Mining Incidents

Drumright Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

The Quapaw Company · Surface
Controlled by Dolese Brothers Company
Drumright, Creek County, OK  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3401273

Drumright Quarry has $82K in proposed MSHA penalties and $4K outstanding across 3 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
94
Years on record
1986–2025
Latest incident
Feb 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
263
citations
64
significant & substantial
$82,476
proposed penalties
$78,364
paid to date
95% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $4,112 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
79
inspections on record
1,465
inspection hours
17.9
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.
263 citations across 1,465 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Drumright Quarry has $82K in proposed MSHA penalties and $4K outstanding across 3 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.
$82K
proposed penalties
$82K
current assessed
$78K
paid to date
$4K
outstanding
259 assessments are final orders; 3 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-11-05.
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 13,142 2 1 152.2
2025 Q3 12,929 4 1 309.4
2025 Q2 12,098 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 12,853 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 12,843 3 1 233.6
2024 Q3 12,195 1 0 82.0
2024 Q2 11,790 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 10,298 2 0 194.2
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 11,234 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 12,158 3 0 246.8
2023 Q2 12,696 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 12,612 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 12,716 3 0 235.9
2022 Q3 14,028 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 13,373 5 1 373.9
2022 Q1 13,109 3 1 228.9
2021 Q4 14,628 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 14,210 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 12,677 3 2 236.6
2021 Q1 12,047 3 1 249.0
2020 Q4 13,812 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 7,779 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 17,735 4 1 225.5
2020 Q1 15,574 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 16,313 4 0 245.2
2019 Q3 17,573 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 18,342 6 2 327.1
2019 Q1 15,527 5 0 322.0
2018 Q4 16,320 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 17,054 5 1 293.2
2018 Q2 18,117 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 17,084 9 2 526.8
2017 Q4 17,140 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 16,339 14 2 856.8
2017 Q2 15,561 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 16,080 10 2 621.9
2016 Q4 20,324 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 19,726 6 0 304.2
2016 Q2 19,597 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 19,236 20 8 1039.7
2015 Q4 17,691 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 20,349 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 18,537 5 0 269.7
2015 Q1 34 3 1 88235.3
2014 Q4 17,111 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 15,257 2 0 131.1
2014 Q2 15,080 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 13,775 1 0 72.6
2013 Q4 12,631 1 0 79.2
2013 Q3 12,024 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 12,877 1 0 77.7
2013 Q1 10,912 1 0 91.6
2012 Q4 13,876 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 13,279 4 1 301.2
2012 Q2 13,748 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 12,747 2 0 156.9
2011 Q4 11,168 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 12,528 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 13,240 5 2 377.6
2011 Q1 12,277 1 0 81.5
2010 Q4 12,693 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 14,156 2 1 141.3
2010 Q2 12,760 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 12,304 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 12,578 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 14,347 5 1 348.5
2009 Q2 13,567 12 5 884.5
2009 Q1 12,594 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 13,477 6 2 445.2
2008 Q3 13,201 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 13,366 2 0 149.6
2008 Q1 13,157 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 13,880 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 14,224 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 14,034 1 0 71.3
2007 Q1 13,133 1 0 76.1
2006 Q4 13,447 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 14,219 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 14,422 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 13,986 9 2 643.5
2005 Q4 13,862 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 13,818 7 1 506.6
2005 Q2 14,444 7 1 484.6
2005 Q1 14,514 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 13,777 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 14,594 4 1 274.1
2004 Q2 14,456 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 13,921 5 3 359.2
2003 Q4 15,051 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 14,988 13 0 867.4
2003 Q2 16,166 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 14,265 5 1 350.5
2002 Q4 16,071 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 15,924 2 0 125.6
2002 Q2 16,726 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 15,558 19 10 1221.2
2001 Q4 15,730 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 18,025 3 1 166.4
2001 Q2 16,629 4 1 240.5
2001 Q1 16,607 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 14,619 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 17,314 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 16,629 1 0 60.1
2000 Q1 16,811 14 4 832.8
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

94 on file

2025 · 2 incidents

February 13, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Company · Struck by flying object

Emp using a sledge to straighten track, sliver from sledge came back and cut employee's face.

January 17, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Company · Struck by flying object

Changing bucket teeth on a Caterpillar 374 excavator. Using a sledgehammer to remove the teeth, a 7mm chunk of tooth broke off and entered the operators left leg just above the knee.

2022 · 1 incident

January 29, 2022 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was splicing a conveyor belt (#1A) when upon repositioning themselves they unhooked their safety harness and fell before reattaching to conveyor frame. Fall was from approximately 8 feet resulting in injury. Time of accident was approximately 11:00 a.m. ambulance arrived approximately 11:20 a.m..

2020 · 4 incidents

August 31, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros. Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loosening a bolt when EE cut EE's finger on the threads. EE received 6 stitches and EE went back to work.

July 10, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Dolese Bros. Co. · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee says that EE's vest caught on the handle of the door of the truck EE was driving, no witnesses to this. Employee also states that when EE was working 3 weeks prior(under different owners) EE hurt self doing something else and injured the same body parts.

April 29, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP ON A DOZER AND THE HAND RAIL BROKE AND THEY FELL ONTO RIGHT SHOULDER.

April 10, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WAS REMOVING A LARGE ROCK FROM UNDER THE CRUSHER BELT AND THREW THE ROCK TO THE SIDE OF THE CRUSHER AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

2019 · 2 incidents

October 7, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck by flying object

WAS GRINDING ON METAL WITH A GRINDER AND A SLIVER OF METAL GOT IN RIGHT EYE.

June 27, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
The Quapaw Co · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WORKING AT THE CRUSHER AND TURNED THEIR NECK TO LOOK TO THE SIDE AND FELT A PAIN IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF NECK.

2018 · 2 incidents

August 1, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

GETTING OFF LOADER, EE'S SHIRT SLEEVE CAUGHT THE DOOR AND SWUNG EE AROUND. EE HIT LEFT ELBOW AND SHOULDER ON DOOR. EE WAS NOT GOING TO THE DR. UNTIL 8-16-18 WHEN THE LEFT SIDE OF EE'S FACE BECAME NUMB. EE DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL EE WENT TO THE DR. THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE ICCIDENT EE HAD ON 8-1-18.

July 3, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS GRINDING METAL. WIPED THE SWEAT OFF FACE WITH GLOVES AND GOT METAL SHAVING IN EYE.

2017 · 3 incidents

March 18, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING SPRING ROLLERS ON 8X20. LOST BALANCE & TWISTED BACK.

March 10, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall from machine

WAS EXITING PIT TRUCK AND FELL DOWN THE STAIRS. PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER AND RIGHT ANKLE.

February 23, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING HOSE FROM DUST COLLECTOR AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.

2016 · 4 incidents

May 18, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 5-18-16 employee was lifting an auger and twisting around, and felt pain in back. EE declined medical treatment and remained at work. On 6-6-16 EE lifted something and aggravated lower back. EE remained at work that day and went to the dr. the next day (6-7-16). EE is currently working on light duty.

May 10, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SHUTTING OFF PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND GOT FOREIGN OBJECT OR DIRT IN LEFT EYE. WENT TO DR. AND WAS FINE AND RETURNED TO WORK. EYE ERRITATED AT WORK ON 5-12. WENT BACK TO DR. AND GOT A PRESCRIPTION. RETURNED TO WORK. NO LOSS TIME

March 4, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck by flying object

WAS WELDING AND GOT FOREIGN BODY IN RIGHT EYE. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. GOT OBJECT OUT OF EYE BEFORE GOING TO DR.

January 12, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING CABLES ON A DOZER. HOOK FELL OFF THE LEDGE OF DOZER ONTO RIGHT HAND. HEMATOMA & CONTUSION TO RIGHT HAND.

2015 · 4 incidents

December 2, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pushing down on an oil drain, felt burning and tearing feeling in groin area.

July 31, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

Was mowing and swung arm around and hit elbow on the guard rail of the tractor.

July 31, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

WAS MOWING AND SWUNG ARM AROUND AND HIT ELBOW ON THE GUARD RAIL OF THE TRACTOR

July 18, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a heavy battery out of large drill and strained his right hamstring

2013 · 6 incidents

November 8, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Was driving loader and the steering wheel jarred hard and jammed his left thumb.

July 31, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Threw a rock off the arm of the boom, twisted his back. (Strained lower back).

June 12, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by falling object

Loading material on truck, metal strap fell & hit right thumb.

May 15, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a piece of steel and strained left shoulder.

May 7, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Fall onto or against objects

Tightening bolt on impactor, it broke loose, lost his balance and hit head.

March 4, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was under dozer changing roller. Twisted and pulled wrong way, strained low back.

2012 · 2 incidents

November 2, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

When changing oil he lifted a barrel of oil & strained lower back.

May 24, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall from machine

Emp was climbing into loader and fell and hit his head & elbow.

2011 · 4 incidents

September 20, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hammering on a bolt: a piece chipped off and embedded in his left arm.

September 20, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

Emp was tightening a bolt; wrench slipped and he jammed his hand into a steel wall

June 6, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Emp was driving the driller pickup south on quarry road. He turned left into the path of a pit truck passing on the left. Impact was on the left front fender and left door.

June 6, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Emp was driving the driller pickup south on quarry road. He turned left into the path of a pit truck passing on the left. Impact was on the left front fender and left door.

2010 · 1 incident

September 6, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down from dozer and twisted his knee.

2009 · 2 incidents

November 20, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp was climbing down from loader and twisted his knee.

April 9, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was helping the welder and burned his eyes.

2008 · 3 incidents

April 11, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The Quapaw Co · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was crawling across gridded screens on catwalk to fix wiring on motor strained/bruised right knee.

March 4, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by falling object

Employee was coming out of a hole after fixing belt on the crusher hanging onto a piece of angle iron which broke and fell into his face. cutting EE above the left eye.

January 4, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

Emp was picking up rocks from the road when he stepped on one and sprained his ankle.

2005 · 1 incident

May 13, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM LADDER & MISSED THE BOTTOM STEP & WENT STRAIGHT TO THE GROUND, HYPEREXTENDING HIS LEFT KNEE.

2004 · 1 incident

November 2, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on conveyer belt; he pushed up on the belt and the belt sucked his hands up over the beam. The belt slid across the top of his arms and he was stuck there. Another ee lifted the belt up and he crawled out.

2003 · 3 incidents

October 18, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER OF HIS LOADER, LOST HIS FOOTING AND SLIPPED OFF THE LOADER.HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH ONE ARM, SWUNG AROUND AND HIT AGAINST THE TIRE OF THE LOADER.

June 25, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING DOWN A SLIPPERY ROCK SLOPE IN THE RAIN, SLIPPED AND CUT HIS HAND ON A SHARP ROCK.

June 22, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A BOARD WELDING IN AN IMPACTOR - BOARD BROKE AND HE FELL AND HIT BOTH KNEES ON ROTOR.

2002 · 5 incidents

July 18, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PICK UP A 55 LB BOX OF EXPLOSIVES WITH ONE HAND & AT AN AWKWARD ANGLE & STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

May 6, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING STUCK ROCK AROUND IN THE JAW CRUSHER; ROCK SLIPPED AND HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN A BAR AND THE SIDE OF THE JAW.

April 13, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNHOOK TRAILER FROM PICKUP AT AWKWARD ANGLE AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

March 12, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING 4" WATERHOSE UPHILL OVER HIS SHOULDER HOSE CAUGHT ON A ROOT AND SPRAINED HIS SHOULDER.

January 13, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 2 1/2 FT PIECE OF RAILROAD TIE. HE SLIPPED AND FELL AND RAILROAD TIE LANDED ON HIS FINGER, FRACTURING IT.

2001 · 4 incidents

December 1, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLIMBING UP THE LADDER OF HIS LOADER, AND HIT HIS KNEE ON A LADDER RUNG.

November 9, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STOOPED OVER TO PICK UP A 50 LB. BOX OF EXPLOSIVES, TURNED AROUND TO PUT BOX ON TRUCK & STRAINED LOWER BACK.

August 27, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN OUT OF HIS TRUCK, SLIPPED ON THE STEP AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS ARM, AND SPRAINED HIS SHOULDER.

January 16, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 50 LB BOX OF ROCKS TO BACKFILL HOLE AND STRAINED RIGHT GROIN AREA AND LOWER BACK.

2000 · 2 incidents

June 22, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT THE HOPPER UNDER THE SCREEN, SLIPPED, TRIED TO CATCH HMSEL FAND STRAINED HIS BACK.

March 8, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A FACE OF BLASTED ROCK, A ROCK HE STEPPED ON MOVED AND HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

1999 · 1 incident

October 18, 1999 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
The Quapaw Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WIND BLEW EMPLOYEE'S CAER DOOR SHUT ON HIS LEFT THUMB.

1996 · 3 incidents

August 27, 1996 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A GREASE GUN WHEN HE FELT HIS WRIST POP & EXPERIENCED PAIN.

July 9, 1996 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLDING A RATCHET IN PLACE ON BOLT ON A SCREEN. ANOTHER EE WAS TIGHTENING RATCHET WITH A PIPE. PIPE BROKE, RATCHET JUMPED BACK AND HIT EE IN THE HEAD.

May 14, 1996 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENDILNG OVER & WELDING & AT THE END OF THE DAY COMPLAINED OF HIS LOWER BACK HURTING.

1995 · 1 incident

February 25, 1995 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

EMLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND THE BACK OF THE SERVICE TRUCK, BECAME DISTRACTED AND ACCIDENTALLY RAN INTO A 14FT PIECE OF DRILL STEEL INT HE BACK OF THE SERVICE TRUCK.

1994 · 3 incidents

June 4, 1994 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING TREES AND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH POISON IVY.

June 3, 1994 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE MOTOR OF A FUEL TRUCK AND SOMETHING CAME OFF THE FAN BLADE AND HIT HIS FINGER.

May 9, 1994 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING THE SIDEPLATE ON THE MOTOR OUSING OF THE 992 LOADER THE PLATE SLIPPED & CAUGHT HIS FINGERS ON THE FRAME

1993 · 2 incidents

September 7, 1993 OK · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON UNDERSIDE OF GRIZZLEY FEEDER, SLIPPED & FELL APPROX. 15 FT. THROUGH THE METAL LEGS & METAL BRACINGS TO THE GRJOUND.

March 20, 1993 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER TO DRIVE A PIN OUT OF ABRAKE SHOE A CHIP CAME OFF THE HAMMER & FLEW INTO HIS LEFT HAND

1992 · 6 incidents

September 22, 1992 OK · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL SHOVELING ROCK OFF BELT AND SPRAINED LOWER BACK.

August 9, 1992 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

54736YEE WAS CHANGING GATES IN HOPPER AND HIT HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER.

July 13, 1992 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LIFTING A PROPANE BOTTLE TO SET ON A WATER PUMP. THE BOTTLE SLIPPED,EMPL SPRAINED BACK.

February 14, 1992 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
The Quapaw Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING THE STEEL DOOR ON THE JAW SHACK;WIND CAUGHT DOOR AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FRAME.

February 13, 1992 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING PUNCH STEEL PLATE OFF SIDE OF PLATFORM;HIS GLOVE CAUGHT IN THE PUNCH PLATE AND THREW HIS WRIST AGAINST THE SIDE RAIL.

February 11, 1992 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING THE LID ON HIS WELDING BOX ON HIS TRUCK.HIS FEET SLIPPED IN THE MUD AND THE LID FELL ON HIS FINGER.

1991 · 4 incidents

December 12, 1991 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING PHOTOSTATIC TACH TO CHECK RPMS OF FLYWHEEL ON IR COMPRESSOR-SOMETHING HIT HIM IN THE FACE AND HE JUMPED AND GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT IN THE BELT OF THE ALTERNATOR.

November 15, 1991 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS MOVING A GARDNER DENVER DRILL. HE WAS RIDING ON THE SEA AND WENT OVER A BUMP THE DRILL BOUNCED AND CAUSED HIM TO HIT HIS KNEE ON THE AIR MOTOR THAT MOVES THE DRILL.

November 12, 1991 OK · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH TO CUT BEARING OUT OF HYDRO SCREEN;FIRE BLEW BACK AND BURNED HIS FACE.

April 9, 1991 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING THE PLUG ON THE TANK OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR; PLUG CAME LOOSE SUDDENLY; HAND AND WRENCH CAME DOWN AND THE BACK OF EMPLOYEE'S HAND HIT A BOLT.

1990 · 2 incidents

December 3, 1990 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING GRINDER ON BLADE ON DOZER IT SLIPPED AND CUT UPPER L THIGH

October 16, 1990 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING A GUARD AND THE ANGLE GUARD HIT HIM IN THE HEAD.

1989 · 1 incident

May 5, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

EMPL DOMING DOWN TO HELP UNPLUG JAW CRUSHER WHEN HE STEPPED ON ROCK AND IT ROLLED UNDER HIS FOOT AND SPRAINED HIS ANKLE.

1988 · 3 incidents

September 21, 1988 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING PADS TO THE TOP OF A SCREEN TOPATCH A HOLE IN THE TOP DECK AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

August 2, 1988 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO LIFT PUMP INTO THE BACK OF A PICKUP AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

February 2, 1988 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING MOTOR ON SCREEN ON CRUSHER RAISED UP AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE H-BEAM

1987 · 11 incidents

December 18, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING MUD OUT OF THE LOADER BUCKET & SLIPPED & HIT HIS KNEE ON THE BUCKET

December 11, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING SCREENS UP ON A ROPE & STRAINED BACK

October 29, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL BREAKING R2CK OUT OF PRIMARY CRUSHER WITH BAR,BAR SLIPPED ON ROCK AND HE SPRAINED WRIST.

October 26, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DR3VING A WEDGE WHILE CHANGING A SCREEN ON THE CRUSHER SLIPPED AND HIT HIS GENITALS WITH A HAMMER

September 14, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
The Quapaw Co · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WO9KING ON 992 LOADER IN PIT AND WAS BITTEN ON THE LEG BY AN INSECT.

July 26, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPE8 OFF WELDING TRUCK AND BROKE ANKLE.

June 20, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CL3MBING UP THE SHOTROCK PILE, SLIPPED AND HIT HIS KNEE ON THE ROCK.

April 16, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING AN AIR-TRAC DRILL AND EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS STOMACH.

April 2, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall onto or against objects

RECURRING PROBL9MS FROM INJURY DATED 9-25-86-EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A LADDER OUT OF THE JAW CRUSHER. HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL HEAD FIRST INTO THE JAW CRUSHER FEEDER AND HIT HIS COLLAR BONES ON THE GRIZZLY3BARS ON THE END OF THE FEEDER.

April 1, 1987 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CH5NING THE OIL FILTER IN A LOADER. HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIS ELBOW HIT THE SIDR OF THE LOADER.

1986 · 1 incident

September 25, 1986 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS P ULLING3A LADDER OUT OF THE JAW CRUSHER HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL HEAD FIRST INTO THE JAW CRUSHER FEEDER AND HIT HIS COLLAR BONE ON THE GRIZZLY BARS ON THE END OF THE FEEDER

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The full compliance file on Drumright Quarry

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