Mining Incidents

Chico 1 Metal/Non-Metal

P&K Stone, LLC · Surface
Controlled by Peter R Dawson
Chico, Wise County, TX  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4105110

Chico 1 has $227K in proposed MSHA penalties and $15K outstanding across 7 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
12
Years on record
2016–2025
Latest incident
Feb 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2015
208
citations
55
significant & substantial
$227,006
proposed penalties
$155,897
paid to date
69% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $71,109 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2015
48
inspections on record
751
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: 751 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Chico 1 has $227K in proposed MSHA penalties and $15K outstanding across 7 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.
$227K
proposed penalties
$170K
current assessed
$156K
paid to date
$15K
outstanding
192 assessments are final orders; 7 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-02-05.
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 31,128 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 35,415 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 33,413 2 0 59.9
2025 Q1 25,574 11 1 430.1
2024 Q4 30,895 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 30,882 2 2 64.8
2024 Q2 26,771 11 1 410.9
2024 Q1 23,801 20 1 840.3
Show 35 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 24,078 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 26,077 27 8 1035.4
2023 Q2 25,344 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 25,396 10 1 393.8
2022 Q4 23,519 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 26,805 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 28,440 3 0 105.5
2022 Q1 27,881 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 25,071 3 0 119.7
2021 Q3 25,116 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 26,291 2 1 76.1
2021 Q1 24,373 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 23,585 8 6 339.2
2020 Q3 24,663 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 25,224 5 0 198.2
2020 Q1 24,680 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 24,890 8 1 321.4
2019 Q3 27,253 7 4 256.9
2019 Q2 26,342 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 27,430 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 25,425 8 6 314.7
2018 Q3 22,980 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 25,063 4 0 159.6
2018 Q1 24,685 7 2 283.6
2017 Q4 20,687 8 4 386.7
2017 Q3 17,357 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 16,977 8 3 471.2
2017 Q1 18,944 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 17,034 7 3 410.9
2016 Q3 18,771 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 16,879 3 0 177.7
2016 Q1 15,052 9 5 597.9
2015 Q4 14,560 8 3 549.5
2015 Q3 11,598 2 0 172.4
2015 Q2 3,276 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

12 on file

2025 · 1 incident

February 20, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P&K Stone, LLC · 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

July 26, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
P&K Stone, LLC · 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.

May 13, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
P&K Stone, LLC · 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.

January 11, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P&K Stone, LLC · 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

April 16, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P&K Stone, LLC · 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

December 30, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P&K Stone, LLC · 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

September 11, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
P&K Stone, LLC · 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

July 12, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
P&K Stone, LLC · 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

June 27, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
P&K Stone, LLC · 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

September 21, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
P&K Stone, LLC · 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.

July 21, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P&K Stone, LLC · 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.

May 26, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P&K Stone, LLC · 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.

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