Danley Quarry has $19K 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
39
Years on record
1985–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
108
citations
19
significant & substantial
$18,587
proposed penalties
$18,587
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
73
inspections on record
1,255
inspection hours
8.6
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.
108 citations across 1,255 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Danley Quarry has $19K 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.
$19K
proposed penalties
$19K
current assessed
$19K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
107 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-10-14.
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
20,618
1
0
48.5
2025 Q3
17,734
0
0
0.0
2025 Q2
17,123
0
0
0.0
2025 Q1
16,103
0
0
0.0
2024 Q4
17,334
2
1
115.4
2024 Q3
16,958
0
0
0.0
2024 Q2
18,475
0
0
0.0
2024 Q1
18,265
0
0
0.0
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4
21,507
1
0
46.5
2023 Q3
17,912
0
0
0.0
2023 Q2
16,975
1
0
58.9
2023 Q1
16,730
0
0
0.0
2022 Q4
17,330
1
1
57.7
2022 Q3
17,789
0
0
0.0
2022 Q2
18,508
0
0
0.0
2022 Q1
15,734
0
0
0.0
2021 Q4
15,294
0
0
0.0
2021 Q3
16,865
0
0
0.0
2021 Q2
18,036
0
0
0.0
2021 Q1
17,759
1
0
56.3
2020 Q4
19,045
0
0
0.0
2020 Q3
18,478
0
0
0.0
2020 Q2
19,160
6
0
313.2
2020 Q1
19,979
10
2
500.5
2019 Q4
19,156
0
0
0.0
2019 Q3
21,881
0
0
0.0
2019 Q2
21,245
0
0
0.0
2019 Q1
19,934
0
0
0.0
2018 Q4
16,865
1
0
59.3
2018 Q3
17,847
1
0
56.0
2018 Q2
16,235
0
0
0.0
2018 Q1
15,763
0
0
0.0
2017 Q4
14,945
3
1
200.7
2017 Q3
13,503
0
0
0.0
2017 Q2
13,983
9
1
643.6
2017 Q1
12,400
0
0
0.0
2016 Q4
11,040
0
0
0.0
2016 Q3
12,467
0
0
0.0
2016 Q2
11,605
4
0
344.7
2016 Q1
8,561
1
0
116.8
2015 Q4
11,175
0
0
0.0
2015 Q3
12,758
0
0
0.0
2015 Q2
12,032
0
0
0.0
2015 Q1
6,605
1
0
151.4
2014 Q4
10,050
0
0
0.0
2014 Q3
10,129
0
0
0.0
2014 Q2
9,824
0
0
0.0
2014 Q1
8,177
0
0
0.0
2013 Q4
8,621
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
10,716
3
0
280.0
2013 Q2
10,650
0
0
0.0
2013 Q1
7,991
1
0
125.1
2012 Q4
8,195
0
0
0.0
2012 Q3
8,144
0
0
0.0
2012 Q2
9,003
1
0
111.1
2012 Q1
9,156
2
0
218.4
2011 Q4
8,878
0
0
0.0
2011 Q3
10,772
3
0
278.5
2011 Q2
10,018
0
0
0.0
2011 Q1
8,274
0
0
0.0
2010 Q4
10,869
0
0
0.0
2010 Q3
9,857
5
1
507.3
2010 Q2
10,424
0
0
0.0
2010 Q1
6,925
3
2
433.2
2009 Q4
8,175
0
0
0.0
2009 Q3
6,753
2
0
296.2
2009 Q2
7,280
0
0
0.0
2009 Q1
8,345
2
0
239.7
2008 Q4
11,123
0
0
0.0
2008 Q3
12,025
2
1
166.3
2008 Q2
14,623
0
0
0.0
2008 Q1
11,688
0
0
0.0
2007 Q4
14,610
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
19,685
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
21,657
1
0
46.2
2007 Q1
23,045
10
2
433.9
2006 Q4
28,759
0
0
0.0
2006 Q3
31,126
0
0
0.0
2006 Q2
26,339
0
0
0.0
2006 Q1
23,077
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
24,632
4
1
162.4
2005 Q3
25,231
4
1
158.5
2005 Q2
22,028
0
0
0.0
2005 Q1
22,047
3
1
136.1
2004 Q4
20,831
0
0
0.0
2004 Q3
21,450
2
0
93.2
2004 Q2
19,059
0
0
0.0
2004 Q1
15,937
3
0
188.2
2003 Q4
14,945
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
19,348
0
0
0.0
2003 Q2
22,647
0
0
0.0
2003 Q1
14,233
3
0
210.8
2002 Q4
15,637
0
0
0.0
2002 Q3
16,235
0
0
0.0
2002 Q2
12,495
2
0
160.1
2002 Q1
13,048
1
1
76.6
2001 Q4
15,942
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
19,006
0
0
0.0
2001 Q2
16,987
0
0
0.0
2001 Q1
15,014
3
1
199.8
2000 Q4
16,491
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
21,918
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
26,097
3
1
115.0
2000 Q1
16,112
2
1
124.1
Fatalities at this mine
1 recorded
July 26, 1993TN · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverFatality · FIRE
EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING THE LOADED M-50 MACK HAUL TRUCK FROM THE PIT TO THE PRIMARY CRUSHER.HE ATTEMTPTED TO TURN IN PREPARATION FOR BACKING UP TO THE DUMP HOPPER.A FIRE APPARENTLY STARTED IN ENG INE AREA AND SPREAD TO THE CAB CO-WORKERS EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE EMPLOYEE EXITED THE CAB.
Reportable incidents
38 on file (excluding fatalities above)
2026 · 2 incidents
March 23, 2026TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was gripping a screen by putting EE's fingers through the openings to lift it. As EE was picking it up, it caught against another screen as EE pulled up, it came loose dropping and pinching EE's finger between the two. Employee sustained a cut to a finger on EE's left hand and received six stitches.
February 9, 2026TN · Metal/Non-Metaldiamond drill operator, core driller, exploration driller, longhole driller, prospect drillerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was assembling a smudge pot heater when they felt something snap in their left hand. They sought medical attention February 11, 2026 and was diagnosed with a sagittal band rupture. Employee is currently on restricted duty.
2024 · 1 incident
May 14, 2024TN · Metal/Non-Metalblaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkeyHANDLING OF MATERIALS
The employee was pulling a hose from the powder truck when EE felt a pain in their left shoulder. Prescribed physical therapy on 08/05/2024. Shoulder surgery on 11/1/2024.
EE was reinstalling the tail pulley guard on 46 belt when the guard shifted and smashed EE's right thumb between guard and a concrete pillar. This resulted in the amputation of the top 1/8 inch bone on that thumb.
2019 · 1 incident
May 20, 2019TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
THE EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A HAMMER ON A DRILL USING A J-TOOL WRENCH & CAUGHT HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE WRENCH & DRILL TABLE, RESULTING IN BROKEN LITTLE FINGER & MASHED RING FINGER OF RIGHT HAND.
2001 · 1 incident
April 3, 2001TN · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WELDER HAD BEEN WELDING ON TRUCK BED INJURED PERSON DID NOT KNOW IT WHEN HE PUT HIS HAND ON IT NO TIME LOSS
1990 · 2 incidents
September 7, 1990TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS TAKING A SPRING OUT OF A 50 TON MACK TRUCK. THE SPRING SLIPPED AGAINST HIS RIGHT THUMB AND TRUCK FRAME CAUSING A FRACTURE OF HIS RIGHT THUMB. NO TIME LOSS.
August 29, 1990TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techPOWERED HAULAGE
INJURED WAS CHECKING THE QUARRY WATER PUMP AT 2:30AM (DARK) HE STEPPED ON A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL TOWARDS A WALL. HE TRIED TO BREAK HIS FALL WITH HIS RIGHT HAND JAMMIN G HIS FINGERS AGAINST THE WALL FRACTURING 2 FING
May 17, 1989TN · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STEP UP ON FENDER OF TRUCK TO UNLOAD CHAMPION GRADER RT FOOT SLIPPED OFF FENDER FELL HITTING LEFT KNEE & RT CALF OF LEG BRUISED LEFT KNEE
March 24, 1989TN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS WELDING BRACES UNDER THE PRIMARY CRUSHER THE WIND BLEW FOREIGN MATTER INTO HIS LEFT EYE IT WAS REMOVED BY A DR AND WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION.
1988 · 10 incidents
October 4, 1988TN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS STANDING ON A LADDER WELDING A BRACE INSIDE OF A WATER TANK THE LADDER FELL OVER AND HE FELL WITH IT IT BRUISED HIS RIBS ON HIS RT SIDE THE DR ISSUED A PRESCRIPTION NO LOSS OF TIME
September 29, 1988TN · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WAS HELPING TO PREPARE A REAR END HOUDING TO BE LOADED ON A PARTS TRUCK- SHE PULLED THE SPRING LOOSE FROM THE HOUSING AND MASHED HE FINGER BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND THE FLOOR. NO LOST TIME.
September 10, 1988TN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorOTHER
INJURED PERSON WAS LOOKING FOR APICE OF STEEL IN A STORAGE AREA AND BUMPED HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG SHIN INTO PIECE OF STEEL CAUSING AN ABRASION .INFECTION SET IN AND INJURED WENT TO THE DOCTOR 080 8-88 FOR TREATMENT.NO TIME LOSS.
INJURED WAS CUTTING KEEPERS OFF PINS ON A MICHIGAN LOADER. THERE WAS SOME DUCK TAPE IN THE WAY HE REACHED UP TO REMOVE THE TAPE AND RUN THE BACXK OF HIS RIGHT HAND IN FRONT OF THE TORCH FLAME .
February 16, 1988TN · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (shop)MACHINERY
LIGHTING STORM 7AME THRU WHILE SET UP CREW WAS POURING CONCRETE FOR NEW PRIMARY CRUSHER FEEDER BASE. INJURED SAID LIGHTNING STRUCK NEAR BY AND CAME THRU THE GROUND TO HIM WHILE HE WAS LEVELING FRESH CONCRETE1
EMPLOYEE WAS RO5LING CONVEYOR BELT FORWARD BY HAND TO POSITION BELT TO BE LACED. EMPLOYEE CAUGHT 3RD FINGER ON LEFT HAND BETWEEN DRIVE PULLEY AND DRIVE V BELT CAUSING CUT TO FINGER.
1986 · 1 incident
April 30, 1986TN · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJURED WAS WAS2ING A M35 MACK TRUCK HE LOST HIS FOOTING WHILE STANDING ON THE FRONT BUMPER AS HE ATTEMPTED TO GET OFF HE TRIED TO BREAK HIS FALL WITH HIS RT HAND CAUSING A HAIRLINE FRACTURE T O HIS RT ELOW 3
1985 · 2 incidents
August 30, 1985TN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
THE INJURED PERSON WAS ASSISTING IN LETTING OXYGEN & ACETYLENE BOTTLES DOWN FROM SCREEN TOWER. THIS WAS BEING DONE WITH A BLOCK AND CABLE. INJURED PERSON\S LEFT HAND WAS PULLED BY CABLE INTO T HE BLOCK INJURING 1ST FOUR FINGERS ON LEFT HAND STITCHES REQUIRED.
INSTALLING HEAD PULLEY ON CONVEYOR-PULLEY SLIP AND FALL HITTING EMPL ON FOOT.
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