Mining Incidents

BASTROP PLANT Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Ronald W Klatt
Bastrop, Bastrop County, TX  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4104172

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
14
Years on record
2007–2025
Latest incident
Aug 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
82
citations
17
significant & substantial
$11,686
proposed penalties
$11,167
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 2,798 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 3,259 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 10,069 2 0 198.6
2025 Q1 12,122 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 16,067 3 0 186.7
2024 Q3 22,270 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 22,583 8 1 354.2
2024 Q1 17,346 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

14 on file

2025 · 1 incident

August 7, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator MACHINERY
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was moving a mobile crusher when, after hearing a pop from the tracks, a sliver of metal struck them in left cheek causing them to bleed. Witness quickly applied a nearby rag and drove them to the hospital where the metal was removed, the wound was cleaned, and stitches were applied.

2023 · 1 incident

August 24, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Contact with heat

Employee was helping mechanic when EE began cramping. After attempting to cool employee down, employee was brought to urgent care. IV was administered by medical professionals. Diagnosis was de-hydration and over-heating.

2022 · 4 incidents

December 3, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Struck against a moving object

A driver rear ended the haul unit which the injured employee was in. The driver & IE were taken to the doctor for drug screening and evaluation. IE received an anti inflammatory shot and prescribed muscle relaxers and pain killers. IE was released back to work same day with restrictions.

October 26, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning out the crusher and attempting to free a stone with a hammer and a pry bar. A metal chip dislodged and entered in their right hip. EE was taken to the doctor who numbed them and attempted to remove the metal with a small incision of the skin and a pair of tweezers. The attempt was unsuccessful. EE later removed the metal flake on their own that night.

September 19, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to lift a clutch assembly onto the back of an engine and felt a "pop" in left shoulder. Employee was placed on restrictive duty after a doctor visit on 9/23/2022. Diagnostic testing was preformed and "articular surface partial tear" was diagnosed on 10/12/2022.

August 9, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was cleaning off scale. With hands full, employee slipped and fell, hearing an audible pop of the ankle. The injury began to swell and was later confirmed to be broken.

2018 · 1 incident

September 10, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Struck by falling object

Change screen on #1 shaker bottom deck when a rock fell on top of EE's helmet. Stiffness on the left side of EE's neck soreness and dazed

2016 · 1 incident

December 20, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Loading scrape pipe in bucket for transport, smashed right hand between bucket and pipe, dislocating small finger

2013 · 2 incidents

September 20, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Stung by a bee while turning on a wash hose by the crusher return belt.

April 12, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped off catwalk by electrical room and twisted right knee.

2012 · 1 incident

January 22, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Claimant bumped his knee on a pickup truck bumper trailer hitch.

2010 · 1 incident

August 2, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Miner was operating a manual come-along. As he was pulling the handle, he heard a pop in his right shoulder.

2009 · 1 incident

December 3, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was clearing a blocked feeder gate with a pry bar, and as the gate was freed, his left hand fell on to the conveyor belt and a large rock dropped onto it. Employee was wearing gloves, but the impact caused pain, so he was taken to the doctor for injury determination.

2007 · 1 incident

August 7, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Texas Aggregates, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a cheater pipe and wrench to tighten bolts on dozer tracks. The pipe slipped & employee began experiencing pain in his neck the next day. He was sent to the doctor for examination when the pain he was experiencing was made known to the plant manager. Just was diagnosed as needing surgery, thus the delay in reporting.