Mining Incidents

Denver Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3600130

Denver Quarry has $22K in proposed MSHA penalties and $679 outstanding across 2 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
33
Years on record
1983–2023
Latest incident
Dec 2023
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
112
citations
18
significant & substantial
$21,539
proposed penalties
$20,860
paid to date
97% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $679 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
61
inspections on record
1,187
inspection hours
9.4
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.
112 citations across 1,187 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Denver Quarry has $22K in proposed MSHA penalties and $679 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.
$22K
proposed penalties
$22K
current assessed
$21K
paid to date
$679
outstanding
104 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-05-14.
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 11,481 2 1 174.2
2025 Q3 9,037 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 8,922 2 0 224.2
2025 Q1 4,271 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 10,387 2 0 192.5
2024 Q3 11,919 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 10,912 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 7,047 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 10,081 3 1 297.6
2023 Q3 11,036 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 10,620 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 9,164 3 0 327.4
2022 Q4 10,035 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 12,068 4 0 331.5
2022 Q2 11,349 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 9,336 2 0 214.2
2021 Q4 10,615 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 11,745 1 0 85.1
2021 Q2 10,371 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 7,292 1 0 137.1
2020 Q4 9,325 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 10,531 4 1 379.8
2020 Q2 9,551 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 6,442 11 2 1707.5
2019 Q4 9,457 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 10,148 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 9,865 8 3 810.9
2019 Q1 5,324 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 6,934 5 1 721.1
2018 Q3 10,468 1 0 95.5
2018 Q2 8,497 1 0 117.7
2018 Q1 5,797 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 8,432 2 1 237.2
2017 Q3 10,977 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 10,686 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 5,361 5 3 932.7
2016 Q4 6,883 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 11,166 2 1 179.1
2016 Q2 7,253 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 10,019 3 2 299.4
2015 Q4 13,301 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 13,935 1 0 71.8
2015 Q2 8,753 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 9,206 2 1 217.2
2014 Q4 11,117 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 12,930 2 0 154.7
2014 Q2 12,291 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 5,797 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 11,439 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 12,639 3 0 237.4
2013 Q2 13,188 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 10,933 3 0 274.4
2012 Q4 11,353 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 12,609 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 12,380 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 9,009 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 10,723 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 11,792 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 11,304 2 0 176.9
2011 Q1 6,058 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 9,132 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 10,281 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 9,973 3 0 300.8
2010 Q1 5,979 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 8,612 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 10,266 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 6,245 4 0 640.5
2009 Q1 4,904 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 10,713 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 11,422 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 10,774 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 10,356 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 10,289 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 12,658 6 0 474.0
2007 Q2 12,732 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 10,650 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 11,314 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 13,459 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 14,106 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 13,712 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 13,454 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 15,581 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 15,185 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 10,850 7 0 645.2
2004 Q4 16,047 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 15,945 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 15,019 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 13,138 3 0 228.3
2003 Q4 14,489 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 14,808 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 14,386 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 12,656 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 14,179 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 16,100 2 0 124.2
2002 Q2 15,059 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 13,204 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 14,667 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 15,357 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 15,379 1 0 65.0
2001 Q1 13,974 2 0 143.1
2000 Q4 13,740 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 15,236 2 0 131.3
2000 Q2 16,445 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 14,174 3 0 211.7
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

33 on file

2023 · 3 incidents

December 18, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing U-bolt in a bin truck. The jack shifted and struck the ee in the forehead, causing a laceration that needed 11 sutures.

December 18, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was replacing a relay for the fuel pump truck. EE tried to drill out the new electrical terminal to fit on the existing stud using the drill press. The bit grabbed and spun the terminal, pulling EE's hand into the bit, causing a fracture and a laceration on the tip of EE's left index finger. EE received 12 sutures.

June 16, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE's were replacing blow bars inside of a crusher. When the EE cut the steel bands on the skid, the top blow bars slid off and landed on EE's left foot. Two other EE's helped lift the bar off. EE got an X-ray and had no broken bones, only bruising.

2022 · 1 incident

December 19, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was doing maintenance at the finish plant screens. EE bent down to pick up a piece of angle iron and felt a pinch in back and shooting pain down the leg.

2021 · 2 incidents

June 11, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was diagnosed with Carpal tunnel syndrome resulting from repetition of tasks over numerous years

February 3, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was shoveling snow off of some steel plates at the Denver Quarry and felt stiffness in neck resulting in restrictions making them off work.

2018 · 1 incident

2017 · 1 incident

June 14, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck by flying object

The employee was struck on the left arm by a piece of steel while hammering on a loader bucket tooth with a steel hammer during maintenance.

2016 · 2 incidents

February 1, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a return roller when EE's left middle finger got cut requiring several sutures.

January 4, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a pocket knife to remove an o-ring seal and the blade closed on EE's finger causing a laceration requiring sutures.

2014 · 1 incident

March 24, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was stemming finished bore hole and struck a piece of frozen stemming. Employee felt a pop in right forearm.

2013 · 1 incident

January 28, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As the EE was traveling from his car to the shop he slipped on ice, spraining/straining his lower back. This was not reported until now because EE didn't seek medical attention until 2/4/2013.

2012 · 1 incident

2009 · 2 incidents

July 24, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Martin Limestone Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced a standard treshold shift (hearing loss).

March 5, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Limestone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee tripped while ascending the screen tower steps. When he caught himself he felt pain in lower back. The employee did not seek medical attention until 03/18/2009 and that is why the later entry. The accident was reported but at the time of the report was not MSHA reportable.

2007 · 1 incident

July 16, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Martin Limestone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As the employee was using a hammer to loosen a tooth from a loader bucket, a sliver of metal from the tooth chipped off and became imbedded into the employee's hand.

2005 · 1 incident

April 19, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Limestone Inc · Struck by falling object

AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A SCREEN PATCH ON THE TOP DECK FINISH SCREEN AT THE SECONDARY PLANT, THE EE LOOKED UPWARD TO TIGHTEN BOLTS WHEN STONE CHIPS FELL & STRUCK HIS LEFT EYE.

2004 · 1 incident

December 27, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Limestone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While preparing to assist in removing chunks of ice from a flat conveyor discharge chute, the employee climbed three steps to the base of a conveyor catwalk, turned around, lost his footing and fell face-forward to the ground. He subsequently jammed his shoulder when he put his right arm out to break his fall.

2000 · 2 incidents

March 10, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Limestone Inc · Fall from machine

THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S HAUL TRUCK HAD SUNK IN A SOFT SPOT ON THE UPPER ROADWAY. WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING THE ACCESS LADDER ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, HE MISJUDGED THE E XCESSIVE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BOTTOM RUNG AND THE GROUND, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL ONTO THE SIDE OF HIS LEG.

January 17, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal scalper-screen operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Limestone Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL IN HIS BIN TRUCK, THE EE SLIPPED OFF OF THE DUMP LADDER AND STRUCK THE TRUCK'S BATTERY BOX.

1999 · 1 incident

November 11, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Limestone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKINGDOWN A SLOPED USRFACE TO A WORK PLATFORM, HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL ONTO HIS RIGHT ELBOW.

1998 · 1 incident

July 15, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Limestone Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE ALLEGES THAT HIS BACK STARTED TO HURT WHILE DRIVING HIS TRUCK OVER HOLES IN THE QUARRY ROADWAY.

1995 · 2 incidents

June 1, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A G Kurtz & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO DO MAINTENANCE ON THE STONE CRUSHER & AS HE WAS STEPPING OFF THE CRUSHER, HE TWISTED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

March 23, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A G Kurtz & Sons Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING NUTS ON THE STONE CRUSHER, THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN MACHINE AND WRENCH.

1994 · 1 incident

August 24, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A G Kurtz & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SMALL BAR TO CLEAN MUD FROM CRUSHER CHUTE & IN THE PROCESS REINJURED HIS RT SHOULDER

1991 · 1 incident

July 31, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
A G Kurtz & Sons Inc · Struck against stationary object

DRIVING TEREX HAULER TURNED ON SEAT TO LOOK OUT AT RIGHT SIDE MIRRO, HIT RIGHT ELBOW ON SEAT.

1990 · 1 incident

January 5, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
A G Kurtz & Sons Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPLACING JAW DIES IN PRIMARY CRUSHER. EMPLOYEE HAD HAND ON CRANE CABLE, CABLE PULLED RIGHT HAND INTO SCHIEVE.

1989 · 1 incident

1988 · 2 incidents

November 9, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A G Kurtz & Sons Inc · Struck by flying object

HITTING BAR WITH SLEDGE HAM MER PC OF HAMMER BROKE OFFAND HIT EMP IN NECK. PC OF METAL HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM NECK.

October 31, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
A G Kurtz & Sons Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPER. LOADER HIT WALL JARRED BACK.

1987 · 1 incident

April 8, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A G Kurtz & Sons Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS UNLOADI3G ELECTRIC MOTOR FROM TRUCK MOTOR FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOOT

1986 · 1 incident

September 25, 1986 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
A G Kurtz & Sons Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS USING EL9CTRICAL HOIST TO MOVE A PIECE OF METAL. HE DID NOT HAVE HOOK PROPERLY INSTALLED & HOOK SLIPPED. PIECE OF METAL FELL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

1983 · 1 incident

January 21, 1983 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A G Kurtz & Sons Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MAN WAS REMOVING FROZEN MATERIAL FROM FEEDER PAN WITH IRON BAR BAR SLIPPED AND PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND ANGLE IRON

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