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: 550 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Imminent-danger orders
ⓘA Section 107(a) order removes miners from an area when an inspector finds an imminent danger. Each order is lifted once the condition is corrected, so this counts orders issued, not orders now in effect.
2
Section 107(a) orders
Most recent order: 2015-10-26.
On record since 2013.
Source: MSHA imminent-danger order records, updated weekly.
MALONE QUARRY has $10K 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.
$10K
proposed penalties
$10K
current assessed
$10K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
64 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
Of $123 in penalties contested before the Commission, $0 was upheld in final decisions.
As of the most recent assessment on 2021-10-20.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Violation severity profile
ⓘShares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.
Source: MSHA violations gravity and negligence coding, updated weekly.
When citations were contested
ⓘContesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.
1citations taken to the federal commission · 1% of citations on record
Stood as issued
1 · 100%
100%
S&S designation survived the contest
ⓘCounts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.
of 1 decided S&S contests · industry: 79%
100%
Penalty reduction in decided contests
$123 proposed, $0 after decisions · industry: 39%
Source: MSHA Contested Violations file (public record), updated weekly. A dismissed or defaulted contest leaves the citation standing as issued; a vacated or withdrawn citation is removed from the violation record. Latest contest filed 2020-09-10.
Contested penalties
ⓘA reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.
Largest penalties this mine contested before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with the outcome on record.
Health sampling
ⓘA sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.
Metal and nonmetal contaminants (personal samples)
ⓘMany samples are screening measurements of substances with no applicable exposure limit; they are counted as samples but excluded from every over-limit figure. Over-limit shares use only limit-tested samples.
Last sampled: 2020-09-29, 5 years ago
0%
of limit-tested samples over the exposure limit
31
samples
14
limit-tested
Most sampled contaminants
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz16
Respirable dust, <.1mg14
Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz1
Show the individual readings (31)
Date
Contaminant
Concentration
Limit
Conc / limit
Occupation
2020-09-29
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.17
Laborer, Bullgang
2020-09-29
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.13
Laborer, Bullgang
2020-09-29
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Laborer, Bullgang
2015-10-27
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.21
0.61
0.34
Crusher Oper/Worker
2015-10-27
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Front-end Loader Operator
2015-10-27
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.22
0.92
0.24
Utility Man
2013-09-17
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.68
0.79
0.86
Cleanup Man
2013-09-17
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Truck Driver
2008-07-09
Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz
0.13
Front-end Loader Operator
2008-07-09
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.21
0.65
0.32
Utility Man
2008-07-09
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Truck Driver
2008-07-09
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.22
0.81
0.27
Crusher Oper/Worker
2008-07-09
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.15
0.72
0.21
Utility Man
2006-10-26
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.52
1.44
0.36
Crusher Oper/Worker
2006-10-26
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.43
0.77
0.56
Utility Man
2006-04-19
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.14
0.73
0.19
Crusher Oper/Worker
2006-04-19
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.33
0.71
0.46
Laborer, Bullgang
2006-04-19
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Front-end Loader Operator
2006-04-19
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Front-end Loader Operator
2005-06-29
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Truck Driver
2005-06-29
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Front-end Loader Operator
2005-06-29
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.83
3.14
0.26
Crusher Oper/Worker
2005-06-29
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.21
0.75
0.28
Laborer, Bullgang
2004-05-05
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.22
0.98
0.22
Truck Driver
2004-05-05
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Front-end Loader Operator
2004-05-05
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Crusher Oper/Worker
2004-05-05
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Utility Man
2002-05-22
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Front-end Loader Operator
2002-05-22
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Crusher Oper/Worker
2002-05-22
Respirable dust, <.1mg
0
Truck Driver
2002-05-22
Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz
0.24
0.73
0.33
Utility Man
Source: MSHA respirable dust, quartz, and noise sampling records, updated weekly. Metal/nonmetal contaminant figures come from MSHA's Personal Health Samples and Area Samples files (public record), updated weekly.
MALONE QUARRY recorded 9.16 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2012.
Injury rate, 2012
ⓘThis rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.
9.16
total case rate
9.16
days-away rate
0.000
fatality rate
Above average. The US metal and nonmetal mining average was 2.48 and the all-US-mining average was 2.96 cases per 100 workers.
In New York, metal and nonmetal mining averaged 3.20 cases per 100 workers that year.
Under 100,000 employee-hours were reported that year, so a single case moves the rate by two or more. Read the figure as approximate.
Year
total case rate
days-away
fatal
2012 *
9.16
9.16
0.000
2008 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2007 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
2006 *
0.00
0.00
0.000
* Fewer than 100,000 employee-hours that year; the rate is less stable.
Source: injury cases from MSHA accident and injury records; employee-hours from MSHA quarterly employment reports. Rate is cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers, operator employees only.
Source: MSHA controller and operator history, updated weekly.
Workforce and production
Year
Employees
2023
0
2022
8
2021
7
2020
9
2019
8
2018
7
2017
7
2016
9
2015
11
2014
11
2013
10
2012
11
2011
10
2010
10
2009
8
2008
14
2007
12
2006
11
2005
8
2004
9
2003
10
2002
9
2001
8
2000
9
Source: MSHA quarterly employment and production, updated weekly.
MALONE QUARRY sits in Franklin County, New York, where the Census mining category is 0.1% of county employment.
Local economic context
ⓘCounty figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.
Franklin County, New York · Population 47,066
0.1%
Mining share of county employment
$63,747
Median household income
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
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
The miner was backing the haul truck into the shop to be repaired and caught their hand between the truck's catwalk handrail system and the garage door frame. The handrail system was bent, and the employee reached through the cab window to pull it in while backing in. The impact caused a contusion to EE's left hand.
April 6, 2022NY · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was trimming skirting with a utility knife. The knife slipped out of the rubber skirting and stabbed the employee in the right thigh.
2018 · 1 incident
August 21, 2018NY · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was moving a 10 foot piece of 2X4 box beam and felt something snap in EE's left arm. Employee was evaluated in the ER and referred to an orthopedic for further evaluation. Orthopedic diagnosed injury as ruptured tendon and scheduled surgery for 8/28/2018.
2016 · 1 incident
July 14, 2016NY · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was climbing a small ladder to access the catwalk of the Deister return conveyor. Upon entering the catwalk the employee grabbed the handrails and transferred all of his weight to his left foot and heard a snap and felt a sharp pain in his left foot. The employee was taken to the local ER to be evaluated and was diagnosed with a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone.
EE was shoveling under the primary tail pulley conveyor after the plant was shut down and he developed pain in his lower back. This was his normal job. The pain was bad enough that ee had it checked out at the emergency room and they said to rest for 5 days.
2010 · 1 incident
June 8, 2010NY · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE was prying on a screen cover when slipped and fell dislocating his clavicle. He continued working and later went to the emergency room and they put it back in place. He will be off work for about two weeks.
2004 · 1 incident
August 31, 2004NY · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Because of heavy rain, the crushing crew had to shovel before they could start up. Ee stepped off the concrete pad and his foot slipped in the mud. He tried to catch himself and when he brought his other foot around, he twisted his ankle and caused a fracture in the ankle area.
2001 · 1 incident
October 30, 2001NY · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE SHOVELING AT CRUSHER, A ROCK FROM THE TOP OF THE FEEDER FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN LEFT SHOULDER AREA.
March 17, 1992NY · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malone Quarry · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WHILE INSTALLING BATTERIES IN EUCLID COVER OPPED OFF AND BATTERY ACID SPLASHED INTO EE S LEFT EYE.
1991 · 1 incident
July 29, 1991NY · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Malone Quarry · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EMPL WAS ROLLING V BELTS BY HAND WHEN FINGER WENT INTO SHEAVE CAUSING LOSS OF TIP OF LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.
AN ELECTRICAL S7ORM WAS APPROACHING THE MINE WHILE A BLAST WAS BEING LOADED.ALL BLAST PERSONNEL AND MINE PERSONNEL EVACUATED TO A SAFE AREA. LATER,THREE HOLES PREMATURELY DETONATED DUE TO LIGH TNING.THERE WAS3'T ANY DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT RESULTING.