Mining Incidents

Fairfax Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Charles S Luck IV
Centerville, Fairfax County, VA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4400039

Fairfax Plant has $28K in proposed MSHA penalties and $60 outstanding across 7 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
28
Years on record
1984–2018
Latest incident
Jun 2018
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
125
citations
27
significant & substantial
$28,020
proposed penalties
$25,543
paid to date
91% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $2,477 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
51
inspections on record
1,722
inspection hours
7.3
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.
125 citations across 1,722 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Fairfax Plant has $28K in proposed MSHA penalties and $60 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.
$28K
proposed penalties
$26K
current assessed
$26K
paid to date
$60
outstanding
122 assessments are final orders; 7 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2017-04-25.
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
2019 Q2 2,391 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 2,142 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 3,765 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 2,924 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 5,471 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 4,755 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 6,769 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 6,785 0 0 0.0
Show 70 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2017 Q2 5,802 1 0 172.4
2017 Q1 5,323 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 5,607 3 1 535.0
2016 Q3 8,247 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 16,408 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 16,390 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 15,584 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 19,009 1 0 52.6
2015 Q2 18,635 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 13,074 4 1 306.0
2014 Q4 13,563 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 14,406 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 15,796 4 1 253.2
2014 Q1 12,464 2 0 160.5
2013 Q4 13,045 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 14,426 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 18,693 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 15,493 1 0 64.5
2012 Q4 18,009 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 18,249 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 22,799 1 0 43.9
2012 Q1 18,691 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 24,314 3 2 123.4
2011 Q3 27,654 9 5 325.5
2011 Q2 23,256 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 20,730 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 24,482 6 2 245.1
2010 Q3 22,123 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 18,138 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 14,541 2 0 137.5
2009 Q4 18,952 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 18,372 3 0 163.3
2009 Q2 16,799 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 18,244 6 1 328.9
2008 Q4 15,575 8 2 513.6
2008 Q3 17,990 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 19,752 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 18,961 4 2 211.0
2007 Q4 18,920 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 24,012 11 4 458.1
2007 Q2 23,412 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 26,651 5 1 187.6
2006 Q4 25,812 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 32,167 7 0 217.6
2006 Q2 29,122 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 30,770 11 0 357.5
2005 Q4 26,164 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 29,224 1 0 34.2
2005 Q2 24,640 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 24,136 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 23,820 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 28,514 2 0 70.1
2004 Q2 22,692 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 23,352 3 0 128.5
2003 Q4 22,771 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 24,365 5 2 205.2
2003 Q2 28,933 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 22,874 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 25,767 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 23,307 2 0 85.8
2002 Q2 28,206 1 0 35.5
2002 Q1 24,292 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 25,569 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 31,203 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 25,506 3 1 117.6
2001 Q1 23,248 2 0 86.0
2000 Q4 22,977 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 23,030 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 28,441 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 22,065 14 2 634.5
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

28 on file

2018 · 1 incident

June 7, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luck Stone Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The associate was moving punch plates off the pallet to take in the screenhouse. The associate was sliding one of the plates off the pallet to put a clevis on it so they would be able to hoist it into the screenhouse. While sliding it, thumb got caught in the holes and almost severed the tip of the thumb.

2016 · 1 incident

May 21, 2016 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING DOWN A 980 YARD LOADER, ASSOCIATE SLIPPED ON OR MISSED THE LAST STEP. THIS CAUSED EE TO TWIST KNEE WHEN EE LANDED.

2015 · 3 incidents

April 23, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Luck Stone Corporation · Struck against a moving object

EE was filling the pug mill feeders and moving material away from the stacker. He noticed a customer truck on the yard. While attempting to leave the base pile he ran over a wind-row of material. This jarred the loader and transferred to his back, causing some lower back pain.

February 24, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After checking screens, began to step down on what appeared to be snow, yet discovered there was ice under snow. As he slipped, one leg went out one way, while the other bent awkwardly underneath him.

February 20, 2015 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a hammer to remove a bolt that had been cut from a loader bucket. While hitting the bolt with an upward motion he sustained a sharp pain in his right wrist, resulting in a sprain. Associate waited to report the injury because he thought it would stop hurting.

2014 · 1 incident

October 17, 2014 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Luck Stone Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

Changing lagging on C-3 drive pulley, limited space and hot slag that fell into his glove from using oxygen/acetylene torch.

2013 · 1 incident

February 6, 2013 VA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The body of a trespasser was found in the South Pit. The Fairfax County Police located the body. The victim was approximately 100 feet below the rim of the pit.

2011 · 1 incident

December 19, 2011 VA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luck Stone Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Associate was working on bin 3 crusher with use of a contract crane service. When the crane began lifting the box one side of the box became wedged on its seating surface. One associate tried to apply pressure to one end of the box using downward pressure by pulling on the box by hand. The result was the box shifted approximately 3 inch injuring the his right hand.

2007 · 1 incident

February 26, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luck Stone Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Associate was clearing snow from in front of door of loader, was kicking snow side to side with foot and foot caught on grip strut flooring and caused injury

2006 · 2 incidents

July 7, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luck Stone Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Assoc. cutting bolts loose on deck plate at gyratory crusher. When cut the 1st bolt the deck plate sprang up and hit his right ankle throwing him into the dead pan of the crusher.

January 11, 2006 VA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Luck Stone Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Associate was cleaning chunky material buildup from around cement silo. Associate completed cleanup, left to return to lab, stepped on piece of material turning ankle

2004 · 1 incident

July 30, 2004 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Luck Stone Corporation · Struck by flying object

Associate changing tooth on 988G loader bucket, was having trouble getting tooth on so hit it with hammer, piece of metal broke off and lodged in associates abdomen.

2000 · 1 incident

April 4, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luck Stone Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOVING AN OLD IDLER THE EMPLOYEE'S FINGER WAS MASHED BETWEEN IDLER ROLLER AND IDLER FRAME.

1999 · 1 incident

January 7, 1999 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Luck Stone Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE SHOP, HE WAS HOISTING THE SHORT & PUMP UP BY THE JOB CRAINE. HE FAILED TO NOTICE THAT THE HOOK ON THE CHAIN HAD GRABBED EXISTING RAIL ON LAODER. HIS FINGER WAS CA UGHT BETWEEN THE HANDRAIL & THE CHAIN HOOK.

1997 · 3 incidents

December 17, 1997 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN ONTO A CONCRETE SURFACE THAT HAD MUD ON IT. HE LOST HIS FOOTING IN THE MUD AND SLIPPED AND FELL CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HIS LEFT HAND.

March 31, 1997 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luck Stone Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

IN BUNDLING 8" DIA. STEEL PIPE, ONE PIPE SLIPPED FROM FORKS ON THE LOADER, STRIKING AND LANDING ON EE S RIGHT LEG AND FOOT, RESULTING IN A CLOSED FRACTURE OF THE TIBIA/FIBULA AND SMALL BONES I N FOOT

1994 · 1 incident

May 9, 1994 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Luck Stone Corporation · Struck against stationary object

MECHANIC WAS TAPPING A HOLE IN THE BELLY PAN. THE TAP BROKE AND HIS LEFT FOREARM SLIPPED ACROSS THE TOP OF THE BROKEN TAP, LACERATING THE SHITE. LACERATION STITCHES CLOSED.

1990 · 1 incident

June 8, 1990 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WELDING AT THE CRUSHER, THE INJURED PERSON TRIED TO GET INTO A BETTER POSITION. HIS SAFETY BELT RESTRICTED HIS MOVEMENT AND SO HE TWISTED HIS BODY TO GET A BETTER POSITION, THIS ACTION P UT A STRAIN ON HIS BACK. ON 06-11-90 HE REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HIS BACK HURT AS A RESULT OF 06-08-90 STRAIN.

1989 · 3 incidents

December 1, 1989 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Luck Stone Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING PAINT FROM SEATING AREA OF CRUSHER MANTLE TO BE REBUILT WHEN GRINDER KICKED BACK CAUSING LACERATION ON LEFT LEG JUST ABOVE KNEE

April 15, 1989 VA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS SERVICING LOADER WENT TO STOP UP ON MADINE AND PULLED LOWER BACK.

March 2, 1989 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Luck Stone Corporation · Struck by flying object

EMPL WAS HELPING TO STRIP CONVEYOR BY USING A SLEDGE HAMMER AND WEDGE TO REMOVE THEM HE HIT A WEDGE AND A PIECE OF METAL SPLINTERED OFF AND HIT HIS L HAND CUTTING 2ND KNUCKLE

1988 · 2 incidents

November 19, 1988 VA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CONVEYOR FROM CONVEYOR WITH WALDON LOADER STOPPED TO UNHOOK CHAIN FROM BELT AND MANUALLY PULLED ON BELT TO GET SLACK IN CHAIN FELT PAIN IN RT SIDE ONE FRACTURED RIB

1986 · 1 incident

December 1, 1986 VA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luck Stone Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS H9LPING TO ADHUST 5 1/2 STD WHEN A PIECE OF GRIT GOT INTO HIS EYE AND SCRATCHED THE EYEBALL

1984 · 3 incidents

February 15, 1984 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Luck Stone Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKING UNDER PRIMARY CRUSHER LIFTING PIECES OF METAL FOR SKIRT BOARD ON CONVEYOR #1.2-15-84. INDIVIDUAL ALSO WORKING ON SCREEN LIFTING OF METAL FORE THE SCREEN 2-27-84.

January 12, 1984 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Luck Stone Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CARRYING SMALL PIECE OF METAL TO WORK ON THE SCLAP BINION THE WAY HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON THE ICE THE FALL JAMMED INDEX FINGER ON THE RIGHT HAND

January 6, 1984 VA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Luck Stone Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMER HITTING AT BOLT WHEN SLEDGE HAMMER SLIPPED AND HIT BEEBE IN THE NOSE, THE SLEDGE HAMMER GLANCED OFF PART OF THE CRUSHER BEFORE STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE NOSE

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The full compliance file on Fairfax Plant

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.