Mining Incidents

Brierfield Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Lhoist Group
Brierfield, Bibb County, AL  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0100004

Brierfield Quarry has $205K in proposed MSHA penalties and $286 outstanding across 13 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
21
Years on record
1986–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2003
241
citations
57
significant & substantial
$204,992
proposed penalties
$180,628
paid to date
88% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $24,364 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2003
97
inspections on record
2,059
inspection hours
11.7
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.
241 citations across 2,059 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Brierfield Quarry has $205K in proposed MSHA penalties and $286 outstanding across 13 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.
$205K
proposed penalties
$181K
current assessed
$181K
paid to date
$286
outstanding
236 assessments are final orders; 13 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-09-05.
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 14,459 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 18,346 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 15,532 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 11,951 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 13,192 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 14,715 2 0 135.9
2024 Q2 14,260 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 13,476 1 0 74.2
Show 89 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 13,695 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 14,853 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 14,193 1 0 70.5
2023 Q1 14,299 1 0 69.9
2022 Q4 14,488 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 15,230 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 16,307 3 0 184.0
2022 Q1 15,571 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 15,857 1 0 63.1
2021 Q3 17,441 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 17,239 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 17,961 1 0 55.7
2020 Q4 16,757 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 16,588 2 0 120.6
2020 Q2 14,807 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 16,865 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 15,243 2 0 131.2
2019 Q3 15,782 5 0 316.8
2019 Q2 17,305 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 17,026 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 16,193 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 18,369 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 18,766 1 0 53.3
2018 Q1 20,599 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 17,209 3 0 174.3
2017 Q3 17,742 1 0 56.4
2017 Q2 17,341 2 0 115.3
2017 Q1 17,183 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 15,339 2 0 130.4
2016 Q3 16,137 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 16,144 2 0 123.9
2016 Q1 16,296 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 14,637 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 17,198 15 0 872.2
2015 Q2 14,444 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 16,615 3 2 180.6
2014 Q4 16,419 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 17,818 4 0 224.5
2014 Q2 16,035 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 16,628 2 0 120.3
2013 Q4 17,058 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 15,584 1 0 64.2
2013 Q2 13,834 10 1 722.9
2013 Q1 15,389 17 6 1104.7
2012 Q4 13,524 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 13,302 5 0 375.9
2012 Q2 16,789 6 1 357.4
2012 Q1 18,326 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 17,235 16 2 928.3
2011 Q3 16,748 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 16,826 3 2 178.3
2011 Q1 17,454 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 16,389 9 1 549.1
2010 Q3 15,929 4 2 251.1
2010 Q2 16,047 18 6 1121.7
2010 Q1 15,486 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 15,470 8 4 517.1
2009 Q3 16,711 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 16,198 4 2 246.9
2009 Q1 16,159 11 3 680.7
2008 Q4 14,968 2 2 133.6
2008 Q3 18,003 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 17,722 17 3 959.3
2008 Q1 18,039 3 0 166.3
2007 Q4 11,000 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 7,960 4 1 502.5
2007 Q2 8,673 3 2 345.9
2007 Q1 6,992 1 0 143.0
2006 Q4 6,352 4 1 629.7
2006 Q3 4,517 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 4,141 3 0 724.5
2006 Q1 4,274 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 4,029 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 3,785 3 0 792.6
2005 Q2 4,179 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 3,739 4 1 1069.8
2004 Q4 4,434 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 3,483 7 2 2009.8
2004 Q2 4,650 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 4,232 21 12 4962.2
2003 Q4 3,635 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 3,685 3 1 814.1
2003 Q2 1,188 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 0 0 0
2001 Q3 0 0 0
2001 Q2 0 0 0
2001 Q1 0 0 0
2000 Q4 0 0 0
2000 Q3 0 0 0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
May 5, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator Fatality · MACHINERY
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drill operator was fatally injured by the drill rig he was operating. The likely scenario is that the drill rig began to roll forward while he was at the back of the rig operating the controls for the drill. The victim may have attempted to stop the drill rig and was caught up under the rig and suffered fatal injuries. There were no witnesses to the accident.

Reportable incidents

20 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2026 · 1 incident

January 9, 2026 AL · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IE clocked out went to EE's car and changed out of work boots and put on slides, went to the back of EE's car, stepped off asphalt into muddy area and fell. Broke 2 bones in EE's ankle.

2015 · 2 incidents

December 28, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE was reaching to grab a rain jacket in the bed of his pickup. He felt a sharp pain when he grabbed it and pulled his hand back, and his finger started to swell. EE went to the Doctor and they said he was stung by some sort of insect.

June 19, 2015 AL · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker MACHINERY
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

EE holding one side of a suspended roll for conveyor belt, that was being held by an overhead crane with a bar running through the middle. Another EE was prying nails out and the bar in the middle failed and the EE's hands were caught between the hook and the bar.

2012 · 1 incident

June 14, 2012 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to cut a zip tie, safety lock on knife broke, causing it to fold.

2011 · 1 incident

2010 · 2 incidents

November 10, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was attempting to clear boulders from a clogged chute and suffered a back strain.

January 9, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on 1/9/2010, employee refused medical treatment at the time.On 1/14/2010 the employee reported pain in rib cage and was sent to the doctor. Employee was found to have a cracked rib and was given a prescription and returned to work after the examination.

2009 · 1 incident

October 8, 2009 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Operator woke up morning after shift that started 7th of October 2009, with neck pain (strain), went to medical facility morning after his shift and was issued pain relievers and muscle relaxants. Returned to work for the PM shift on the 8th of October 2009. Employee did not immediately report incident to supervisor prior to leaving site after shift was over.

2008 · 3 incidents

March 7, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking down ramp to the pump, employee slipped on rocks and tumbled down hill. He put his hand out to catch his fall and sprained it.

March 3, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adding a suction hose on a pump. While clamping up to pump, the clamp fastener lever caught his right hand. Employee did not go to the doctor until 3/24/08.

January 7, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was lifting trailer onto back of truck and dropped trailer on foot causing a fracture.

2007 · 3 incidents

August 22, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While attempting to lift a 60 lb screen and move it out of the way, employee felt sharp pain in lower back.

May 21, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Co-worker backed a Cat 773 rock truck into the cab of another Cat 773 rock truck. MSHA was contacted the night of the accident and an investigation followed.

February 16, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking from crusher house to jaw crusher and walked into a metal plate on boom truck.

2006 · 1 incident

December 14, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While moving a plate in a loader bucket, the plate hung up behind the bolts that hold the bucket edge on. Injured reached to hold his left arm on top of bucket and right arm and hand on plate. When he pulled to dislodge the plate a sharp pain was felt in his left shoulder area.

2003 · 1 incident

February 5, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REACHED DOWN AND BEHIND WITH HIS RIGHT HAND TO FILL THE HEATER BLOWER FAN BECAUSE HE FELT IT WASN'T BLOWING VERY HARD. HE FAILED TO LOOK AT THE BLOWER FAN BEFOR PUTTING HIS HAND IN THIS ARE

1989 · 1 incident

September 20, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dolime Minerals Company · Fall from machine

MAN WAS DISMOUNTING FROM CAB OF RUBBER TIRED LOADER IN A ROCKY AREA, WHEN HE JUMPED ON A ROCK, HITTING THE BOTTOM OF HIS FOOT.

1987 · 2 incidents

November 13, 1987 AL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolime Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RE4OVING MILL HAMMERS WITH ASSTANCE OF MILL OPERATOR MILL OPERTAP WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO KNOCK MILL HAMMER OUT OF SLOT. MILL OPERATOR MISSED AND STRUCK OTHER EMPLOYEES RIGHT THUMB WITH SLED1E HAMMER.

May 25, 1987 AL · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dolime Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS AS8ISTING IN PUTTING AXLE SHAFT BACK IN LOADER-PARTS SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGERS BETWEEN AXLE SHAFT AND GEAR-SEVERLY BRUISED FINGERS OF LEFT HAND-STITCHES REQUIRED IN LITTLE FI NGER. 3

1986 · 1 incident

November 7, 1986 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dolime Minerals Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE MOVE A SHEETF OF THIN AFTER PLACING TIN ON GROUND,EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AWAY FROM AREA WHEN HE FELL ON THE TIN AND CUT HIS LEG.

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