River Rouge Facility has $80K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 3 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
157
Years on record
1983–2021
Latest incident
Apr 2021
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
371
citations
93
significant & substantial
$79,846
proposed penalties
$72,687
paid to date
91% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $7,159 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
102
inspections on record
2,889
inspection hours
12.8
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.
371 citations across 2,889 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
River Rouge Facility has $80K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 3 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.
$80K
proposed penalties
$74K
current assessed
$73K
paid to date
$2K
outstanding
365 assessments are final orders; 3 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-02-04.
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
Employee was removing PPE, EE realized EE had some lime dust on wrists. EE removed the dust from skin. The next day EE noticed that the wrists had swollen and looked infected.
At 8:20am a fire was detected on #5 conveyor belt in the cooler pit. FD was contacted immediately and fire was extinguished at approximately 9:15am. No injuries resulted from the fire.
2019 · 1 incident
April 2, 2019MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Injured was applying a temporary patch to a stone feed pipe using a ladder for access. Injured was working from the 5th rung while a second employee was holding the ladder. Ladder slid and fell causing injured to sprain EE's ankle.
2018 · 2 incidents
July 16, 2018MI · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Two employees worked on gratings. When assembling the gratings on the stack, grating moved and cut right middle finger of the employee. It was considered as first aid and it was provided immediately. Wound was cleared and bandaged, bleeding was stopped. Next day the finger still hurt, so employee was taken to infirmary.
March 6, 2018MI · Metal/Non-Metalsteel worker, iron metal worker, iron workerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was moving the piece of bracing (5 ft, 46 lb). When EE put it down, it slipped and pinched EE's right hand middle finger against another bracing resulting in bleeding abrasion. Accident was witnessed by co-worker. Employee was transported to ER for treatment.
Employee was climbing into the man door on the side of the cooler to place a ladder to inspect the cooler. After the ladder was in place the employee attempted to enter the door and in the process twisted knee causing a sprain.
October 1, 2017MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
Employee was using the bobcat to clear the plug up in #1 dust chamber. A rush of dust came down around employee. The dust burned EE's cheeks on the outer edges where safety glasses and respirator fit.
Employee was working on the #2 Penthouse Conveyor speed switch when an employee working above on the screen level knocked lime fines down onto of the injured employee. Dust entered eyes causing irritation.
February 13, 2017MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was rebuilding the Industrial Gun in the Maintenance shop, and while lifting the gun into place felt a strain in the shoulder. Employee requested medical treatment when condition did not improve and was given work restrictions on 3/29/2017.
2016 · 2 incidents
April 24, 2016MI · Metal/Non-Metalbelt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was walking on the dock / stone pile area placing signs for the boat delivery when EE fell on top of the stone which caused a contusion to shoulder. Injured requested medical treatment on 5/09/2016 when condition didn't improve.
January 22, 2016MI · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Injured was attempting to unplug a stone chute with a bar when EE pinched finger causing fracture.
2015 · 1 incident
November 21, 2015MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was replacing screen decks in the Penthouse. The combination of pushing, pulling, and overexertion caused back pain. Employee felt tightness in his back and reported to direct supervisor. Employee requested medical attention on 11/23 and was given work restrictions.
2014 · 3 incidents
November 19, 2014MI · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
While using a come along to pull section of new tunnel together, an eyebolt broke causing the come along to strike employee in the left arm
April 17, 2014MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Injured was checking oil levels in kiln trunion after attending man lift training for most of the day. Injured became dizzy and blacked out causing him to fall and strike his head causing laceration. Injured was taken to the ER and diagnosed with dehydration contributed to by a medication he was taking, and low potassium levels.
Injured was using a hammer and chipping hammer to remove a corroded bushing on a cooling tower fan shaft. A small piece of metal (1/16" x 1/16") from the bushing became lodged into his right forefinger during this process.
March 29, 2013MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Injured was lifting a piece of steel plate to install on a tunnel feeder when he felt pain in his groin. Injured reported this incident on 4/1 but did not request medical treatment until 5/13.
2012 · 1 incident
July 10, 2012MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was cutting out a collapsed section of 4" hose that he was using on the vacuum system in the baghouse. He was holding the hose with one hand and cutting around the diameter with a utility knife when the knife slipped out and cut his wrist. He was sent to the clinic and received two sutures.
2011 · 1 incident
May 10, 2011MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Injured was carrying a tail pulley bearing in 2 conveyor tunnel when he felt pain in his back.
2010 · 2 incidents
June 16, 2010MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techPOWERED HAULAGE
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee was inspecting a feeder at the bottom of a hopper for a baghouse. Equipment was locked and tagged. Inspection hatch was opened to allow material to drain out. After material stopped flowing, the hatch was removed. Material inside the hopper came loose and flowed out and the employee was exposed to hot dust.
May 12, 2010MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
8/3/10 EE stated he had seen the doctor about continuing discomfort from the accident. The doctor ordered a MRI on his neck and shoulder to be performed 8/6/10. On 5/12/10 EE was working between dust collectors when free standing pipe was dislodged from the debris he was removing, striking him across the back of the head, neck and shoulder.
2008 · 4 incidents
August 26, 2008MI · Metal/Non-Metalprep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Kiln was cut back due to decreased demand for product. There is less draft through ID fan & bottom flap of dust catcher does not stay closed. A bar was placed to keep flap closed; water sprays are used to cool air & knock dust down into dust chamber. Employee removed bar to open flap; material in chamber flushed out. Mixture of water & hot lime dust created steam.
July 26, 2008MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
Employee reported that he was climbing out of skid steer when his right leg slipped and he hyper extended his left leg. Amendment: Claim was denied by Workmans Comp & is being disputed by company.
April 9, 2008MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EE used Hi-Vac to clean dust on #2 baghouse bottom floor.End of 4" hose was outside baghouse;EE picked up hose under his right arm, left hand holding end of hose proceeded through door.Hose hung up on railing throwing EE off balance.hose partly pulled under his arm;suction caused his left hand to be pulled into vacuum.
2007 · 1 incident
December 1, 2007MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
EE was cutting bolts on a screen deck using a hand grinder. The sparks created by the grinder where hitting his leg & one of them burned thru his jeans & burned his shin. The burn was small and had a small blister. The blister broke and he got an infection in it so he went to the clinic and was given an antibiotic.
2006 · 2 incidents
December 16, 2006MI · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
He was adjusting a flap on the dust chamber. His finger got caught between the flap and the chamber and pinched his finger. He was sent to the clinic. His finger needed four stitches to close the wound.
April 24, 2006MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE entered the door and went down the stairs to the cement platform at the head of #3 belt. He was carrying a length of prefab railing section and the one end caught on the stairs as he stepped onto the cement landing. There was a thin layer of mud on the cement and he slipped, but caught himself and felt a twinge in his lower back.
2005 · 4 incidents
November 12, 2005MI · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Walking in kiln, worker did not see a piece of clinker or brick, stepped on brick/clinker, tripped and fell. The worker's face hit a pile of lime dust getting dust into his eyes. Worker was wearing safety glasses.
April 25, 2005MI · Metal/Non-Metalbelt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisorOTHER
EE WAS WALKING ON PLANT GROUNDS WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW SOME TYPE OF DUST INTO HIS LEFT EYE. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS BUT WINDY OUT. Rx DROPS ADMINISTERED AT CLINIC
January 25, 2005MI · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorNONPOWERED HAULAGE
Slipped in mud while pushing a wheel barrow of coal and mud in #2 coal mill area. Twisted right knee that has previously been injured. NOTE: Received an injection to the knee. Mistakenly thought this incident was not reportable because the employee sought treatment as a past injury. Has come to our attention that this is a reinjury and is reportable.
January 14, 2005MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE STATES--WHILE WORKING RAKING GRATES, RAKE HUNG UP ON UNEVEN GRATING AND A LARGE CHUNK OF COATING HIT RAKE STRAINING MY LEFT SHOULDER AND LEFT WRIST.
2002 · 11 incidents
November 8, 2002MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EMPLOYEE PLACED A FULL DRUM (55 GALLON) ON A WOODEN PALLET. ONE OF THE PALLET BOARDS BROKE & OFFSET THE DRUM WHICH FELL OVER ONTO HIS RIGHT LEG (CALF).
July 9, 2002MI · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE RECEIVED SECOND DEGREE BURNS AROUND EYES AND SEALING SURFACE OF RESPIRATOR. EE WAS RAKING COALS FROM KILN DISCHARGE. WITH THE MIXTURE OF LIME DUST AND SWEAT, WHICH RESULTED IN BURNS.
June 28, 2002MI · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EE WAS IN BAG HOUSE CLAMPING BAGS WHEN LIME DUSTGOT INTO HIS L EYE. EE WAS WEARING PROPER PPE
June 26, 2002MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EE WAS ON TOP OF BAGHOUSE HOLDING VAC HOSE. WHEN IT WAS TURNED ON THE PRESSURE IN THE HOSE CAUSED IT TO WRAP AROUND HIS LEFT FOREARM CAUSING BRUISING AND MUSCLE STRAIN.
April 25, 2002MI · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJURED EE WAS GRINDING STEEL PLATE, GRINDER SLIPPED OUT OF HAND. CUT RIGHT PINKY.
March 12, 2002MI · Metal/Non-Metalmine manager, mine foreman, mine ownerOTHER
Carmeuse Lime Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EE WAS SUPERVISING THE UNLOADING PROCESS OF LIME FINE FROM CONTRACT DRIVER, A GUST OF WIND BLEW A CLOUD OF LIME FINE DIRECTLY INTO EE'S FACE, EEWAS WEARING PPE.
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON 10 FT LADDER HOSING DOWN FIRING FLOOR WHEN LADDER TIPPED OVER AND HE FELL TO FLOOR LANDING ON HIS FEET.
October 23, 2001MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING FEED PIPE THAT SLIPPED & STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD. NOTE: EMPLOYEE REFUSED TREATMENT UNTIL 11/6/01. SENT FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY 11/7/01.
EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DUST CHAMBER WITH A 300 PSI HOSE WHEN THE MALE TO FEMALE CONNECTION SPLIT APART AND THE HOSE STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE.
August 15, 2001MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS HEATING SPROCKET WHILE TWO OTHERS WERE HAMMERING IT. SPROCKET FELL LANDING ON HIS FEET.
January 9, 2001MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO EMPTY THE COATING POCKET. AT THE SAME TIME, ANOTHER EE, WHO WAS NOT AWARE OF HIS POSITION, SPRAYED THE COATING FROM ABOVE HIM WITH WATER. THIS RESULTED IN HIS BEING BURNT BY THE STEAM AND LIME DUST.
January 4, 2000MI · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorOTHER
EE TOOK A STEP BACK TO GAIN MOR LEVERAGE TO TURN A WHEEL WHICH RESETS THE COAL MILL CLUTCH. THERE WAS A STEP BEHIND HIM APPROX. 6" LOWER THAN THE AREA IN WHICH HE WAS STANDING. HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE WHEN HE CAME DOWN ONTO THIS LOWER LEVEL.
April 15, 1999MI · Metal/Non-Metalelectrician, linemanMACHINERY
EE WAS REPAIRING BRUSHED TO #2 MIDKILN TROLLEY WHEN THE EAST TROLLEY CAME AROUND. WHEN HE DUCKEDOUT OF THE WAY, HIS RIGHT HAND CAME BACK, FORCING THE TROLLY TO COME OFF THE RING WHICH CAUSED T HE TROLLEY TO FLIP, PUTTING HIS RIGHT HAND IN A PINCH POINT
March 25, 1999MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
HAD A MAJOR SNOWSTORM. EE WAS WALKING THROUGH THE PLANT AND SLIP-PED AND FELL ON ICE. THIS WAS A NON-RESTRICTED CASE UNTIL 1-19-99. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY 1-19-99.
1998 · 5 incidents
October 9, 1998MI · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
PINCHED RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN TYLER SCREEN COUNTERWEIGHT & INSIDE BEARING - FRACTURE RIGHT THUMB.
February 15, 1996MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
February 23, 1994MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TWISTED LEFT ANKLE WHILE WALKING SPRAIN DATE OF FIRST MEDICAL TREATMENT 3-4-94.
1993 · 8 incidents
September 4, 1993MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE WORKING EMPLOYEE FELL INJURING LEFT HAND AND WRIST SPRAIN.
January 20, 1993MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE WORKING DISLOCATED RIGHT THUMB 4 WEEKS AGO AND PUT IT BACK- STILL HAVE PAIN AND SORENESS OVER THUMB JOINT. DATE OF FIRST MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS 9-21-92.
July 22, 1992MI · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE WORKING COMING DOWN SOME STAIRS, SLIPPED AND FELL HURTING BACK RIGHT PELVIS- CONTUSION- BRUISING WITH SPRAIN.
1991 · 11 incidents
November 1, 1991MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE WORKING WAS PULLING A DUST CHAMBER CHAIN AND FELT LOT OF PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER- STRAIN.
July 12, 1991MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE AT WORK SHOVELING TURNED AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT GROIN-MILD MODERATE STRAIN.
February 15, 1991MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE WORKING HE SLIPPED OFF THE SCAFFOLD AND RIGHT FOOT GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN A SCAFFOLD AND A PIECE OF STEEL. TORSION STRAIN. LATERAL ARCH RIGHT FOOT AND ANKLE.
January 11, 1991MI · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
IN THE PROCESS OF ALIGHNING A DRIVE WHICH CONTAINS A SHEAR-PIN DEVISE. ONCE THE ALIGNMENT WAS MADE, STUCK FINGER IN THE SHEAR-PIN HOLE AND INADVERTENLY JOGGED THE MOTOR. THE MOTOR STARTED, CUT TING THE END OF THE INDEX FINGER OFF.
April 19, 1990MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
SLIPPED ON SOME STEEL STEPS & LANDED ON BUTTOCKS, CONTUSION SPINE.
1988 · 6 incidents
December 13, 1988MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE WORKING DUST FROM THE DUST COLLECTOR FELL INTO BOTH EYES
July 23, 1988MI · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
CHECKING SPRAYS3IN NO 1 KILN & WHILE CHECKING SPRAYS STEAM CAME OUT & WENT UP SLEEVE QUICK COUPLING FELT LOOSE & DISCONNECTED IT STEAM CAME OUT CAUSING BURN TO RT FOREARM
1986 · 7 incidents
October 27, 1986MI · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE WORKING RECEIVED A PIECE OF SLAG STONE IN LEFT EYE
June 16, 1985MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
January 10, 1983MI · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE WORKING CLEANING CONVEYOR WHEN BELT TURNED & BLEW LIME INTO LEFT EYE
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