Mining Incidents

Caldwell Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Surface
Controlled by Roy Beard
Albany, KY, Clinton County, KY  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1500091

Caldwell Quarry has $61K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
16
Years on record
1985–2023
Latest incident
Jun 2023
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
130
citations
54
significant & substantial
$60,921
proposed penalties
$59,190
paid to date
97% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,731 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
84
inspections on record
1,671
inspection hours
7.8
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.
130 citations across 1,671 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Caldwell Quarry has $61K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 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.
$61K
proposed penalties
$59K
current assessed
$59K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
129 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-06-11.
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 6,472 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 6,735 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 6,788 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 4,313 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 6,068 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 6,617 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 7,497 1 0 133.4
2024 Q1 5,666 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 6,732 3 0 445.6
2023 Q3 7,533 1 0 132.7
2023 Q2 7,085 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 9,471 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 7,774 3 0 385.9
2022 Q3 8,159 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 7,094 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 7,045 1 0 141.9
2021 Q4 6,521 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 6,329 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 6,229 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 5,524 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 5,583 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 3,885 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 4,094 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 4,710 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 6,937 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 6,510 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 6,062 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 3,906 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 6,793 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 7,758 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 7,250 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 6,358 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 6,654 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 6,526 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 6,731 2 0 297.1
2017 Q1 6,719 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 5,855 1 0 170.8
2016 Q3 3,960 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 6,171 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 6,444 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 6,954 2 1 287.6
2015 Q3 6,324 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 6,873 1 0 145.5
2015 Q1 2,272 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 7,082 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 5,535 2 1 361.3
2014 Q2 8,090 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 6,638 3 1 451.9
2013 Q4 10,578 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 9,966 3 2 301.0
2013 Q2 11,889 5 4 420.6
2013 Q1 13,152 2 1 152.1
2012 Q4 10,705 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 12,557 3 2 238.9
2012 Q2 12,184 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 13,380 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 11,319 4 0 353.4
2011 Q3 10,020 1 0 99.8
2011 Q2 9,515 1 0 105.1
2011 Q1 7,624 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 11,603 2 0 172.4
2010 Q3 12,214 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 13,872 2 0 144.2
2010 Q1 11,173 6 2 537.0
2009 Q4 12,707 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 13,270 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 13,050 1 1 76.6
2009 Q1 5,577 4 1 717.2
2008 Q4 4,647 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 10,483 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 10,054 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 9,090 5 1 550.1
2007 Q4 10,854 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 10,116 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 8,512 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 8,149 8 8 981.7
2006 Q4 8,213 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 9,871 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 9,432 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 6,332 19 13 3000.6
2005 Q4 9,150 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 10,903 1 0 91.7
2005 Q2 9,849 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 8,766 6 2 684.5
2004 Q4 8,616 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 8,786 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 8,336 2 1 239.9
2004 Q1 9,888 7 4 707.9
2003 Q4 10,369 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 10,800 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 6,714 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 8,086 2 0 247.3
2002 Q4 8,756 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 9,864 2 0 202.8
2002 Q2 8,400 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 7,675 6 1 781.8
2001 Q4 10,363 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 10,495 6 3 571.7
2001 Q2 10,500 4 2 381.0
2001 Q1 2,509 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 4,140 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 9,718 6 2 617.4
2000 Q2 9,887 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 11,241 2 1 177.9

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
September 18, 2013 KY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

victim entered a hopper without power locked and tagged out and without fall protection

Reportable incidents

15 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2023 · 1 incident

June 8, 2023 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was assisting a co-worker changing shoes in VSI crusher. After removing the lid and began taking off the top ring, EE's finger was smashed between the ring and one of the shoes causing a cut. The co-worker took EE to the hospital emergency room. Assessed as a broken thumb and laceration of thumb. Stitches required as treatment.

2015 · 1 incident

August 10, 2015 KY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was lifting signs that were for stockpile identification to place in the back of a pickup truck. It was raining and he slipped and twisted his back trying not to fall.

2014 · 1 incident

April 30, 2014 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was assisting a co-worker hook up to a pressure washer trailer. The trailer was not aligned with the hitch on the co-worker's truck. Employee tugged on tongue trailer and had a sharp pain in his left side of rib cage.

2013 · 2 incidents

October 7, 2013 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Arrived at the job, got out of the truck, became dizzy & passed out - went by ambulance to the hospital.

August 23, 2013 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was spraying down a screen with a pressure washer. As he was turning around he slipped and with his hand still on the trigger of the pressure washer, it penetrated his right leg from the water and pressure.

2012 · 2 incidents

July 3, 2012 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating an Euclid R35 haul truck. He lost control coming over a haul road and struck a berm. Operator stated he did not have any brakes. He also stated that his brakes did not feel right while he was being loaded. However, he did not notify anyone or park the truck until a mechanic could come look at the truck.

May 1, 2012 KY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The portable screen got jammed and he was trying to unstop; took a bar to unstop and a rock bounced off and hit his left hand

2010 · 1 incident

March 18, 2010 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was pressure washing a screen when he slipped and hit his knee on the screen rail. The deck was wet and muddy from the use of the pressure washer.

2008 · 1 incident

June 26, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

He was using the pressure washer cleaning his truck and the hose busted and caused the hose to spray his stomach area.

2006 · 2 incidents

February 9, 2006 KY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A heavy piece of metal, He was going to flip the piece of metal on a table and when he did, he hurt his back. We did not work the next day and he thought it would be okay. However, when he returned to work on Monday, 2-13-06, it was still hurting so we took him to the hospital for x-rays.

January 16, 2006 KY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

He was handing another employee a piece of metal when his foot slipped and he fell approximately 4 to 5 feet landing on his back.

2004 · 1 incident

May 25, 2004 KY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Struck by falling object

REMOVING A LODGED ROCK UNDER JAW CRUSHER; ANOTHER ROCK FELL; MASHED AND CUT HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

2001 · 1 incident

July 31, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HILL AND THE SEAT BROKE, HURTING HIS BACK.

1990 · 1 incident

June 25, 1990 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE DRIVING A TRUCK, HE STOPPED TO REMOVE A SMALL ROCK FROM PATHWAY AND WHEN HE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE THE ROCK, HE INJURED HIS BACK.

1985 · 1 incident

September 14, 1985 KY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gaddie-Shamrock LLC · Fall from machine

STARTED DOWN LADDER MISSED BOTTOM STEP & FELL.

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