Mining Incidents

Leetsdale PA Metal/Non-Metal

Almatis Inc · Facility
Controlled by OYAK Group
Leetsdale, Allegheny County, PA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3610222

Leetsdale PA has $9K 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
9
Years on record
2018–2022
Latest incident
Aug 2022
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2018
61
citations
3
significant & substantial
$9,475
proposed penalties
$9,077
paid to date
96% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $398 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2017
25
inspections on record
593
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: 593 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Leetsdale PA has $9K 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.
$9K
proposed penalties
$9K
current assessed
$9K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
61 assessments are final orders; 2 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-05-27.
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 44,283 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 44,534 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 44,790 2 0 44.7
2025 Q1 43,698 4 1 91.5
2024 Q4 45,706 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 47,988 2 0 41.7
2024 Q2 47,317 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 48,737 2 0 41.0
Show 24 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 46,363 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 49,011 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 48,843 4 0 81.9
2023 Q1 49,353 2 0 40.5
2022 Q4 50,509 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 54,230 5 0 92.2
2022 Q2 53,786 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 41,446 2 0 48.3
2021 Q4 39,244 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 39,676 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 38,958 1 0 25.7
2021 Q1 39,049 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 34,685 1 0 28.8
2020 Q3 27,985 1 0 35.7
2020 Q2 45,250 1 0 22.1
2020 Q1 47,499 3 0 63.2
2019 Q4 52,866 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 54,601 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 57,233 6 0 104.8
2019 Q1 57,447 7 1 121.9
2018 Q4 53,850 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 54,876 2 0 36.4
2018 Q2 53,454 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 51,225 16 1 312.3
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

9 on file

2022 · 3 incidents

August 18, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Almatis Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Possibly from handling bags. Exposure is not specific. Employee lifts 50lb sacks and sets on table.

June 26, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Almatis Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Wrench slipped on nut and contacted operator's tooth resulting in a chip. On 7/14 employee had appointment requiring dental repair thus making it a recordable injury.

June 16, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Almatis Inc · Contact with heat

Operator experienced heat related illness while working during a 90+ degree F day. First responders called and took vitals, then released on site. That evening, went to ER and given instruction to not RTW the following day.

2021 · 3 incidents

October 6, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Almatis Inc · Struck against stationary object

Operator was changing out Classifier blades, and in the process of doing so, operator cut finger while pulling a blade. Operator was required to wear gloves, and was not.

August 30, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Almatis Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was scooping material out of Supersack when operator felt a strain in thumb. Continued to work, and completed shift. Next day, 1hr into shift, thumb continued to be irritated. Completed shift. Sent to doctor, and was given restrictions. The restrictions caused this to be a recordable. This was not a Lost Work Time Incident.

July 8, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Almatis Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Maintenance Tech was given the task of cleaning the spill pans used to catch acid under Fork Truck batteries that were being charged. During the process of cleaning, EE's eye was irritated by fumes.

2019 · 1 incident

June 13, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Almatis Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

A Maintenance Tech was working with a partner to raise an inlet flange to the top of a screener (weight 49 lbs.) The piece shifted and one Maintenance Tech suddenly had all of the weight. EE experienced a back strain and returned to work with restrictions after medical evaluation.

2018 · 2 incidents

October 16, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Almatis Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Maintenance Tech working on folding ladder. Descended ladder and stepped onto concrete floor, rolled ankle, lost balance, fell onto equipment stand, striking left side rib cage. 40 hours later, they felt sharp pain. Evaluated at local hospital emergency room, diagnosed with a fractured rib. EE was off work for two days, then released to modified duty (lifting restrictions).

January 8, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Almatis Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Two Maintenance Techs were working to replace screens in screener. Techs moved top ring section with lid (approx. 60 lb). One Tech felt sciatic pain in back and leg. Evaluated by occupational medical services, advised to return home, rest, not report for work, take a prescription muscle relaxer. Appointment made for orthopedic evaluation on Wednesday, January 17th.

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