Mining Incidents

Hoban Pit And PlantMetal/Nonmetal

Controlled by Zachry Corporation
Verhalen, Tx., Reeves County, TX · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4101162
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
25
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

25 on file

2026 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

G5 industrial Services was preparing to install a discharge pipe under the log-washers. The pipe had a ninety-degree elbow on one end that was facing upward while in the air. When the pipe was placed on the ground it rolled to the side, EE misjudged where the ninety-degree elbow would lay down to rest. The pipe landed on the top of EE's foot causing injury.

2025 · 1 incident

Fall from machine

An employee was standing on VIS Crusher, trying to unclog/clean unit. The employee was holding a 1-1/2"" water line, awaiting it to be turned on so that they could wash the clogged VSI. When the water was turned on, the employee lost their balance and fell onto the deck below EE, approximately 4.5 feet below where EE was working.

2024 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

Employee notified supervisor at 6:00 am on 3/25/2024 that they were not going into work due to debris in the employee's in right eye. Employee was unsure of where and when the debris entered eye. Last time operating a grinder was on 3/21/2024.

2023 · 2 incidents

Struck by falling object

Employee was getting welding rods out of the front right side toolbox on the welding truck bed. The employee was on top, kneeling on the toolbox while unlatching the door. The door started to swing downward away from the employee, and employee attempted to catch the falling door with right hand. The door smashed the employee's right ring finger tip.

Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was trouble shooting an issue with the right rear axle. As EE loosened the plug/ bolt pressurized hot oil shot out, hitting EE in face, neck, chest, arm, and stomach. EE suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns.

2020 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

While reaching under a cone liner on the ground to connect a lifting chain the block on the ground collapsed and the cone liner fell on the miners right hand fracturing four fingers.

2019 · 1 incident

Fall onto or against objects

On 6/13 a Mechanic dismounting CAT 980K Loader missed a step on ladder and while catching themselves, strained right shoulder. Employee managed to continue to perform all work duties until 7/31 when seen by a doctor and was prescribed Physical Therapy and restrictions.

2017 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning under a scalper screen when stepped wrong and sprained ankle.

2016 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance helper holding a plate on a bearing being installed on a screen was struck in the left thumb with hammer by other worker resulting in 6 stitches

2015 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Contracted Temp worker was assisting with performing crusher maintenance on Spokane crusher and strained stomach while removing 3/4"" impact wrench.

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

Employee was adjusting the position of a tire/wheel assembly with boom hands during tire installation. The tire/wheel assembly was pressed against the rock bar on unit. As EE reached in to move the rock bar out of the way, the tire wheel assembly moved forward ""pinching"" his right middle finger between the boom hand and rock bar.

2013 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting thick rubber conveyor material at the hot mix plant with a utility knife, the knife slipped and cut the employee above his left knee. The employee went to the clinic where his cut was sutured and returned to work the same day without restrictions.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Bent over to pick-up a 2 lbs roller of wire, and when went to get back-up, he felt pain to his lower back.

2008 · 2 incidents

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IP reports that he injured his left knee while standing on his right leg and twisting his left leg behind his right leg. IP was assisting two other employees on the feeder belt. IP placed on restricted duty on 8-18: walk on even terrain only. This is 2nd injury IP reports to his left knee in 5 months. The mechanism of injury does not match the claimed injury.

Struck against stationary object

IP was in the plant area working on the VSI crushers. IP went to retrieve a tool from a welding truck. IP reports that he stepped on a rock of unknown size. IP did not see the rock. IP reports that his knee popped. IP was diagnosed with a strained left knee and placed on light duty.

2007 · 2 incidents

Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee had been shoveling; states he first experienced pain at work but is uncertain of the exact time or date. Employee cannot remember an event with the potential to cause an injury. The employee's first report of this to the employer was on 9/11/07.

Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

Employee was repairing a 30 inch water line in a 15 foot deep excavation. Wall caved in on employee burying him up to his waist. He was immediately dug out using shovels. Injuries suffered included brusing to legs and hips and pain in back. Employee was taken to the doctor where he was prescribed muscle relaxer and pain medication. Employee was placed on light duty.

2005 · 1 incident

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

Employee was assisting a customer into a defined area in order to dump some material. Employee was closing the tail-gate to the truck and it closed on his hand. Employee refused to go to the doctor. A couple of days later the injury had not improved. The employee then asked supervisor to take him to the doctor on 07/12/2005.

2004 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

Employee did not know proper usage of air seat. Caused some soreness on tailbone,

2002 · 3 incidents

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS ASCENDING THE LADDER TO HIS LOADER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

Fall down stairs

EE WAS COMING DOWN PRIMARY PLANT STAIRS WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING ON THE SECOND TO LAST STEP, HURTING HIS LEFT KNEE.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE SHIFTER ON THE FRONT END LOADER BECAME STUCKEE BEGAN TO PUSH AND PULL THE SHIFTER PULLING A MUSCLE IN HIS LT. ARM.

2001 · 1 incident

Contact with electrical current

EE WAS WELDING ON GRIZZLY IN THE RAIN, WELDING LEADS WERE SHOCKING WELDER.

2000 · 2 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS TIGHTENING SOME BOLTS ON THE BEARING HOUSING OF THE SHAKER WITH A RACHET AND CHEATER PIPE. HE SLIPPED AND FELL HITTING THE EDGE OF THE SHAKER WALL RESULTING IN AN INJURY TO HIS RIGHT SI DE RIB CAGE AREA.

Struck by falling object

EE WAS CLEANING A CHUTE WITH A PICK. AS HE WAS CLEANING A CHUNK OF COMPACT DIRT AND CLAY BROKE FREE AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT LEG AND FOOT. \