Mining Incidents

New Point Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Kenneth T Wanstrath
New Point, Decatur County, IN  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1200088

New Point Quarry has $136K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 11 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
23
Years on record
1990–2025
Latest incident
Jan 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
210
citations
57
significant & substantial
$136,426
proposed penalties
$71,225
paid to date
52% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $65,201 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
75
inspections on record
1,186
inspection hours
17.7
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.
210 citations across 1,186 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

New Point Quarry has $136K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 11 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.
$136K
proposed penalties
$71K
current assessed
$71K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
207 assessments are final orders; 11 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-12-02.
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 7,735 1 0 129.3
2025 Q3 7,811 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 7,593 1 0 131.7
2025 Q1 5,380 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 6,910 38 14 5499.3
2024 Q3 7,055 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 6,873 5 0 727.5
2024 Q1 6,288 3 0 477.1
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 6,922 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 6,765 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 6,947 4 0 575.8
2023 Q1 6,707 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 7,523 14 7 1861.0
2022 Q3 8,250 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 8,243 7 2 849.2
2022 Q1 6,855 2 1 291.8
2021 Q4 7,950 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 7,940 3 1 377.8
2021 Q2 8,424 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 6,465 2 2 309.4
2020 Q4 7,991 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 7,970 1 0 125.5
2020 Q2 8,918 3 1 336.4
2020 Q1 7,379 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 8,731 2 0 229.1
2019 Q3 8,955 1 1 111.7
2019 Q2 9,493 14 5 1474.8
2019 Q1 7,491 5 0 667.5
2018 Q4 7,891 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 8,747 3 2 343.0
2018 Q2 9,077 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 7,799 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 9,140 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 9,492 2 1 210.7
2017 Q2 9,225 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 7,441 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 9,034 1 1 110.7
2016 Q3 9,408 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 8,764 2 0 228.2
2016 Q1 6,584 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 8,766 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 9,441 7 2 741.4
2015 Q2 8,575 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 6,216 2 1 321.8
2014 Q4 8,866 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 8,378 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 8,040 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 5,529 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 7,717 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 7,630 1 0 131.1
2013 Q2 8,205 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 5,824 1 0 171.7
2012 Q4 8,006 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 8,495 4 1 470.9
2012 Q2 8,816 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 7,160 3 2 419.0
2011 Q4 9,188 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 8,521 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 8,808 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 6,787 10 2 1473.4
2010 Q4 9,608 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 12,288 7 1 569.7
2010 Q2 9,718 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 5,441 4 0 735.2
2009 Q4 8,914 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 8,520 4 1 469.5
2009 Q2 8,515 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 5,991 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 9,168 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 8,998 16 1 1778.2
2008 Q2 9,135 2 0 218.9
2008 Q1 6,867 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 9,682 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 10,428 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 9,050 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 7,050 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 9,233 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 9,289 3 0 323.0
2006 Q2 9,322 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 8,531 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 9,384 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 10,332 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 8,253 6 1 727.0
2005 Q1 7,059 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 8,381 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 7,887 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 7,442 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 7,163 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 7,791 3 1 385.1
2003 Q3 7,549 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 8,266 1 0 121.0
2003 Q1 7,122 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 8,375 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 8,208 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 7,771 2 1 257.4
2002 Q1 7,332 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 8,663 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 8,495 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 8,185 4 0 488.7
2001 Q1 8,741 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 10,376 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 11,167 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 10,868 2 2 184.0
2000 Q1 8,451 11 1 1301.6
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

23 on file

2025 · 1 incident

January 23, 2025 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Point Stone Company Inc · Fall from machine

Exiting cab of dump truck, foot slipped off of step causing to lose balance and fall. While trying to catch themself hit concrete floor with hand/arm resulting in fracture of wrist.

2023 · 1 incident

September 5, 2023 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Point Stone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting in repair of conveyor idler. Another employee tipped idler from horizontal to vertical position. It over traveled on to employees right hand and smashed hand.

2022 · 1 incident

May 4, 2022 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Point Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Finger caught/pinched between V Belt and pulley groove while manually rotating pulley.

2019 · 1 incident

December 14, 2019 IN · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
New Point Stone Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

Stove in break room of shop caught fire resulting in total loss of shop building. No injuries.

2017 · 1 incident

March 13, 2017 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
New Point Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Strained right knee climbing into back of pickup truck on 3-13-17. Had swelling and discomfort, saw doctor, recommended physical therapy with no lost work time. Condition persisted resulting in decision to have surgery on 6-7-17.

2016 · 1 incident

August 29, 2016 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Point Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee using 5 ft pry bar to position crusher toggle inside primary jaw crusher. Toggle shifted into place unexpectedly. Left index finger was pinched against crusher frame causing laceration and non-displaced fracture.

2011 · 1 incident

August 8, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Point Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

While waiting for truck to load from overhead bin, employee was standing behind truck when a small rock fell and bounced off tailgate, hit front tooth breaking tooth.

2009 · 1 incident

June 25, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Point Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using pry bar to free rock from clogged chute, rock released hitting left thumb causing contusion and fracture.

1999 · 1 incident

August 28, 1999 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Point Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS CHANGING SCREEN ON CRUSHER AND PULLED TOO HARD CAUSING PAIN IN SHOULDER. PAIN GOT WORSE OVER THE WEEKEND CAUSING EE TO GO TO DR MONDAY.

1998 · 2 incidents

October 27, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Point Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON WEDGE TRYING TO REMOVE ROCK FROM CRUSHER IN THE PROCESS EMPLOYEE'S BACK GAVE OUT ON HIM.

September 15, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Point Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP BINS TO TURN THEM OFF AND STUMBLED,PUNCTURING LEFT LEG.

1997 · 2 incidents

April 16, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Point Stone Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON ROCK, EXTENDED HAND OT TRY TO CUSHION FALL, BREAKING LEFT HAND.

February 6, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Point Stone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLENAING BIN AND A LARGE PIECE OF MATERIAL FELL ONTO HIS KNEE.

1994 · 2 incidents

August 22, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Point Stone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING MAINTENANCE WORK IN SHOP.

April 26, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Point Stone Company Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OUT OF TRUCK AND STEPPED ONLOOSE ROCK OVER TURNING ANKLE.

1993 · 3 incidents

May 12, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
New Point Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE WORN STEEL FLOOR OF DUMP BED. WHILE MAKING FINAL CUT OF STEEL COVER, STEEL SPRUNG UP AS TENSION RELEASED STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN FOREHEAD.

May 5, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Point Stone Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MANERVERING A 20' LADDER, LOST CONTROL AND BALANCE, FELL AGAINST LADDER. CUT ABOVE RIGHT EYE.

January 27, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
New Point Stone Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING A PIECE OF WELDING SLAG BECAME LODGED IN RIGHT EYE.

1992 · 1 incident

June 16, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Point Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING PORTA POWER JACK PUSHING A FENDER IN PLACE JACK KICKED OUT SMASHING FINGER AGAINST FRAME

1991 · 1 incident

June 14, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Point Stone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING DRIVE SHAFT FROM LOADER. LEFT INDEX FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN FRAME & SHIFT. FINGER WAS CUT REQUIRED STITCHES.

1990 · 3 incidents

November 12, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Point Stone Company Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING WIRING ATTACHED TO STORAGE BIN STRUCTURE WHEN EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL APPROX 12 FT. TO GROUDN INJURING BACK.

October 22, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Point Stone Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL REPAIRING DIAPHRAGM ON AIR BRAKE CHAMBER.WHILE TAKING APART,IMPACT FORCED THUMB ON LEFT HAND BACKWARD CAUSING FX.

August 24, 1990 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Point Stone Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING DOOR ON LOADER CAB,THE HINGE BROKE LOOSE AND FELL ON TOP OF RIGHT HAND.CUT ON HAND REQUIRED STITCHES.

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