Mining Incidents

BARNEY & DICKENSON INC. Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Robert S Murphy Jr
Vestal, Broome County, NY  ·  Intermittent
MSHA Mine ID: 3000811

BARNEY & DICKENSON INC. has $7K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
22
Years on record
1988–2022
Latest incident
Oct 2022
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
61
citations
10
significant & substantial
$7,077
proposed penalties
$7,077
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
49
inspections on record
789
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: 789 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

BARNEY & DICKENSON INC. has $7K 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.
$7K
proposed penalties
$7K
current assessed
$7K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
58 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-05-28.
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
2025 Q4 4,961 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 5,092 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 3,008 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 1,411 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 3,852 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 2,772 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 3,162 1 0 316.3
2024 Q1 2,384 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 3,009 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 3,117 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 2,792 3 1 1074.5
2023 Q1 1,436 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 2,500 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 3,214 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 3,172 4 0 1261.0
2022 Q1 1,755 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 2,874 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 3,435 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 3,258 4 0 1227.7
2021 Q1 3,306 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 4,558 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 3,219 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 2,728 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 1,462 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 2,723 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 3,253 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 3,519 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 1,528 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 2,199 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 3,234 1 0 309.2
2018 Q2 2,436 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 2,554 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 2,627 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 3,513 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 3,054 2 0 654.9
2017 Q1 3,303 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 3,381 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 4,023 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 3,080 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 894 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 2,308 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 2,929 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 2,165 3 2 1385.7
2015 Q1 950 1 0 1052.6
2014 Q4 4,109 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 3,566 3 0 841.3
2014 Q2 2,518 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 1,956 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 2,011 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 3,129 3 0 958.8
2013 Q2 1,671 1 0 598.4
2013 Q1 1,671 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 2,542 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 4,309 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 3,563 1 0 280.7
2012 Q1 1,723 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 1,894 6 3 3167.9
2011 Q3 4,787 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 4,541 6 1 1321.3
2011 Q1 3,764 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 4,123 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 5,458 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 5,328 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 3,320 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 4,108 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 6,386 3 0 469.8
2009 Q2 5,755 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 3,759 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 4,579 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 6,707 1 1 149.1
2008 Q2 5,859 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 4,374 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 5,290 4 0 756.1
2007 Q3 6,385 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 6,321 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 3,281 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 4,848 3 0 618.8
2006 Q3 6,795 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 6,236 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 3,390 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 5,615 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 355 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 5,873 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 3,445 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 4,764 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 6,038 4 1 662.5
2004 Q2 5,441 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 3,620 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 5,556 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 6,738 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 5,357 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 3,993 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 5,872 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 3,982 2 1 502.3
2002 Q2 4,945 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 3,334 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 4,290 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 4,618 1 0 216.5
2001 Q2 3,718 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 2,073 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 5,014 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 6,189 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 5,619 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 3,659 1 0 273.3
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

22 on file

2022 · 2 incidents

October 13, 2022 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slipped while descending a ladder on the last 2 rungs, went to catch self and hit EE's elbow.

2021 · 1 incident

November 24, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was removing nut with a wrench on the classifier at the plant. EE said heard a "pop" in the left wrist.

2018 · 1 incident

October 24, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was at sand & gravel plant and went to pull lever, slipped, and fell. EE put out hand to catch self and the left hand hit a few crushed #2 gravel on deck and cut hand.

2017 · 1 incident

August 1, 2017 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving steel track about 70 inches long

2015 · 1 incident

June 4, 2015 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was breaking up large gravel with sledge hammer and chip flew off and cut his finger.

2013 · 1 incident

January 18, 2013 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding metal and piece of metal went into eye. Employee was wearing safety goggles.

2008 · 4 incidents

October 15, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Fall onto or against objects

He was stepping down off a tractor to refuel and he slipped off the step. He landed on his back on the concrete pad and hit a piece of steel on the pad.

September 23, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee is a mechanic who was assembling a motor in a dozer. He was climbing up and down on stepladder carrying parts and thinks he strained his back and hips.

August 18, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was raking out gravel from underneath the crusher and one stone came out and hit him in the forehead. He was wearing a hard hat and safety glasses.

July 24, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was working on crusher deck which is 3 feet off ground; he went to grab a bar, slipped and landed on the ground on his feet. He then stumbled backwards and fell on a piece of steel on the ground.

2007 · 1 incident

October 26, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he wears full hearing protection and equipment has tested ok for noise levels. He had to be retested due to ear wax build up, which he has had problems all year long with. He is part-time and on off time he farms and cuts wood. We cannot see any work related loss from our investigation.

2002 · 2 incidents

April 9, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PINCHED FINGERS BETWEEN FORKS ON FORKLIFT TRUCK AND BEAM.

January 31, 2002 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Flash burns (welding)

HE WAS WELDING ALL DAY AND EYES BOTHERED HIM AFTER WORK. HE WAS WEARING SHIELD.

2001 · 1 incident

May 11, 2001 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WHILE WELDING RECEIVED FLASH BURN ON ARM.

1999 · 1 incident

December 7, 1999 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Struck by falling object

EE & COWORKER WERE REMOVING ROCKS FROM CRUSHER (SHUT DOWN). COWORKER PICKED UP ROCK, THOUGHT HE WAS LOSING HIS BALANCE, DROPPED ROCK ONTO EE'S THUMB.

1998 · 1 incident

July 17, 1998 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE HAD BEEN LIFTING SEVERAL DIFFERENT ITEMS ALL DAY LONG--DOES NOT KNOW WHICH LIFT STRAINED HIS BACK.

1995 · 1 incident

July 10, 1995 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS HOOKING UP HOIST ON DUMP TRUCK. WHILE PUTTING PIN IN PLACE, HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN PIN AND RETAINER ON BOX.

1994 · 1 incident

December 7, 1994 NY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

HE WAS PREPARING AREA ON PLANT TO INSTALL NEW CRUSHER. EE WAS REMOVING CHALK LINE FROM SCALPER WHEN HE REACHED FOR A SCREEN DECKING WHICH WAS UNBOLTED ONLY MOMENTS BEFORE. THE DECKING MOVED AN D HE FELL.

1991 · 1 incident

October 30, 1991 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING ON GROUND NEAR PLANT, SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL ON ELBOW.

1989 · 1 incident

June 29, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STANDING ON RUNNING BOARD TO CHECK LOAD. HE TURNED AND HIT LIP ON EDGE OF DOOR.

1988 · 1 incident

October 7, 1988 NY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Barney & Dickenson Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING BACKHOE WHICH HE REGULARLY DOES WHEN HE STARTED HAVING BACK PAINS BACK PAIN CAN NOT BE ATTRIBUTED TO LIFTING PULLING ETC UNKNOWN CAUSE.

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