Mining Incidents

UNIVERSAL PORTABLE PLANT Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by CRH PLC
Bates, Bates County, MO  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 2302127

UNIVERSAL PORTABLE PLANT has $14K 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
28
Years on record
1995–2016
Latest incident
Sep 2016
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
81
citations
21
significant & substantial
$14,043
proposed penalties
$14,043
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2001
49
inspections on record
744
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: 744 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

UNIVERSAL PORTABLE PLANT has $14K 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.
$14K
proposed penalties
$14K
current assessed
$14K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
79 assessments are final orders; 1 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2019-03-20.
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
2019 Q3 1,757 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 676 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 3,704 1 0 270.0
2018 Q4 4,816 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 7,209 1 0 138.7
2018 Q2 6,134 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 7,589 2 0 263.5
2017 Q4 3,430 0 0 0.0
Show 71 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2017 Q3 5,214 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 6,710 2 0 298.1
2017 Q1 5,754 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 5,372 2 0 372.3
2016 Q3 5,723 3 2 524.2
2016 Q2 4,148 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 7,030 1 0 142.2
2015 Q4 5,441 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 3,190 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 4,485 4 1 891.9
2015 Q1 5,285 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 7,707 3 1 389.3
2014 Q3 8,538 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 7,236 1 0 138.2
2014 Q1 3,860 3 1 777.2
2013 Q4 6,035 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 5,897 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 6,749 4 1 592.7
2013 Q1 3,592 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 3,318 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 1,608 2 0 1243.8
2012 Q2 6,845 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 6,500 1 0 153.8
2011 Q4 8,856 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 8,552 3 0 350.8
2011 Q2 8,404 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 7,234 3 2 414.7
2010 Q4 7,503 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 9,113 1 0 109.7
2010 Q2 8,152 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 5,095 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 8,726 12 5 1375.2
2009 Q3 11,440 0 0 0.0
2009 Q2 14,207 4 1 281.6
2009 Q1 9,746 2 0 205.2
2008 Q4 10,434 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 9,972 2 0 200.6
2008 Q2 8,764 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 7,350 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 7,891 4 1 506.9
2007 Q3 8,433 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 8,024 2 1 249.3
2007 Q1 7,993 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 7,442 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 8,552 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 7,678 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 9,691 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 10,919 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 10,322 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 8,060 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 7,953 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 6,999 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 8,716 1 1 114.7
2004 Q2 10,477 2 2 190.9
2004 Q1 8,836 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 7,886 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 9,295 1 0 107.6
2003 Q2 9,855 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 11,564 4 0 345.9
2002 Q4 10,311 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 9,274 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 7,894 2 1 253.4
2002 Q1 7,093 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 4,769 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 14,240 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 6,870 8 1 1164.5
2001 Q1 8,508 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 6,943 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 8,401 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 10,550 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 9,923 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

28 on file

2016 · 2 incidents

September 13, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was inside an excavator breaking rock up. A rock slammed the arm of machine down and jarred the machine, causing mid to lower back pain. Diagnosis: Trapezius strain.

July 26, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking down a ramp to a water pump. EE stepped on the hose and slipped and fell, twisting right leg. EE underwent surgery to repair multiple fractures.

2013 · 1 incident

May 16, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was straightening a conveyor belt frame. The chain broke causing the conveyor frame he was standing on to shift. He fell down across a piece of 6" channel iron breaking two ribs.

2010 · 1 incident

June 18, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was operating a trackhoe moving a log and bees came out and stung him ove 30 times on his head and arms. He proceeded to the emergency room. Tests were performed but since he is not allergic, he was released to take Benadryl and return to work.

2008 · 1 incident

October 21, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was fueling a water pump with a loader & 55 gallon drum. He raised the loader bucket with the fuel barrel inside for the gravity feed pump. He removed the wedge used to hold the barrel in place and it rolled out an pinned his sholder against the frame of the pump. Diagnosed with a contusion to the left shoulder and treated with meds and scheduled for physical therapy.

2007 · 2 incidents

September 28, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing out of loader and his hand slipped off the ladder and he twisted his back. Employee reported slip but refused treatment until 10/02/07. Diagnosis was just low back pain and he could return to work with no restrictions.

July 24, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee slipped and fell down a hill and cut his right knee, requiring seven stitches.

2006 · 3 incidents

July 11, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While setting safety latch on hydraulic lift, the release lever got bumped and smashed his middle finger on his left hand between the latch and hydraulic cylinder on a Case 420 skidsteer, causing an avulsion to the soft tissue.

April 20, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trying to clear the shoot on the scalper and a rock bounced and smashed his little finger on his left hand, bruising it.

January 16, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was standing by the welding truck and the skid steer operator ran over his left foot in horesplay. He was examined but only found to have a bruise.

2005 · 2 incidents

August 25, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was cleaning sand buildup under the scalper and caught his shovel on a roller. The jerking caused a pinched nerve to his right shoulder. Two visits of physical therapy have been ordered. Restricted duty until 8/30/05.

March 29, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was driving a haul truck & dumping a load of shot rock and caught his rt. hand & thumb in the steering wheel. He was examined & diagnosed with a contusion of his rt. hand.

2004 · 1 incident

October 27, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object

PLANT WAS SHUT DOWN AND EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON IT. A SHOT WAS PUT OFF AND A STRAY ROCK BOUNCED UNDER THE IMPACT CRUSHER AND HIT HIM IN THE LEFT ANKLE, BRUISING IT.

2001 · 3 incidents

July 27, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS DRIVING A HAUL TRUCK WHEN THE BOLTS BROKE ON THE HYDRAULIC TANK UNDERNEATH AND THE WHEELS RAN OVER THE TANK, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO LOSE CONTROL AND TURN OVER. EE HAD SEATBELT ON AND WAS ONLY BRUISED AND SCRATCHED.

April 12, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING OUT IMPACTOR CHUTE WITH A SHOVEL AND HE HIT HIS ELBOW ON THE CHUTE.

1999 · 3 incidents

September 30, 1999 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STEPPING OFF AN OFF HIGHWAY TRUCK LADDER AND STEPPED ONTO A ROCK, TURNING HIS FOOT AND CAUSING A PROBABLE ACHILLES TENDON TEAR.

August 24, 1999 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING TREES WITH A BULLDOZER ON THE SIDE OF A HILL. THE BANK GAVE WAY AND THE BULLDOZER ROLLED OVER ON IT'S SIDE. THE EMPLOYEE ONLY EXPERIENCED A BRUISED SHOULDER.

April 12, 1999 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 4/12/99, EE WAS PUTTING BELTS ON THE CONE AND WHEN HE STOOD UP, HE FELT HIS KNEE POP & BEGAN TO HURT. HE REPORTED IT TO HIS SUPERVISOR BUT REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT. HE CAME IN ON 4/19/99 A ND REQUESTED TREATMENT.

1998 · 2 incidents

December 7, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING WEDGES OUT OF A SCREEN ON THE PLANT AND ONE OF THE METAL WEDGES POPPED BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE FOREHEAD.

April 16, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS HELPING ADJUST THE BELT ON THE TAIL PULLY & HE SLIPPED IN MUD & STRAINED THE MUSCLE IN HIS UPPER LEG/GROIN.

1997 · 2 incidents

December 13, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING ON THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON A HAUL TRUCK AND SOME DIRT FELL FROM THE FENDER INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

June 18, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS UNLOADING A LOWBOY TRUCK--UNHOOKING A BOOMER AND THE PIPE SLIPPED AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD--CUTTING IT AND REQUIRING TWO STITCHES.

1996 · 4 incidents

June 14, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS SETTING UP CONVEYOR AND CUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN CHAIN AND CONVEYOR. SPRAINDE HIS WRIST AND BRUISED HIS LEFT HAND.

June 14, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS REPAIRING A LOADER AND GRABBED A HOSE CLAMP AND IT POKED HAND. IT CUT HAND AND NEEDED THREE STITCHES.

May 18, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING PARTS OUT OF A TRAILER FOR PLANT SET UP AND SLIPPED AND FELL OFF THE LADDER.

May 9, 1996 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE JUMPED UP ON A BIN TO REPLACE A BELT ON AN ELECTRIC MOTOR.

1995 · 1 incident

September 13, 1995 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ash Grove Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS BOLTING IN A PIECE OF BELTING IN THE HAMMERMILL CHUTE. HE SLIPPED BACKWARD BUMPING HIS ELBOW ON A BOLT, CAUSING BRUISING AND SWELLING TO THE ELBOW.

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