Employee was loading pallets on a telehandler and tripped and fell, cutting EE's right hand.
Franklin Quarry Metal/Non-Metal
Franklin Quarry has $21K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 50
- Years on record
- 1985–2025
- 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.Franklin Quarry has $21K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 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 | 21,135 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q3 | 22,808 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 22,692 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q1 | 21,989 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 Q4 | 23,114 | 2 | 1 | 86.5 |
| 2024 Q3 | 21,262 | 1 | 0 | 47.0 |
| 2024 Q2 | 26,888 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 Q1 | 25,174 | 2 | 1 | 79.4 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Q4 | 22,756 | 3 | 0 | 131.8 |
| 2023 Q3 | 26,100 | 2 | 0 | 76.6 |
| 2023 Q2 | 27,422 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q1 | 27,959 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q4 | 24,317 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q3 | 25,843 | 2 | 2 | 77.4 |
| 2022 Q2 | 25,455 | 2 | 0 | 78.6 |
| 2022 Q1 | 25,178 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q4 | 22,537 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q3 | 23,226 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q2 | 21,096 | 1 | 0 | 47.4 |
| 2021 Q1 | 18,970 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 Q4 | 20,580 | 1 | 0 | 48.6 |
| 2020 Q3 | 18,672 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 Q2 | 21,352 | 1 | 0 | 46.8 |
| 2020 Q1 | 21,109 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q4 | 22,028 | 4 | 1 | 181.6 |
| 2019 Q3 | 24,298 | 2 | 0 | 82.3 |
| 2019 Q2 | 22,281 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q1 | 21,641 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q4 | 19,763 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q3 | 22,094 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q2 | 23,949 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q1 | 20,154 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q4 | 20,493 | 1 | 0 | 48.8 |
| 2017 Q3 | 23,977 | 1 | 0 | 41.7 |
| 2017 Q2 | 21,980 | 1 | 1 | 45.5 |
| 2017 Q1 | 20,816 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q4 | 21,639 | 2 | 0 | 92.4 |
| 2016 Q3 | 24,884 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q2 | 24,437 | 3 | 1 | 122.8 |
| 2016 Q1 | 20,264 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q4 | 18,917 | 2 | 0 | 105.7 |
| 2015 Q3 | 19,155 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q2 | 18,748 | 1 | 0 | 53.3 |
| 2015 Q1 | 12,688 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q4 | 17,197 | 3 | 0 | 174.4 |
| 2014 Q3 | 20,807 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q2 | 18,666 | 1 | 1 | 53.6 |
| 2014 Q1 | 18,189 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q4 | 15,139 | 4 | 1 | 264.2 |
| 2013 Q3 | 16,174 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q2 | 12,033 | 1 | 0 | 83.1 |
| 2013 Q1 | 12,792 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q4 | 11,824 | 1 | 0 | 84.6 |
| 2012 Q3 | 14,683 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q2 | 16,124 | 1 | 0 | 62.0 |
| 2012 Q1 | 13,407 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q4 | 10,559 | 1 | 0 | 94.7 |
| 2011 Q3 | 9,265 | 1 | 0 | 107.9 |
| 2011 Q2 | 8,939 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q1 | 8,360 | 1 | 1 | 119.6 |
| 2010 Q4 | 7,055 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q3 | 10,736 | 2 | 1 | 186.3 |
| 2010 Q2 | 9,450 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q1 | 6,304 | 2 | 0 | 317.3 |
| 2009 Q4 | 8,183 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q3 | 6,605 | 7 | 0 | 1059.8 |
| 2009 Q2 | 8,220 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q1 | 8,306 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q4 | 11,136 | 3 | 2 | 269.4 |
| 2008 Q3 | 12,539 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q2 | 13,336 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q1 | 12,818 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q4 | 12,861 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q3 | 21,841 | 3 | 1 | 137.4 |
| 2007 Q2 | 24,224 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q1 | 23,099 | 1 | 0 | 43.3 |
| 2006 Q4 | 28,124 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q3 | 27,624 | 2 | 2 | 72.4 |
| 2006 Q2 | 27,767 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q1 | 28,716 | 2 | 1 | 69.6 |
| 2005 Q4 | 23,199 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q3 | 25,052 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q2 | 24,408 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q1 | 21,047 | 3 | 0 | 142.5 |
| 2004 Q4 | 19,942 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q3 | 19,206 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q2 | 18,102 | 11 | 4 | 607.7 |
| 2004 Q1 | 18,491 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q4 | 18,166 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q3 | 20,349 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q2 | 30,047 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q1 | 20,615 | 8 | 2 | 388.1 |
| 2002 Q4 | 20,759 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q3 | 26,428 | 2 | 0 | 75.7 |
| 2002 Q2 | 23,440 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q1 | 15,531 | 1 | 0 | 64.4 |
| 2001 Q4 | 20,315 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q3 | 24,201 | 1 | 0 | 41.3 |
| 2001 Q2 | 20,336 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q1 | 18,093 | 3 | 0 | 165.8 |
| 2000 Q4 | 21,047 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q3 | 23,887 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q2 | 24,746 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q1 | 15,155 | 2 | 0 | 132.0 |
Reportable incidents
50 on file2025 · 2 incidents
Operator was walking and tripped on a rock on dry ground and tried to catch self with left hand and broke wrist.
2024 · 1 incident
Employee was working on lifting spring bolts and hydraulic cylinders on 5 1/2 ft. crusher or moving toggle ends for hydraulic toggle. Sought medical treatment on 8/23/2024. Returned to work with no restrictions. Surgery scheduled for 9/9/2024.
2023 · 1 incident
OTR technician was repairing chains on a Loader. EE was cutting off a chain link and the cutting wheel shattered and a piece of the wheel struck the technician on the shoulder causing a laceration.
2020 · 1 incident
Wet, muddy. Worker had rubber liners over work boots. Buckle of liner got caught on pull rope for wire pull and tripped. Braced fall with left arm. Experienced soreness recently and wanted to get MRI.
2018 · 1 incident
Employee was trying to lift a piece of plate metal into the bed of a service truck. The plate slipped, catching the employee's left little finger between the plate and the bumper, resulting in a broken little finger and 11 stitches.
2016 · 2 incidents
Injured employee felt pain in EE's left shoulder as EE worked to maneuver the ansul rig hose over rock next to the left rib while loading and underground shot
A piece of metal became embedded in the injured employee's right eye sometime after performing welding operations on the D9 dozer blade. It is believed the metal entered the eye when the employee wiped face.
2014 · 3 incidents
The employee had finished his shift and had parked his haul truck in the designated parking area. He was noticed by another employee sitting in the haul truck seat slumped over the steering wheel. The employee called 911 and other employees performed first aid & CPR (using the onsite AED). The employee was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Medical Examiner.
The injured employee alleged that he was stepping off the haul truck ladder and his left foot went into a washed out rut. He then stated that he felt a pain in his left knee.
Injured employee was accessing the Komastu PC 270 trackhoe. He used his right foot on the crawler step and placed his left foot on top of the track. When he placed weight on his left foot, his left knee extended outward to the left resulting in a strain.
2013 · 1 incident
Miner was repairing CAT D-8R dozer at customer mine site. Jack stand slipped. Caused contusion to left index finger. Miner went to clinic for evaluation. Diagnosis was contusion. Miner was given splint to protect finger while working. Instructed to take OTC meds for pain. Returned to regular duty 12/10/2013.
2012 · 2 incidents
Injured employee was assisting another employee to change finger door on the chute. When the weight of the door began to slip the injured employee grabbed the door, and when he did he felt a twitch in his back. Employee did not seek medical attention until Wednesday, January 2, 2012. Injury resulted in a strain to the back.
Injured employee was removing the grating in order to access a turn buckle to make necessary adjustments, when the grating hung on adjacent beam. When the grating was freed the employee lost his balance which caused the grating to strike his shin. Resulting in a laceration.
2009 · 1 incident
Employee was repairing the water line on the crusher when he slipped and grabbed the guard straining his back.
2008 · 1 incident
After hours, the small out building (Approximately 10 ft. X 15 ft.) caught fire and was extinguished by the local fire department. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
2007 · 2 incidents
The alleged injury occurred when the EE was installing a new cable for the quarry pump. The EE was pulling on the cable, when he felt a strain, resulting in a hernia.
The injured employee was preparing to start washing platform and catwalks around finishing. When the employee was pulling wash hose, he felt a pain in his right arm.
2006 · 2 incidents
The injured EE and another EE were disassembling a platform in the plant. The injured EE was removing bolts and part of the platform fell, striking him on the right hand, resulting in six stitches.
The injured employee was working with another employee putting belt clamps on a conveyor. The clamp slipped from the other employees grasp and caught the injured employees right hand resulting in a laceration.
2005 · 1 incident
THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING A SPREADER BAR TO THE MAIN HOOK ON A CRANE. HIS RIGHT HAND GLOVE CAUGHT UNDER THE CLEVIS AND HOOK, RESULTING IN A FRACTURE IN TWO PLACES ON HIS RIGHT THUMB.
2004 · 1 incident
Alleged injury to right eye occured when ee attempted to sharpen drill bit with a hand grinder and foreign object entered eye.
2003 · 1 incident
EE AND OTHER EE HAD A NUT FROM A CANE CRUSHER IN A BUCKET WASHING IT OFF. THE BUCKET WAS ON THE GROUND BUT AFTER SOME TIME IT LEVELED AND THE NUT SLIDE OUT THE BUCKET AND HIT HIS RIGHT FOOT.
2002 · 1 incident
EE CHANGING TIRE ON DRILL, WRENCHED MUSCLE IN LEFT SIDE & SHOULDER.
2001 · 1 incident
EE WAS CHANGING DRILL BIT. BIT WRENCH PLATE SLIPPED OUT AND FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT.
2000 · 2 incidents
THE EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF TUBING AND THE PIECE HE CUT OFF FLEW BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE HAND, CUTTING IT.
EE WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON BOOM TRUCK AND AS HE STEPPED DOWN, HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
1998 · 3 incidents
THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BRUSH WITH A CHAIN SAW AND SAW SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT LEG.
DRILLING HOLES IN METAL OVERHEAD. GOT PIECE OF METAL IN EYE.
THE EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED WHEN PRY BAR HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND CONVEYOR FRAME.
1997 · 1 incident
THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING A ROD TO CLEAR BLOCKAGE AT THE PRIMARY CRUSHER. THE ROD GLANCED OFF OF A ROCK CAUSING HIM TO JERK HIS BACK.
1996 · 2 incidents
THE EE WAS INSTALLING A SHEEVE ON AN ELECTRIC MOTOR. THE SHEEVE SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND & CAUGHTHIS FINGER BETWEEN THE GROUND & THE SHEEVE, RESULTING IN 7 STITCHES.
THE EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A SHOT WHEN HE NOTICED THAT HIS BACK STARTED TO HURT.
1994 · 1 incident
CUTTING PLASTIC CONTAINER WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT HIS STOMACH
1993 · 1 incident
WALKING IN FRONT OF MECHANICS TRUCK, WHEN TRUCK ACCIDENTALLY ROLLED FORWARD PINNING INJURED EMPLOYEE BETWEEN THE SECOND VEHICLE.
1992 · 1 incident
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ELECTRIC MOTOR FROM SAND SCREW.MOTOR DISLODGED CATCHING HIS HAND BETWEEN MOTOR AND SCREEN DECK INJURING HIS HAND NO BROKEN BONES.
1990 · 3 incidents
I.NAME PULLING BINS,GOT IN TRUCK TO PULL TRUCK UP.STOPPED TRUCK,GOT OUT AND WHEN LEFT FOOT HIT GROUND HE FELL.
EE WAS DRIVING TRUCK WHEN IT QUIT ON THE HILL ANOTHER EMPLOYEE PLACED ROCKS BEHIND TIRES TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING AFTER TRUCK WAS PUSHED AWAY EE WAS REMOVING THE ROCKS LEFT IN ROADWAY FROM SCOT CHING TIRES. HE PICKED UP A ROCK AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
I.NAME HELPING REMOVE 1" PLATE AT PRIMARY JAW CRUSHER.PLATE SLIPPED OFF END OF CRUSHER CUTTING FINGER AS PLATE WAS BEING LIFTED BOOMTRUCK.
1988 · 4 incidents
THE INJURED WAS OPENING A 12" WATER VALVE WHICH IS UNDERGROUND WITH A BARREL AROUND IT.ONE PORTION OF THE BARRELL HAD BEEN MESHED CLOSE TO THE HANDLE WHEN HE TURNED VALVE HE HIT HIS AHND ON TH IS PORTION OF THE BARRELL.
TRK STOPPED ON HAUL RAMP AND BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS. DRIVER JUMPED OUT OF TRUCKINJURING KNEE AND TRUCK ROLLED ON DOWN HILL AND FLIPPED OVER.
EMP SHARPENING BIT FELT PARTICLE HIT IS EYEBROW NOT AWARE OF ANYTHING ENTERING EYE TWO DAYS LATER, BURNING SENSATION IN EYE DIDNT COMPLAIN OF INJ. UNTIL TUESDAY PM. COMPANY OFFICAL SENT HIM
DRIVER WAS PARKED IN QUARRY BEING LOADED WITH HIS ARM RESTING IN WINDOW. ROCK FELL FROM LOADER BUCKET HITTING HIM IN SHOULDER AND ARM.
1987 · 5 incidents
I.NAME CHECKED 2UT AT SHOP AND WAS WALKING TO HIS PERSONAL TRUCK TO LEAVE GOB WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A BLOCK OF WOOD ON OUTSIDE OF SHOP FELL AND FRACTURED LEFT ELBOW
THE INJURED WAS3UNCLOGGING CONE CRUSHER WHEN HE WENT OVER TO GET CLOSER LOOK AT THE ROCK,AS HE DID HIS SAFETY GLASSES FELL OFF AND A ROCK FLEW UP INTO HIS EYE.
TURNED WRONG AS3STEPPING OFF LOADER PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK.
I NAME WAS CLEA3ING OUT HOPPER WHEN MUD FELL AND LANDED ON HIS ARM BRUISING IT.
SETTING CRIB FO9 HEADWALL FOOTING SLIPPED AND SLED 10 FEET.
1985 · 2 incidents
TRUCK PARKED AT BINS-I,NAME WAS GETTING CHAIN OUT OF TAILGATE-TAILGATE SLIPPED CATCHING HIS FINGERS-BREAKING THE 3RD & 4TH FINGERS ON LEFT HAND.
PRIZING ON ROCK AT JAW CRUSHER, ROCK SLIPPED & HIT BAR JAMMING HIS RIGHT ELBOW AGAINST ANOTHER ROCK, BREAKING RIGHT WRIST AT 2 PLACES.
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