Mining Incidents

Chico 1Metal/Nonmetal

P&K Stone, LLC · Surface
Controlled by Peter R Dawson
Chico, Wise County, TX · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4105110
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
12
Years on record
2016–2025
Latest incident
Feb 2025
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

12 on file

2025 · 1 incident

Fall from machine

EE Slipped of access latter of WA500 loader as EE was dismounting falling 4 1/2 feet to ground. EE sustained tear to ACL and fracture to fibula to right leg.

2024 · 3 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 7/26/2024, while walking on a travelway, EE moved to opposite side of the road due to conditions ahead being uneven. EE stated that upon moving to the other side of the travelway, they felt a pop near the arch of their left foot. EE was seen by company doctor and put on restricted duty and was prescribed the use of an immobilization device.

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On 5/13/2024, at approximately 3:50pm, Management received a report of an EE having difficulty breathing after having worked to adjust a gate for a feeder in the surge tunnel. EE was assessed by Plant Mangement and taken to local ER for assessment for CO poisoning. EE was admitted and treated for elevated levels of CO in EE's blood.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

stepped into soft mud, fell forward, sprain left wrist (1st day of treatment 1/24/24)

2022 · 1 incident

Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 4/16/2022, EE reported a slip and fall while working in the Secondary Plant. EE continued working through the shift. On 4/18/2022, EE reported swelling in the right hand and was taken to the doctor on 4/19/2022. EE was subsequently provided with a sling to keep the right arm elevated and immobilized for 8 days.

2021 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

On 12/30/2021, EE reported feeling a burning sensation in lower abdomen following an attempt to break a hydraulic hose on a Loader. EE was subsequently taken to the Dr. and allowed to work pending evaluation by surgeon for potential hernia. On 3/17/2022, EE underwent surgery to repair hernia in lower abdomen.

2019 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

EE was cleaning screen possum belly, a 2'x2' piece of hardened fine material came in contact with the EE's leg, EE thought that EE sprained it. Other EEs helped EE out, when EE came out the pain increased. Supervisor took EE to the ER, X-rays were taken and determined that it had a fracture on shinbone. EE was wearing proper PPE.

2018 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

EE was attempting to remove a ripper tip from the D10 dozer. EE was striking the tip with a hammer and a sliver of metal broke off striking EE in the left thigh. EE was taken to the clinic for observation by another EE

2017 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling on a wrench trying to remove a plug from an L250 Volvo Loader. While pulling EE's left shoulder popped. EE was taken to clinic by another EE. The plug was real tight causing EE to pull extremely hard.

2016 · 3 incidents

Struck by falling object

EE was removing rocks from tail pulley when a rock from above fell and hit employee on hard hat causing lacerations.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was performing post operation inspection of impact crusher. While kneeling on one knee, EE was shutting the hatch doors on the crusher. EE lost balance and fell backwards landing on the catwalk.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling aggregate material off of screen in primary plant, felt shoulder pop followed by a lot of pain. Employee reported it to supervisor immediately.