Mining Incidents

Rossi Jig Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Halliburton Company
Battle Mtn, Elko County, NV  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2602239

Rossi Jig Plant has $168K in proposed MSHA penalties and $268 outstanding across 11 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
42
Years on record
1993–2015
Latest incident
Jun 2015
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
147
citations
36
significant & substantial
$167,708
proposed penalties
$150,159
paid to date
90% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $17,549 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
79
inspections on record
1,323
inspection hours
11.1
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.
147 citations across 1,323 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Rossi Jig Plant has $168K in proposed MSHA penalties and $268 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.
$168K
proposed penalties
$150K
current assessed
$150K
paid to date
$268
outstanding
144 assessments are final orders; 11 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-10-24.
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 990 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 1,347 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 3,291 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 1,990 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 2,289 1 0 436.9
2024 Q3 3,478 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 2,471 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 3,110 0 0 0.0
Show 90 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 2,845 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 2,448 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 2,902 1 1 344.6
2023 Q1 2,887 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 2,686 2 0 744.6
2022 Q3 2,666 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 2,838 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 2,558 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 637 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 1,492 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 1,468 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 1,314 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 1,462 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 1,482 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 1,478 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 2,112 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 2,446 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 2,474 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 2,436 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 2,270 2 0 881.1
2017 Q3 2,212 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 1,460 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 1,950 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 2,408 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 3,084 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 7,615 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 7,638 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 11,056 1 0 90.4
2015 Q2 11,298 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 15,251 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 13,234 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 15,327 2 0 130.5
2014 Q2 13,740 2 0 145.6
2014 Q1 12,923 3 0 232.1
2013 Q4 11,757 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 11,178 3 2 268.4
2013 Q2 7,896 2 1 253.3
2013 Q1 10,090 12 1 1189.3
2012 Q4 9,764 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 13,521 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 15,512 24 6 1547.2
2012 Q1 17,020 3 0 176.3
2011 Q4 15,105 3 2 198.6
2011 Q3 12,766 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 13,236 2 0 151.1
2011 Q1 13,047 1 0 76.6
2010 Q4 11,845 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 12,219 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 10,293 4 2 388.6
2010 Q1 9,776 10 5 1022.9
2009 Q4 6,966 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 7,339 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 7,931 5 1 630.4
2009 Q1 8,504 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 9,036 1 0 110.7
2008 Q3 7,212 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 8,739 9 2 1029.9
2008 Q1 11,166 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 12,538 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 11,292 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 8,854 4 0 451.8
2007 Q1 9,916 3 0 302.5
2006 Q4 12,440 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 13,657 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 14,407 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 10,989 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 10,512 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 10,581 22 4 2079.2
2005 Q2 10,588 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 9,885 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 10,454 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 10,636 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 8,799 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 8,250 4 0 484.8
2003 Q4 8,190 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 8,800 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 8,307 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 9,913 2 1 201.8
2002 Q4 8,794 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 9,382 4 3 426.3
2002 Q2 9,230 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 10,180 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 9,322 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 5,550 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 3,793 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 2,849 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 5,029 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 7,015 3 1 427.7
2000 Q2 2,598 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 1,823 12 4 6582.6
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

42 on file

2015 · 1 incident

June 8, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee has a previous non-work related back injury. Employee reported that a back strain was work related and had sought medical treatment / physical therapy. Employee was given a full duty work release and did not seek any modified duty assignment.

2014 · 7 incidents

September 15, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was closing hatch lid on control valves of Prill truck when it slipped out of his hand and dropped on left forearm which was underneath it laying down the support bar.

August 8, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Dome light bulb in CAT 777B haul truck popped and got some glass in employee's eye. Glass was washed out but apparently resulted in chemical conjunctivitis for two days of restricted duty

August 7, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While performing normal duties as a driller, the employee felt a gradual strain develop in his back

August 7, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee jarred his back in a pothole while driving a haul truck. Employee claims inability to continue to work. Under medical review and care.

April 30, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Driller failed to remove deck bushing from upper sub per procedure and while trying to thread the 2nd section of steel the top of the carousel hit the safety wrench, breaking the chain which allowed the wrench to fall, glancing off the helper's hardhat the as he was visually checking to ensure that the steel was threading properly positioned outside of the cab on the drill deck.

March 17, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was welding wear iron onto the bottom of a detached loader bucket. He got help to lift steel onto tabs already in place to support steel, when one failed allowing it to fall to the ground catching his glove on the way down trapping his arm underneath. Resulted in a significant bruise to left forearm requiring anti-inflammatory prescription and follow-up physical therapy.

2013 · 2 incidents

November 5, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was winching up the lid of a dumpster with a boat winch. When the employee let go of the winch handle it did not lock and spun back striking the employee on his left ring finger causing a laceration. Finger needed sutures.

July 1, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Operator of a haulage truck lost control while descending down ramp. Operator drove truck through an engineered berm in lieu of emergency braking. As a result, the truck tipped on its side and the operator banged his head resulting in eight staples.

2012 · 4 incidents

September 12, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Climbing up ladder to clean mirror, foot slipped on rung and scraped leg on the edge of equipment.

May 15, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee went to doctor after he was terminated for cause and claimed he hurt his shoulder while shoveling and lifting at work. (Questionable claim).

April 2, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Injury arose while employee fell into a jig while holding 25lbs. of steel in his arms. The injury paperwork was not received until 4/17/12.

January 24, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

During the pre-shift inspection of his haul truck the employee slipped from the same level and fell on his back/tailbone.

2011 · 4 incidents

November 9, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing up to the cab of a track hoe the employee felt a sharp pain in his left calf. He said he didn't slip or anything else; he just felt a pull in the muscle.

August 18, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The operator was backing up a 777 haul truck and being loaded by a 242 loader. It is not known if the top of the bucket hit the top of the bed of the truck or if the load caused a force resulting in the operator banging their head on the drivers side window. At the time of this report, a second objective medical finding had not been obtained.

May 6, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a bolt with an air impact wrench and holding onto the nut with his other hand. The nut spun in his gloved hand and a sharp edge on the nut cut through the glove lacerating his 3rd, left finger. The employee received three sutures.

February 11, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While changing cutting edges on a WA500 loader bucket,Mechanic employee was installing bolts with hand underneath bucket. Loader was idling operator was sitting in cab. Operator dropped his hand held radio as he reached for it, his coat caught on the steering wheel causing the loader to turn and drop bucket onto mechanic employee hand.

2010 · 2 incidents

July 31, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Taking down a gear box from a conveyor belt. The employee states that the gear box "slid" and made contact with his finger causing the fracture.

April 19, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The auger on the ANFO truck was stuck. EE removed the inspection plate cover from the vertical auger and put his hand inside to remove the blockage. The auger moved pinching his fingers between the auger and the auger housing.

2009 · 1 incident

June 30, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

While steam cleaning a radiator on a D-8 dozer the employee slipped on the wet track and fell onto the stailizer bar. He thought he just bruised his ribs and continued to work until seeking treatment on 07/13/2009. An X-ray revealed a small fracture to one of his ribs.

2007 · 5 incidents

April 24, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing teeth on loader, pin punch broke & fragment struck EE on chin. Cut needed 1 stitch no impairment.

April 18, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving drill over hole to redrill, stopped and stood on deck to check alignment. Collar was stuck at top of pipe. Collar came down and cut thumb.

February 28, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Backed truck under shovel to be loaded. Shovel swung around and hit rear side of truck.

February 26, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Going up cut above shovel. Dozer peaked and front end came down jarring operator.

2006 · 1 incident

June 21, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Upon investigation we guessed that Hyd line leaked, sprayed engine turbo and ignited Hyd fluid.

2005 · 3 incidents

October 3, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contract employee was stepping down off of pickup truck to ground. Improper foot placement resulted in contract employee twisting right knee, injurying it.

April 1, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Crusher operator was trying to redirect a very large rock into the jaw crusher, when it fell the wrong way and contacted his left toe. The rock impacted his steel toe boot into his left big toe

February 23, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unplugging cone crusher when he felt a pain in his right hand between his thumb and first finger. Cold pak was applied on site, employee finished working his shift. After employee had returned home swelling returned and he went to the emergency room for evaluation. Was placed on light duty.

2004 · 1 incident

February 27, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal

EE STATED THAT HE WENT INTO A STORAGE CONTAINER TO GET A PENTIL CHAIN OFF OF A SHELF FOR A PAN FEEDER REPAIR IN PROGRESS. WHEN HE LIFTED THE CHAIN HE FELT A SLIGHT PAIN IN HIS BACK. AFTER HIS SHIFT ON THE WAY HOME THE PAIN GOT WORSE. THAT EVENING HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

2003 · 3 incidents

November 5, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHEN EE WAS INSTALLING JIG SCREEN INTO #1 CELL OF #2 JIG, THE SCREEN STUCK HE FORCED SCREEN AND IT BROKE FREE CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF SCREEN AND HAND POSITION CATCHING TIP OF FINGERS BE TWEEN JIG SCREEN AND SCREEN FRAME.

August 3, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS FUELING BLADE, HE WAS CLIMBING BACK UP TO FUEL TANK WHEN HE BUMPED HOSE CAUSING IT TO COME OUT OF THE TANK AND HIT HIM IN THE CHEEK, CRACKING A TOOTH.

February 20, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Struck by rolling or sliding object

A ROCK THAT HAD BEEN LIFTED UP OUT OF THE JAW CRUSHER ONTO A DECK ROLLED BACK ONTO EE'S FOOT.

2002 · 2 incidents

September 6, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

RAINY WET CONDITIONS CREATING MUD IN AND AROUND WORK AREA. EMPLOYEE'S BOOTS CARRIED MUD ONTO THE WORK PLATFORM. HE SLIPPED ON THE MUD ONE FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE PLATFORM TO THE GROUND 1 FOOT BEL OW.

March 19, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mine Service & Supply Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

ECCENTRIC YOKE WAS RAISED WITH PORTAPOWER RAM BUT WAS NOT BLOCKED. YOKE DROPPED, HITTING EE'S FINGER WHICH WAS ON THE ECCENTRIC. MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND WAS BROKEN.

2001 · 2 incidents

December 2, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mine Service & Supply Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SNOW & ICE ON GROUND FELL AND LANDED ON BOTTOM & BACK.

July 20, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Mine Service & Supply Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WELDING WITH A AUTOMATIVE WELDER OVER THE COURSE OF THE SHIFT HE RECEIVED FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES.

2000 · 1 incident

July 18, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mine Service & Supply Company Inc · Fall from machine

AN ELK COUNTY EE ON CTY BUSINESS ENTER THE MINESITE FROM THE NORTH. SHE MISTOOK ACCESS TO A STOCK PILE AS A READ. THE STOCKPILE WAS NOT BERMED OR SIGNED TO RESTRICT ACCESS. THE COUNTY EE DROVE OFF THE EDGE OF THE STOCKPILE. FALLING APPR. 12FT HER BLAZER LANDED TOP DOWN. COUNTY OFFICAL IN DROP TOTATL LOSS OF VECHILE.

1996 · 1 incident

February 24, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mine Service & Supply Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING MATERIAL FROM A CONVEYOR. THE BELT ROLLED BACKWARDS AND EE'S LEFT LEG WAS PINNED BETWEEN CONVEYOR FRAM & TAIL PULLEY. HE REACHED UP TO CATCH HIMSELF AND HIS RIGHT HAND WAS THEN CAUGHT BETWEEN BELT SCRAPPER & HEAD PULLEY.

1994 · 1 incident

April 2, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mine Service & Supply Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON CRUSHER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY & IT SLIPPED BACK INTO PLACE & EE RT MIDDLE FINGER WAS SMASHED & BROKEN

1993 · 1 incident

December 15, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator FIRE
Mine Service & Supply Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED HAS FILLED A SALAMANDER HEATER W/FUEL TOSPLASHED SOME DIESEL ON HIS PANT LEG. WHEN HE LIT THE HEATER HIS PANT LEG CAUGHT ON FIRE.

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