Mining Incidents

Lambert Pit #10 Metal/Non-Metal

Covington, Newton County, GA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0900986

Lambert Pit #10 has $6K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
26
Years on record
1987–1996
Latest incident
Dec 1996
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
45
citations
10
significant & substantial
$5,726
proposed penalties
$5,726
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
30
inspections on record
316
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: 316 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Lambert Pit #10 has $6K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 2 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.
$6K
proposed penalties
$6K
current assessed
$6K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
45 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2012-04-10.
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
2012 Q4 927 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 530 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 525 2 1 3809.5
2012 Q1 494 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 1,502 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 1,588 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 1,867 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 1,686 0 0 0.0
Show 44 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2010 Q4 1,745 1 1 573.1
2010 Q3 1,925 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 1,818 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 1,714 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 1,784 1 0 560.5
2009 Q3 1,783 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 1,796 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 1,408 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 604 1 0 1655.6
2008 Q3 1,898 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 2,051 3 0 1462.7
2008 Q1 1,338 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 2,071 15 2 7242.9
2007 Q3 1,644 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 2,121 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 1,797 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 1,563 5 2 3199.0
2006 Q3 1,632 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 1,403 1 0 712.8
2006 Q1 1,326 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 1,359 1 0 735.8
2005 Q3 1,301 2 1 1537.3
2005 Q2 1,414 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 1,372 4 1 2915.5
2004 Q4 1,453 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 1,487 1 0 672.5
2004 Q2 1,393 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 1,039 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 1,530 1 1 653.6
2003 Q3 1,437 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 1,348 1 0 741.8
2003 Q1 1,370 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 1,507 1 0 663.6
2002 Q3 1,557 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 2,215 1 0 451.5
2002 Q1 1,562 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 1,798 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 2,386 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 860 1 1 1162.8
2001 Q1 797 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 698 1 0 1432.7
2000 Q3 868 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 910 2 0 2197.8
2000 Q1 837 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

26 on file

1996 · 3 incidents

September 6, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STRIKING OR BUMPING
Hamilton Construction Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND A PARKED LOADER CAME TO CLOSE AND BUMPED HIS KNEE. HE DID NOT THINK HE WAS HURT AND WENT ON HOME. OVER THE WEEKEND, THE KNEE BECAME SWOLLEN ON MONDAY EE TOOK EE T O NEWTON CO HOSPITAL TO HAVE HIM CHECKED OUT. IT WAS A MINOR INJURY, THEY GAVE HIM A KNEE BRACK TO WEAR AND SAID HE COULD RETURN TO WORK.

June 20, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hamilton Construction Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE WAS STANDING TOO CLOSE TO AN 8" PLASTIC PIPELINE WHILE IT WAS BEING MOVED. PIPE SLID DOWN LOWER FRONT OF LEG AND MADE A SMALL SCRAPE ON SHIN. EE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AS A PERCAUTION. HE WA S X RAYED, GIVEN ADVIL, AND RELEASED.

1995 · 1 incident

June 8, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hamilton Construction Inc · Fall from machine

STEPPING FROM LOADER PLATFORM TO FINDER OF LOADER FOOT SLIPPED & CHEST HIT LIGHT BAR THEN SLID TO GROUND

1993 · 3 incidents

March 30, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING OUT CLASSIFIER WITH A 2" HOSE AND WHEN HE WAS MOVING HE TRIED TO WEDGE HOSE IN WALKWAY TO MOVE TO ANOTHER SPOT. THE HOSE WAS NOT SECURE AND CAME BACK UNDER PRESSURE AND ST RUCK VICTIM WITH CONE NOZZLE ON END OF HOSE.

March 29, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING CROSS TIES FROM 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WHEN TIE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HAND.

1992 · 1 incident

October 20, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS CHECKING THE BATTERIES ON THE DREDGE & SPLASHED BATTERY ACID IN HIS FACE & EYES.

1991 · 1 incident

September 9, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS USING PHOSPHORIC ACID AND HYDROFLUORIC ACID TO WASH HIS TANDEM PUMP.HE GOT SOME OF THE ACID ON HIS HANDS.HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM THAT NIGHT.IT IS NOT KNOWN AT THIS TIME IF HE FOLLOWED THE POSTED INSTRUCTIONS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT.

1989 · 5 incidents

October 18, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand POWERED HAULAGE
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS CLEANING THE NED OF A PIPE ANOTHER PIPE WAS BEING PULLED WITH A LOADER WHILE IN A BEND AS THE PIPE WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE THE TAIL END SWANG TOWARD I NAME STRIKING HIM ON THE TOP AND SIDE OF HIS FOOT

August 21, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS CLIMBING UP THE BANK LEAVING THE RIVER AND HIS FOOT CAUGHT IN A TREE ROOT. HE FELL TWISTING HIS ANKLE AND KNEE AND HUNG UPSIDE DOWN MOMENTARILY UNTIL THE ROOT BROKE AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND, HURTING HIS SHOULDER.

August 17, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall from ladders

I.NAME ON LADDER PUTTING WATER IN RADIATOR AT TOP OF BOOSTER PUMP.LADDER SLID SIDEWAYS FROM UNDER HIM.HE FELL TO GROUND.COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN KNEE,ARM & CHEST FROM IMPACT WITH GROUND.

June 21, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand POWERED HAULAGE
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WE HAVE EXPERIENCED HEAVY RAINS IN THE LAST FEW DAYS AND THE SOUTH RIVER WAS AT FLOOD STAGE.WE HAD TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE BOOSTER PUMP.SINCE ALL ROADS TO THE BOOSTER WERE FLOODED,THE ON LY WAY TO THE EQUIPMENT WAS BY WATER.WE DECIDED TO USE AN AIR BOAT TO REACH THE BOOSTER.TO GET TO THE BOOSTER WE HAD TO PASS BY THE DREDGE.TO GET PAST THE DREDGE WE HAD TO LET THE WRENCH CABL

1988 · 6 incidents

November 9, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person OTHER
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

SEE LETTER ATTCHD:I.NAME INJURED FROM INHALATION OF MERCURY -UNAUTHORIZED BURNING. I.NAME ALONE IN SCALE HOUSE.HAD GONE TO ABANODONED PLANT SITE,COLLECTED POND SEDIMENT,TOOK IT TO SCALE HOUSE AND TRIED TO "COOK OUT" ANY GOLD WITH MERCURY...INJ NOT RELATED TO JOB DESC.NO ONE ELSE WAS AWARE OF HIS ACTIVITIES BEFORE OR DURING INCIDENT. HOSPITALIZED-HIGH FEVER,DIFFICULTY BREATHING.BEI

October 13, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF DUMPING LOAD OF SAND DRIVER WAS ROLLING TARP BACK & SAND BLEW IN HIS LEFT EYE

August 11, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEARING SOME TREE THAT HAD BEEN DISCEASED WHEN A SWARM OF YELLOW JACKET BEE ATTACKED HIM RESULTING IN A NUMBER OF BEE STINGS

May 14, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS SITTING AND WHEN HE GOT UP FROM THAT POSITION, HE TWISTED HIS KNEE AND RE-INJURED THE SAME KNEE AS HAS BEEN REPORTED ON 3-5-88.

March 5, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FELT SOMETHING POP IN THE BACK OF LEFT KNEE. ON MONDAY THERE WAS SOME SWELLING AND PAIN. CAN SUPPORT WEIGHT. HISTORY OF KNEE PROBLEM FROM HIGH SCHOOL.

1987 · 6 incidents

November 30, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LEG WAS TWISTED3WHEN LOG PUSHED UP AGAINST BODY AND FOOT WAS IN BETWEEN ROCK AND DAM.

August 12, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING L2OSE AIR HOSE FROM COMPRESSOR WHEN PRESSURE STILL IN PUMP WAS BROKE LOOSE DEBRIS & IMBEDDED IN HIS HAND.

August 3, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD A 2EART SPASM WHILE OPERATING 966D LOADER.

July 30, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING TIRE O3 TRUCK TOOL SLIPPED & STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN MOUTH BREAKING OFF 2 TEETH.

July 20, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PERSON WAS LIFT3NG TRUCK TIRE WHEN PAINS STARTED IN HIS CHEST.

July 2, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lambert Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CUSTOMER HAD DE5D BATTERY, TOOK BATTERY OUT OF VECHICAL PUT ANOTHER BATTERY IN AND SUBSEQUENTLY STRAINED BACK AND GROIN PULL.

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