Ward Stone has $58K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 5 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
12
Years on record
1994–2018
Latest incident
Dec 2018
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
119
citations
25
significant & substantial
$58,288
proposed penalties
$38,225
paid to date
66% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $20,063 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
71
inspections on record
1,092
inspection hours
10.9
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.
119 citations across 1,092 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Ward Stone has $58K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 5 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.
$58K
proposed penalties
$38K
current assessed
$38K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
119 assessments are final orders; 5 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-02-10.
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 Q4
5,907
0
0
0.0
2025 Q3
7,086
0
0
0.0
2025 Q2
7,719
2
0
259.1
2025 Q1
4,796
0
0
0.0
2024 Q4
6,663
2
1
300.2
2024 Q3
8,692
10
1
1150.5
2024 Q2
7,492
1
0
133.5
2024 Q1
5,502
0
0
0.0
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4
5,952
3
0
504.0
2023 Q3
7,660
0
0
0.0
2023 Q2
8,207
3
0
365.5
2023 Q1
6,392
0
0
0.0
2022 Q4
6,865
4
1
582.7
2022 Q3
8,205
0
0
0.0
2022 Q2
6,615
4
2
604.7
2022 Q1
2,447
0
0
0.0
2021 Q4
4,690
10
0
2132.2
2021 Q3
8,844
3
1
339.2
2021 Q2
8,926
0
0
0.0
2021 Q1
4,598
10
6
2174.9
2020 Q4
6,771
0
0
0.0
2020 Q3
9,554
3
3
314.0
2020 Q2
9,116
4
1
438.8
2020 Q1
5,863
2
0
341.1
2019 Q4
6,601
0
0
0.0
2019 Q3
10,035
0
0
0.0
2019 Q2
9,224
1
0
108.4
2019 Q1
3,867
2
1
517.2
2018 Q4
8,292
0
0
0.0
2018 Q3
7,286
0
0
0.0
2018 Q2
7,816
1
0
127.9
2018 Q1
4,530
3
2
662.3
2017 Q4
5,930
0
0
0.0
2017 Q3
6,606
2
1
302.8
2017 Q2
8,894
0
0
0.0
2017 Q1
6,890
3
0
435.4
2016 Q4
6,059
0
0
0.0
2016 Q3
8,733
2
0
229.0
2016 Q2
8,754
0
0
0.0
2016 Q1
6,093
3
0
492.4
2015 Q4
6,548
0
0
0.0
2015 Q3
7,896
0
0
0.0
2015 Q2
7,971
2
0
250.9
2015 Q1
4,903
0
0
0.0
2014 Q4
7,166
0
0
0.0
2014 Q3
6,331
0
0
0.0
2014 Q2
6,067
1
0
164.8
2014 Q1
2,461
1
0
406.3
2013 Q4
3,382
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
4,357
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
6,597
0
0
0.0
2013 Q1
3,648
1
0
274.1
2012 Q4
5,173
0
0
0.0
2012 Q3
7,449
0
0
0.0
2012 Q2
7,336
2
0
272.6
2012 Q1
4,417
7
1
1584.8
2011 Q4
5,588
0
0
0.0
2011 Q3
6,720
0
0
0.0
2011 Q2
6,778
0
0
0.0
2011 Q1
4,687
0
0
0.0
2010 Q4
6,466
1
0
154.7
2010 Q3
6,951
0
0
0.0
2010 Q2
6,335
0
0
0.0
2010 Q1
4,037
0
0
0.0
2009 Q4
3,713
2
1
538.6
2009 Q3
6,579
0
0
0.0
2009 Q2
6,452
0
0
0.0
2009 Q1
4,246
3
0
706.5
2008 Q4
5,387
0
0
0.0
2008 Q3
6,984
0
0
0.0
2008 Q2
6,523
0
0
0.0
2008 Q1
4,312
0
0
0.0
2007 Q4
4,944
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
6,933
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
6,060
0
0
0.0
2007 Q1
5,230
0
0
0.0
2006 Q4
7,273
0
0
0.0
2006 Q3
9,265
9
1
971.4
2006 Q2
8,835
0
0
0.0
2006 Q1
7,235
4
1
552.9
2005 Q4
6,197
0
0
0.0
2005 Q3
8,938
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
7,955
0
0
0.0
2005 Q1
6,192
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
6,852
0
0
0.0
2004 Q3
7,940
0
0
0.0
2004 Q2
7,890
0
0
0.0
2004 Q1
6,015
0
0
0.0
2003 Q4
7,330
1
0
136.4
2003 Q3
7,157
0
0
0.0
2003 Q2
7,099
0
0
0.0
2003 Q1
5,815
0
0
0.0
2002 Q4
6,282
1
1
159.2
2002 Q3
7,091
0
0
0.0
2002 Q2
7,318
0
0
0.0
2002 Q1
6,636
0
0
0.0
2001 Q4
2,351
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
7,758
1
0
128.9
2001 Q2
8,809
0
0
0.0
2001 Q1
7,324
0
0
0.0
2000 Q4
7,233
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
10,916
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
14,995
4
0
266.8
2000 Q1
9,785
0
0
0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
12 on file
2018 · 3 incidents
December 7, 2018IN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
An Operator sustained a burn to left palm while using a cutting torch. Some debris plugged up the torch head while cutting causing the flame to go out. EE assumed the flame was completely out and used EE's left hand (with leather gloves on) to remove the material. Upon clearing the material, the flame re-lit resulting in the injury.
June 6, 2018IN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
An equipment operator was in a Cat 980H FEL working at the Aglime stockpile. While at the face of the stockpile working the pile a large chunk of frozen material broke free falling about 15 feet & landed in bucket. The weight of the material caused the loader to tip forward causing operator to be thrown forward in the cab making contact with the door glass and cab support pillar.
2017 · 1 incident
September 30, 2017IN · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
An Operator strained a muscle in left lower back while pulling on a wrench to remove a bolt securing a hydraulic hose in place on a Front End Loader. The employee reported the incident and denied medical treatment at that time. Later next week ee made the Leadman aware ee had gone to the Chiropractor on own for treatment without informing anyone at the Mine Site.
2009 · 2 incidents
May 27, 2009IN · Metal/Non-Metaltipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
A Bin Operator experienced back pain while cleaning a screen. The injured miner was in a squatting position cleaning the screen. Then while moving from the squatting position to an upright position he experienced pain in his back.
February 16, 2009IN · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The injured miner was in the process of unlocking and opening the gates to the plant. While walking to swing open one half of the gate he slipped on the ice and snow striking his head and shoulder on the ground.
2008 · 1 incident
April 22, 2008IN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS ASSISTING A MECHAINC REMOVING A RIPPER ON DOZER. AS THE EE WAS USING A HAMMER TO REMOVE PIN, A PIECE OF THE RIPPER BROKE OFF A STRUCK THE EE IN THE FACE AND CHEST.
2000 · 1 incident
August 31, 2000IN · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
THE EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKER WERE COMPLETING A REPAIR TO THE FEEDER WHEN THE PORTION OF THE FEEDERSLIPPED AND LACERATED THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT LITTLE FINGER.
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN AROUND THE NUMBER 4 FEEDER THE MATERIAL PILE GAVE WAY AND ENTRAPPED EE. HE WAS EXAMINED AND RELEASED WITH NO WORK RESTRICTIONS FROM PARK VIEW HOSPITAL, FORTWAYNE INDI ANA.
1996 · 1 incident
September 10, 1996IN · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
MAN WAS UNDER 30" CONVEYOR SHOVELING. STEEL PLATE FROM JAW CRUSHER WAS LAYING ON THE CONVEYOR. MAN ON BELT LOOKED ON BOTH SIDES OF CONVEYOR AND SAW NO ONE SO HE THREW PLATE OFF BELT. PLATE HIT MAN ON LEFT FOOT AS HE WALKED OUT FROM UNDER CONVEYOR. RESULTED IN BROKEN FOOT. MAN HAD ON STEEL TOED SHOES.
1994 · 1 incident
June 1, 1994IN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techEXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE RIGHTREAR TIRE FROM AN R 22 EUCLID WHEN PRESSURE FROMTHE INSIDE DUAL TIRE FORCED THE OUTER TIRE OFF. THIS TIRE HIT INJURED IN THE FACE CAUSING CUTS TO HIS FOREHEAD & FACE.
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