Mining Incidents

MT CYDONIA SAND PLANT III Metal/Non-Metal

Shippensburg, Cumberland County, PA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3603157

MT CYDONIA SAND PLANT III has $10K 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
16
Years on record
1989–2009
Latest incident
Feb 2009
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
57
citations
13
significant & substantial
$9,997
proposed penalties
$9,997
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
33
inspections on record
498
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: 498 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 III has $10K 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.
$10K
proposed penalties
$10K
current assessed
$10K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
57 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2014-11-13.
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
2015 Q1 765 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 3,896 1 0 256.7
2014 Q3 2,069 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 4,803 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 1,218 1 0 821.0
2013 Q4 3,909 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 5,625 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 4,450 3 0 674.2
Show 53 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2013 Q1 3,053 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 3,734 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 5,349 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 5,386 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 3,822 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 4,943 3 1 606.9
2011 Q3 5,382 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 5,072 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 2,439 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 3,600 4 1 1111.1
2010 Q3 4,312 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 4,053 8 7 1973.8
2010 Q1 1,866 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 3,910 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 5,479 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 4,952 2 0 403.9
2009 Q1 2,321 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 4,451 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 5,291 2 0 378.0
2008 Q2 4,905 3 1 611.6
2008 Q1 4,419 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 5,280 2 0 378.8
2007 Q3 5,502 1 0 181.8
2007 Q2 7,366 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 5,155 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 5,446 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 6,539 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 7,142 2 0 280.0
2006 Q1 6,117 2 0 327.0
2005 Q4 6,739 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 6,739 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 6,825 3 1 439.6
2005 Q1 5,333 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 6,321 3 0 474.6
2004 Q3 4,821 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 6,485 1 0 154.2
2004 Q1 5,019 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 5,856 1 1 170.8
2003 Q3 6,505 4 0 614.9
2003 Q2 6,018 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 5,517 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 6,486 4 0 616.7
2002 Q3 6,633 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 7,944 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 6,311 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 6,015 3 1 498.8
2001 Q3 5,859 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 6,841 1 0 146.2
2001 Q1 5,861 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 4,384 1 0 228.1
2000 Q3 6,225 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 6,515 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 4,474 2 0 447.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

16 on file

2009 · 1 incident

February 6, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

emp was using a port-a-power when the wood blocks kicked out and struck him above and below left knee. emp has not missed worked but is on restrictive duty.

2007 · 2 incidents

October 26, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Emp had a cutting edge of a Cat 980 bucket fall on his foot. Report was not submitted until 10/31/07. Emp missed 1 day of work and was then on restrictions until 11/12/07 when he was released. Info was attempted to be entered via the Internet, but MSHA's online filing was not operational.

August 1, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing tires and swinging a sledgehammer and has a bulging disc. Employee did not report this injury until 8/17/2007.

2006 · 2 incidents

August 21, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET SAND THAT WAS ON CONCRETE, FELL TO THE GROUND (SAME LEVEL) AND BROKE HIS HIP.

April 24, 2006 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)

EMP WAS WORKING ON PLANT AND TWISTED ANKLE.

2004 · 1 incident

February 24, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS WORKING ON A CHUTE, WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW DIRT AND METAL INTO EYE. EMP WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES

2003 · 3 incidents

December 15, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Flash burns (welding)

RECEIVED WELDING FLASH WHILE WELDING.

July 30, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING BOLTS IN HOLE OF CUTTING EDGE WITH FINGERS TO IMPACT WRENCH. NUTS WENT THROUGH GLOVE AND CUT FINGERS.

February 27, 2003 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

DIGGING FROZEN MATERIAL OFF TRACKS OF TRACKHOE, STOOD UP AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

2001 · 3 incidents

September 10, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MOVING STEEL WHEN A PIECE FELL ON HIM & HIT HIM IN RIB AREA.

July 18, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE GOT DIRT IN HIS EYE.

April 2, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING WELDER, HE RECEIVED WELD FLASH.

2000 · 1 incident

July 8, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS CLEANING OUT BOLT HOLES USING AN AIR COMPRESSOR.

1999 · 1 incident

December 13, 1999 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

EE WAS LIFTING A SPEED REDUCER & TWISTED THE UPPER PART OF HIS BACK

1998 · 1 incident

December 4, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A BENCH GRINDER FRIDAY AFTERNOON. SATURDAY MORNING HIS EYE WAS WATERING AND DWAS UNCOMFORTABLE. MONDAY HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND THEY REMOVED A PIECE OF METAL FROM HIS EYE. THE SU PERINTENDENT THOUGHT THE INJURY OCCURRED AT HOME, SINCE NOTHING WAS REPORTED ON FRIDAY, THEREFORE NO REPORT WAS EVER FILED.

1989 · 1 incident

July 28, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Rimac Inc · Struck against stationary object

HIT HEAD ON CONCRETE DOORWAY HILE WALKING THRU HARD HAT WASS ON FELL TO GROUND UNCONSCIENCE.

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