Mining Incidents

Fall Line Quarry, LLC Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Frank Foley
Columbus, Harris County, GA  ·  Temporarily Idled
MSHA Mine ID: 0901015

Fall Line Quarry, LLC has $14K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 6 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
32
Years on record
1988–2011
Latest incident
Aug 2011
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
73
citations
14
significant & substantial
$14,180
proposed penalties
$13,744
paid to date
97% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $436 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
35
inspections on record
610
inspection hours
n/a
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.
Rate withheld: 610 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Fall Line Quarry, LLC has $14K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 6 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.
$14K
proposed penalties
$14K
current assessed
$14K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
73 assessments are final orders; 6 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2013-02-20.
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
2023 Q4 776 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 1,362 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 928 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 285 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 5,957 1 0 167.9
2012 Q4 7,971 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 9,286 2 0 215.4
2012 Q2 8,221 0 0 0.0
Show 49 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2012 Q1 9,799 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 11,490 1 0 87.0
2011 Q3 14,437 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 13,552 4 2 295.2
2011 Q1 13,853 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 12,112 2 2 165.1
2010 Q3 12,635 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 12,358 3 2 242.8
2010 Q1 9,805 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 11,480 3 2 261.3
2009 Q3 15,537 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 14,915 6 1 402.3
2009 Q1 10,746 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 13,634 8 0 586.8
2008 Q3 18,609 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 19,686 7 2 355.6
2008 Q1 17,574 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 23,480 10 0 425.9
2007 Q3 18,466 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 18,414 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 15,522 3 0 193.3
2006 Q4 15,036 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 17,073 2 0 117.1
2006 Q2 14,656 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 13,779 1 0 72.6
2005 Q4 14,526 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 17,359 4 0 230.4
2005 Q2 15,374 1 1 65.0
2005 Q1 14,112 1 0 70.9
2004 Q4 12,731 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 13,949 3 0 215.1
2004 Q2 13,832 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 12,436 1 0 80.4
2003 Q4 11,412 2 0 175.3
2003 Q3 12,448 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 12,659 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 12,293 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 12,479 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 13,227 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 14,103 2 1 141.8
2002 Q1 11,070 3 0 271.0
2001 Q4 11,302 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 12,956 1 0 77.2
2001 Q2 11,478 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 11,818 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 11,956 2 1 167.3
2000 Q3 11,878 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 15,341 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 12,878 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

32 on file

2011 · 1 incident

August 11, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lafarge Building Materials, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

At 9am driller observed EE's knees buckling and going to the ground. EE insisted being fine just tired from lack of sleep. He finally agreed to be driven to hospital. He was admitted for heat exhaustion and severe dehydration. Later diagnosed with knee contusion and hairline ankle fracture from fall. He was released 8/16. His return to work is pending medical release.

2009 · 1 incident

November 30, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast · Struck by falling object

Empolyee was performing cleanup in the plant near the secondary crusher when the crusher backed up causing material to overflow. The overflowing material struck the employee on the left side of his back above the belt line.

2008 · 1 incident

July 8, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast · Accident type, without injuries

*Please see the attached document.* Customer truck left on property overnight was found completely burned the next morning. The truck had suffered mechanical problems.

2006 · 2 incidents

December 2, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing bolts in the grizzley bars. He was removing rocks and layed his hand on the side of feeder when a rock fell onto his hand, cutting his left index finger on the inside.

March 16, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast · Struck against stationary object

Employee was exiting the 66 crusher platform and stepped on a golf ball size rock and turned his rt. ankle. Employee sought medical treatment and became recordable on 03/24/2006.

2005 · 3 incidents

August 22, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast · Contact with heat

Employee was on yard, working inside a screen and began experiencing dizziness. Employee was transported to hospital and given IV fluids.

April 14, 2005 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast · Struck by flying object

Employee was painting guards when a piece of metal flew into his eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses. THe metal was removed, but the employee recieved a prescription.

2003 · 1 incident

February 5, 2003 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR A HOLE IN A ROCK CHUTE. WHILE CONDUCTING THIS TASK, WELDING SPARKS CONTACTED THE EE'S LEFT HAND CAUSING HIM TO DROP THE PLATE, & PULL HIS LEFT ARM DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE EE TO STRAIN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

2001 · 2 incidents

October 16, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO ADJUST BOLTS ON THE PRIMARY JAW CRUSHER. WHILE SWINGING THE HAMMER THE EE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

August 23, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lafarge Aggregates Southeast · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING STOCKPILE WITH A LOADER WHEN A CONSUMER TRUCK PULLED IN BEHIND HIM. THE OPERATOR TURNED HIS HEAD SUDDENLY AND STRAINED HIS NECK.

2000 · 1 incident

November 1, 2000 GA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB UP ONTO THE JAW PITMAN TO PERF9RM MAINTENANCE ON THE SHAFT OF THE JAW PITMAN. IN DOING SO, WHILE THE EE WAS REACHING FOR A HAND HOLD HE ACQUIRED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

1997 · 1 incident

December 1, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BEARINGS-USED TORCH TO CUT RACE FROM SHAFT. HIT RACE WITH HAMMER AND METAL PARTICLE CUT KNEE REQUIRING STITCHES.

1996 · 3 incidents

July 16, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS PERFORMING PRESHIFT INSPECTION IN BLENDING TUNNEL ENTERED TUNNEL AND SLIPPED ON WET CONCRETE RAMP. THIS CAUSED A MUSCLE STRAIN IN HIS RIGHT THIGH.

July 2, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS USING HAND OPERATED HYDRAULIC PUMP TO UNLOCK TELSMITH 665 CRUSHER. WOULD NOT UNLOCK. EE USED OPEN END WRENCH TO REMOVE FITTING AND FAILED TO RELEASE PRESSURE FROM CRUSHER. FITTING WAS U NDER 8-10,00 LBS. PSI AND STRUCK EE ON RIGHT CHEEK SEVERELY INJURING RIGHT EYE.

May 23, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CLEAR MATERIAL FROM CONE CRUSHER, ROCK CAME DOWN CHUTE FROM SCREEN STRIKING HIS RIGHT FOOT FRACTURING SMALL TOE. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING STEEL TOE SAFETY BOOTS.

1994 · 2 incidents

October 20, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING A SOCK FILTER ON LTHE TELESMITH 66 5 1/2' STANDARD CRUSHER. HE PUT HIS FINGERS THROUGH THE HOLES WHERE THE SOCK FILTERS GO & STARTED LIFTING THE HOLDER OUT. THE OTHER EM PLOYEE GRABBED THE HOLDER & PULLED. THE INJURED EMPLOYEES' FINGERS GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE OIL TANK & SOCK HOLDER. HAD TO BE STITCHED.

February 2, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A PIECE OF METAL WHILE ANOTEHR WORKER WELDED IT. A PIECE OF SLAG FELL INTO THE EMPLOYEES GLOVE AND BURNED THE BACK OF HIS HAND.

1993 · 1 incident

1992 · 1 incident

October 13, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING CRANE INTO QUARRY ON 10-12 DEGREE OF SLOPE HAULAGE RD. HE ATTEMPTED TO DOWNSHIFT FROM HIGH GEAR TO LOW GEAR AND DID NOT COME TO A STOP BEFORE SHIFTING. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD THE MACHINE DUE TO FORWARD MOMENTUM. THE EMPLOYEE JUMPED OFF THE MACHINE AND INJURED HIS FOOT.

1991 · 1 incident

November 1, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING THE MIDDLE DECK OF A TRIPLE DECK SCREEN. HE WAS CRAWLING OUT AND FELT A STOMACH MUSCLE TIGHTEN AND BEGIN TO HURT. HE STRAINED A STOMACH MUSCLE.

1990 · 4 incidents

September 24, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPL AGGRAVATED PREEXISTING BACK INJURY WHILE OPERATING FRONT END LOADER. HE WAS USING LOADER D\HE DID NOT NORMALLY RUN. HE RUPTURED DISC IN BACK & HAD SURGERY ON 11/1.

August 6, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL HOLDING CARRIAGE BOLT WITH HAND WHILE IT WAS BEING TIGHTENED.EMPL HAND SLIPPED,BOLT THREADS CUT LEFT FINGER.REQ 6 STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

April 2, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS USING UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT SOME RUBBER BRELTING. KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT LEFT THUMB. THUMB WAS STITCHED.

1989 · 3 incidents

November 16, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Circle Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL WAS PULLING ELECTRICAL LINE TO QUARRY PUMP OUT OF WAY IN PREPARATION FOR BLAST. HE STRAINED BACK & WAS GIVEN MEDICATION.

July 25, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Georgia Marble Aggregates Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A FAN BLADE FROM A HAULAGE TRUCK. THE WRENCH HE WAS USING TO REMOVE THE BOLT HOLDING THE BALDE SLIPPED AND THE EMPLOYEE'S HAND STRUCK THE FAN BLADE. HE CUT HIS INDEX AND SECOND FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. THE FINGERS WERESUTURES.

January 22, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Georgia Marble Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CHANGE SCREENS. THE TIE DOWN BAR SLIPPED DOWN THE SCREEN AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT CALF AND BRUISED IT. HE WAS GIVEN A PRESCIPTION.

1988 · 4 incidents

November 10, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Georgia Marble Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM A FRONT END LOADER HE CAUGHT HIS WEDDING RING ON THE STEP OF THE LOADER AND CUT HIS FINGER HE HAD 8 STITCHES APPLIED TO REPAIR THE WOUND

March 22, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Georgia Marble Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A WRENCH THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND THE EMPLOYEE SUFFERED AN ABRASION TO HIS RT HAND

March 11, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Georgia Marble Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL INJURED WHEN CABLE ON 20 TON CRANE BROKE.BLOCK ON CABLE STRUCK MAN ON RIGHT REAR SIDE.

February 22, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Georgia Marble Company · Struck by flying object

EMPL OPERATING CRANE AND WIND BLEW DUST AND TRASH INTO HIS EYE.

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