Miner was attempting to bring disabled truck down from the upper most harvest area. As he was dumping load, breaks let loose & truck went down uncontrollably. As it came to the next lower level, it hit a berm causing the miner to be ejected through the right hand window & was presumed to have been struck by a part of truck.
Stevens Creek Quarry: 1 recorded fatality Metal/Non-Metal
Stevens Creek Quarry has $247K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 18 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 1
- Total incidents
- 30
- Years on record
- 1994–2025
- Latest incident
- Dec 2025
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This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.ⓘ
A Section 107(a) order removes miners from an area when an inspector finds an imminent danger. Each order is lifted once the condition is corrected, so this counts orders issued, not orders now in effect.Stevens Creek Quarry has $247K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 18 contested dockets.
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Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.ⓘ
Shares are computed over citations that carry the MSHA gravity and negligence coding; a small share of records are uncoded.ⓘ
Contesting a citation before the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is a lawful right. These figures state the public outcomes of that process, from MSHA's Contested Violations file.- Settled 73 · 82%
- Stood as issued 13 · 15%
- Vacated or withdrawn 3 · 3%
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Counts a Significant & Substantial citation as surviving when a settlement or judge's decision kept the designation, or the contest was dismissed or defaulted so the citation stands as issued. Vacated and withdrawn citations, and settlements that removed the designation, count against.ⓘ
A reduction or dismissal at the Commission is a lawful outcome of contesting a proposed penalty. Figures are the proposed amount and the amount upheld in the docket's decision.| Docket | Decision | Judge | Year | Proposed / upheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST 2014-0791 | Settlement | Manning | 2015 | $70K → $70K |
| WEST 2014-0806 | Settlement | Manning | 2015 | $29K → $14K |
| WEST 2010-1817M | Settlement | Bulluck | 2012 | $16K → $11K |
| WEST 2012-921M | Settlement | Bulluck | 2013 | $10K → $8K |
| WEST 2009-480M | Default | Lesnick | 2011 | $10K → $10K |
| WEST 2011-389M | Settlement | Bulluck | 2011 | $9K → $6K |
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A sample is a point in time compliance measurement, not an individual exposure history. These figures describe MSHA sampling records and do not establish causation or personal dose.Metal and nonmetal contaminants (personal samples)
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Many samples are screening measurements of substances with no applicable exposure limit; they are counted as samples but excluded from every over-limit figure. Over-limit shares use only limit-tested samples.
Last sampled: 2025-11-04
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Many samples are screening measurements of substances with no applicable exposure limit; they are counted as samples but excluded from every over-limit figure. Over-limit shares use only limit-tested samples.- Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz201 over
- Respirable dust, <.1mg5
- Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz5
Show the individual readings (30)
| Date | Contaminant | Concentration | Limit | Conc / limit | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-25 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 7.88 | 1.72 | 4.58 | Laborer, Bullgang |
| 2025-11-04 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.14 | Laborer, Bullgang | ||
| 2025-11-04 | Respirable dust, <.1mg | 0 | Laborer, Bullgang | ||
| 2025-03-11 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.31 | Laborer, Bullgang | ||
| 2025-03-11 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.17 | Laborer, Bullgang | ||
| 2024-03-21 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.4 | Laborer, Bullgang | ||
| 2022-05-25 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.49 | Laborer, Bullgang | ||
| 2022-05-25 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.33 | Laborer, Bullgang | ||
| 2021-03-10 | Respirable dust, <.1mg | 0 | Pump, Slurry Mix Operator | ||
| 2021-03-10 | Respirable dust, <.1mg | 0 | Laborer, Bullgang | ||
| 2020-07-08 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.32 | Laborer, Bullgang | ||
| 2020-07-08 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.23 | Laborer, Bullgang | ||
| 2016-10-26 | Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz | 0.2 | Crusher Oper/Worker | ||
| 2016-10-26 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.61 | 1.92 | 0.32 | Crusher Oper/Worker |
| 2016-04-27 | Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz | 0.23 | Crusher Oper/Worker | ||
| 2016-04-27 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.34 | 2.21 | 0.15 | Crusher Oper/Worker |
| 2016-04-27 | Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz | 0.12 | Washer Operator | ||
| 2013-05-29 | Respirable dust, <.1mg | 0 | Dry Screen Plant Operator | ||
| 2013-05-29 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 1.14 | 1.91 | 0.60 | Utility Man |
| 2013-05-29 | Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz | 0.49 | Dry Screen Plant Operator | ||
| 2009-04-29 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 1.35 | 1.69 | 0.80 | Laborer, Bullgang |
| 2009-04-29 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.2 | 1.59 | 0.13 | Crusher Oper/Worker |
| 2009-04-29 | Respirable dust, <.1mg | 0 | Washer Operator | ||
| 2009-04-29 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.13 | 1.36 | 0.10 | Laborer, Bullgang |
| 2005-03-31 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.6 | 1.76 | 0.34 | Laborer, Bullgang |
| 2005-03-31 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.37 | 2.15 | 0.17 | Laborer, Bullgang |
| 2002-04-03 | Unlisted Particulate, respirable, <1% Qtz | 0.38 | Crusher Oper/Worker | ||
| 2001-12-11 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.26 | 1.6 | 0.16 | Laborer, Bullgang |
| 2001-04-25 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.35 | 1.73 | 0.20 | Laborer, Bullgang |
| 2001-04-25 | Quartz, respirable, >1% Qtz | 0.43 | 1.95 | 0.22 | Crusher Oper/Worker |
Stevens Creek Quarry recorded 2.21 reportable injury cases per 100 full-time workers in 2025.
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This rate is reportable injury cases per 100 full-time-equivalent workers per year, computed as 200,000 times cases divided by MSHA operator-reported employee-hours. Cases are injuries MSHA graded degree 01 through 07; accident-only events that hurt no one are excluded, and so are contractor injuries, whose hours do not attach to a single mine. Rates begin in 2000, when quarterly employment reporting starts, and are withheld below 20,000 hours in a year.| Year | total case rate | days-away | fatal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 * | 2.21 | 2.21 | 0.000 |
| 2024 * | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| 2022 * | 2.09 | 2.09 | 0.000 |
| 2021 * | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| 2020 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| 2019 | 1.82 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
| 2018 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.000 |
- Stevens Creek Quarry Inc 1950 to present
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 |
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2016 | 59 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2006 | 33 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2003 | 54 |
| 2002 | 54 |
| 2001 | 52 |
| 2000 | 53 |
Stevens Creek Quarry sits in Santa Clara County, California, where the Census mining category is 0.0% of county employment.
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County figures come from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey, 5-year pooled estimates, so the 2023 vintage covers 2019 through 2023. The Census category is 'mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction', which is broader than MSHA jurisdiction and includes oil and gas workers no mine employs. These figures describe the surrounding county, not this mine, and are not a factor in any specific incident.ⓘ
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.| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q2 | 22,825 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2026 Q1 | 21,600 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q4 | 24,447 | 2 | 0 | 81.8 |
| 2025 Q3 | 21,778 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 24,273 | 6 | 2 | 247.2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 20,060 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 Q4 | 23,529 | 3 | 1 | 127.5 |
| 2024 Q3 | 22,606 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q2 | 23,435 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 Q1 | 19,579 | 11 | 4 | 561.8 |
| 2023 Q4 | 22,191 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q3 | 23,913 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q2 | 34,779 | 3 | 3 | 86.3 |
| 2023 Q1 | 20,977 | 3 | 0 | 143.0 |
| 2022 Q4 | 23,462 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q3 | 26,078 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q2 | 23,599 | 2 | 0 | 84.7 |
| 2022 Q1 | 22,488 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q4 | 26,609 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q3 | 25,005 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q2 | 23,965 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q1 | 20,591 | 1 | 0 | 48.6 |
| 2020 Q4 | 25,622 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 Q3 | 23,148 | 5 | 0 | 216.0 |
| 2020 Q2 | 23,166 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 Q1 | 28,840 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q4 | 26,112 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q3 | 29,939 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q2 | 29,069 | 5 | 1 | 172.0 |
| 2019 Q1 | 25,055 | 2 | 0 | 79.8 |
| 2018 Q4 | 25,319 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q3 | 27,142 | 1 | 0 | 36.8 |
| 2018 Q2 | 29,554 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q1 | 29,045 | 5 | 0 | 172.1 |
| 2017 Q4 | 28,988 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q3 | 29,438 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q2 | 29,839 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q1 | 26,422 | 13 | 6 | 492.0 |
| 2016 Q4 | 29,845 | 14 | 4 | 469.1 |
| 2016 Q3 | 29,685 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q2 | 30,893 | 8 | 0 | 259.0 |
| 2016 Q1 | 26,454 | 5 | 1 | 189.0 |
| 2015 Q4 | 28,960 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q3 | 27,794 | 5 | 1 | 179.9 |
| 2015 Q2 | 26,822 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q1 | 26,856 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q4 | 24,559 | 5 | 1 | 203.6 |
| 2014 Q3 | 23,129 | 6 | 0 | 259.4 |
| 2014 Q2 | 24,087 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q1 | 25,937 | 9 | 1 | 347.0 |
| 2013 Q4 | 26,924 | 2 | 1 | 74.3 |
| 2013 Q3 | 23,523 | 38 | 3 | 1615.4 |
| 2013 Q2 | 23,540 | 10 | 1 | 424.8 |
| 2013 Q1 | 23,663 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q4 | 16,134 | 9 | 0 | 557.8 |
| 2012 Q3 | 18,506 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q2 | 16,403 | 11 | 2 | 670.6 |
| 2012 Q1 | 12,554 | 12 | 2 | 955.9 |
| 2011 Q4 | 14,413 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q3 | 13,561 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q2 | 10,179 | 8 | 0 | 785.9 |
| 2011 Q1 | 9,234 | 27 | 16 | 2924.0 |
| 2010 Q4 | 12,846 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q3 | 10,311 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q2 | 8,722 | 19 | 8 | 2178.4 |
| 2010 Q1 | 10,298 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q4 | 11,313 | 12 | 5 | 1060.7 |
| 2009 Q3 | 8,487 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q2 | 9,051 | 9 | 1 | 994.4 |
| 2009 Q1 | 9,678 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q4 | 16,222 | 13 | 4 | 801.4 |
| 2008 Q3 | 13,727 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q2 | 16,110 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q1 | 14,070 | 5 | 1 | 355.4 |
| 2007 Q4 | 25,913 | 6 | 2 | 231.5 |
| 2007 Q3 | 17,181 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q2 | 16,444 | 6 | 1 | 364.9 |
| 2007 Q1 | 15,884 | 3 | 0 | 188.9 |
| 2006 Q4 | 17,770 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q3 | 15,821 | 2 | 0 | 126.4 |
| 2006 Q2 | 14,962 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q1 | 14,056 | 2 | 0 | 142.3 |
| 2005 Q4 | 16,999 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q3 | 17,348 | 3 | 1 | 172.9 |
| 2005 Q2 | 14,830 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q1 | 11,510 | 7 | 0 | 608.2 |
| 2004 Q4 | 13,772 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q3 | 12,917 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q2 | 13,369 | 5 | 0 | 374.0 |
| 2004 Q1 | 22,230 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q4 | 24,325 | 7 | 2 | 287.8 |
| 2003 Q3 | 24,719 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q2 | 27,053 | 5 | 0 | 184.8 |
| 2003 Q1 | 24,621 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q4 | 23,842 | 3 | 0 | 125.8 |
| 2002 Q3 | 23,093 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q2 | 29,002 | 4 | 0 | 137.9 |
| 2002 Q1 | 24,983 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q4 | 25,189 | 8 | 4 | 317.6 |
| 2001 Q3 | 22,596 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q2 | 22,410 | 7 | 1 | 312.4 |
| 2001 Q1 | 21,313 | 4 | 3 | 187.7 |
| 2000 Q4 | 20,470 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q3 | 21,328 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q2 | 21,070 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q1 | 19,277 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Fatalities at this mine
1 recordedReportable incidents
29 on file (excluding fatalities above)2025 · 1 incident
While climbing down from a ladder, miner grabbed an unsecure handle and was thrown off balance. Miner proceeded to jump off ladder and land on their feet due to off balance. Upon impact, miner fractured their right ankle. Height was approximately 6ft-9ft.
2022 · 1 incident
Miner parked a D9 Dozer and was climbing down to end shift. Miner's foot slipped and Miner was able to catch self on handrails. Miner had 3 points of contact during exit. Surface of step was slippery due to wet weather. Miner strained right shoulder, no lost work days. Miner is able to work Miner's normal duties with Miner's work restrictions.
2019 · 1 incident
While clearing material from hopper, Miner was using a hand held Digging Bar. Miner overextended Digging Bar and pinched left thumb between Digging Bar handle and Hoppe, causing hairline fracture. No surgery, No loss workdays.
2017 · 1 incident
Chain was holding screen panel upright on the floor to the mast of the forklift. Chain had an opened hook securing the chain to itself. The chain was relieved of tension and caused the hook to come loose, causing the screen panel to fall. since then, the chain hooks have been changed to clip hooks for this operation to prevent from coming loose.
2016 · 2 incidents
A hillside collapse due to a geological anomaly. The equipment operator had made approximately 10 passes at the new cut. As the equipment operator was backing up to make another pass/cut, the hillside collapsed. The force pushed in the window and partially filled the cab of the dozer.
Employee stated they were exiting the pit in a haul truck with a full load. They further stated they had their foot sideways on the "lock-up" button and hit a bump which caused them to move up and down on the air-ride seat causing them to feel pain in their left knee.
2013 · 2 incidents
EE was working in the upper harvest area when he began to cough for quite a while and began to feel poorly and began feeling winded with chest pressure. He had bronchitis and dust came in to enclosed cab which he believes to be the cause of aggravation.
Employee was closing exit gate to mine and pulled muscle when lifted the gate. Stanchion Post.
2012 · 3 incidents
The dispenser on the lime silo @ the long belt was malfunctioning due to clumps in the mix. While attempting to adjust & shut down the dispenser a gust of wind blew lime dust into the employees eyes. When he attempted to rub it our with his hand he hurt then got dirt in his eye.
Employee was inspecting conveyor belt going to the HR screen, went to step up on concrete curb and foot slipped off. Resulting in sprain to knee. Subsequently learned he had a ton meniscus.
Miner was chipping dirt slag from inside chute to cone 2 feed belt going from screen 1. Working in small space miner was holding chip gun chest high for extended period and shoulder became sore. He did not report this at time and sought medical assistance from chiropractor, who said he had separated shoulder, which he moved back into place. Reported incident on 9/24/12.
2007 · 1 incident
While putting together a crusher, finger was in wrong place while tightening down crusher. EE should have been more aware of his fingers.
2006 · 6 incidents
Employee banged elbow, causing carpal tunnel to flare up. Now waiting for surgery.
Operator was doing pre-operation check when a snake jumped at him & he jumped back and fell.
EE was greasing a muddy loader when he lost his footing and fell off loader.
EE lost footing while installing side panels on loader. Did not lose any time.
Employee was grinding in a screen to put in a new screening deck. Particles of dust were in his eyes causing an infection in his eye.
EE WAS SHOVELING AND STANDING IN MUD. SUCTION DEVELOPED BETWEEN MUD AND SHOES. WHEN EE MOVED, HE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE HIS FEET. HE TRIPPED AND DURING FALL, HURT BACK.
2004 · 2 incidents
REPAIR WORK ON FORKLIFT. FORKS SLID OVER TOO FAST, CAUSING EE TO FALL AND HIT HIS HEAD. (HIT HEAD AGAINST FORK - STITCHES REQUIRED.)
IT WAS RAINY, WET AND MUDDY. EE SLIPPED AND IMPACT WITH GROUND CASUED BACK TO LOCK UP.
2003 · 5 incidents
WHILE DRIVER WAS STOPPED TO MAKE A TURN, HE MOVED HIS NECK TOO QUICKLY AND HURT HIS NECK.
CUTTING MATERIAL, SLIPPED AND CUT FOREARM WITH UTILITY KNIFE.
WHILE CLIMBING OFF OF TRUCK TWISTED ARM & SHOULDER.
WHILE DRILLING HOLES IN TRUCK BED FOR A COMPARTMENT, DRILL BIT SLIPPED AND SLAMMED DOWN ON TOP OF HIS HAND.
HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF LADDER WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO CLEAN THE REAR CAB WINDOW, CAUSING FOOT FIRST FALL TO GROUND.
2002 · 1 incident
EMPLOYEE STARTED CLIMBING LADDER. LADDER SHIFTED CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS HITTING HIS RIGHT ELBOW.
1997 · 1 incident
EE WAS REPAIRING A 235 CAT EXCAVATOR, HE WAS STANDING ON THE TRACK & LOST HIS BALANCE, HE THEN REACHED FOR THE HOOD HAND RAIL. THE HOOD HAD BEEN UNBOLTED, HE FELL TO THE GROUND, AND HOOD FELL ON TOP OF HIM. HE IS SORE IN HIS RIB CAGE AREA & IS SEEING DR ON 4/10/.97-HAS BROKEN RIBS
1994 · 2 incidents
HE TRIPPED AND SPRAINED ANKLE. INCIDENT WRONGFULLY REPORTED ON 7002- NO TIME LOST.
EMPLOYEE FELL FROM APPROX. 12 FT FROM A BELT WHILE TYING A PLOMB LINE TO THE HEAD PULLEY TO ALIGN MATERIAL WITH ANOTHER BELT- FRACTURED A VERTIBRAE IN HIS BACK. RETURNED TO WORK BY MEDICAL 6-1 3-94.