Mining Incidents

Ormrod Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Center Valley, Lehigh County, PA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3604646

Ormrod Quarry has $44K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
34
Years on record
1987–2026
Latest incident
May 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
126
citations
38
significant & substantial
$44,303
proposed penalties
$42,967
paid to date
97% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,336 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2001
58
inspections on record
1,102
inspection hours
11.4
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.
126 citations across 1,102 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Ormrod Quarry has $44K 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.
$44K
proposed penalties
$43K
current assessed
$43K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
125 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-10-21.
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 21,383 11 4 514.4
2025 Q3 18,253 3 1 164.4
2025 Q2 18,750 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 8,010 7 1 873.9
2024 Q4 16,158 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 16,783 5 0 297.9
2024 Q2 15,870 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 10,808 4 1 370.1
Show 95 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 16,055 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 15,760 3 0 190.4
2023 Q2 13,562 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 13,416 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 13,532 1 0 73.9
2022 Q3 10,287 5 2 486.1
2022 Q2 11,977 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 9,522 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 12,504 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 13,655 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 12,408 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 7,187 4 2 556.6
2020 Q4 12,872 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 13,724 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 12,110 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 10,035 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 13,668 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 13,697 1 1 73.0
2019 Q2 14,481 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 7,262 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 13,368 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 14,745 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 14,616 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 7,260 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 14,661 1 0 68.2
2017 Q3 16,799 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 16,703 3 0 179.6
2017 Q1 7,634 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 16,519 5 2 302.7
2016 Q3 16,133 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 16,859 1 0 59.3
2016 Q1 10,903 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 21,136 2 0 94.6
2015 Q3 13,729 2 1 145.7
2015 Q2 16,113 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 6,265 10 7 1596.2
2014 Q4 8,652 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 11,161 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 10,014 3 1 299.6
2014 Q1 3,290 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 10,664 2 1 187.5
2013 Q3 10,244 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 9,687 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 5,026 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 8,434 3 1 355.7
2012 Q3 9,881 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 11,318 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 3,283 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 8,248 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 9,897 4 2 404.2
2011 Q2 8,296 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 2,306 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 6,937 4 1 576.6
2010 Q3 7,865 5 0 635.7
2010 Q2 7,843 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 1,704 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 7,722 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 9,084 6 5 660.5
2009 Q2 7,731 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 2,656 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 11,691 5 0 427.7
2008 Q3 13,431 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 11,222 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 6,047 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 11,824 2 0 169.1
2007 Q3 14,900 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 12,926 2 1 154.7
2007 Q1 6,715 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 14,755 3 0 203.3
2006 Q3 15,196 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 14,480 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 9,637 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 13,945 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 16,160 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 13,892 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 9,243 1 0 108.2
2004 Q4 14,428 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 13,932 2 0 143.6
2004 Q2 13,559 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 7,517 2 0 266.1
2003 Q4 13,787 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 14,096 2 0 141.9
2003 Q2 12,364 4 4 323.5
2003 Q1 5,655 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 12,074 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 12,580 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 11,624 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 6,234 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 11,176 2 0 179.0
2001 Q3 13,161 3 0 227.9
2001 Q2 12,876 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 6,678 3 0 449.2
2000 Q3 12,402 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 7,868 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 7,868 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

34 on file

2026 · 1 incident

2025 · 1 incident

September 10, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Laceration to thumb requiring stiches. During LOTOTO, employee stepped into help with project installing v-belts on CV7 conveyor. EE pulled the belt, and it got caught on EE's thumb.

2023 · 4 incidents

December 18, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a 988K PL0105 wheel loader, digging in the muck shot and sending loads to Primary Crusher. As EE was digging in the muck pile, EE hit a tight spot which caused the loader to jar/jolt, and the EE strained EE's lower back.

November 7, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was installing a right-side, A motor V-Belt guard on a HP400 Crusher. EE hung a 44" X 37", 20lb piece of guard onto the fastener bolts. As EE was lining up the bottom right-side fastener, the guard came unhooked from top left fastener. This caused the guard to swing down and pinch EE's left hand between the guard and angle support, bruising EE's left hand.

October 4, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was shoveling stone and sand off floor in tunnel and putting it on conveyor belt. After shoveling, EE said had pain in the back of the right shoulder.

January 11, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE was washing screen tower walkways with a 1-1/2" rubber water hose. EE finished washing off plant and disconnected hose from water line 1-1/2" camlock couplers. When removing hose fitting from pipe water sprayed out hitting them in the left eye. EE washed the eye but still felt discomfort, was seen by a panel physician and has an abrasion on the cornea and received prescription.

2020 · 1 incident

September 17, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking down a slight incline along the side of a roadway, EE slipped on loose stones and fell forwards onto EE's knees as EE fell, EE caught self with EE's right arm spraining EE's right shoulder and causing a contusion on both knees

2017 · 1 incident

April 4, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a Volvo A35D Articulated truck when the truck slid in a tire rut. The operator had right hand on the wheel and left hand on the grab rail. The sudden movement jerked employee's body to the right causing pain in left shoulder.

2015 · 2 incidents

May 15, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was loading shot rock when the loader hit a tight area causing the loader to bounce back, straining his lumbar area.

April 6, 2015 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was hitting a ware plate on a dozer blade with a sledge hammer when a sliver of steel chipped off and struck him in the right thigh.

2008 · 1 incident

July 21, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a fuel drum from the bed of a pickup truck, when his left upper arm was struck by the drum, causing a tear to the arm muscle.

2004 · 1 incident

November 18, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF A BACKHOE & TWISTED HIS LT. ANKLE WHEN HE PLACED IT ON UNEVEN GROUND.

1998 · 4 incidents

November 11, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE S RIGHT HAND WAS CUT WHEN IT CAME INTO CONTACT WITH SHARP METAL EDGE ON BROKEN EQUIPMENT.

October 19, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Industries Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING A LOADER. THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED OFF AND FELL TO THE GROUND INJURING HIS HEAD, LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK.

September 14, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE CLEANING OUT PRIMARY CRUSHER, EE HAND SLIPPED OFF ROCK CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON ROCK AND FRACTURE HIS RIBS.

August 6, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING BIG ROCKS FROM THE CATWALK AFTER A SPILLAGE. A ROCK SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND LANDED ON HIS FOOT BEHIND HIS SAFETY SHOES.

1997 · 1 incident

October 24, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Eastern Industries Inc · Fall from machine

INJURY OCCURRED WHEN THE OPERATOR OF THE BACKHOE BACKED INTO THE REAR OF THE BIN TRUCK CAUSING THE TRUCK TO SHAKE AND EE FEL FROM THE TRUCK. (HE SLIPPED OFF THE STEPS ONTO LANDING).

1996 · 2 incidents

December 18, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A FACE PLATE IN #5 SCREEN BY-PASS BIN. STEEL PLATE SPRUNG LOOSE AND CAUGHT EMPLOYEE'S HAND AND WRIST, PUSHING IT AGAINST BACK PLATE.

April 22, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Industries Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS FUELING UP CAT TRUCK. WHILE PULLING FUEL HOSE UP ONTO THE TRUCK, HE SLIPPED & FELL ONTO HIS BACK & SKINNED THE BACK OF HIS HEAD.

1995 · 2 incidents

May 25, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING A LIGHT BULB THE BULB BROKE & PENETRATED THE LEFT FOREFINGER CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO RECEIVE TWO STITCHES TO CLOSE OUT

March 23, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER AND A PUNCH.HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF PUNCH AND HIT THUMB WITH HAMMER.

1989 · 4 incidents

May 10, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING STEEL IN BUCKET AND STEEL CAME BACK AND HIT L HAND

February 6, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING SKIRTING ON #2 BELT & WALKED INTO CROSS-BEAM

1988 · 8 incidents

December 20, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING SCREENS

August 9, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING BIN HANDLE TO LOAD BIN TRUCKS.

August 6, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING GREASE BARREL.

June 10, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

ADJUSTING BRAKES ON QUARRY TRUCK AND BRAKE FLUID SPRAYED IN BOTH EYES.

June 7, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

MOVING OIL DRUMS WITH HAND TRUCK, SLIPPED AND HIT HAND ON ROCK.

May 2, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING TWO RUBBER HOSES TOGETHER AND A BAND OF METAL THAT HOLDS THE END OF HOSES TOGETHER CUT HIS INDEX FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

April 15, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Eastern Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CLEVIS (SHACKLE) FROM CRUSHER TUB AFTER CRANE SET IT IN PLACE. WHEN CLEVIS WAS RELEASED, EMPLOYEE DID NOT HAVE FIRM GRIP ON CABLE AND IT RECOILED AND CLEVIS STRUCK UPPER LIP AND RIGHT CHEEK BONE.

1987 · 1 incident

August 12, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Industries Inc · Fall from machine

(NAME) THE YARD3LOADER OPERATOR,WAS PARKED IN THE VICINITY OF THE WASHED SAND PILE.HE WAS GOING TO GREASE HIS CAT 966 LOADER(UNIT #805).AS HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF COMING DOWN THE METAL LOADER STEPS,HE APPAR9NTLY SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LOADER TOWARD THE SSTOCKPILE. HE WAS CONSCIOUS AT ALL TIMES AND FELLOW WORKER,(NAME) WHO WAS IN THE PROCESS OF GREA

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