Mining Incidents

Huntingburg Mill Metal/Non-Metal

Covia Clay LLC · Surface
Controlled by Covia Holdings LLC
Huntingburg, Dubois County, IN  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1201932

Huntingburg Mill has $9K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
35
Years on record
1989–2000
Latest incident
Sep 2000
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
64
citations
14
significant & substantial
$8,556
proposed penalties
$8,486
paid to date
99% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $70 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
63
inspections on record
922
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: 922 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Huntingburg Mill has $9K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 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.
$9K
proposed penalties
$8K
current assessed
$8K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
64 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-02-08.
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 2,967 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 3,213 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 3,200 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 2,659 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 2,866 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 3,038 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 3,066 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 2,888 1 0 346.3
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 2,772 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 2,999 1 0 333.4
2023 Q2 3,019 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 3,142 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 3,162 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 3,148 1 0 317.7
2022 Q2 3,095 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 2,766 1 0 361.5
2021 Q4 2,479 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 3,079 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 2,548 2 0 784.9
2021 Q1 3,125 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 3,052 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 3,078 2 1 649.8
2020 Q2 2,988 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 3,219 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 3,184 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 3,370 1 0 296.7
2019 Q2 3,459 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 3,410 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 3,374 1 0 296.4
2018 Q3 3,303 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 3,559 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 3,634 1 1 275.2
2017 Q4 3,319 1 0 301.3
2017 Q3 3,207 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 3,612 2 0 553.7
2017 Q1 3,247 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 3,452 3 0 869.1
2016 Q3 3,444 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 3,414 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 3,443 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 3,330 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 3,088 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 3,388 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 3,308 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 3,310 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 3,417 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 3,383 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 3,468 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 3,169 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 3,485 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 3,558 1 0 281.1
2013 Q1 3,503 1 0 285.5
2012 Q4 3,155 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 3,438 1 1 290.9
2012 Q2 3,478 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 3,513 2 1 569.3
2011 Q4 3,051 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 3,424 2 2 584.1
2011 Q2 3,444 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 3,473 1 0 287.9
2010 Q4 3,164 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 3,397 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 3,527 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 3,525 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 3,126 1 0 319.9
2009 Q3 3,187 1 0 313.8
2009 Q2 2,985 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 3,524 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 3,589 1 0 278.6
2008 Q3 3,859 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 4,016 1 1 249.0
2008 Q1 3,739 2 0 534.9
2007 Q4 3,764 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 3,343 4 0 1196.5
2007 Q2 3,176 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 3,836 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 3,735 3 1 803.2
2006 Q3 3,942 2 1 507.4
2006 Q2 3,882 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 4,045 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 3,681 3 1 815.0
2005 Q3 3,825 1 0 261.4
2005 Q2 3,824 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 3,576 3 0 838.9
2004 Q4 3,178 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 3,922 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 3,867 2 0 517.2
2004 Q1 4,006 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 3,560 2 0 561.8
2003 Q3 3,923 2 0 509.8
2003 Q2 4,128 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 4,509 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 4,410 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 4,393 4 2 910.5
2002 Q2 4,470 3 1 671.1
2002 Q1 5,058 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 4,862 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 5,352 4 1 747.4
2001 Q2 3,507 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 6,479 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 7,011 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 6,648 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 7,109 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 6,828 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

35 on file

2000 · 2 incidents

September 18, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE RAISED TAILGATE OF DUMPTRUCK TO ALLOW REMAINING DIRT OUT SO GATE COULD BE CLOSED, HE THEN ALLOWED TAILGATE TOSHUT BUT DID NOT REMOVE HIS FINGER, THUS SMASHING THE FINGER. EMPLOYEE SU FFERED A CUT WHICH REQUIRED THREE STITCHES.

March 14, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A HATCHDOOR USED TO LOAD BULK TRUCKS HAD BEEN LEFT OPEN & THE EE FELL THRU THE DOOR TO THE WEIGHSCALE BENEATH INJURING HIS LEFT HAND & LOWER BACK

1999 · 1 incident

August 25, 1999 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Clays Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS SPRAY PAINTING ON A LADDER WHEN THE LADDER SLID FROM UNDERNEATH HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL INJRING HIS BACK AND SIDE.

1998 · 2 incidents

October 30, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Clays Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING DIRT FROM AROUND DRILL HOLE. HE HAD A BAD PAIN IN THE BACK HE WAS DRILLING ON THE DANIEL HOFFMAN PROPERTY AT HUNTINGBURG, IN. IN DUBOIS COUNTY.

February 25, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Clays Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS HOOKING UP A MATERIAL HOSE TO TRANSFER MATERIAL INTO STORAGE BIN. THE HOSE SLIPPED AND HIT HIM IN THE FOREHEAD. HE AS A LACERATION ON HIS FOREHEAD WHICH REQUIRED 7 STITCHES TO CLOSE.

1997 · 3 incidents

June 9, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
United Clays Inc · Fall from machine

THE EE CHECKED THE WIRE CAGE AND THOUGHT IT WAS HOOKED TO THE FORK TRUCK. HE GOT IN THE CAGE AND OTHER EE RAISED THE CAGE WITH THE FORK TRUCK ABOUT 6 FEET. THE CAGE FELL AND THE EE FELL OUT OF THE CAGE. HE FELL ON HIS ELBOW AND RT SIDE. THE CUT ON HIS ELBOW REQUIRED STITCHES. HE BRUISED HIS LEFT SIDE.

April 23, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Clays Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS HELPING TIE RE-BAR TOGETHER. HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP HIS HARD HAT AND SCRAPED HIS HAND ON A PIECE OF RE-BAR. HE CUT THE TOP OF HIS RT HAND. THE CUT REQUIRED 7 STITCHES.

April 4, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
United Clays Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS SCRAPING SOME METAL STANDS WHEN A CHIP OF RUST FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE. THE INJURY CAUSED A CORNEAL ABRASION. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

1996 · 2 incidents

December 6, 1996 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Clays Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WA SLIFTING A 50# BAG OFF A CONVEYOR BELT AND TURNED TO PUT IT ON A PALLET.

February 2, 1996 IN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Clays Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS WORKING ON A INK JET PRINTER IN COLD WEATHER.

1995 · 1 incident

February 22, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
United Clays Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SWEEPING OUT OF CONTROL ROOM IN LANT & TWISTED HIS BACK.

1994 · 6 incidents

November 28, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Clays Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS REMOVING SOME PLOWS OUT OF #1 MILL. THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH ROOM TO USE A HOIST. HE PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS ARM AND SHOULDERS.

August 9, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Clays Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A BAG OF MATERIAL OFF OF CONVEYOR TO PUT ON PALLET AS HE TURNED HE HIT A PIECE OF METAL ATTACHED TO THE CONVEYOR WHICH WAS HOLDING THE GLUE POT IN PLACE HE BRUISED HIS RT KN EE

April 7, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Clays Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING WAS COVERRED WITH MUD & GRAVEL DUE TO AN ENTRANCE INTO THE BUILDING FOR MAINTENANCE ON TRUCKS & OTHER EQUIPMENT. I WAS WALKING DOWN THE SIDEWALK AND STEP PED ON SOME GRAVEL. I TURNED BY ANKLE AND FELL ON MY RIGHT HAND AND SIDE. I BROKE MY RIGHT WRIST.

February 28, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Clays Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE CONDUIT WAS LOOSE ON THE #2 MILL AIRLOCK, THE EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING THE WIRING AND REPLACING THE COVER ON THE BOX WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN FROM THE AIRLOCK AND STEPPED ON A PIECE OF CONDUIT R UNNING ALONG THE FLOOR. HIS ANKLE POPPED AND HE FELL TO THE FLOOR.

January 13, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
United Clays Inc · Flash burns (welding)

HE WAS ASSISTING THE OPERATIONS MANAGER, WHO WAS WELDING ON THE SYSTEMS FAN ON THE #1 MILL. HE WAS LOOKING TO THE SIDE, WHEN HE RECEIVED A FLASH BURN TO BOTH EYES.

January 11, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
United Clays Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWO MEN WERE CHANGING A ROLLER IN THE MILL THE BOLTS WOULDNT COME LOOSE THEY WERE TRYING TO HAMMER THEM OUT WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER EE STOPPED & EE HIT HIS HAND WITH THE SLEDGE HAMMER HE HAS AN O PEN MIDDLE PHALANGEL FRACTURE OF THE LEFT INDEX FINGER WITH EXTREMETIES

1993 · 2 incidents

February 8, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
United Clays Inc · Struck by powered moving object

HE WAS STANDING ON THE BACK OF A RAILROAD CAR AS ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING THE CAR UP THE TRACK WITH THE BUCKET ON THE BOBCAT. THE BUCKET SLIPPED OFF THE CAR AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LEG .

January 28, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
United Clays Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE GOT OFF THE FORK TRUCK WALKED AROUND TO CHECK BAG OF MATERIAL ON PALLET & HIT HIS FOREHEAD ON FORKS HE CUT HIS HEAD IN TWO PLACES ON THE RT TEMPLE ABOVE THE EYE

1991 · 4 incidents

September 12, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Clays Inc · Fall from machine

STANDING ON A GUARD BY CRUSHER TRYING TO DISLODGE LARGE ROCK.THE GUARD BROKE,FELL ON BELTS AND THE GUARD.EMPL WAS ISSUED WRITTEN WARNING.

August 13, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Clays Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WE HAD HEAVY THUNDERSTORM & DRAIN BECAME CLOGGED. WATER RUN INTO PLANT. HE WAS SWEEPING IT BACK OUT DOOR WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL.

June 22, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Clays Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HOLDING A BEAM OVER HIS HEAD IT OVERBALANCED AND FELL BEHIND HIS BACK.

February 20, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Clays Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS INSIDE A DUST COLLECTOR WHEN THE MEN WORKING ABOVE HIM TOLD HIM TO GET OUT BCAUSE THEY WERE GOING TO PUSH SOME CLAY THROUGH THE COLLECTOR. HE APPARENTLY DID NOT GET OUT AND WAS OVERCOME FROM THE DUST FUMES. HE WAS WEAK AND DIZZY. HE WAS WEARING A RESPIRATOR.

1990 · 6 incidents

December 5, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Clays Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS WORKING ON PIPES UNDER BAGGER. HE RAISED UP & HIT SHOULDER ON PIPE ABOVE.

December 3, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
United Clays Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRYING TO TIGHTEN VISE HOLDING PIPE. PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

October 31, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
United Clays Inc · Struck by falling object

HE PICKED KNIFE UP TO CLOSE BLADE HAND HIT CONVEYOR BELT & HE DROPPED KNIFE. IT STABBED HIM IN LEFT FOREARM.

August 9, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Yellow Banks Clay Products Inc · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

HE WAS TAKING BAGS OF MATERIAL OFF A CONVEYOR WHEN HIS HAND CAUGHT ON THE BELT AND WAS PULLED INTO THE ROLLER UP TO THE ELBOW.HE HAS CRUSHING INJURIES TO HIS HAND AND FOREARM.

May 30, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Yellow Banks Clay Products Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

TWO MEN WERE LIFTING AN AIR LOCK CENTER UP TO THE ROOF. ONE MAN WAS AFRAID OF HEIGHTS AND LOOKED DOWN AND TURNED LOOSE OF THE ROPE LEAVING I.NAME HOLDING THE FULL WEIGHT. IN TRYING TO KEEP THE PART FROM FALLING HE TWISTED HIS KNEE, AND HIT HIS ELBOW ON THE RIGHT SIDE.

March 23, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yellow Banks Clay Products Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS LOOKING UP AT BAGHOUSE AND DIRT FELL INTO HIS EYES.

1989 · 6 incidents

November 7, 1989 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Yellow Banks Clay Products Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS CLIMBING THE LADDER ON THE MILL HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE HIT HIS ELBOW.

September 12, 1989 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Yellow Banks Clay Products Inc · Fall from machine

HE WAS CHECKING PRESSURE ON TANKER & SLIPPED FROM TRACTOR FELL TO THE GROUND.

July 26, 1989 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yellow Banks Clay Products Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS GETTING SMPLE FROM TANKER, FOAM PAD FELL INTO TANKER. HE GOT INTO TANKER TO RETRIEVE IT. MATERIAL GOT INTO EYE.

June 30, 1989 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Yellow Banks Clay Products Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS WORKING ON TRANSMISSION ON THE MILL.HE WAS HOLDING THE SHAFT WHILE ANOTHER WORKER WAS UISNG A HAMMER ON THE OTHER END.THE HAMMER HEAD FLEW OFF AND SMASHED HIS THUMB.

June 1, 1989 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Yellow Banks Clay Products Inc · Contact with heat

HE WAS OVERCOME FROM HEAT PROSTATION.

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