Mining Incidents

Shower's Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Vulcan Materials Company
Mission, Hidalgo County, TX  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4103154

Shower's Plant has $28K 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
37
Years on record
1989–2022
Latest incident
Jun 2022
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
138
citations
33
significant & substantial
$27,654
proposed penalties
$27,654
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
56
inspections on record
1,004
inspection hours
13.7
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.
138 citations across 1,004 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Shower's Plant has $28K 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.
$28K
proposed penalties
$28K
current assessed
$28K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
137 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2024-06-11.
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 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q4 3,639 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 9,890 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 14,388 2 0 139.0
2024 Q1 13,478 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 14,093 2 0 141.9
2023 Q3 17,752 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 14,739 2 0 135.7
Show 93 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q1 14,088 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 13,301 5 0 375.9
2022 Q3 15,699 1 0 63.7
2022 Q2 15,383 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 6,369 5 0 785.1
2021 Q4 17,692 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 22,408 2 0 89.3
2021 Q2 20,519 0 0 0.0
2021 Q1 17,379 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 22,216 3 0 135.0
2020 Q3 24,710 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 22,798 5 2 219.3
2020 Q1 26,071 1 0 38.4
2019 Q4 25,750 2 0 77.7
2019 Q3 20,922 7 3 334.6
2019 Q2 26,679 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 22,476 4 1 178.0
2018 Q4 27,126 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 23,409 4 0 170.9
2018 Q2 29,476 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 24,047 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 26,391 4 1 151.6
2017 Q3 28,236 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 28,868 4 0 138.6
2017 Q1 23,878 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 21,437 9 5 419.8
2016 Q3 28,921 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 26,981 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 20,458 3 1 146.6
2015 Q4 22,576 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 21,898 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 24,581 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 18,346 2 0 109.0
2014 Q4 18,958 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 18,231 2 0 109.7
2014 Q2 23,930 0 0 0.0
2014 Q1 21,974 2 1 91.0
2013 Q4 17,065 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 20,460 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 21,499 4 1 186.1
2013 Q1 22,815 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 19,473 3 2 154.1
2012 Q3 20,264 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 23,377 2 1 85.6
2012 Q1 24,695 1 0 40.5
2011 Q4 18,406 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 21,205 2 0 94.3
2011 Q2 24,417 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 23,150 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 20,867 3 1 143.8
2010 Q3 21,376 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 20,922 3 1 143.4
2010 Q1 20,120 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 17,178 5 2 291.1
2009 Q3 26,858 1 0 37.2
2009 Q2 24,806 3 2 120.9
2009 Q1 26,899 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 24,637 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 21,571 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 21,596 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 22,427 2 1 89.2
2007 Q4 24,510 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 25,444 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 26,926 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 27,673 4 1 144.5
2006 Q4 26,545 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 31,315 2 1 63.9
2006 Q2 31,561 3 1 95.1
2006 Q1 27,303 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 26,806 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 31,508 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 31,369 4 0 127.5
2005 Q1 28,617 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 27,756 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 26,581 2 1 75.2
2004 Q2 26,553 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 27,249 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 28,542 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 21,825 3 2 137.5
2003 Q2 33,119 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 26,259 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 27,716 5 1 180.4
2002 Q3 30,422 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 26,485 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 24,029 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 23,546 3 0 127.4
2001 Q3 20,870 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 25,951 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 30,101 7 0 232.6
2000 Q4 24,819 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 27,046 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 25,343 5 1 197.3
2000 Q1 25,420 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

37 on file

2022 · 1 incident

June 20, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was trying to remove material that had built up on an I-Beam with a hammer while working from a step ladder. In the process of removing the material, the ladder spun and folded, which caused employee to fall to the ground and strike the tail pulley guard below. This incident resulted in the Employee having a contusion of the left ribs and contusion of right leg.

2021 · 3 incidents

September 23, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured was helping welder line up pipe to weld to plate. Injured stuck right hand between pipe and plate when welder pushed on pipe to to line up for welding. Injured was wearing gloves but still fractured three fingers on right hand.

September 15, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured was helping remove wear plates off loader bucket. Injured tried to lift a plate and throw in loader bucket. Injured states they felt lower back strain.

February 23, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee failed to unplug chop saw prior to changing gout blade. While holding wrench on nut, they activated the saw which twisted wrist back. Injured saw doctor for strain but lost no time. On 3/10/2021 injured is now going to physical therapy but still able to work with restrictions.

2020 · 1 incident

March 10, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Injured employee states they fell into gravel chute when they stepped out beyond walkway to weld edge strap on shaker lip. Injured state they bruised back and side of torso. EE was sent to Doctor who released them to return back without limitations. 4/01/2020 Injured went to first PT visit. Still not losing time.

2019 · 1 incident

August 30, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured stuck EE's right hand into gravel chute to remove stuck rock. Rock shifted smashing middle finger. Co. Dr. splinted finger and returned emp. back to work with limitations.

2017 · 1 incident

September 25, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured employee was shoveling material in finish tunnel when Injured felt sharp pain to lower back. Injured did report to Foreman but refused to go to doctor. Five days later Injured wanted to get back checked out by doctor. Treated and released with restrictions. No lost time from work.

2016 · 2 incidents

August 19, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The hydraulic hose on boom truck crane malfunctioned causing the tire on the crane to swing and strike employee on the right leg/knee area.

March 12, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck against stationary object

Injured struck back of left hand against control house metal door frame. Injured quickly turned to go into control house when EE struck and fractured 3rd. metacarpal bone on hand. Employee loss no time and is working light duty.

2013 · 3 incidents

July 25, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting heavy gears to install at plant. Injured states he felt L. shoulder pain but he failed to report. Injured later saw his personal doctor and just recently reported to Supervisor. Not loosing time, but going to therapy.

February 6, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on cone crusher feed plate, Plant welder swung sledge hammer, head of hammer came off, ricocheted off feed plate and hit injured on top of left hand. Injured suffered hair line fracture to small bone on hand.

January 4, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Equip. Operator was helping mechanic in shop when he went to get container from haul truck. Due to it raining Oper. fell when he reached for last ladder rung and landed on arm/shoulder. He refused medical attention. He recently decided to have doctor do MRI. Never lost time but now may need rotator cuff surgery.

2012 · 1 incident

March 21, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck against stationary object

On 04/30/2012, Injured Superintendent contacted me that he needs a MRI on Right Knee and he needs to report injury. I contested but Workmans comp will cover injury. Injured states he stepped on rock causing discomfort to knee. He didnt immediately report it thinking pain would stop. Orthopedic Dr. says he needs surgery for meniscus tear. At this time he has not lost any time.

2011 · 1 incident

February 1, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was opening a metal container of welding rods, when he took his glove off to get a better grip he cut his finger on the edge of the container. EE needed four stitches to close the laceration. Working light duty, working the same hours.

2010 · 1 incident

December 27, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured ee met with foreman prior to going to plant to assist in removing shaker guard to replace drive belts injured ee told foreman that morning that his back hurt he though that it was possible his kidneys, but he would be able to work the day. just after removing guard, EE now claims he strained back in same area of initial pain. Injured ee on light duty

2009 · 1 incident

September 16, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Fordyce Holdings Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Plant supervisor call for ee to assist others working on plant shaker bearing. EE stated that he did not feel good maybe indigestion; he walked over to operators control rm. and sat in a/c. After a few min the guy checked on him and found him on floor trying to get back to chair 911 was called as well as superintendent. CPR/first aid was given until help arrived.

2007 · 1 incident

March 22, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck by falling object

Ijured was working on floor (shop) to repair pulley. Crusher rotor tip that was sitting on table, adjacent to where he was working, fell off table top and struck injured on left hand. Fracture left middle finger.

2005 · 1 incident

January 21, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Injured stepped down from loader to help plant operator wash at plant. Injured slipped on wet surface injuring left shoulder. Injured reported injury but refused medical or 1st aid until 1/25/05. Diagnosed with left shoulder sprain. Injured not losing time, regular work assignments w/therapy.

2004 · 1 incident

January 28, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Fall from machine

EE jumped from dozer (D8) tracks, injury was caused by twisting of right knee when he landed. Diagnosis is strain to right knee.

2003 · 1 incident

January 16, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE TRYING TO REPLACE CABLE ON DREDGE SPUD, INJURED GOT LEFT INDEX FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN SPUD SLEEVE AND STEEL BAR. INJURED SMASHED TIP OF INDEX FINGER.

2002 · 2 incidents

August 6, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS IN SAND SCREW TUB TIGHTENING BOLTS. WHEN HE PULLED BACK ON THE WRENCH HE FELL OUT OF THE TUB. INJURED FRACTURED HIS TAILBONE.

February 15, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENT OVER INSTALLING WATER COOLER ON EQUIPMENT. WHEN HE STOOD UP HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

1999 · 1 incident

March 7, 1999 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck by falling object

WELDER AND SUPERINTENDENT WERE INSTALLING SLURRY PIE. PIPE WAS ON GROUND AND BEING HELD IN PLACE BY EXCAVATER. WELD WAS PUT ON PIPE ON OPPOSIT END. WELD ON PIPE BROKE, CAUSING PIPE TO SWING TOWARDS SUPERINTENDENT AND WELDER, CATCHING WELDER ON LEFT LOWER LEG, LEAVING A CONTUSION. DOCTOR RECOMMENDED 3 DAYS OFF AND ELEVATING LEG.

1997 · 1 incident

September 19, 1997 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS ADJUSTING CRUSHER SETTING WHEN HE HIT HIS RIGHT HAND ON ADJUSTING PISTON. SMASHING HIS LITTLE FINGER.

1996 · 4 incidents

August 1, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS HELPING MECHANIC REMOVE IRON TOOTH FROM BUCKET OF EXCAVATOR. INJURED WAS HAMMERING ON TOOTH WHEN A PIECE FLEW OFF AND HIT INJURED AT THE BASE OF THE NECK CAUSING A 1" LACERATION. M ETAL WAS NOT IMBEDDED. DR. PUT STITCHES IN AND SENT INJURED BACK TO WORK.

May 11, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS SERVICING WATER PUMP WHEN HE SLIPPED ON A LARGE ROCK AND HURT HIS RIGHT KNEE. EE HAD NOT LOST ANY TIME UP TO THIS POINT, BUT NOW HE HAD OUT-PATIENT SURGERY TO CLEAN UP HIS KNEE. EE WILL BE OUT OF WORK FOR FOUR WEEKS.

April 1, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATES THAT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK WHILE CHANGING OUT ANVILS ON THE VERTICLE SHAFT CRUSHER. INJURED SAW HIS PERSONAL DR FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND NEVER CHANGED OR MODIFIED HIS DAILY WOR K DUTIES. LATER REPORTING DUE TO ADMINSTRATIVE ERROR.

March 18, 1996 TX · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATES HE HURT HIS BACK LIFTING A 5 GAL BUCKET OF WATER FOR HIS DRILL. INJURED SAW HIS PERSONAL DR FOR HIS PAIN AND DIDN'T REPORT THIS TO HIS FOREMAAN UNTIL 4-17-96, AFTER HIS DR TOLD HIM THAT HIS INJURY WAS UCH MORE SERIOUS AND WAS PROBABLY JOB RELATED.

1995 · 1 incident

July 5, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING OUT BUCKET TEETH THE HAMMER SLIPPED SMASHING HIS LEFT HAND PALM

1994 · 2 incidents

September 13, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING BOTTOM FLOOR OF A CHUTE AND WAS USING A 1 INCH PIPE TO PRESS FLOOR PLATE AGAINST ALL READY EXISTING FLOOR WHEN PIPE SLIPPED AND HIT HIM ON HIS LEFT EYEBROW.

May 13, 1994 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING INSTALL A HYDRULIC HOSE ON A 988 CAT LOADER. HE SLIPPED OFF THE FRONT TIRE WHICH WAS COVERED WITH OIL AND FELL TO THE GROUND, HURTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

1993 · 1 incident

January 19, 1993 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD A STEEL BAR AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO SPLIT A BOLDER IN ORDER TO MAKE IT GO INTO JAW CRUSHER. THE STEEL BAR GOT CAUGHT BY THE BOLDER WHEN IT WENT DOWN INTO CRUSHER SNAPPING THE BAR BACK AND JAMMING HIS RIGHT HAND THUMB.

1991 · 1 incident

August 27, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS HELPING INSTALL SEAT ON CAT DOZER. HE PICKED UP SEAT & PROCEEDED TO HAND SEAT TO EMPL WHEN HE DEVELOPED SHARP PAIN ON BACK.

1990 · 2 incidents

April 30, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I NAME WAS LIFTING PARTS BELONGING TO NORTHWEST SHOVEL HE LIFTED SEVERAL PARTS OF THE NORTHWEST SHOVEL CAUSING A PAIN TO HIS BACK

February 13, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Fall onto or against objects

BREAKING BOLDER WITH SLEDGE HAMMER STEPPED ON ROCK SLIPPED AND HURTING SHOULDER AND L KNEE

1989 · 2 incidents

March 17, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A DUMP TRUCK WHICH FEEDS THE DRY PLANT. HE COMPLAINED OF A BACK PROBLEM WHICH HE BELIEVES DERIVED FROM DRIVING A DUMP TRUCK FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

January 26, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Fordyce Holdings Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF HIS DUMP TRUCK AT THE PIT AREA AND HE STEPPED ON A NAIL ATTACHED TO A BOARD WHICH PUNCTURED HIS LEFT FOOT.

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The full compliance file on Shower's Plant

A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF with the underlying data as CSV.