striking his right thumb causing a fracture.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was exiting office facility and slipped causing her to strike her head against the door frame causing a small cut to the back of her head.

2014 · 4 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Employee was cleaning off his equipment when he contacted a sharp metal edge which caused a cut to his right arm.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a pipe wrench when it slipped, striking his right middle finger causing a fracture.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening screw when screw-driver slipped cutting his left thumb

Contact with electrical current

Electrician was trouble-shooting broken insulator.

2013 · 7 incidents

Fall down stairs

Slipped and fell 5 steps from ground level coming down stairs. Injured left elbow, laceration (required 8 sutures). Returned to work with no doctor restrictions.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unloading railcar when debris entered his eye.

Struck by falling object

Employee lowered his welding hood which caused debris to fall behind his safety glasses which entered his left eye.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Confirmed Reportable Shift in hearing test

Struck by flying object

Employee was walking to his truck when a breeze caused debris to enter his eye.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the mill to check the silos and fell causing a break of the radius bone of his right arm

Fall onto or against objects

Employee sustained a lower back contusion after slipping while walking up steps.

2012 · 4 incidents

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a guard when he pinched his finger under it fracturing the tip of his finger.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was drilling and started experiencing problems. Driller shut drill down,got out,walk around drill to check air line.Opened the side door of drill (guard was down)at same time radiator hose exploded spraying hot water on him. Employee had hard hat and safety gasses on. Employee sustained 2nd degree burns to 15% of body.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving a piece of metal off a belt,when he picked it up he cut his left thumb-getting three stitches

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding onto a elbow fitting that attaches to the unloading valve under a rail car. The second employee attempted to strike the upper part of the fitting with a hammer when the first employee left hand was hit, which the employee received four stitches in the left hand-little finger.

2011 · 8 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting a piece of equipment and was struck in the face by the rigging.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was rolling an 20 inches metal tire toward an truck to be loaded when a sharp metal burr caused by pressing the tire onto rim cut his left finger. Employee received three stitches in his left ring finger.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, ISP minerals is reporting this standard threshold shift as a precaution and protective measure even though this report may not be required by law. There are presently no indicators that this is a work related hearing loss. A hearing conservation program has been and will remain in effect. ISP minerals investigation regarding the cause is ongoing.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, ISP Minerals is reporting this Standard Threshold Shift as a precaution and protective measure even though this report may not be required by law. There are presently no indicators that this is a work related hearing loss. A Hearing Conservation program has been and will remain in effect. ISP Minerals investigation regarding the cause is ongoing.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, ISP Minerals is reporting this Standard Threshold Shift as a precaution and protective measure even though this report may not be required by law. There are presently no indicators that this is a work related hearing loss. A Hearing Conservation program has been and will remain in effect. ISP Minerals investigation regarding the cause is ongoing.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, ISP minerals is reporting this standard threshold shift as a precaution and protective measure even though this report may not be required by law. There are presently no indicators that this is a work related hearing loss. A hearing conservation program has been and will remain in effect. ISP minerals investigation regarding the cause is ongoing.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown, ISP minerals is reporting this standard threshold shift as a precaution and protective measure even though this report may not be required by law. There are presently no indicators that this is a work related hearing loss. A hearing conservation program has been and will remain in effect. ISP minerals investigation regarding the cause is ongoing.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was in the plant removing an bolt from a segment on the drive shift, the employee was using a hammer and chisel to remove a bolt. The employee got a piece of metal in the left eye, the employee was wearing eye glasses. The metal was removed by the ER doctor. Employee did return to work.

2010 · 1 incident

Contact with heat

Employee was working in the mill plant when he got cramps in his legs and hands. The heat index was high and the temp was around 90. Employee was taking to the hospital and treated for heat exhaustion and release the same day. Employee was giving a IV and treated by a doctor.

2009 · 3 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Employee removed piece of chute with torch. Piece was rigged and controlled and lowered to the floor. Once on the floor the employee walked around the opposite side of the chute, from which he cut and stood to lower, to remove rigging. A sharp piece of metal, which he did not see, caused a laceration to his left leg.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was scraping build up from the socket liner to locate the lifting holes using a putty knife. As he moved his hand around the socket liner he cut the small finger on his left hand on the edge of the liner. Three sutures were required.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Exposure to mixed dust. No evidence of pulmonary impairment by pulmonary funcion testing.

2008 · 3 incidents

Struck by falling object

Employee was changing a bearing on a fan. Tha bearing guard became unbalaced and fell striking the employee on the right wrist. Two sutures (Staples) were required

Contact with hot objects or substances

Worker was welding a small connecting beam to a bridge beam, when hot slag fell between the leg strap of his harness and his leg. The hot slag was able to burn a hole in his pants before he could get it off. The worker received a minor burn to his leg where the slag had fallen.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown - MSHA recordable hearing shift.

2006 · 5 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut his finger on metal requiring two stitches.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had been bolting sections of duct work together for the previous couple of days. The work required awkward postures and excessive force in awkward postures. Employee has a history of back problems. On this morning he was unable to get out of his truck upon arriving at the job site

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Checking threads on drill rods while head was in motion. Employee put his hands in the tower of drill accidently and was winched by a pulley, causing partial amputation of middle finger and breaking adjoining fingers.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was removing an elevator bucket on a stone elevator. The bucket slipped out of his hands and hit his finger against the lower bucket. The EE did require three stitches.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning down a roll tire at the lathe. Cut left hand while removing shavings. PPE was used.

2005 · 7 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a bar to open the slide at the bottom of a rail car. While he was using the bar it bounced up and hit his finger on the left hand.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING APIECE OF BELT IN THE STOCKROOM USING A UTILITY KNIFE. THE ROLL OF BELT WAS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, THE ROLL TIPPED OVER AS HE WAS CUTTING THE BELT & CAUSING THE ROLL TO HIT THE EE HAND. THE KNIFE STRUCK EE IN RIGHT ANTORIN THIGH

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning out a chute during a system clean down, the employee reached into a chute to remove material inside the chute and his glove caught the rotating equipment pulling it to a pinch point. The distance of the employee's reach was 12-18 inches. This is not a standard procedure for the clean down.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was setting a new chute section on a screen tower. The chute was rigged to the crane line with a single choker hitch. As the chute was being lowered through a floor opening it got hung up on a flange. Employee tried to straighten the piece and it swung and crushed his left bicep up against the structure.

Struck by falling object

Employee was holding a piece of steel up to be bolted. When the connection could not be made, employee dopped the piece on the ground. A piece of channel attached to the dropped beam struck employee in the back of the leg. The leg was bruised and scraped. X-rays showed a hairline fracture of the tibia, left leg.

Struck against a moving object

Coworker was walking holding a circular saw. Extension cord got hung up on something, so he gave it a tug. In doing so he bumped into EE & accidentally squeezed the trigger on the saw. EE was startled & jumped. EE's hand contacted the saw blade and his right middle & ring fingers were lacerated, requiring medical attention (stitches).

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting plasting banding on packing material with a pocket knife and punctured his leg right above the left knee with a pocket knife. EE did receive 4 sutures.

2003 · 1 incident

Fall down stairs

EE WAS CHECKING OUT THE MILL FLOOR WHEN HE NOTICED AN UPSET CONDITION ON THE SCREEN FLOOR. STONES WERE COVERING THE FLOOR AND COMING DOWN ONTO THE NEXT FLOOR. EE WAS ON TOP OF THE STAIRS FLOOR AND HE TURNED TO GO DOWN THE STEPS AND SLIPPED ON STONES HE DID NOT SEE. HE WAS CARRYING A BAR AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS HAND AS HE FELL AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND STEPS.

2001 · 4 incidents

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO PUT HE NORTH FLYWHEEL GUARD ON #1 MILL ROLL. IT WAS LIFTED UP WITH A HOIST AND THEY WERE MOVING THE GUARD TO THE SOUTH END WHEN THE BACK OF THE GUARD SWUNG INTO THE BEA M. EE HAD HIS HAND BETWEEN THE GUARD AND BEAM WHEN THE GUARD STARTED TO SWING EE TRIED TO HOLD IT BACK.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO DRIVE A KEY INTO THE FLYWHEEL OF #3 EE WAS HOLDING THE HAMMER WITH HIS LEFT HAND BACK ONT HE HANDLE AND HIS RIGHT HAND NEAR THE HEAD AT THE HAMMER AS HE SWUNG T HE HAMMER THE BACK OF THE HANDLE CAUGHT ON THE FLYWHEEL, FORCING THE HAMMER SO THAT THE HEAD MISSED THE KEY AND HE SMASHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE HAMMER HANDLE AND FLYWHEEL.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PERFORMING HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES ON THE ROOF ABOE #4 SCRUBBER ON A SCHEDULED DOWN DAY. EE LIFTED A LARGE METAL PLATE (APPROX 135 LBS.) EXPOSING A 4' DIA. OPENEING TO THE PUMP ROOM BEL OW. AS HE LIFTED THE PLATE AND MOVE FORWARD, HE STEPPED INTO THE OPENING. EE FELL TO THE FLOOR BELOW.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TOOK A LOAD OF PALLETS IN THE DUMP TRUCK TO THE QUARRY AREA, ALONG WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO ASSIST. WHEN EMPLOYEE WALKED TO THE BACK OF THE DUMP TRUCK, HE SLIPPED ON A PATCH OF ICE, F ALLING ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

2000 · 6 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES: SLIPPED & JERKED NECK, STIFF

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE & ANOTHER EE ATTEMPTED TO LOOSEN A 4"" PIPE WITH A 90DEG ELBOW ON ONE END. AS EE TURNED THE PIPE WITH A 24"" PIPE WRENCH, EE THUMBS WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE ARC ELBOW & AND ADJACENT WALL CUTTING HIS THUMB

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING A NEW DRIVE GEAR ON A ROTARY DRYER. A NEW SPRING CLIP WAS WELDED TO THE SHELL TEMPORAILY WHEN EE ATTEMPTED TO LOOSEN A MOUNTING BOLTIN THE CLIP, THE WELD BROKE & THE SPRING CLIP ST RUCK EE HAND BREAKING HIS FINGERS. THE SPRING MOVED ONLY 3/8"" OF AN INCH

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLD THE 3' LIFTING CHAIN TO THE ROLL FEED BOX. AS HE CENTERED THE CHAIN ON THE HOIST HOOK EE INSTRUCTED OTHER EE TO RAISE THE HOOK AS THIS WAS COMPLETED THE CHAIN SHIFTED CUTTING EE'S THUMB \

Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE MOVED THE CAR INTO POSITION, HE THEN EXITED THE CAR BY THE LADDER FROM THE BRAKE PLATFORM. HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF BOTTOM RUNG AND HIS FOOT WENT APPROX 2 FT TO THE GROUND CAUSING A SUDDE N JOLT. HE DID NOT FALL TO THE GROUND.

Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLATCHING CLEAN OUT DOOR FOR COLLECTOR DUST PIPE. WHEN CLEANOUT PIPE UNLATCHED, THE WEIGHT OF THE MATERIAL FORCED THE DOOR TO DROPPINCHING EMPLOYEE'S HAND BETWEEN THE DOOR AND ME TAL DEFLECTING CHUTE, CUTTING EMPLOYEE'S LEFT THUMB.