Mining Incidents

Gore Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Gore, Sequoyah County, OK  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3401713

Gore Quarry has $53K in proposed MSHA penalties and $151 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
1993–2026
Latest incident
Jun 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
223
citations
47
significant & substantial
$53,238
proposed penalties
$53,087
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $151 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
101
inspections on record
1,426
inspection hours
15.6
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.
223 citations across 1,426 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Gore Quarry has $53K in proposed MSHA penalties and $151 outstanding across 0 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.
$53K
proposed penalties
$53K
current assessed
$53K
paid to date
$151
outstanding
220 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-02-11.
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 24,044 1 0 41.6
2025 Q3 24,670 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 23,505 7 0 297.8
2025 Q1 21,334 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 19,388 5 0 257.9
2024 Q3 18,798 1 0 53.2
2024 Q2 15,750 4 0 254.0
2024 Q1 16,917 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 15,677 5 0 318.9
2023 Q3 16,926 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 20,638 2 1 96.9
2023 Q1 16,711 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 17,097 8 2 467.9
2022 Q3 15,758 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 15,460 7 3 452.8
2022 Q1 12,647 6 2 474.4
2021 Q4 12,545 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 11,907 7 1 587.9
2021 Q2 11,125 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 10,422 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 11,357 5 2 440.3
2020 Q3 11,072 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 9,594 2 0 208.5
2020 Q1 8,729 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 7,908 5 2 632.3
2019 Q3 7,110 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 6,678 2 0 299.5
2019 Q1 5,993 3 0 500.6
2018 Q4 7,187 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 7,251 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 6,896 5 0 725.1
2018 Q1 6,313 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 5,526 1 1 181.0
2017 Q3 4,900 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 4,711 4 1 849.1
2017 Q1 4,868 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 4,749 2 1 421.1
2016 Q3 5,311 1 0 188.3
2016 Q2 5,056 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 4,883 1 0 204.8
2015 Q4 5,160 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 4,734 10 3 2112.4
2015 Q2 4,522 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 3,801 2 0 526.2
2014 Q4 4,408 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 4,744 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 4,818 1 0 207.6
2014 Q1 4,465 1 0 224.0
2013 Q4 4,139 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 5,180 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 5,468 2 1 365.8
2013 Q1 5,402 1 0 185.1
2012 Q4 6,304 2 1 317.3
2012 Q3 4,779 4 1 837.0
2012 Q2 4,995 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 4,947 7 2 1415.0
2011 Q4 5,844 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 5,844 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 6,431 1 0 155.5
2011 Q1 5,871 1 0 170.3
2010 Q4 6,657 9 1 1352.0
2010 Q3 2,705 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 6,990 4 1 572.2
2010 Q1 6,796 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 6,696 4 2 597.4
2009 Q3 7,015 3 1 427.7
2009 Q2 7,231 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 6,798 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 7,347 3 0 408.3
2008 Q3 8,267 4 3 483.9
2008 Q2 6,566 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 6,213 3 0 482.9
2007 Q4 7,331 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 6,705 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 6,912 4 0 578.7
2007 Q1 6,784 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 6,479 4 0 617.4
2006 Q3 6,306 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 6,404 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 6,670 5 1 749.6
2005 Q4 6,614 2 0 302.4
2005 Q3 6,567 4 0 609.1
2005 Q2 6,482 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 5,562 5 1 899.0
2004 Q4 5,916 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 7,253 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 13,493 3 1 222.3
2004 Q1 6,621 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 7,939 8 1 1007.7
2003 Q3 8,616 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 7,846 6 1 764.7
2003 Q1 8,285 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 6,418 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 10,276 4 2 389.3
2002 Q2 7,831 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 6,859 4 2 583.2
2001 Q4 6,999 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 7,814 2 1 256.0
2001 Q2 8,715 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 11,111 7 1 630.0
2000 Q4 10,723 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 8,783 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 7,881 13 2 1649.5
2000 Q1 6,581 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

25 on file

2026 · 4 incidents

June 15, 2026 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bit sharpener, bit grinder, grinder POWERED HAULAGE
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was attempting to enter the Genie lift man basket when EE received an injury to EE's right third finger. Employee clipped EE's fall protection harness onto the basket and then gripped the basket railing and entered the basket. As employee's weight entered the basket, the basket slightly suspended, and EE's finger was pinned between the basket and platform railing.

March 24, 2026 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Employee was attempting to separate the bearing race from a bearing on Silo 9 when they received an injury to their right hand. The bearing race was impacted by the hammer and splintered. A piece of the race became lodge in employee's hand.

March 9, 2026 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

An employee was attempting to place a plate in the pioneer shaker table when EE received a laceration to EE's right hand. EE was utilizing a sledgehammer when the hammer slipped and caused EE's right knuckle to abrade on the pioneer shaker plate.

January 12, 2026 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Contact with hot objects or substances

On Monday, 01/12/2026, Souter Mechanic, was attempting to weld on machinery and received a slag burn to the inside of their ear. Mechanic had the welding torch positioned below them, and when welding the metal popped and a splash went into their left ear.

2025 · 4 incidents

October 24, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

As EE was reassembling the silo pipes, EE attempted to use an impact tool and wrench combination to tighten a bolt. The impact torqued the wrench, and EE's little finger was pinned between the wrench and the pipe.

October 3, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE had opened the haul truck hood with a crowbar, and then EE was attempting to use the bar to prop the hood open while EE was filling the truck with antifreeze. In the process, EE shifted position and the crowbar came loose and crushed EE's hand between the hood and the engine bay.

June 20, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee was on the lower platform of the control house, assisting in freeing a rock obstruction from the mouth of the jaw crusher. Employee had opened the top of the crusher cage so that the operator could manually free the obstruction. After obstructions were freed, the rock entered the jaw and the vibration caused the guard to fall and impact employee's left hand.

March 10, 2025 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 employee was climbing down the ladder of a haul truck, missed the last few steps and fell to the ground.

2024 · 1 incident

August 30, 2024 OK · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was walking toward the plant and noticed the front end loader coming up behind EE and stepped to the left side of the road to move out of the way. As EE stepped down, EE's left ankle rolled causing an ankle injury.

2023 · 1 incident

April 26, 2023 OK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Souter Limestone and Minerals, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Operator was attempting to repair a leaking seal on a rotary valve. The operator placed their hand between the chain & the drive sprocket. EE's hand was pulled into the sprocket & crushed between the chain & the sprocket. The incident resulted in a broken thumb & 2 broken fingers in addition to a laceration across EE's entire hand.

2007 · 2 incidents

December 31, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Souter Construction Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was climbing onto loader using provided steps and his foot slipped off bottom step, causing him to hit his upper teeth onto step of ladder.

January 8, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Souter Construction Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

After dismounting the plant, the injured turned to walk and his knee popped and caused him to fall to the ground. Injured thought his knee would be o.k. and worked the rest of the day. That night, his knee swelled and he went to the doctor. Injury caused a strain to the employee's knee.

2006 · 1 incident

February 17, 2006 OK · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Souter Construction Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Operator was backing down ramp toget load of water with half of load water on. Trans converter failed truck was free wheeling using brakes lightly or feathering, and turned into high wall, water sloshed to low side turned over. Driver had seat belt on.

2005 · 1 incident

February 4, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Souter Construction Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was using wedge to clear rocks hung up in jaw. Took safety glasses off to see down in jaw. Broke rock loose and wedge went down past jaw bottom. Had installed new toggle plate. Had closed gap on jaw. Struck wedge chipped off metal and cut beside right eye.

2004 · 1 incident

October 28, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Souter Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stopped to tire boot strings, put foot on truck bumper, leaned over achilles tendon sanpped left foot.

1998 · 2 incidents

December 10, 1998 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Souter Construction Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING FROM CRUSHER, EE SLIPPED, FELL, HITTING RIGHT KNEE ON GROUND. NO LOST TIME. KNEE SWELLED THAT NIGHT, EXAMINED 9 AM NEXT MORNING BY DOCTOR. BRUISED, BONE CHIPS, BRACE ON KNEE, RES UME WORK.

September 30, 1998 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Souter Construction Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

STANDING IN TRUCK BED WELDING TURNED FOOT SLIPPED LANDED ON METAL WEDGE IN BED. BRUISED RIBS AND BACK ON SIDE NO LAST TIME.

1997 · 4 incidents

September 26, 1997 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Souter Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS COVERING ROCK WITH TARPS AT THE END OF WORKDAY. GRABBED TARP WRONG WAY AND PULLED MUSCLE IN SHOULDER.

July 8, 1997 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Souter Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WENT TO GET IN END DUMP AT BEGINNING OF WORK DAY. GRABBED HANDRAIL TO PULL UP AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.

March 31, 1997 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Souter Construction Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS GRINDING METAL DOWN AND HAD SAFETY GLASSES ON AT THE TIME A PIECE OF METAL GOT IN EYE (LEFT).

March 25, 1997 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Souter Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

2 SOUTER EMPS WERE JACKING UP JAW TO UNBLOCK WHILE EMP WAS DIGGING OUT ON OPPOSITE SIDE AND ROCKCAME DOWN FROM TOP AND STRUCK EMP ON THE HEAD.

1994 · 3 incidents

June 29, 1994 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Souter Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ROCKS HUNG IN CRUSHER HURT BACK WHILE PULLING ROCKS OUT OF CRUSHER. LUMBAR STRAIN TO BACK.

May 22, 1994 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Souter Construction Company Inc · Fall from machine

REPLACING CONVEYOR BELT. STANDING ON #4 CONVEYOR BELT ON THE LEFT SIDE, SLIPPED AND FELL STRAIGHT DOWN SIDE OF CONVEYOR BELT LANDING ON LEFT ANKLE TURNING IT TO THE INSIDE OF FOOT. PULLED LIGA MENTS ON OUTSIDE OF LEFT FOOT AND ANKLE.

May 16, 1994 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Souter Construction Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS OUT OF HIS LOADER AND WAS UNCOVERING ROCK PULLING BACK PLASTIC VISQUEEN 40'X100' SHEET WHEN HE FEEL INJURING RIGHT KNEE.

1993 · 1 incident

November 8, 1993 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Souter Construction Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS OUTSIDE OF LAODER, IN FRONT OF WINDHIELD CLEANING WINDHIELD, WHEN HE FELL AND HIT RIGHT ELBOW ON LOADER ARM. EMPLOYEE STATES HE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE CLEANING WINDSHIELD. NO BRO KE SKINS NO VISABLE BRUISE. EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO DR AND ELBOW WAS X-RAYED. NO BREAKS FOUND. LEMPLOYEE WAS RELEASED TO GO BACK TO WORK.

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