Inversand has $8K 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
65
Years on record
1983–2015
Latest incident
Nov 2015
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
57
citations
10
significant & substantial
$8,002
proposed penalties
$8,002
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
52
inspections on record
595
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: 595 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Inversand has $8K 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.
$8K
proposed penalties
$8K
current assessed
$8K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
57 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2015-06-23.
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
2016 Q1
96
0
0
0.0
2015 Q4
1,537
0
0
0.0
2015 Q3
1,283
0
0
0.0
2015 Q2
1,362
1
0
734.2
2015 Q1
1,332
1
1
750.8
2014 Q4
1,432
0
0
0.0
2014 Q3
1,426
0
0
0.0
2014 Q2
1,438
0
0
0.0
Show 57 earlier quartersHide earlier quarters
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2014 Q1
1,216
0
0
0.0
2013 Q4
1,236
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
1,321
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
1,303
2
1
1534.9
2013 Q1
1,394
0
0
0.0
2012 Q4
1,415
3
0
2120.1
2012 Q3
1,644
0
0
0.0
2012 Q2
1,735
0
0
0.0
2012 Q1
1,903
2
0
1051.0
2011 Q4
1,802
3
0
1664.8
2011 Q3
1,791
2
0
1116.7
2011 Q2
1,777
0
0
0.0
2011 Q1
2,006
0
0
0.0
2010 Q4
1,708
0
0
0.0
2010 Q3
1,520
0
0
0.0
2010 Q2
1,624
0
0
0.0
2010 Q1
1,807
0
0
0.0
2009 Q4
2,339
0
0
0.0
2009 Q3
2,366
4
0
1690.6
2009 Q2
2,074
0
0
0.0
2009 Q1
2,461
0
0
0.0
2008 Q4
2,167
0
0
0.0
2008 Q3
3,173
0
0
0.0
2008 Q2
3,643
0
0
0.0
2008 Q1
3,584
2
2
558.0
2007 Q4
3,345
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
2,662
10
2
3756.6
2007 Q2
3,390
0
0
0.0
2007 Q1
3,449
0
0
0.0
2006 Q4
3,142
3
2
954.8
2006 Q3
3,109
0
0
0.0
2006 Q2
3,346
3
0
896.6
2006 Q1
3,557
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
3,696
1
0
270.6
2005 Q3
3,863
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
5,243
2
0
381.5
2005 Q1
5,206
2
0
384.2
2004 Q4
4,797
0
0
0.0
2004 Q3
4,925
1
0
203.0
2004 Q2
5,089
0
0
0.0
2004 Q1
5,285
0
0
0.0
2003 Q4
4,894
2
0
408.7
2003 Q3
4,684
0
0
0.0
2003 Q2
3,735
0
0
0.0
2003 Q1
4,695
0
0
0.0
2002 Q4
4,733
3
0
633.8
2002 Q3
4,428
0
0
0.0
2002 Q2
4,506
6
1
1331.6
2002 Q1
4,464
0
0
0.0
2001 Q4
4,658
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
3,854
0
0
0.0
2001 Q2
4,393
0
0
0.0
2001 Q1
4,819
1
0
207.5
2000 Q4
3,104
3
1
966.5
2000 Q3
4,129
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
4,026
0
0
0.0
2000 Q1
4,699
0
0
0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
65 on file
2015 · 1 incident
November 3, 2015NJ · Metal/Non-Metalmaster mechanic, foreman, supervisorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inversand Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
A heavy duty centrifugal slurry pump was being installed. The pump was rigged with strap slung under the bearing frame of the pump. When the pump was lifted, it listed toward employee. Employee's right thumb was pinched between the strap and one of the motor mount support studs, causing a soft tissue injury to employee's right thumb.
2014 · 1 incident
July 25, 2014NJ · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanMACHINERY
The employee, was moving a suction line for the de-watering pump in the rain. The employee lost his footing due to the wet conditions. The employee strained his back.
January 28, 2013NJ · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
While cleaning side window of dump truck, employee slipped past two handrails and got caught on handrail resulting in a 3 cm laceration of right testicle.
A grating was leaned against a closed overhead door. The door was opened and the grating fell and hit the left knee of the worker resulting in superficial abrasion and tenderness. A strain resulted with no lost time.
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee was loading bulksach on pickup truck using fork-lift. A grain of sand blew into employee's eye. Employee rinsed eye but experienced discomfort following night.Doctor removed grain of sand and prescribed drops for irritation. Employee returned to work same day.
June 22, 2010NJ · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanOTHER
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee was scraping bar screens on top of process settling tank when he was stung by a bee on his face
2007 · 3 incidents
March 22, 2007NJ · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Inversand Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee was assisting with the installation of a bulk storage tank when the tank unexpectedly shifted, catching his hand between the tank and a wall, resulting in temporary discomfort and swelling.
THE EE WAS RESTACKING A PALLET OF GRAVEL WHEN HE FELT APIN IN HIS BACK. THE INJURY WENT UNREPORTED TO MANAGEMENT AND WAS COMPOUNDED THE DAY AFTER WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO OPERATE A VALVE.
1997 · 4 incidents
November 21, 1997NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS MOVING A DRUM OF POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE WHEN HE INJURED HIMSELF. HE IS CURRENTLY UNABLE TO RETURN TO WORK IN ANY CAPACITY FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE WEEKS.
October 15, 1997NJ · Metal/Non-Metalledgeman/hand, quarry manOTHER
EE WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE DUTIES UNDERNEATH THE SAND STOVE WHEN A PIECE OF SAND GOT IN HIS EYE WHICH RESULTED IN A DELAYED IRRITATION OF THE SAME EYE.
1996 · 3 incidents
October 22, 1996NJ · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 86 LBS. OF PRODUCT DURING ROUTINE HANDLING WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE INJURY AHS PREVENTED HIM FROM WORKING FOR TWO (2) WORKING DAYS.
1995 · 4 incidents
October 27, 1995NJ · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS PUMPING A SAND SLURRY INTO A BIN. A GRAIN OF SAND BECAME LODGED IN THE EE S RIGHT EYE SOMETIME DURING THE PROCEDURE. NORMAL EYEWASHING DID NOT DISLODGE THE GRAIN OF SAND.
September 2, 1993NJ · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A CHEMICAL (COPPER SULFATE) INTO A WELL WATER RESERVOIR TO KILL ALGAE. A PIECE OF THE CHEMICAL SPLATTERED IN HIS RIGHT EYE.
August 9, 1993NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE GOT SAND IN HIS EYE WHILE WORKING IN SAND DRYING ROOM.
1992 · 1 incident
November 25, 1992NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED IRRITATION IN RIGHT EYE, HE HAD BEEN PUMPING A CHEMICAL AND BELIEVES THAT HE HAD SOME ON HIS HAND AND RUBBED HIS HAND ACROSS HIS EYE.
1991 · 4 incidents
September 3, 1991NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorOTHER
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPL WAS EXITING MINING PIT WHEN HE WAS STUNG TWICE BY BEES ON RIGHT LEG.
August 30, 1991NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPL TRANSFERRING CHEMICALS USED IN MANUFACTURING OF FILTER MEDIA(ALUM.SULFATE & SULFURIC ACID).LATER NOTICED IRRITATION LEFT EYE ALTHOUGH DOESNT REMEMBER SPECIFIC INCIDENCE OF CHEMICAL ENTERI NG EYE.
January 16, 1991NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED IRRITAITON IN LEFT EYE, HE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN CHEMICAL TREATING BUT WAS NOT AWARE OF ANYTHING ENTEREING HIS EYE DURING THIS TIME.
1990 · 5 incidents
October 31, 1990NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL OPENING TANK BY STANDING ON LARGE WRENCH 1' ABOVE GROUND WHILE HOLDING ONTO LEDGE ABOVE HEAD.FEET SLIPPED FROM WRENCH TWISTING HIS BACK RESULTING IN PULLED MUSCLE UPPER LEFT BACK.
1989 · 3 incidents
December 27, 1989NJ · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS LYING ON HIS SIDE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; HE ROLLED OVER, REACHED , AND FELT A PULL IN A MUSCLE AT BASE OF STERNUM. THIS WAS AGGRAVATED 4 HRS LATER BY LIFTING A 5-GAL PAIL OF WATER.
June 29, 1987NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
Inversand Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS PU4PING SODIUM ALUMINATE,SHUT OFF PUMP,AND WENT TO TUEN THE VALVE WHEN THE PIPE CONTAINING THE SODIUM ALUMINATE BROKE AND SPRAYED THE SOLUTION ON HIS FACE,CAUSING CONJUNCTIVITIS O F RIGHT EYE. 3
March 12, 1987NJ · Metal/Non-Metalmine manager, mine foreman, mine ownerMACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS PI7KING UP TOOLS AFTER WELDING IN AREA WHERE GRINDING WHEEL WAS BEING USED WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FROM GRINDING PROCESS FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE THIS PIECE OF METAL CAUSED A SMALL HO LE IN CORNEA OF3LEFT EYE AND A RUST RING WHICH IS STILL TO BE REMOVED
1985 · 4 incidents
December 3, 1985NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS BR3NGING MATERIALS TO AREA NEAR PLACE WHERE TWO OTHER EMPLOYEES WERE WELDING HE TURNED TOWARD WELDING WHILE TORCH WAS WORKING & SUFFERED BILATERIAL ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT KERATITIS
I.NAME STANDING INSIDE 3\ DIAM DOME OF GRAVITY-FED SAND DRIER-OUT OF SERVICE.2ND EMPL OPERATING HOISTING CRANE LIFTING 10\\ LENGTH OF 2\\ PIPE WITHIN A SLING. I.NAME TRIED COMM WITH CRANE OPER TOR TO MOVE SUSPENDED PIPE OUT OF IMMEDIATE AREA.CRANE OP DIDNT HEAR I.NAME BUT I.NAME DIDNT KNOW HIS INSTRUCTIONS HADNT BEEN HEARD.AS I.NAME TRIED TO ALIGN THE STOVE DOME,THE DOME HIT PIECE
June 25, 1985NJ · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP THE REMNANTS OF A WALKWAY WHICH HAD BEEN DISMANTLED IN PREPARATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ONE WHEN HE STEPPED ON A NAIL WHICH WAS PROTRUDING FROM A BOARD. HE WAS AT THE TIME WEARING STEEL-TOED SAFETY BOOTS.
1983 · 1 incident
June 21, 1983NJ · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MR HOPKINS WAS WALKING AROUND A ROTATING ELECTRIC PEDESTAL CRANE ALONG RAISED WALKWAY HIS FEET WERE WET AND AS THE CRANE MOVED IN HIS DIRECTION HE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF THE WALKWAY HITTING HIS ELBOW ON THE WALKWAY AS HE FELL
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