Mining Incidents

Oxford Quarry Plant 74 Metal/Non-Metal

John S Lane & Son · Surface
Controlled by Peckham Industries Inc
Oxford, Worcester County, MA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1900328

Oxford Quarry Plant 74 has $9K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 1 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
17
Years on record
1989–2026
Latest incident
Apr 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
68
citations
7
significant & substantial
$9,094
proposed penalties
$7,458
paid to date
82% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,636 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
54
inspections on record
740
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: 740 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Oxford Quarry Plant 74 has $9K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K 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.
$9K
proposed penalties
$9K
current assessed
$7K
paid to date
$2K
outstanding
66 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-07-16.
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 3,288 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 5,607 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 3,435 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 4,458 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 4,535 1 0 220.5
2024 Q2 6,285 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 2,221 1 0 450.2
2023 Q4 4,028 0 0 0.0
Show 95 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q3 4,315 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 5,407 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 4,097 1 0 244.1
2022 Q4 5,296 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 5,803 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 6,078 2 0 329.1
2022 Q1 3,091 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 4,379 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 5,175 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 6,128 2 0 326.4
2021 Q1 3,453 5 1 1448.0
2020 Q4 5,310 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 6,069 3 0 494.3
2020 Q2 5,348 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 3,034 1 0 329.6
2019 Q4 4,953 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 5,059 1 0 197.7
2019 Q2 6,289 1 0 159.0
2019 Q1 3,384 1 0 295.5
2018 Q4 4,774 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 5,850 1 0 170.9
2018 Q2 6,209 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 3,376 2 0 592.4
2017 Q4 4,911 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 5,556 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 5,767 4 1 693.6
2017 Q1 2,984 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 4,650 2 0 430.1
2016 Q3 5,794 2 0 345.2
2016 Q2 5,524 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 2,626 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 4,664 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 5,433 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 5,148 1 0 194.3
2015 Q1 1,715 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 4,864 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 4,869 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 4,733 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 1,782 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 5,182 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 4,928 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 4,557 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 1,657 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 4,895 2 0 408.6
2012 Q3 4,946 1 0 202.2
2012 Q2 4,515 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 2,434 3 0 1232.5
2011 Q4 4,893 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 5,372 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 2,958 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 2,181 1 0 458.5
2010 Q4 5,062 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 4,660 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 4,102 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 1,687 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 5,645 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 5,968 4 0 670.2
2009 Q2 4,594 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 1,662 4 0 2406.7
2008 Q4 4,971 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 5,337 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 5,060 6 1 1185.8
2008 Q1 2,990 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 5,687 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 5,937 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 5,949 1 0 168.1
2007 Q1 4,055 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 6,666 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 7,011 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 6,737 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 4,767 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 6,789 5 0 736.5
2005 Q3 7,182 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 6,040 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 5,142 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 7,473 3 2 401.4
2004 Q3 7,128 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 7,055 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 4,150 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 6,979 4 2 573.1
2003 Q3 7,170 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 5,924 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 3,684 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 7,359 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 6,842 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 5,534 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 2,715 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 6,709 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 6,514 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 4,681 2 0 427.3
2001 Q1 3,143 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 5,374 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 5,717 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 5,978 1 0 167.3
2000 Q1 2,930 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

17 on file

2026 · 1 incident

April 23, 2026 MA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
John S Lane & Son · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing -standard threshold shift

2025 · 1 incident

July 15, 2025 MA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
John S Lane & Son · Struck by flying object

Employee was digging out the sump pond near pump #1 with an excavator. While dumping the last pile, the rocks bounced off of each other and struck the front of the excavator, shattering the right side glass. This glass then struck the member on the hand and wrist causing a small (approximately 3") laceration to left wrist.

2023 · 1 incident

December 6, 2023 MA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
John S Lane & Son · Fall down stairs

The member was sweeping stairs inside of the scale house when a truck arrived requiring attention. Member turned towards the console and missed the bottom step, losing balance, and landed on EE's hip and side.

2021 · 1 incident

December 22, 2021 MA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
John S Lane & Son · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured employee was assisting an additional employee lift a 4x8x1/8" steel plate weighing approximately 160 lbs when employee alleged experiencing pain in shoulder. Employee was transported to urgent care facility by Plant Superintendent for evaluation. Injured employee issued work restriction by urgent care to remain out of work until evaluated by orthopedic.

2016 · 1 incident

April 7, 2016 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
John S Lane & Son Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a utility razor knife to cut rubber skirting for conveyor belt, worker cut thumb when knife slipped. Worker was treated at a medical facility and received sutures.

2014 · 1 incident

May 27, 2014 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
John S Lane & Son Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER CUT HIS FINGER WHEN THE RAZOR KNIFE HE WAS USING TO CUT A RUBBER HOSE SLIPPED. MEDICAL TREATMENT INCLUDED 5 SUTURES. WORKER RETURNED TO WORK THE NEXT DAY AT FULL DUTY.

2007 · 1 incident

March 2, 2007 MA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent MACHINERY
John S Lane & Son Incorporated · Struck by flying object

Worker was air arcing the inner main frame liner out of the crusher (while wearing a welding mask) when an airborne debris particle flew into his eye. The particle became imbedded and had to be removed by a doctor. The doctor also gave him a prescription.

2006 · 1 incident

August 25, 2006 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
John S Lane & Son Incorporated · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While reassembling the jaw crusher, EE pinched his finger between a chain and a bearing. He received a laceration that required sutures.

2004 · 1 incident

April 3, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
John S Lane & Son Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was opening the top of a plastic container with a razor knife when knife slipped cutting his left hand. Laceration required sutures.

2001 · 1 incident

July 11, 2001 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
John S Lane & Son Incorporated · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE EXITING A SCREEN BIN, EMPLOYEE LOST HIS FOOTING, SLIPPED AND HIT HIS LEFT LEG AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE BIN.

1999 · 1 incident

April 20, 1999 MA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
John S Lane & Son Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A SKAT TRAK SKID LOADER OVER UNEVEN GROUND, HE WAS JOSTLED WHEN HE HIT A BUMP AND INJURED HIS BACK.

1997 · 1 incident

September 19, 1997 MA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
John S Lane & Son Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATES HE WAS WALKING AT QUARRY, TRIPPED AND FELL ON GRAVEL. LACERATION RESULTED IN HAVING 12 SUTURES.

1995 · 3 incidents

October 23, 1995 MA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
John S Lane & Son Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING THE PLANT FEEDER MOTOR TO REMOVE A BELT WHEN THE HOOK ON THE HAND OPERATED LEVER HOIST BROKE. HE WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD BY THE PORTION OF THE HOOK THAT WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE HOIST CABLE. HE RECEIVED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 5 SUTURES.

September 14, 1995 MA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
John S Lane & Son Incorporated · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A CRUSHER CONCAVE RING. THE SUPPORTING PLATE WAS DISLODGED AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN FOREHEAD. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES.

July 14, 1995 MA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
John S Lane & Son Incorporated · Struck by flying object

WHILE OPERATING A CRANE USING A DROP BALL TO BREAK LARGE STONES,EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON LEFT KNEE BY A STONE FRAGMENT, HE FRECEIVED A LACERATON THAT REQUIRED SUTURES.

1990 · 1 incident

October 15, 1990 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mass Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

SHOVELING UNDER BELT ON CRUSHER. BACKED UP AND STRUCK BACK ON AN ANGLE IRON.

1989 · 1 incident

June 15, 1989 MA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Mass Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BUCKET HIT HIM ON HEAD,FELL UNDER LOADER.IT PASSED OVER AND RAN OVER HIS FOOT.

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