Mining Incidents

PERRYVILLE PLANT Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by David J Stewart
Perryville, Cecil County, MD  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1800326

PERRYVILLE PLANT has $19K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 5 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
17
Years on record
1984–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
109
citations
23
significant & substantial
$18,858
proposed penalties
$16,769
paid to date
89% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $2,089 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
78
inspections on record
1,386
inspection hours
7.9
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.
109 citations across 1,386 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

PERRYVILLE PLANT has $19K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 5 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.
$19K
proposed penalties
$17K
current assessed
$17K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
109 assessments are final orders; 5 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-10-20.
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 8,216 2 0 243.4
2025 Q3 7,278 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 8,960 4 1 446.4
2025 Q1 7,013 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 8,743 3 0 343.1
2024 Q3 6,024 2 0 332.0
2024 Q2 8,381 1 0 119.3
2024 Q1 7,540 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 7,318 1 0 136.6
2023 Q3 7,563 2 1 264.4
2023 Q2 7,850 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 7,718 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 9,324 2 1 214.5
2022 Q3 9,259 1 0 108.0
2022 Q2 7,829 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 6,507 1 0 153.7
2021 Q4 10,163 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 10,030 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 9,636 2 0 207.6
2021 Q1 8,715 1 0 114.7
2020 Q4 10,485 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 9,885 3 1 303.5
2020 Q2 9,383 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 9,616 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 9,165 3 0 327.3
2019 Q3 11,045 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 9,704 4 0 412.2
2019 Q1 9,673 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 9,470 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 11,340 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 8,681 2 0 230.4
2018 Q1 8,297 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 9,829 3 1 305.2
2017 Q3 11,425 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 10,247 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 10,942 2 1 182.8
2016 Q4 9,383 2 0 213.2
2016 Q3 12,173 1 0 82.1
2016 Q2 9,427 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 10,089 1 0 99.1
2015 Q4 11,796 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 7,679 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 8,676 3 1 345.8
2015 Q1 5,861 1 1 170.6
2014 Q4 7,560 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 9,520 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 9,039 1 1 110.6
2014 Q1 6,072 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 7,197 1 0 138.9
2013 Q3 6,836 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 6,785 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 7,327 1 0 136.5
2012 Q4 6,944 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 7,557 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 7,984 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 8,029 4 2 498.2
2011 Q4 8,105 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 7,007 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 8,151 2 1 245.4
2011 Q1 7,824 7 1 894.7
2010 Q4 10,941 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 12,324 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 12,161 3 2 246.7
2010 Q1 9,449 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 11,871 12 4 1010.9
2009 Q3 12,189 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 11,772 1 0 84.9
2009 Q1 10,109 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 14,379 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 12,172 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 11,930 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 11,938 5 2 418.8
2007 Q4 11,320 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 12,421 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 12,332 1 0 81.1
2007 Q1 12,129 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 13,366 1 0 74.8
2006 Q3 13,228 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 12,732 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 9,650 1 0 103.6
2005 Q4 11,226 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 11,664 2 0 171.5
2005 Q2 11,529 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 6,792 1 0 147.2
2004 Q4 7,810 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 8,314 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 7,345 9 2 1225.3
2004 Q1 5,643 4 0 708.8
2003 Q4 7,264 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 7,079 3 0 423.8
2003 Q2 6,631 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 6,320 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 8,969 1 0 111.5
2002 Q3 7,948 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 7,140 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 6,592 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 7,862 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 6,900 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 7,344 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 4,902 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 5,856 2 0 341.5
2000 Q3 5,899 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 6,093 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 6,029 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
October 4, 1995 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) Fatality · MACHINERY
York Building Products Co Inc · Fall from machine

TEFLON INSERT BROKE OUT OF CONCRETE COUNTERWEIGHT WHILE EE WAS INSTALLING IT. COUNTERWEIGHT BROKE FREE FROM CRANE, THROWING EE TO THE GROUND. EE WAS KILLED INSTANTLY.

Reportable incidents

16 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2026 · 1 incident

March 19, 2026 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
York Building Products Co Inc · Struck against a moving object

While operating a loader when EE hit EE's elbow on the arm rest when EE ran over a sand pile. Incident not reported until 5/23/26.

2023 · 2 incidents

January 11, 2023 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
York Building Products Co Inc · Struck against a moving object

Bucket truck parked in front of connex, lifted bucket and traveled forward, coming in contact with connex, moving it 6". Another employee was inside of the connex hanging up a hose at the time of contact. Injured says was "thrown around", but did not fall, hit head or come in contact with anything. Next day reported rib and back pain; taken out of work until follow up appt.

January 10, 2023 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
York Building Products Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking catwalk on Primary 2 access the ladder at the bottom of the conveyor. As EE crossed a section of catwalk under head pulley of the return belt, EE stepped on a weak section of the catwalk. The weak section of catwalk gave way causing EE's right foot to break through the catwalk. Sprained right ankle; working restricted duty.

2022 · 1 incident

October 26, 2022 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
York Building Products Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee notified mgr on 10/26 that EE needed to see a dr because EE's left hand has been bothering EE for a month. Employee was given anti-inflam and muscle relaxer scripts, light duty of limit use of left hand and to PT. The action of shifting from forward to reverse in loader is aggravating, so employee has been temporarily transferred to haul truck, which PT has agreed with.

2019 · 1 incident

July 15, 2019 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STRIKING OR BUMPING
York Building Products Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

While employee was getting into the Pick Up, they didn't realize the seat was moved forward, it caused the employee to be move forward in the truck and employee jammed their neck against the roof of the pick up causing a sudden pain in the left side of the neck.

2017 · 1 incident

May 12, 2017 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
York Building Products Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of rib rubber for the MGL screen when ee inadvertently lacerated left forearm about 3 inches above wrist with utility knife. Employee received 6 internal stitches and 3 external stitches. Released back to full duty with no restrictions on same day as injury.

2016 · 1 incident

February 1, 2016 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
York Building Products Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting up into fuel truck when EE felt a pop in the back of EE's right ankle.

2011 · 2 incidents

February 7, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
York Building Products Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a sledge hammer to bend a 1/2 piece of steel. While swinging the hammer he crushed his left little finger between the wooden handle and the sand screw. Injury was an open fracture to the left little finger requiring stitches and splinting.

February 4, 2011 MD · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
York Building Products Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting the rubber cap off end of new electrical wire when utility knife slipped and cut his left arm above the elbow requiring stitches.

2010 · 3 incidents

May 24, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
York Building Products Co Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was setting a wear plate in the back of a Cat end dump, when plate slipped out of plate clamp and bounced and then landed on left foot.

January 5, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
York Building Products Co Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting his articulating haul truck at the end of the day. While proceeding down the steps his foot caught awkwardly in one the steps causing his hand to slip off of the railing and fell about 5 feet to the ground. Refused treatment initially, but the next morning wanted to get checked out and was diagnosed with 2 broken ribs on his right side.

January 5, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
York Building Products Co Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was fire watching under an area while other employees were using a torch to cut off bolts above. One of the bolts from above fell down the discharge chute and bounced up and hit employee in his right eye, and then hit his right hand.

2008 · 2 incidents

February 11, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
York Building Products Co Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding with a hood that was not issued by the company and hood was malfuncting. Employee was exposed to welding flash, which caused alot of pain later that evening in both eyes. Diagnosed with welders flash and missed 2 days from work.

February 11, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
York Building Products Co Inc · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was welding with a hood that was not issued by the company and hood was malfuncting. Employee was exposed to welding flash, which caused alot of pain later that evening in both eyes. Diagnosed with welders flash and missed 2 days from work.

2002 · 1 incident

April 22, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
York Building Products Co Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PULLING ON V-BELTS GOT FINGERS BETWEEN V-BELT & SHEAVE CAUSING CUT & FRACTURE TO FINGER.

1984 · 1 incident

June 27, 1984 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
York Building Products Co Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMP WAS WORKING AT PORTABLE SAND PLANT - CHECKING ON SHAKER SCREEN - THOUGHT BOLTS MAY HAVE COME LOOSE - PLACED HAND ON ROLLERS - THAT SHUTTLE C BACK & FORTH CAUSING TIPS OF 3 FINGERS ON R HA ND TO BE LACERATED

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