While working on Plant 3, using a Porta Power Ram EE bent over to make repairs and felt EE's lower back spasm and tighten
Ewing Pit Metal/Non-Metal
Ewing Pit has $31K in proposed MSHA penalties and $453 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 25
- Years on record
- 1986–2025
- Latest incident
- Oct 2025
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This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.Ewing Pit has $31K in proposed MSHA penalties and $453 outstanding across 0 contested dockets.
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Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.ⓘ
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.| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 | 7,960 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q3 | 11,943 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 12,182 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q1 | 7,009 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 Q4 | 8,798 | 7 | 1 | 795.6 |
| 2024 Q3 | 12,071 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 Q2 | 11,719 | 4 | 0 | 341.3 |
| 2024 Q1 | 5,949 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Q4 | 8,106 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q3 | 11,037 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q2 | 10,832 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q1 | 5,399 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q4 | 7,829 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q3 | 13,304 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q2 | 11,113 | 3 | 0 | 270.0 |
| 2022 Q1 | 5,370 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q4 | 10,507 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q3 | 11,764 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q2 | 10,399 | 1 | 1 | 96.2 |
| 2021 Q1 | 4,178 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 Q4 | 11,799 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 Q3 | 12,025 | 1 | 0 | 83.2 |
| 2020 Q2 | 9,698 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 Q1 | 4,132 | 1 | 0 | 242.0 |
| 2019 Q4 | 9,785 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q3 | 11,192 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q2 | 10,638 | 7 | 1 | 658.0 |
| 2019 Q1 | 3,334 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q4 | 9,422 | 5 | 2 | 530.7 |
| 2018 Q3 | 11,885 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q2 | 11,830 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q1 | 3,949 | 2 | 0 | 506.5 |
| 2017 Q4 | 9,419 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q3 | 12,770 | 17 | 2 | 1331.2 |
| 2017 Q2 | 12,442 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q1 | 4,105 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q4 | 10,402 | 2 | 0 | 192.3 |
| 2016 Q3 | 13,275 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q2 | 10,036 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q1 | 6,404 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q4 | 9,191 | 4 | 1 | 435.2 |
| 2015 Q3 | 13,432 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q2 | 8,381 | 5 | 0 | 596.6 |
| 2015 Q1 | 3,984 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q4 | 7,862 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q3 | 11,034 | 23 | 4 | 2084.5 |
| 2014 Q2 | 7,403 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q1 | 2,738 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q4 | 5,843 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q3 | 9,324 | 16 | 2 | 1716.0 |
| 2013 Q2 | 6,075 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q1 | 3,250 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q4 | 8,354 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q3 | 7,857 | 9 | 3 | 1145.5 |
| 2012 Q2 | 5,436 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q1 | 1,932 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q4 | 5,583 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q3 | 9,624 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q2 | 6,858 | 6 | 0 | 874.9 |
| 2011 Q1 | 1,221 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q4 | 6,299 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q3 | 7,786 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q2 | 6,722 | 9 | 1 | 1338.9 |
| 2010 Q1 | 1,648 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q4 | 6,138 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q3 | 7,949 | 15 | 6 | 1887.0 |
| 2009 Q2 | 5,597 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q1 | 1,849 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q4 | 5,968 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q3 | 7,556 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q2 | 7,850 | 1 | 0 | 127.4 |
| 2008 Q1 | 1,538 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q4 | 6,675 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q3 | 7,719 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q2 | 8,139 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q1 | 1,515 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q4 | 6,141 | 8 | 0 | 1302.7 |
| 2006 Q3 | 8,517 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q2 | 9,919 | 12 | 1 | 1209.8 |
| 2006 Q1 | 1,770 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q4 | 7,659 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q3 | 11,922 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q2 | 9,162 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q1 | 2,558 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q4 | 7,948 | 13 | 1 | 1635.6 |
| 2004 Q3 | 10,165 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q2 | 8,259 | 2 | 0 | 242.2 |
| 2004 Q1 | 2,466 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q4 | 7,632 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q3 | 10,633 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q2 | 9,439 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q1 | 2,784 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q4 | 7,443 | 5 | 0 | 671.8 |
| 2002 Q3 | 11,286 | 6 | 2 | 531.6 |
| 2002 Q2 | 9,276 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q1 | 3,595 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q4 | 8,905 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q3 | 11,303 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q2 | 9,028 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q1 | 2,869 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q4 | 7,211 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q3 | 10,546 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q2 | 8,413 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q1 | 4,162 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Reportable incidents
25 on file2025 · 1 incident
2023 · 4 incidents
While using a Chisel the metal tip broke off and landed in EE's left arm causing a cut/bleeding and metal in EE's arm
Employee was walking with a water hose spraying off a loader. Employee tripped on a rock and fell on the ground.
Using the skid-steer to clean up area around gravel crusher plant. EE stepped out and down from skid-steer and heard right knee pop. After working a few hours in pain, they went to clinic to be evaluated. Doctor thinks EE has a torn meniscus, waiting on MRI results to see when a possible return to work date will be.
IE and another EE were changing the roller on the sand stacker on Plant 1 they turned the roller on it's side and the weight of it rolled and pulled IE's gloved hand cutting/smashing EE's left pinky fingertip.
2022 · 1 incident
Employee was shoveling out the tunnel and tripped on an uneven surface, falling to their knees. Right knee hurt so they went to the doctor. Light duty restriction for one week and follow up on 07/18, scheduling MRI and still working light duty.
2018 · 1 incident
While working on a tail pulley (large, heavy, metal part) the pulley rolled off of a sawhorse and employee reached to catch it. Employee's back was hurt while catching/holding/lifting the part.
2017 · 1 incident
Employee was helping to lift a steel plate from a screen plant, EE turned and twisted right knee and it popped.
2016 · 3 incidents
While doing routine maintenance on Plant 8, EE stepped off the railing and left knee popped. At the end of EE's shift EE went to the doctor and they said it was dislocated.
Employee was welding on a metal tank (over a 2 day span) with a rubber & paint coating. While welding, EE inhaled toxic fumes and had trouble breathing & flu like symptoms. On 3/10/16 EE went to Evergreen clinic for testing.
Employee was welding on a metal tank (over a 3 day period) with a rubber & painted coating. While welding EE inhaled toxic fumes and had trouble breathing & flu like symptoms. On 3-10-16 EE went to the Evergreen Clinic for testing, was prescribed meds & has to return for further testing.
2013 · 1 incident
While running plant 2 a rock got caught in the bin - ee pulled the rock out and another rock fell down smashing his hand. Went to the doctor on 7/15/13 x-rays - broken bone in tight hand - referred to surgeon appt Wed 7/17/13 can work with wrapped up hand.
2012 · 1 incident
While EE was hammering on a cylinder, that another IEE was holding, a piece of metal flew off getting lodged into EE's left forearm and wrist.
2011 · 2 incidents
While doing routine maintenance on plant 3/crusher sand belts; they pulled a bolt from the motor causing it to fall and hit ee in the head and face.
Accident happened on an insolated section of the property (hill) being used on Sunday for a recreational event. All other property, plants and equipment was closed off to the public and competitors. The rider in the accident crashed his dirt bike during the competition.
2008 · 2 incidents
Two ee's were repairing the grizzly. They were replacing a piece of iron railing which was strapped & chained to the loader. As co-worker operated the loader, IE was guiding him with hand signals. The iron bar hit a concrete wall on the plant & began swaying. He was hit by the bar twice, in the back and across the legs which caused him to be knocked to the ground, falling 3'.
EE was moving an oxygen tank with the JCB mine excavator bucket into the back of the welding truck and smashed his hand in between the bucket and the oxygen tank. He went to the local clinic and they determined his right hand was ok.
2006 · 1 incident
While getting out of the loader, EE slipped on the ladder and grabbed the hand rails to stop from falling and pulled or strained a muscle in his shoulder.
2004 · 1 incident
WHILE GETTING ONTO GRADER, EE SLIPPED AND FELL FROM THE GRADER LADDER TO THE GROUND, BREAKING HIS FOOT
2000 · 1 incident
WAS HELPING TO INSTALL FORK ON LOADER BUCKET.
1994 · 1 incident
WAS CLIMBING DOWN FRONT END LOADER ON THE LADDER. ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN, OPERATORS FOOT SLIPPED AND LANDED ON BOTH FEET. IT WAS RAINNING AT THE TIME. DID NOT SEEMED TO HAVE BOTHERED AT THE TIME, BUT ABOUT THREE HOURS LATER, IT STARTED TO BE AIN PAIN. WENT TO THE DR THE NEXT MORNING.
1992 · 1 incident
SLIPPED ON LOADER FELL IN DOING SO INJ HIS R HAND
1991 · 1 incident
PUTTING NEW MOTOR OIL IN GENERATOR ENGINE HAD OIL ON BOTTOM OF SOLE ON SHOE SLIPPED CAUSING FALL OF 36". FELL ON 5" ANGLE IRON LAYING ON GROUND. GOT IN PICKUP & DROVE TO OFFICE THEN WENT TO HO SPITAL BY AMBULANCE.
1988 · 1 incident
LIFTING A PIECE OF STEEL WHEN SHARP PAIN WAS FELT IN LOWER BACK HAVING TROUBLE EVER SINCE WENT FOR TREATMENTS WHICH HELPED THEN IT REOCCURED WHILE OPERATING DRAGLINE ON 11-17-88 AND HAVE BEEN OFF WORK SINCE
1986 · 1 incident
FELL TO GROUND 0ROM HEIGHT OF 5 FT TO 6 FT OFF LADDER
The full compliance file on Ewing Pit
A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF with the underlying data as CSV.