Mining Incidents

Nidco Aggregates Corporation Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Rafael Casanova
Vega Baja, Manati County, PR  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 5400443

Nidco Aggregates Corporation has $53K in proposed MSHA penalties and $47K outstanding across 11 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
21
Years on record
2001–2009
Latest incident
May 2009
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
105
citations
55
significant & substantial
$52,703
proposed penalties
$4,697
paid to date
9% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $48,006 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2001
88
inspections on record
656
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: 656 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Nidco Aggregates Corporation has $53K in proposed MSHA penalties and $47K 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.
$53K
proposed penalties
$52K
current assessed
$5K
paid to date
$47K
outstanding
102 assessments are final orders; 11 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2013-05-30.
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 2,101 1 0 476.0
2013 Q2 6,743 3 1 444.9
2013 Q1 8,163 3 2 367.5
2012 Q4 8,714 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 8,661 6 2 692.8
2012 Q2 8,533 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 8,326 2 1 240.2
2011 Q4 9,427 0 0 0.0
Show 41 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2011 Q3 9,696 3 1 309.4
2011 Q2 9,562 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 9,110 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 9,001 2 1 222.2
2010 Q3 7,280 3 1 412.1
2010 Q2 6,942 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 4,288 8 5 1865.7
2009 Q4 4,360 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 8,320 1 0 120.2
2009 Q2 4,117 5 2 1214.5
2009 Q1 3,120 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 8,840 2 2 226.2
2008 Q2 17,680 9 2 509.0
2008 Q1 17,680 7 3 395.9
2007 Q4 16,656 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 18,720 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 14,960 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 18,200 5 5 274.7
2006 Q4 19,760 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 18,813 2 1 106.3
2006 Q2 18,200 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 19,240 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 18,200 4 4 219.8
2005 Q3 18,200 1 0 54.9
2005 Q2 18,720 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 20,280 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 20,676 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 19,680 1 0 50.8
2004 Q2 19,240 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 17,160 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 10,560 6 0 568.2
2003 Q3 13,008 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 13,104 7 2 534.2
2003 Q1 13,209 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 13,150 10 10 760.5
2002 Q3 13,216 5 5 378.3
2002 Q2 13,249 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 13,343 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 13,660 7 4 512.4
2001 Q3 16,200 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 14,256 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

21 on file

2009 · 1 incident

May 29, 2009 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee claims that while dismantling a water pump in shop facilities his right hand slipped under the pump and table causing a "pinch" on his right thumb. He continued to work the rest of the day without incident until later complained about his hand.

2008 · 1 incident

July 18, 2008 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

After working for our company for only 3 months, the employee claims lower back problems from work done several weeks ago.

2007 · 5 incidents

November 28, 2007 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was cleaning the primary when his right foot slipped under the main rotor.

July 16, 2007 PR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Fall from machine

Employee claims fell from loader steps two week ago. He claims lower back pain. He never reported his fall to any of his supervisor until now.

May 28, 2007 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE while cleaning drum pulley with rebar while operating. The rebar was caught by the drum pulley injuring index finger.

May 7, 2007 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Struck by falling object

While cleaning the muel pump area, a pare part of the mud pump was secured by a chain, the EE decided to push it aside when it dropped in his right hand.

February 5, 2007 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he sprained ankle while descending from stairs leading to the primary area.

2006 · 1 incident

April 8, 2006 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

While inspecting the skid loader after operating, the EE resulted with minor burns on hand and chest when he removed the radiator cap.

2005 · 2 incidents

February 28, 2005 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Struck by falling object

EE was cleaning between conveyor 20 and conveyor 7 area. A stone fell (from operating conveyor approx. 6" above EE's head), hitting EE on back of head, right side. EE was unconscious approx. 25 mins.; regained consciousness prior to being taken to hospital. EE was wearing hard hat at time of accident. Diagnosis: concussion.

February 22, 2005 PR · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The ee was trying to disjoint a tube in the conveyer. The tube loosened up and caught his right hand, affected his little finger.

2004 · 5 incidents

August 19, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Waiting to be loaded the ee decided to get off his truck and while walking outside and around the pit area he tripped hurting his right elbow, hand and back.

July 8, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS CLEANING THE CONVEYOR WALKWAY AREA WHEN A STONE BOUNCED INTO HIS RIGHT HAND, CUTTING HIS RING FINGER.

June 22, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UNDER THE CONVEYOR WHEN A 3 TO 4 INCH STONE APPROX FELL ON HIS HEAD. THE EMPLOYEE HAD SECURITY HELMET BUT DIE TO THE IMPACT AND SIZE OF BOULDER EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A CUT TO HIS HEAD AND DIZZYNESS.

March 28, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Struck by falling object

The ee was cleaning the primary crusher balcony area and dirt fell into his left eye. This caused irritation in the eye, but he continued working. The next day his eye was swollen, and could not work.

February 25, 2004 PR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman ELECTRICAL
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Contact with electrical current

THE CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR CALLED EE CONCERNING A PROBLEM WITH THE TERTIARY CRUSHER MAIN BREAKER. EE STARTED THE TROUBLESHOOTING BY CHECKING VOLTAGE ON THE TERTIARY MAIN BREAKER WITH AN ANALOG VOLTMETER; AN EXPLOSIVE SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSED EEBURNS ON BOTH HANDS AND FACE. CAUSE OF ACCIDENTCOULD HAVE BEEN THE WRONG SETTING ON THE ANALOG VOLTMETER WHEN TAKING THE READING.

2003 · 2 incidents

September 18, 2003 PR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN HE WENT TO GET HIS PAYROLL CHECK AT THE OFFICE HIS FEET SLIPPED AND GOT AN INJURY AT THE ANKLE AREA. AT THE MOMENT OF THIS ACCIDENT HE WASN'T AT WORKING HOURS.

August 28, 2003 PR · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WORKING ON THE MAINTENANCE OF A MACHINERY CHAIN AND THE GLOVE IN THE RIGHT HAND WAS STUCK OR CAUGHT IN IT CAUSING HIM AN INJURY ON A FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND.

2002 · 2 incidents

June 11, 2002 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Struck by flying object

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS DOING MAINTENANCE TO MACHINERY PART IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA, AND HE WASN'T USING SECURITY EYE GLASSES WHEN CLEANING THIS PART. A PIECE OF THE PART HIT HIM ON A EYE.

May 24, 2002 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS WORKING ON THE MAINTENANCE OF A CONVEYOR BELT, HE DIDN'T STOP THE MACHINE TO CLEAN IT, THEN THE MACHINE HURT A FINGER OF THIS EE.

2001 · 2 incidents

October 19, 2001 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WORKING ON THE INSTALLATION OF THE WEIGHT BALANCE HE STUCK A NAIL UNDER HIS FOOT THAT WENTIN THROUGH HIS SHOE. HE HAS TO STAY OUT OF WORK FOR UNKNOWN DAYS.

July 18, 2001 PR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nidco Aggregates Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNCOVERING VALVE PINCHED FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

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