Mining Incidents

Tarrtown Plant 1 Metal/Non-Metal

Kittanning, Armstrong County, PA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3603183

Tarrtown Plant 1 has $11K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 4 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
29
Years on record
1987–2020
Latest incident
Jun 2020
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
86
citations
13
significant & substantial
$10,650
proposed penalties
$10,442
paid to date
98% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $208 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
60
inspections on record
979
inspection hours
n/a
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.
Rate withheld: 979 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Tarrtown Plant 1 has $11K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 4 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.
$11K
proposed penalties
$10K
current assessed
$10K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
86 assessments are final orders; 4 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2021-06-29.
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
2021 Q3 5,454 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 6,534 1 0 153.0
2021 Q1 6,113 2 1 327.2
2020 Q4 5,835 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 6,834 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 7,376 1 0 135.6
2020 Q1 6,586 5 0 759.2
2019 Q4 6,522 0 0 0.0
Show 79 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2019 Q3 8,158 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 7,943 7 0 881.3
2019 Q1 6,378 2 0 313.6
2018 Q4 6,124 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 7,442 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 8,514 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 7,664 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 7,647 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 9,523 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 9,152 1 0 109.3
2017 Q1 7,873 2 0 254.0
2016 Q4 8,297 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 8,760 2 0 228.3
2016 Q2 8,850 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 8,518 2 0 234.8
2015 Q4 7,278 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 8,370 1 0 119.5
2015 Q2 7,938 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 7,054 1 0 141.8
2014 Q4 7,425 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 7,879 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 7,905 6 3 759.0
2014 Q1 7,709 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 7,418 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 7,274 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 7,970 0 0 0.0
2013 Q1 6,738 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 6,870 3 0 436.7
2012 Q3 7,471 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 6,483 2 1 308.5
2012 Q1 6,062 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 6,324 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 7,101 4 0 563.3
2011 Q2 7,236 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 6,308 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 6,061 1 0 165.0
2010 Q3 7,214 4 1 554.5
2010 Q2 8,204 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 7,178 1 0 139.3
2009 Q4 9,350 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 8,044 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 7,684 3 2 390.4
2009 Q1 6,441 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 7,122 1 0 140.4
2008 Q3 8,045 1 1 124.3
2008 Q2 7,881 1 0 126.9
2008 Q1 5,733 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 5,623 1 0 177.8
2007 Q3 6,596 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 8,039 3 0 373.2
2007 Q1 7,745 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 5,857 1 0 170.7
2006 Q3 6,872 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 7,178 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 6,523 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 7,661 3 0 391.6
2005 Q3 7,486 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 5,272 3 1 569.0
2005 Q1 6,141 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 5,246 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 5,059 3 0 593.0
2004 Q2 4,961 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 6,792 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 4,932 2 0 405.5
2003 Q3 4,404 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 5,400 1 0 185.2
2003 Q1 5,717 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 5,707 3 1 525.7
2002 Q3 6,212 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 6,537 1 0 153.0
2002 Q1 7,447 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 6,717 3 0 446.6
2001 Q3 8,057 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 7,841 4 1 510.1
2001 Q1 6,548 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 6,098 3 1 492.0
2000 Q3 6,492 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 6,854 1 0 145.9
2000 Q1 6,533 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

29 on file

2020 · 1 incident

June 5, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a pry bar to pry a jammed rock in the chute. The bar slipped and EE pinched EE's fingers between the bar and the chute. EE received a closed fracture on the 5th tuft of EE's right hand.

2016 · 2 incidents

October 6, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was shutting the door on the haul truck and got middle finger on left hand between the door and the door frame. This caused a laceration to middle finger.

March 2, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in a ditch installing conduit for electrical wiring when EE got EE's right foot stuck in the mud. When EE lifted EE's foot, EE strained EE's right hip. This became an MSHA reportable injury on 03/23/2016 when EE went to see an orthopedic specialist and will now be receiving therapy.

2014 · 2 incidents

February 21, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee hit his head on a piece of angle when he went to climb up a fixed ladder. He suffered a laceration which required 7 staples.

February 13, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a torch to melt ice when the torch turned in his left hand and the flame went across the back of his right hand. He suffered a 2nd degree burn.

2013 · 1 incident

November 11, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was turning a water valve so he could adjust the spray bars on the 2B screen when the valve came apart and dirty water got into his eyes. The employee went to the emergency department where his eyes were flushed and a prescription was issued for a corneal abrasion.

2012 · 1 incident

June 12, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was sitting in rock truck under 2B bin. A rock fell off plant and struck his left index finger which was resting on the door. The rock broke his finger and he also needed stitches for a laceration.

2011 · 1 incident

April 12, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A piece of equipment was lifting a 3" pump. The pump slid forward and pinched the employees finger between the pump and handrail. The employee received a broken finger and stitches.

2010 · 1 incident

October 28, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was installing conduit and he contacted poison ivy. Went to hospital on 11/12/10 for an infection.

2007 · 1 incident

January 17, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

The man was welding when the steel he was welding fell on the top of his right foot causing a severe bruise. He will be on light duty until the pain and swelling subside.

2001 · 1 incident

2000 · 3 incidents

April 1, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Fall from machine

THE INJURED MAN WAS EXITING HI LIFT WHEN HE MISSED THE LAST STEP AND PULLED A BACK MUSCLE. HE IS ON LIGHT DUTY FOR AN UNKNOWN PERIOD OF TIME.

March 20, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS BENDING TO PICK UP A PIECE OF SCRAP. HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK. HE WAS ON LIGHT DUTY FOR 4 DAYS AND RETURNED TO REGULAR WORK POSITION.

1998 · 1 incident

1997 · 2 incidents

March 13, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED MAN WAS INSTALLING A PULLEY ON A CONVEYOR WHEN THE PULLEY SLIPPED AND WEDGED HIS FINGER BETWEEN IT AND THE CONVEYOR. THE FINGER REQUIRED STITCHES TO REPAIR THE LACERATION.

January 6, 1997 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

MAN WAS CHIPPING SLAG FROM A WELD WITH A CHIPPING HAMMER WHEN HE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN RIGHT ARM-SHOULDER AND FINGERS ALONG WITH NUMBNESS.

1995 · 1 incident

March 20, 1995 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MAN WAS THROWING A PIECE OF METAL INTO A BIN WHEN HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE METAL & THE BIN. HE REQUIRED STITCHES IN HIS FINGER.

1994 · 1 incident

September 21, 1994 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

THE MAN WAS PULLING SEVERAL CHAINS FROM THE BED OF A TRUCK WHEN A SHORT CHAIN WHIPED UP AND HIT HIS LOWER LIP. FIVE STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE CUT.

1993 · 2 incidents

August 2, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Fall onto or against objects

THE INJURED MAN TRIPPED WHILE CHANGING A CAGE ON THE CRUSHER. HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT RIB CAGE ON A STEEL RAIL CAUSING HIS 9TH RIB TO BE CRACKED. HE DID NOT LOOSE ANY WORK TIME BUT HAS SOME TEMPOR ARY WORK RESTRICTIONS.

April 21, 1993 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) STRIKING OR BUMPING
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS DUCKING UNDER AN I BEAM. HE MISJUDG-ED AND HIT THE BEAM WITH HIS HARD HAT. THIS CAUSED HIM PAIN IN HIS NECK. THE DOCTOR HAS PRESCRIBED MUSCLE RELAXERS AND PAIN PILLS TO RELIEVE PAI N.

1992 · 1 incident

September 23, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED MAN WAS CHANGING A CRUSHER CAGE WHEN HE BUMPED A PIECE OF METAL WITH HIS LEFT LEG. THE CUT REQUIRED STITCHES.

1991 · 4 incidents

November 12, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING AROUND BIN, SLIPPED TWISTING BACK AND NECK

August 26, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS LIFTING A BUCKET OF MATERIAL WHEN HE THOUGHT HE MAY HAVE PULLED A BACK MUSSEL. HE REPORTED TO WORK THE NEXT DAY BUT COULD NOT START THE JOB AND WENT HOME BEFORE 8 AM ACCIDENT WAS R EPORTED TO US ON THURSDAY THE 29TH. HE EXPECTS TO RETURN TO WORK IN A WEEK OR SO.

June 3, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS HELPING TO CDARRY A SCREEN & WHEN THEY WERE PUTTING IT DOWN HIS FINGER WAS CUT BY A SHARP EDGE ON ANOTHER SCREEN WHICH THEY WERE LEANING THIS SCREEN AGAINST HIS FINGER REQUIRED STITCHE S

1990 · 2 incidents

1987 · 1 incident

April 28, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWO MEN WERE MO5ING SOME ANGLE IRON, WHEN THEY WERE PUTTING IT DOWN THE ONE MAN RELEASED HIS END BEFORE THE INJURED MAN DID. THE INJURED MAN'S FINGER WAS PINCHED BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF ANGLE IR ON. 3

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