Mining Incidents

Hoover Stone Quarry LLCMetal/Nonmetal

Controlled by Timothy M Hoover
Saltsburg, Westmoreland County, PA · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3607474
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
21
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Feb 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

21 on file

2026 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting sheath off wiring, the blade slipped and caught left middle finger. EE and another employee rendered first aid, clean and wrapped the cut. The cut did not require additional medical as it appeared to be healing fine. The Evening of 3-4-26 the finger swelled up and they went to the ER where It was determined it was infected and medical intervention was necessary.

2021 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While replacing hydraulic line on JLG man lift, miner was reaching above EE's head into difficult to reach area felt sharp pain in shoulder. The miner took Ibuprofen & went to EE's chiropractor that night. 9/14 while lifting ordinary grease gun pain increased & manager sent Miner to ER- Diagnosed with sprained shoulder. Prescribed Muscle relaxer and rest-to return to work 9/20

2020 · 3 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

Employee, while traveling along haul road on a pit bike the front tire was kicked out by a rock. Employee lost balance and fell down on a rock which lacerated their forearm that required stitches.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was assisting in pouring cement, miner was wearing knee high rubber boots which were duck taped to pants at some point cement came in contact with pants making them wet. Approx. 1 hour of work and miner noticed skin irritation, first aid did not nullify irritation. Miner was sent to hospital for chemical burns of mid leg region

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was assisting in pouring cement, miner was wearing knee high rubber boots which were duck taped to pants at some point cement came in contact with pants making them wet. Approx. 1 hour of work and miner noticed skin irritation, first aid did not nullify irritation. Miner was sent to hospital for chemical burns of mid leg region

2019 · 1 incident

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Another miner applying alcohol to truck airline as EE walked around the front of the truck, airline inadvertently disconnected & sprayed EE with alcohol. Some alcohol got into EE's eyes, eyes were promptly rinsed with eye wash. Miner was informed if irritation returned to go to emergency room. ER/Dr prescribed eye drops and advised against work for 3 days.

2018 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Plant operator starting up the plant, noticed the main crusher vibrator not working. Locked out and proceeded to check if drive belt missing. Belt was still present, so EE gave the pulley a tug, felt a sharp pain in left shoulder for aprox 20 min. pain faded and worked rest of day, notifying management at end of the day.

2017 · 1 incident

Fall down stairs

While descending a flight of steps that were covered in approx 1 in of wet snow. EE lost footing on the 3rd to last step and fell to the ground below onto EE's back. Employee worked for approx 2hrs was later sent home after which EE went to hospital, diagnosed with deep bruising of the back. 2 days of rest prescribed.

2016 · 1 incident

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

working at work bench reached up to shelf to retrieve box EE bumped a can of break cleaner spray Can fell from shelf landing upside down spraying employee in eyes Employee was wearing glasses Eye wash was applied to the affected eyes until chemical was removed some irritation remained & was sent to the doctor Sustained minor chemical burn to the eyes ointment was prescribed

2015 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on flat surface at control booth - There were no obstacles in his path.

Struck against stationary object

Employee climbed up on Volvo highlift to check hydraulic oil. Raised up very quickly & bumped his left nostril into CB antenna.

2012 · 1 incident

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When moving a stone off plant - Stone pinched little finger against post

2008 · 4 incidents

Struck by falling object

Employee was working the rock truck. He dropped the emergency power steering motor out of his own hands onto his head.

Struck by falling object

EE was working on main belt, 2 other EE's were working in above crusher. A 2x8x3 board was being used to prop up a hydraulic cyclinder on backhoe, cyclinder was moved and board fell thru crusher striking EE's hard hat and head.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was lifting and pulling a small trailer a short distance on cement in the garage. He then put it down on a stand when he felt pain. He went to a chiropractor. Several hours later he was taping paper on a truck cab. Then he lifted a one half gallon paint can at which time he felt excruciating pain.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Spillage rock - moving a rock that was too big to handle by himself.

2007 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

Rock jammed in return roller on main belt; he shut off main belt, removed rock then 2nd rock hit his finger.

2006 · 2 incidents

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was running drill press when cuttings caught his finger requiring several stitches. No lost time occurred.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking on catwalk. Tripped and fell, falling on his hand. There was no debris or obstruction on catwalk.

2004 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

EE was driving wedge to lock cone crusher down with a sledge. when a piece of unknown debris bounced off safety glasses and was deflected into eye. when ee was seen at er-nothing was in his eye-it was washed out at plant. he had a small laceration.

2000 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PRYING ANGLE IRON OFF FORD TRK & JAMMED HIS THUMB. AT THE TIME HE THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SPRAINED. IT CONTD TO BOTHER HIM AT WHICH TIME HE SAW A DR RECENTLY