Mining Incidents

MT CYDONIA SAND PLANT II Metal/Non-Metal

Fayetteville, Franklin County, PA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3603204

MT CYDONIA SAND PLANT II has $16K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
44
Years on record
1983–2011
Latest incident
Apr 2011
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
64
citations
18
significant & substantial
$15,672
proposed penalties
$15,672
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
36
inspections on record
505
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: 505 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

MT CYDONIA SAND PLANT II has $16K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 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.
$16K
proposed penalties
$16K
current assessed
$16K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
64 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2012-11-15.
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
2013 Q3 1,188 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 5,969 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 4,380 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 5,139 3 0 583.8
2012 Q3 6,184 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 6,709 3 1 447.2
2012 Q1 4,752 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 5,414 0 0 0.0
Show 47 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2011 Q3 6,967 4 1 574.1
2011 Q2 6,027 5 0 829.6
2011 Q1 4,586 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 5,917 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 5,686 8 5 1407.0
2010 Q2 6,555 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 3,345 3 1 896.9
2009 Q4 5,800 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 7,384 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 7,164 2 1 279.2
2009 Q1 3,502 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 5,916 4 0 676.1
2008 Q3 6,400 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 9,846 8 2 812.5
2008 Q1 5,768 1 0 173.4
2007 Q4 6,240 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 7,022 3 0 427.2
2007 Q2 8,094 1 0 123.5
2007 Q1 6,150 6 0 975.6
2006 Q4 6,730 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 5,946 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 9,167 1 1 109.1
2006 Q1 6,653 1 1 150.3
2005 Q4 5,373 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 8,176 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 8,441 2 1 236.9
2005 Q1 4,718 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 6,885 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 9,240 2 2 216.5
2004 Q2 6,223 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 7,800 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 8,403 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 9,642 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 9,414 2 0 212.4
2003 Q1 6,608 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 8,223 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 10,465 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 9,616 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 7,292 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 7,794 2 0 256.6
2001 Q3 8,831 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 9,111 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 6,393 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 6,704 3 2 447.5
2000 Q3 9,363 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 10,538 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 6,108 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

44 on file

2011 · 1 incident

April 19, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMP. HURT LEFT ELBOW WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A GRATE AND FELL AGAINST THE SIDE OF A TANK. EMP REPORTED THE CLAIM AS RECORD ONLY ON 4/20. ON 5/4/11 EMP REPORTED THE ACCIDENT TO H&S DIRECTOR SO A DOCTOR VISIT COULD BE MADE.

2008 · 1 incident

February 6, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Emp was lifting a block and hurt his back. Emp is still working but has restrictions.

2006 · 1 incident

August 4, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BRUSH AND TREES, AND STEPPED FORWARD INTO THE BLADE OF A CHAIN SAW. REQUIRED STITCHES.

2005 · 3 incidents

April 9, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp broke his right hand while using a hand drill. Drill flew back and twisted hand.

February 2, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was cutting, not wearing proper equipment (face shield). Employee was wearing dark safety glasses. He got slag into his eye.

January 6, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee dropped cutting edge onto foot causing a fracture of the right foot.

2002 · 2 incidents

April 19, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DIRT GOT INTO EE'S EYES WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE ON A LOADER.

February 14, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE GOT DIRT IN HIS EYE.

2001 · 4 incidents

June 19, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

LIFTING HOOD ON TK OO1 WATER TRUCK. CHECKING OIL CUT PALM OF HAND.

April 25, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING DUTIES AND GOT DIRT IN HIS EYES.

March 1, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS TEARING SCREEN DECK APART, DID NOT TIE OFF & FELL ABOUT 12'. NO BROKEN BONES BUT IS GOING TO BE OFF WORK DUE TO SORENESS.

2000 · 6 incidents

August 25, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE FELL AFTER WALKING DOWN HILL AND STUMBLED ON A ROCK TWISTING HIS BACK.

August 17, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ROCKS OUT OF CRUSHER.

July 6, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING A BRAKE CHAMBER WHNE DIRT WENT BEHIND HIS GLASSES AND INTO HIS EYE.

June 15, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Valley Quarries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING BRANCH AND LATER FOUND EMBEDED TICK I HIS BACK WHILE AT HOME. DR'S APPT WAS MADE FOR HIM ON 6-21-2000.

May 24, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A JAMMED ROCK FROM DEAD BOX, WHEN IT DISLODGED HE CAUGHT A PIECE OF METAL AND CUT HIS LOWER FOREARM.

April 29, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EE STEPPED DOWN FROM LOADER ONTO A PIECE OF BLOCKING AND FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS BUTTOCKS.

1999 · 4 incidents

November 17, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS WALKING OFF OF CATWALK WHEN A BOLT CAME LOOSE ON THE LADDER, HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL ONTO THE GROUND. HE WAS APPROX FOUR FT OFF THE GROUND.

June 24, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON PLANT, WHEN DEBRIS FELL INTO THE RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND GOGGLES AT THE TIME.

May 26, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CLEANING EQUIPMENT E0019 WHEN FOREIGN MATERIAL GO TINTO HIS RIGHT EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME.

April 5, 1999 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE BEGAN TREATING FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON THE LEFT HAND. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED IN OCT OF 1994 UNDER AN EXISTING REPORT. HE IS TO HAVE SURGERY ON JUNE 8, 1999 WHICH WILL RESULT IN LOST TIME.

1998 · 2 incidents

July 23, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPLACIG PIN OF LEFT AXLE IN TRUCK. A PIECE OF DIRT CAME OFF THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND WENT INTO HIS RIGHT EYE, EVEN THOUGH HE WAS WEARINGSAFETY GLASSES.

July 23, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REPLACING PIN OF LIFT AXLE IN TRUCK. A PIECE OF DIRT CAME OFF THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND WENT INTO HIS RT EYE, EVEN THOUGH HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

1997 · 3 incidents

September 3, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE EXPERIENCED CARPAL TUNNEL OF THE RIGHT HAND 10/31/94. HE IS NOW EXPERIENCING CARPAL TUNNEL OF THE LEFT HAND.

February 3, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF STEEL WHEN A PIECE FLEW UP AND HIT HIM IN THE FOREHEAD. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A SEVERE BUMP ON HIS FOREHEAD WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

January 17, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CUTTING A BOLT WITH AN ACETYLINE TORCH. THE TORCH FELL WHICH SENT THE FLAME INTO HIS GLOVE BURNING HIS RIGHT WRIST.

1996 · 2 incidents

December 5, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS RUNNIGN THE JAW CRUSHER FROM THE CRUSHER ROOM WHEN HE EXPERIENCED INTENSE PAIN IN HIS RT EYE. HE WAS TAKEN TO FRY-BRANNAC OPTHALMOLOGY WHERE A METAL FRAGMENT WAS REMOVED FROM HIS EYE.

August 23, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS LAYING FACE DOWN IN THE CAB OF TRUCK #TK 549 TRYING TO LIFT THE TOP OFF OF A TRANSMISSION.

1995 · 4 incidents

December 19, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKER WAS LIFTING A TAILPULLEY WHICH WEIGHED APPROX. 75LBS. EXPERIENCED MID\LOWER BACK PAIN AFTER HE LIFTED PULLEY. WORKER DID NOT SEEK MEDICALASSISTANCE UNTIL SOMETIME AFTER THE INCIDENT DUE TO PERSISTENT PAIN.

May 31, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

THE WORKER WAS TIGHTENING BELTS ON CONVEYOR WITH A BELT JERK.THE BELT JACK SPUN AROUND ACCIDENTALLY AND HIT HIM ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.

April 11, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARPEL TUNNEL SYNDROME RIGHT HAND TWISTING AND TURNING OF HANDS LATE REPORTING HIS PHYSICIAN DETERMINED THAT THIS WAS A WORK RELATED INJURY, IT WAS ORIGNIALLY SENT INTO HIS PERSONAL HEALTH INS URANCE AS AN INJURY UNRELATED TO WORK.

January 24, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

JARRING AND JOLTING OF THE TRUCK CAUSED MUSCLE STRAIN IN DRIVER S BACK.

1994 · 1 incident

November 3, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPING DOWN FROM THE LADDER ON HIS TRUCK.

1992 · 1 incident

September 1, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

UNDER CRANE TRYING TO GET RATCHET ON STUD OF STARTER WHEN DIRT FELL INTO HIS EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

1991 · 2 incidents

July 2, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING ON TRUCK BED SLIPPED ON TRUCK LADDER CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH RIGHT HAND BUT FRACTURED THUMB.

February 7, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHECKING TIRE VALVE BRASS STEM BROKE IN HIS FINGERS LACERATING HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

1990 · 2 incidents

September 5, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING BOLTS ON CONVEYOR TRUSS WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND GOT HIS RIGHT LEG TANGLED IN THE TRUSS.

July 18, 1990 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING DOWN STAIRS FROM DOING MAINTENANCE ON SCREENS, SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.

1988 · 1 incident

September 22, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SAND, TURNING TO THROW A SHOVEL FULL OF SAND AND PAIN STRUCK RIGHT SIDE OF BACK.

1987 · 1 incident

June 24, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING WOOD WI7H CHAINSAW,CHAINSAW KICKED BACK AND CUT RIGHT LEG.

1985 · 1 incident

December 5, 1985 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

OPERATING CRANE1

1983 · 2 incidents

August 25, 1983 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING A TANK ON THE PLANT AND FELL OFF LADDER

February 1, 1983 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

FOREMAN WAS REMOVING ANGLE IRON OFF STORAGE RACK WHEN THE PIECE OF IRON FELL OFF SHED AND HIT HIS RIGHT LEGAND LEFT FOOT

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