Mining Incidents

Summit Mine Site Metal/Non-Metal

HD Mining LLC · Surface
Duncan , AZ, Grant County, NM  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 2902356

Summit Mine Site has $38K in proposed MSHA penalties and $19K outstanding across 8 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
20
Years on record
2009–2013
Latest incident
Jul 2013
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2009
176
citations
77
significant & substantial
$38,487
proposed penalties
$18,738
paid to date
49% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $19,749 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2008
59
inspections on record
1,863
inspection hours
9.4
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.
176 citations across 1,863 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Summit Mine Site has $38K in proposed MSHA penalties and $19K outstanding across 8 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.
$38K
proposed penalties
$38K
current assessed
$19K
paid to date
$19K
outstanding
165 assessments are final orders; 8 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2016-03-16.
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
2016 Q2 1 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 35 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 16 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 38 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 29 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 85 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 166 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 123 0 0 0.0
Show 24 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2014 Q1 315 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 7,921 14 7 1767.5
2013 Q3 21,574 5 3 231.8
2013 Q2 25,085 14 5 558.1
2013 Q1 26,724 12 6 449.0
2012 Q4 24,967 12 6 480.6
2012 Q3 24,971 20 14 800.9
2012 Q2 25,415 3 3 118.0
2012 Q1 25,076 4 0 159.5
2011 Q4 22,510 2 1 88.8
2011 Q3 17,897 6 1 335.3
2011 Q2 16,449 8 3 486.4
2011 Q1 16,898 9 6 532.6
2010 Q4 11,437 5 0 437.2
2010 Q3 9,942 14 7 1408.2
2010 Q2 9,724 4 1 411.4
2010 Q1 8,550 7 3 818.7
2009 Q4 8,345 16 6 1917.3
2009 Q3 8,444 5 1 592.1
2009 Q2 8,009 12 4 1498.3
2009 Q1 8,022 3 0 374.0
2008 Q4 4,148 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 370 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 135 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

20 on file

2013 · 3 incidents

July 17, 2013 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Lordsburg Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As miner was using the jack leg came off sending the miner backwards. When he stepped backwards he step into a hole, hurting his knee.

May 10, 2013 NM · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Lordsburg Mining Company · Accident type, without injuries

A miner hauling ore noticed an "odd light" and stopped his truck. Flames shot into the operator's compartment and he could not get the fire extinguisher. Due to extensive damage to the truck, the exact cause of the fire is uncertain. We suspect that a flammable liquid in the engine compartment ignited by engine heat or an electrical spark. The truck is a total loss.

January 23, 2013 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lordsburg Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Two Miners were attempting to change a bit on a Jack Leg, when one of the miners put his hand between the bit and rib smashing his finger. Miner was taken to hospital, with Laceration and Finger fracture. Miner received stitches and given Cephalexin and Oxycodone and sent home.

2012 · 7 incidents

December 18, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck against a moving object

Miner was in the T-3 Haul Truck getting loaded by the Altas LHD. When somehow the LHD hooked the bed of the truck when he was backing up causing the truck to tip over on its side.

December 14, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was hit on the head while installing utilities. Due to bad weather, ambulance could not arrive he was flown out to hospital for precaution. Miner was released that night after observation and x-ray showed no broken bones or need for stitches and has no restrictions from dr. This accident then qualifies for First Aid treatment.

July 30, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was using a hammer to remove a bit from a drill rod. The hammer bounce back striking the miner on his upper lip, causing his lip to split. Took the miner to the clinic, miner received 3 stitches to his lip. No restrictions or lost time.

March 12, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lordsburg Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was exiting the DUX haul truck, when the cab door slammed shut smashing his left index finger. Miner was given first aid at the mine site, and taken to the clinic for treatment. Diagnostic Results- Tip of left index finger fracture and lacerated. Miner was given "cephalexin 500mg". Miner went back to work with no restrictions and no lost time.

February 9, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two miners were bolting in N1 area. Miner operating jackleg accidentally struck second miner on left foot. Injured miner did not report injury that night. Miner injured called mine office next day. Miner said he needed to go to Dr. Miner did not bring any information from Dr until return to work on Feb 21. He only brought release form not initial eval.

February 9, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lordsburg Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was drilling in the 5400 S2 stope with jackleg. Miner lost control of jackleg and his finger was pinched between the throttle control and valve body of jack leg. Miner received first aide but refused to see a dr. Feb 20, 2012 miner did go in to dr. Dr evaluation had fracture of third fingers.

January 7, 2012 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lordsburg Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was barring down the face when he stepped back to let some rocks fall. When he was stepping back he twisted his left ankle on some rocks. Sent him to the doctor, at this time he is on restricted duty.

2011 · 7 incidents

December 6, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was using a pipe wrench and slipped when the fitting came loose. finger on right hand got smashed. first aid was done, the next day took him to the clinic to get it check out. No stitches or broken bones. New dressing

November 13, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lordsburg Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was attempting to light the heater in the shop when it flashed. Causing 1st and small 2nd degree burns to his right face and forearm

August 18, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

The employee had finished drilling and was stepping down off the steps of the Jumbo drill, when he stepped on a rock and twisted his right ankle

June 26, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by flying object

The employee was using a jack leg drill to bolt when the driver came off and hit him across the bridge of his nose. Laceration to the nose (Three stitches).

June 11, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was being trained on the jack leg, when he lost his grip of the jack leg. The jack leg came down and cut the miner on his right Knee. 4 stitches were required. Miner came back to work, and he finished his shift.

May 13, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic helper was fixing a flat tire. When he tried to release the ratchet that was holding the tire, it released under pressure cutting his right hand requiring stitches.

April 11, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by falling object

miner was rock bolting when the mat fell striking him on the left shoulder.They cleaned and bandaged the small cut. The next day(Dayoff)he went to the doctor the cut required two stiches.

2010 · 1 incident

December 16, 2010 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by falling object

The Miner was drilling with a jackleg, his left hand slipped and the drill fell and pinched the middle finger on his right hand. Miner went in to Dr 12-17-10 for checkup - required stitches.

2009 · 2 incidents

June 4, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by falling object

2 miners were loading equip into a loader bucket when a section of the roof fell on them. One was pinned in the loader bucket & the other was able to free himself & drive them both to the surface. Approx area that fell was 18" wide, 1' thick, 6'long. Both miners were flown to the medical ctr, 1 released same night w/bruises, the other has several broken bones & lacerations.

June 4, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by falling object

2 mines were loading equip. into a loader bucket when a section of the roof fell on them. one was pinned in the loader bucket & the other was able to free himself & drive them both to the surface. Approx. area, fell was 18" wide, 1' thick, 6'long. Both miners were flown to the medical center, one release the same night, bruises, the other has several broken bones & lacerations.

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