Mining Incidents

Austin River Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Zachry Corporation
Austin, Travis County, TX  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4101792

Austin River Plant has $14K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
37
Years on record
1983–2020
Latest incident
Aug 2020
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
90
citations
14
significant & substantial
$13,806
proposed penalties
$13,730
paid to date
99% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $76 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
59
inspections on record
718
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 718 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Austin River Plant has $14K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$14K
proposed penalties
$14K
current assessed
$14K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
90 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2022-08-31.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2022 Q4 4,253 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 7,761 1 0 128.8
2022 Q2 8,647 1 0 115.6
2022 Q1 8,489 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 9,578 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 10,333 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 10,061 4 2 397.6
2021 Q1 8,023 0 0 0.0
Show 80 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2020 Q4 7,859 4 1 509.0
2020 Q3 9,016 1 0 110.9
2020 Q2 8,250 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 7,913 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 7,551 2 0 264.9
2019 Q3 7,558 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 6,887 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 6,962 1 0 143.6
2018 Q4 6,372 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 7,765 1 0 128.8
2018 Q2 7,542 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 6,473 1 0 154.5
2017 Q4 7,086 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 8,109 2 0 246.6
2017 Q2 8,376 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 9,069 4 2 441.1
2016 Q4 8,874 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 10,040 1 0 99.6
2016 Q2 8,161 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 9,086 4 0 440.2
2015 Q4 8,140 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 8,584 2 0 233.0
2015 Q2 8,447 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 8,033 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 6,641 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 7,484 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 7,242 1 0 138.1
2014 Q1 5,175 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 7,467 3 1 401.8
2013 Q3 7,628 1 0 131.1
2013 Q2 7,117 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 6,934 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 5,946 1 0 168.2
2012 Q3 6,417 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 7,811 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 6,562 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 6,505 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 6,298 2 0 317.6
2011 Q1 2,994 2 0 668.0
2010 Q4 1,969 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 3,932 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 6,350 6 3 944.9
2010 Q1 8,963 2 0 223.1
2009 Q4 8,454 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 6,322 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 6,008 2 0 332.9
2009 Q1 7,940 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 9,813 2 0 203.8
2008 Q3 7,713 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 8,506 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 8,584 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 8,032 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 6,799 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 5,977 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 586 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 8,052 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 16,003 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 15,069 4 0 265.4
2005 Q2 10,194 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 21,183 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 19,007 2 0 105.2
2004 Q3 16,323 2 0 122.5
2004 Q2 13,480 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 13,426 3 0 223.4
2003 Q4 13,717 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 15,907 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 16,678 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 19,814 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 22,038 1 0 45.4
2002 Q3 23,470 3 1 127.8
2002 Q2 26,715 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 26,550 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 26,236 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 29,901 7 0 234.1
2001 Q2 27,650 14 4 506.3
2001 Q1 30,597 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 28,690 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 30,089 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 30,358 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 31,262 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
March 14, 1998 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

EMPLOYEE WAS SERVICING HEAD PULLEY GEAR BOX ON RADIUS ARM BELT IN AREA ABOVE SAND PILE #4 AFTER PROPERLY. LOCKING OUT BELT AND ENERGY SOURCE. PROEPRLY GUARDED PLATFORM WAS PROVIDED AND USED. NOT KNOWN AS TO WHY OR HOW EMPLOYEE LEFT PLATFORM. EMPLOYEE WAS LATER FOUND AND RESCUED FROM PRODUCT CHUTE BENEATH SAND PILE #4.

Reportable incidents

36 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2020 · 2 incidents

August 26, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After splicing a conveyor belt while attempting to cut a trim section with a utility knife lacerated left thumb requiring 6 stitches.

April 13, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While tightening and pulling on an eye bolt on a conveyor idler the socket handle slipped striking the employee in the mouth dislodging the front tooth and loosening two others

2016 · 1 incident

August 2, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Supervisor was switching off the O2 conveyor at end of shift and was stung by a wasp.

2015 · 1 incident

October 7, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cutting conveyor belt with a box knife lacerated forearm

2010 · 2 incidents

October 29, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The IP started a gasoline powered air compressor. Rust blew from the muffler under the IP's safety glasses and into his right eye. The rust had to be removed and a prescription was given.

February 26, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was stepping into a skiff (anchored on shore) to then step onto the dredge. His supervisor told him not to go to the dredge. When EE turned to get off the skiff, he lost his balance,fell and dislocated his shoulder.

2009 · 1 incident

July 17, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The IP needed to retrieve a piece of HDPU from the bellypan under a screen. The IP decided to slide down the side of the bellypan. When the IP slid down the side of the bellypan, his right foot struck the side when he reached the bottom. This caused pain in his right foot. The incident was not reported until 7/30. IP went to the DR on 7/30 and was diagnosed with 2 fractures.

2008 · 3 incidents

June 19, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

IP states that he was assisting clear material that bridged the inside of the clam shell gate that regulates the flow of material from a hopper onto a conveyor belt. IF lifted an extension pipe with his shoulder to open the gate. At this time the IP felt a small pain where the extension pipe contacted his left shoulder.

May 17, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IP was cleaning out the cattle guard with the hose from the water truck. IP had turned the PTO off and was walking away from the truck when he slipped and fell. The IP landed on his right shoulder. IP was taken to the clinic for eval and prescribed pain medication. IP has not been placed on light duty yet.

April 3, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by falling object

IP was moving sawhorses in the welding shop. As the IP moved one of the sawhorses, a piece of angle iron fell from the sawhorse. The IP's foot was in the line of fire and was struck by the dropped object. The IP sustained a fracture to the little toe on his left foot.

2005 · 1 incident

March 9, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped on loader and jammed his artificial leg.

2004 · 1 incident

September 7, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismantling crusher; twisted back while using pry bar.

2003 · 1 incident

November 17, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER WAS MOVING A SET OF SPRINGS FOR TRANSPORT. WHILE PICKING THEM UP A SPRING STARTED SLIPPING AND THE MINER'S FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SPRINGS.

2002 · 3 incidents

November 11, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING THE CUTTING EDGES ON A LOADER WHEN HIS FINGER GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE BOLT HEAD.

July 22, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE HIT A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD, THE EUCLID DOWNSHIFTED UNEXPECTEDLY & HE HIT HIS SHIN ON THE SHIFTER TOWER.

June 21, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CLIMBING UP THE STAIRS/LADDER TO HIS LOADER WHEN HE SLIPPED, FALLING TO THE GROUND. HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE CONCRETE CONTAINMENT FOR OUR FUEL STORAGE.

2001 · 1 incident

October 25, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING ON A CATWALK OF HOT MIX TANK WHEN CATWALK GAVE WAY. EE FELL 6-8' TO THE GROUND, A PORTION OF THE CATWALK STRUCK EE IN THE LOWER BACK AREA.

1999 · 1 incident

May 3, 1999 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE WAS DRIVING A EUCLID AND SAND BLEW IN HIS EYE.

1997 · 2 incidents

November 7, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WASHING OFF ANGLES ONTHE BOTTOM OF THE CONVEYOR BELT WHEN APPARENTLY SOMETHING TO INTO HIS EYE. CAUSING A SMALL CORNEAL ABRASION AND NO FOREIGN BODY WAS SEEN.

October 14, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

WAS COMING OFF EUCLID AND AS HE WAS STEPPING OFF, HE SLIPPED AND BUMPED THE KNEE.

1994 · 1 incident

1993 · 1 incident

December 29, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STRIKING A BOLT WITH A HAMMER, THE HAMMER GLANCED OFF THE BOLT, HITTING HIS FINGER.

1992 · 1 incident

May 20, 1992 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

55061S STANDING SCREENS UP TO BE MOVED TO SCREEN DECK ON PLANT. SCREENS SHIFTED CAUSING EE TO FALL WITH SCREENS ON TOP.

1991 · 1 incident

March 12, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOADING SOME CASES OF SPRAY PASINT OUT OF PICK UP ON TO A DOLLY EE USED A TWISTING MOTION TO REMOVE CASES FROM BACK OF PICK UP AND IN SO DOING STRAINED HIS BACK.

1989 · 3 incidents

October 16, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL INSPECTING NO.4 SHAKER SCREEN.WALKING DOWN WET EXPANDED METAL INCLINE,NOT HOLDING ON TO HANDRAIL,FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE FELL TO METAL DECK LANDING ON LEFT SIDE.

June 19, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE DRAINED THE MOTOR OIL IN A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. WHEN ALL OIL HAD DRAINED, EMPLOYEE PROCEDED TO LIFT PAN WITH APPROX. FIFITEEN GALLONS OF OIL OUT FROM UNDER THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. BECA USED OF THE POSITION OF THE OIL PAN AND THE CLOSE QUARTERS, EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS GROIN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE PAN FROM UNDER THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

March 17, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPL WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON CRUSHER CHUTE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF NUT CAUSING EMPL TO LOOSE BALANCE AND FALL FROM CRUSHER TO CATWALK WHEN EMPL HIT CATWALK HIS R FOOT TWISTED AND INJURED ANKLE

1988 · 1 incident

February 3, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING ROLLER AROUND ON THE TABLE, WHEN THE ROLLOR SLIPPED AND SMASHED HIS FINGER.

1987 · 3 incidents

July 22, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE REACHE8 OUT TO CATCH A FALLING DIFFERENTIAL FROM THE WORK TABLE & CUT HIS THIRD FINGER

June 1, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EMP WAS CHANGIN1 A DRAG CABLE ON DRAG LINE WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE HOIST SIDE TO THE TRACK HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL, HITTING HIS BACK AND HEAD

April 6, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS LIFTING355 GAL DRUM OF OIL AND STRAINED A BACK MUSCLE

1986 · 1 incident

March 12, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING A EUCLID BOTTOM DUMP. HE PULLED UP TO DRAG-LINE TO WAIT HIS TURN TO BE LOADED. EMPLOYEE OPENED DOOR TO EUCLID AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CRAWLING OUT TO STAND ON FENDER O F EUCLID. A SUD8EN GUST OF WIND BLEW THE EUCLID DOOR SHUT AND CAUGHT THE EMPLOYEE'S FINGER IN DOOR FRAME.

1985 · 2 incidents

October 14, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RE1LACING A DODGE GEAR ON STACKER DRIVE. WHILE HOOKING UP CHAIN TO INSTALL GEAR BOX ON SHAFT, THE CHAIN SLIPPED ON GEAR BOX AND HE GOT HIS HAND BETWEEN BOX AND HAND RAIL.

March 18, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS RETURNING BACK TO DRAGLINE FOR ANOTHER LOAD OF PIT RUNWHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF UNIT ON RAMP AND RAN THROUGH LEFT ISDE OF BERN EMPLOYEE WAS THROWN OUT OF UNIT WHEN IT CAME TO A STOP OP

1984 · 1 incident

October 15, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STARTED UP THE 95 NOTHWEST DRAGLINE WITH HIS LEFT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKES WERE STRUCK TO THE DRUM AND WHEN ENGINE TURNED OVER THE BRAKE PEDAL KICKED BACK PUSHING HIS FOOT BACK AND STRIKING HIS HEAL AGAINST A HEATER MOUNTED TO FLOOR.

1983 · 1 incident

January 11, 1983 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

NOTICED AN ELECTRICAL WIRE BROKEN BY WENCH TRUCK PASSING UNDER IT.AS HE WAS RUNNING ACROSS YARD TO TELL SOMEONE,STEPPED ON UNEVEN PLACE AND TURNED HIS ANKLE.

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