Mining Incidents

Gudelsky Materials Metal/Non-Metal

Gudelsky Materials · Surface
Controlled by John Gudelsky
Brandywine, Prince Georges County, MD  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1800728

Gudelsky Materials has $25K in proposed MSHA penalties and $431 outstanding across 17 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
32
Years on record
1994–2024
Latest incident
Jun 2024
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
120
citations
38
significant & substantial
$24,759
proposed penalties
$22,469
paid to date
91% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $2,290 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
72
inspections on record
1,598
inspection hours
7.5
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.
120 citations across 1,598 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Gudelsky Materials has $25K in proposed MSHA penalties and $431 outstanding across 17 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.
$25K
proposed penalties
$23K
current assessed
$22K
paid to date
$431
outstanding
118 assessments are final orders; 17 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-06-24.
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 16,643 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 14,474 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 14,459 1 0 69.2
2025 Q1 14,168 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 15,328 3 0 195.7
2024 Q3 13,525 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 13,669 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 13,182 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 14,270 1 0 70.1
2023 Q3 13,224 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 14,789 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 15,218 1 0 65.7
2022 Q4 13,781 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 14,506 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 13,050 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 13,528 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 12,873 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 14,125 1 0 70.8
2021 Q2 13,324 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 12,752 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 14,225 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 12,953 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 13,648 7 4 512.9
2020 Q1 13,663 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 14,977 5 2 333.8
2019 Q3 14,800 4 1 270.3
2019 Q2 15,145 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 13,629 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 14,120 3 1 212.5
2018 Q3 13,735 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 13,818 3 0 217.1
2018 Q1 13,095 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 13,774 3 1 217.8
2017 Q3 14,645 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 14,772 4 1 270.8
2017 Q1 12,058 1 0 82.9
2016 Q4 12,737 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 13,550 5 0 369.0
2016 Q2 13,430 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 12,522 5 0 399.3
2015 Q4 15,922 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 14,555 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 13,171 4 0 303.7
2015 Q1 11,557 1 0 86.5
2014 Q4 15,272 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 14,312 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 13,008 2 1 153.8
2014 Q1 11,916 3 1 251.8
2013 Q4 15,124 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 16,112 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 16,146 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 13,776 4 1 290.4
2012 Q4 15,516 4 1 257.8
2012 Q3 16,652 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 16,385 1 1 61.0
2012 Q1 13,068 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 12,658 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 12,898 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 12,491 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 11,282 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 10,563 1 0 94.7
2010 Q3 11,417 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 11,610 2 1 172.3
2010 Q1 9,510 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 11,835 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 11,825 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 13,308 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 12,221 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 14,808 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 14,885 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 17,395 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 17,598 3 3 170.5
2007 Q4 19,466 1 0 51.4
2007 Q3 19,978 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 21,857 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 20,157 3 2 148.8
2006 Q4 21,573 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 21,701 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 21,166 3 0 141.7
2006 Q1 19,147 1 0 52.2
2005 Q4 20,847 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 22,468 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 20,690 1 0 48.3
2005 Q1 20,520 9 6 438.6
2004 Q4 21,514 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 23,049 2 2 86.8
2004 Q2 21,159 8 5 378.1
2004 Q1 17,681 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 22,118 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 20,309 1 0 49.2
2003 Q2 20,734 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 19,333 2 0 103.5
2002 Q4 21,044 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 23,906 1 0 41.8
2002 Q2 23,600 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 24,935 4 0 160.4
2001 Q4 25,148 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 25,119 2 1 79.6
2001 Q2 26,667 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 26,316 5 1 190.0
2000 Q4 28,109 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 28,995 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 28,284 5 2 176.8
2000 Q1 25,362 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

32 on file

2024 · 2 incidents

June 26, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall from machine

Employee slipped and fell while climbing back into EE's bulldozer

April 24, 2024 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Employee hit knee on "C" clamp while being freed from material spillage. Employee also hit head on plant.

2022 · 1 incident

March 30, 2022 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Installing a hydraulic hose in the D6R cab tech needed to tighten the hose further. EE bent, scooted further down. One wrench in right hand and one in the left. EE pushed down on the left wrench while holding up on the right hand. Tech stood up felt a tight cramp above belly button. EE thought pulled abdominal muscle. Later saw bulge under belly button.

2021 · 1 incident

November 22, 2021 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was testing the operation of a crank on a winch. While testing the handle came out and struck the employee.

2018 · 1 incident

January 16, 2018 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gudelsky Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was closing the door to the crusher. While closing the door EE's hand was caught between the door and a latch.

2017 · 1 incident

April 17, 2017 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While employee was lifting an oxygen tank from the ground to the truck, the employee felt a pull in their back.

2016 · 1 incident

May 9, 2016 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hoisting pump with a chain jack when the eye bolt broke, jerking EE's right arm.

2011 · 1 incident

October 21, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was installing a wear shield in the transfer box. While picking up the shield to bolt it in, the employee slipped bumping his elbow against the transfer box.

2010 · 1 incident

January 28, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by falling object

Employee was working with other Employees to cut up a low-boy trailer using an oxygen-acetylene torch. Immediately upon finishing his cut, the piece of steel fell on his right foot.

2007 · 1 incident

November 5, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall from ladders

The employee was pressure washing the caterpillar 325CL backhoe. The employee was standing on a step ladder to reach the boom area. The employee was approximately three feet off the ground. The employee leaned over the side of the step ladder, it then tipped over, causing the employee to fall to the ground.

1999 · 1 incident

May 24, 1999 MD · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON TROUGH ROLLER ON #6 CONVEYOR. THE WRENCH SLIPPED AND CAUGHT FOREFINGER (LEFT HAND), CUTTING IT.

1998 · 5 incidents

August 26, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOLDING PIN HAMMER AND PIECE OF PIN HAMMER SLIVERED OFF AND STRUCK HIM IN CHEST.

July 7, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WINDING TARP BACK, HANDLE CAME OFF AND HIT EE(DRIVER) IN MOUTH REQUIRING STITCHES. CHIPPED TEETH.

June 30, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOUNTING 935 BACKHOE. HE PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

June 16, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall from machine

I HAD TAKEN THE CRANE & BASKER TO THE #10 CONVEYOR TO REPLACE SOME BAD IDLERS. I POSITIONED AND SET UP TO MAKE A LIFT. THE REPAIR CREW WAS ALREADY WORKING ON THE ROLLERS TO BE REPLACED. AS I W AS STARTING TO LIFT AN EE IN THE BASKET, I SAW SOMETHING FALL INTO THE PILE OF SAND BELOW THE BELT. I IMMEDIATELY LOWERED THE BASKET TO THE GROUND & THE EE RAN TO CALL FOR HELP. I WENT TO SEE

January 21, 1998 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING MAIN BEARINGS ON ENGINE. TORQUE WRENCH SLIPPED & HIS HELPER DROPPED IT.

1997 · 6 incidents

September 27, 1997 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by falling object

TIGHTENING BOLTS ON TRANSMISSION OF TRUCK. DIRT FELL IN HIS FACE AND BEHIND GLASSES THAT HE WAS WEARING A LITTLE BIT GOT IN HIS LEFT EYE. HAD EYE WASHED OUT.

August 18, 1997 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Gudelsky Materials · Struck against a moving object

CARRYING A TREE WITH ROOT RAKE. HYDRAULIC LINE BROKE RELEASING PINCHERS. TREE FELL. MACHINE BOUNCED JARRING OPERATOR.

July 15, 1997 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PUTTING TRANSMISSION BACK IN TRACTOR. TRAMSMISSION SLIPPED & CAUGHT ARM & TWISTED IT.

July 1, 1997 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRIMMING PLASTIC SCREEN WITH KNIFE. KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT BETWEEN THUMB AND 1ST FINGER LEFT HAND.

April 11, 1997 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED SAID THAT HE MUST HAVE INJURED BACK AT GM ON 4-11-97 WHILE WORKING ON SUBFLOOR FOR SAND PUMPS. DID NOT LET SUPERV KNOW THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK AT THAT TIME. SAW DR 4-12-97. DR SAID HE MUST HAVE SLIPPED SOMETHING.

March 10, 1997 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gudelsky Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CLIMBING ONTO A SCRAPER PAN WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. TOOK HIM TO ER WHERE HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN.

1996 · 3 incidents

June 19, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON HOLDING BLACE OF DOZER. WRENCH SLIPPED, HE FELL ON FLOOR & SPRAINED THUMB ON RIGHT HAND.

April 22, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT RING FINGER LEFT HAND. PUTTING NEW TARP ON TOP OF TRAILER #54.

February 28, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIRING FLAT TIRE - DIE GRINDER CAME APART WHILE BUFFING THE INSIDE A TIRE TO PATCH. BUFFING WHEEL HIT RIGHT HAND & BRUISED HAND BETWEEN MIDDLE & INDEX FINGER.

1995 · 6 incidents

December 6, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by flying object

WORKING ON 977 LOADER. METAL FROM PIN STRUCK RIGHT EYE (DRIVING PIN OUT OF BUCKET- METAL CAME FROM PIN).

November 28, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIRING DUMPTRUCK GOT SLAG IN RIGHT EYE.

October 20, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gudelsky Materials · Struck against stationary object

WAS WORKING ON TRUCK, REPAIRING TRANSMISSION WRENCH SLIPPED AND STRUCK FOREARM/WRIST ON TRANSMISSION ARM CAUSING INJURY.

September 5, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by falling object

WELDING HAND RAIL ON CATWALK-PIECE OF 2 X 2 ANGLE FELL ON RIGHT LEG AT THE KNEE.

May 26, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by flying object

WHILE USING CUTTING TORCH, DEBRIS CAUGHT IN RIGHT EYE.

May 16, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gudelsky Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CLEANING FLOOR WHERE CHEMICAL HAD SPILLED ON FLOOR. PUTTING DOWN STAY DRY ABSORBENT. SLIPPED AND FELL ON RIGHT KNEE.

1994 · 1 incident

July 12, 1994 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Gudelsky Materials · Struck by flying object

WAS GRINDING & PIECE OF STEEL WENT BY GOGGLES HE WAS WEARING.

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