Mining Incidents

HOOVER STONE QUARRY LLC Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Timothy M Hoover
Saltsburg, Westmoreland County, PA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3607474

HOOVER STONE QUARRY LLC has $17K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
30
Years on record
1987–2026
Latest incident
Feb 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
135
citations
20
significant & substantial
$17,438
proposed penalties
$17,438
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
71
inspections on record
1,366
inspection hours
9.9
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.
135 citations across 1,366 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

HOOVER STONE QUARRY LLC has $17K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 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.
$17K
proposed penalties
$17K
current assessed
$17K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
135 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-12-27.
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 5,567 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 5,850 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 5,860 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 5,794 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 5,531 1 0 180.8
2024 Q3 5,713 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 5,771 5 0 866.4
2024 Q1 5,760 1 0 173.6
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 6,098 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 6,713 3 0 446.9
2023 Q2 6,773 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 6,913 4 0 578.6
2022 Q4 6,830 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 6,645 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 6,796 6 0 882.9
2022 Q1 6,617 1 0 151.1
2021 Q4 6,430 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 6,948 5 0 719.6
2021 Q2 7,653 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 7,167 2 1 279.1
2020 Q4 6,840 4 1 584.8
2020 Q3 7,341 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 6,945 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 7,391 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 6,981 14 1 2005.4
2019 Q3 7,667 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 7,910 8 0 1011.4
2019 Q1 7,337 3 0 408.9
2018 Q4 6,867 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 7,753 2 1 258.0
2018 Q2 6,606 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 7,820 2 0 255.8
2017 Q4 6,903 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 6,935 2 0 288.4
2017 Q2 6,866 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 7,265 3 0 412.9
2016 Q4 6,898 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 7,221 3 2 415.5
2016 Q2 7,269 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 7,301 2 0 273.9
2015 Q4 6,588 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 6,633 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 6,601 4 0 606.0
2015 Q1 6,191 2 0 323.0
2014 Q4 6,348 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 6,700 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 6,837 1 1 146.3
2014 Q1 6,462 4 1 619.0
2013 Q4 6,261 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 6,600 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 6,668 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 6,598 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 6,183 2 0 323.5
2012 Q3 6,576 6 0 912.4
2012 Q2 6,617 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 6,509 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 5,891 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 6,418 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 6,246 3 1 480.3
2011 Q1 6,131 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 5,876 5 1 850.9
2010 Q3 6,490 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 6,467 4 2 618.5
2010 Q1 6,278 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 5,864 3 2 511.6
2009 Q3 6,774 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 6,962 1 0 143.6
2009 Q1 5,929 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 5,625 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 6,489 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 6,363 3 0 471.5
2008 Q1 5,769 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 5,898 1 0 169.5
2007 Q3 6,324 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 6,499 8 3 1231.0
2007 Q1 5,877 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 6,023 1 0 166.0
2006 Q3 6,313 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 6,633 2 0 301.5
2006 Q1 6,516 2 2 306.9
2005 Q4 6,346 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 6,914 2 0 289.3
2005 Q2 6,932 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 6,584 1 0 151.9
2004 Q4 6,582 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 6,872 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 6,425 1 0 155.6
2004 Q1 6,010 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 5,033 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 5,296 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 6,149 1 0 162.6
2003 Q1 5,655 1 0 176.8
2002 Q4 5,812 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 5,976 2 0 334.7
2002 Q2 6,242 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 5,511 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 5,235 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 5,533 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 5,496 1 0 182.0
2001 Q1 5,102 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 5,130 2 1 389.9
2000 Q3 5,305 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 5,560 1 0 179.9
2000 Q1 5,109 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

30 on file

2026 · 1 incident

February 25, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cutting sheath off wiring, the blade slipped and caught left middle finger. EE and another employee rendered first aid, clean and wrapped the cut. The cut did not require additional medical as it appeared to be healing fine. The Evening of 3-4-26 the finger swelled up and they went to the ER where It was determined it was infected and medical intervention was necessary.

2021 · 1 incident

September 7, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While replacing hydraulic line on JLG man lift, miner was reaching above EE's head into difficult to reach area felt sharp pain in shoulder. The miner took Ibuprofen & went to EE's chiropractor that night. 9/14 while lifting ordinary grease gun pain increased & manager sent Miner to ER- Diagnosed with sprained shoulder. Prescribed Muscle relaxer and rest-to return to work 9/20

2020 · 3 incidents

September 22, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee, while traveling along haul road on a pit bike the front tire was kicked out by a rock. Employee lost balance and fell down on a rock which lacerated their forearm that required stitches.

March 24, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was assisting in pouring cement, miner was wearing knee high rubber boots which were duck taped to pants at some point cement came in contact with pants making them wet. Approx. 1 hour of work and miner noticed skin irritation, first aid did not nullify irritation. Miner was sent to hospital for chemical burns of mid leg region

March 24, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was assisting in pouring cement, miner was wearing knee high rubber boots which were duck taped to pants at some point cement came in contact with pants making them wet. Approx. 1 hour of work and miner noticed skin irritation, first aid did not nullify irritation. Miner was sent to hospital for chemical burns of mid leg region

2019 · 1 incident

December 16, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Another miner applying alcohol to truck airline as EE walked around the front of the truck, airline inadvertently disconnected & sprayed EE with alcohol. Some alcohol got into EE's eyes, eyes were promptly rinsed with eye wash. Miner was informed if irritation returned to go to emergency room. ER/Dr prescribed eye drops and advised against work for 3 days.

2018 · 1 incident

January 24, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Plant operator starting up the plant, noticed the main crusher vibrator not working. Locked out and proceeded to check if drive belt missing. Belt was still present, so EE gave the pulley a tug, felt a sharp pain in left shoulder for aprox 20 min. pain faded and worked rest of day, notifying management at end of the day.

2017 · 1 incident

March 14, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Fall down stairs

While descending a flight of steps that were covered in approx 1 in of wet snow. EE lost footing on the 3rd to last step and fell to the ground below onto EE's back. Employee worked for approx 2hrs was later sent home after which EE went to hospital, diagnosed with deep bruising of the back. 2 days of rest prescribed.

2016 · 1 incident

October 28, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

working at work bench reached up to shelf to retrieve box EE bumped a can of break cleaner spray Can fell from shelf landing upside down spraying employee in eyes Employee was wearing glasses Eye wash was applied to the affected eyes until chemical was removed some irritation remained & was sent to the doctor Sustained minor chemical burn to the eyes ointment was prescribed

2015 · 2 incidents

November 16, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on flat surface at control booth - There were no obstacles in his path.

August 25, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee climbed up on Volvo highlift to check hydraulic oil. Raised up very quickly & bumped his left nostril into CB antenna.

2012 · 1 incident

February 7, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When moving a stone off plant - Stone pinched little finger against post

2008 · 4 incidents

June 30, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was working the rock truck. He dropped the emergency power steering motor out of his own hands onto his head.

May 1, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was working on main belt, 2 other EE's were working in above crusher. A 2x8x3 board was being used to prop up a hydraulic cyclinder on backhoe, cyclinder was moved and board fell thru crusher striking EE's hard hat and head.

March 24, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was lifting and pulling a small trailer a short distance on cement in the garage. He then put it down on a stand when he felt pain. He went to a chiropractor. Several hours later he was taping paper on a truck cab. Then he lifted a one half gallon paint can at which time he felt excruciating pain.

February 21, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Spillage rock - moving a rock that was too big to handle by himself.

2007 · 1 incident

July 9, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

Rock jammed in return roller on main belt; he shut off main belt, removed rock then 2nd rock hit his finger.

2006 · 2 incidents

September 8, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was running drill press when cuttings caught his finger requiring several stitches. No lost time occurred.

August 22, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking on catwalk. Tripped and fell, falling on his hand. There was no debris or obstruction on catwalk.

2004 · 1 incident

April 15, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was driving wedge to lock cone crusher down with a sledge. when a piece of unknown debris bounced off safety glasses and was deflected into eye. when ee was seen at er-nothing was in his eye-it was washed out at plant. he had a small laceration.

2000 · 1 incident

July 7, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PRYING ANGLE IRON OFF FORD TRK & JAMMED HIS THUMB. AT THE TIME HE THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SPRAINED. IT CONTD TO BOTHER HIM AT WHICH TIME HE SAW A DR RECENTLY

1998 · 1 incident

June 26, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATES TOOK ORDER TO FILL CUSTOMERS MAGAZINE WITH AUST 15. HAD TO STACK THE BAGS TO THE VERY TOP OF MAGAZINE TO MAKE ALL OF THEM FIT. LIFTED ONE TO THE TOP WHEN HE FELT A SHARP BURNING PAIN DEEP IN MY SHOULDER.

1997 · 1 incident

May 1, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO REMOVE A ROCK FROM FEEDER.

1995 · 2 incidents

September 7, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE AND COWORKER GOT INTO A FIGHT. COWORKER PUNCHED EE. FIGHT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH BUSINESS. COWORKER WAS FIRED ON THE SPOT.

August 29, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOMENTS BEFORE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON PLANT THEN HIGHLIFT WAS LOADING TRUCK WITH ROCK DUST EMPLOYEE STUCK HIS HEAD OT OF TRUCK WINDOW TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON & GOT DUST IN HIS EYE HE TRIED T O CLEAR IT BY LIFTING EYELID UP & OVER TO CLEAR DUST OUT THAT IS WHEN RUST WAS PICKED UP OFF LOWER LID & GOT IN EYE HE DID NOT KNOW THERE WAS RUST ON HIS FACE

1994 · 1 incident

April 21, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS USING PRY BAR TO GET A ROCK OUT OF SURGE BIN BELT. HE HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON A PIN. EE THOUGHT IT WAS JUST BRUISED BUT ON 4-23-94 IT STARTED TO SWELL. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 4-24-94 I T STARTED TO SWELL HE WENT TO THE DR ON 4-24-94

1993 · 1 incident

September 16, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hoover Stone Quarry LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MOVE OUT OF SERVICE CONVEYOR FRAMES. HE WAS WALKING AROUND. E STEPPED ON A OLD BOARD AND HIS KNEE WNET THROUGH BOARD. AT THE TIME THE EMPLOYEE SIDE IT WAS JUST BRUISED, NO THING FURTHER. IT DID NOT BOTHER HIM RIGHT AWAY. RECENTLY, IT STARTED TO BOTHER HIM SO HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR. EMPLOYEE HAS MISSED NO WORK.

1990 · 2 incidents

July 6, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoover Quarry · Struck by falling object

WORKING ON 988A CAT HIGHLIFT- HANDLING THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. CYLINDER FELL ON SMALL FINGER OF RIGHT HAND.

January 11, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hoover Quarry · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL WAS CHANGING OIL IN 988 CAT HIGHLIFT. MACHINE WAS WET & MUDDY. EMPLS FEET WERE ON COUNTERWEIGHT AT REAR OF MACHINE & HAND GOT CAUGHT NEAR REAR LIGHTS CAUSING EMPL TO FALL.

1987 · 1 incident

September 24, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hoover Quarry · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE CLIMBI3G DOWN LADDER-LADDER TWISTED AND EMPLOYEE FELL ON LEFT LEG ONTO GROUND.

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