Watson Gravel Inc. (Middletown Plant) has $13K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
24
Years on record
1986–2010
Latest incident
Sep 2010
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
98
citations
21
significant & substantial
$12,625
proposed penalties
$12,625
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
64
inspections on record
1,144
inspection hours
8.6
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.
98 citations across 1,144 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Watson Gravel Inc. (Middletown Plant) has $13K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 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.
$13K
proposed penalties
$13K
current assessed
$13K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
97 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-04-29.
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
2025 Q4
6,637
1
0
150.7
2025 Q3
7,992
0
0
0.0
2025 Q2
8,066
1
0
124.0
2025 Q1
5,142
1
0
194.5
2024 Q4
8,840
0
0
0.0
2024 Q3
8,817
2
0
226.8
2024 Q2
8,387
0
0
0.0
2024 Q1
4,860
0
0
0.0
Show 96 earlier quartersHide earlier quarters
Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4
8,423
1
0
118.7
2023 Q3
8,258
0
0
0.0
2023 Q2
8,244
1
1
121.3
2023 Q1
5,687
1
0
175.8
2022 Q4
8,443
0
0
0.0
2022 Q3
7,692
2
0
260.0
2022 Q2
7,580
0
0
0.0
2022 Q1
4,762
0
0
0.0
2021 Q4
7,389
0
0
0.0
2021 Q3
8,266
0
0
0.0
2021 Q2
7,865
0
0
0.0
2021 Q1
4,427
0
0
0.0
2020 Q4
8,110
0
0
0.0
2020 Q3
8,060
0
0
0.0
2020 Q2
7,974
0
0
0.0
2020 Q1
5,649
0
0
0.0
2019 Q4
7,990
1
0
125.2
2019 Q3
8,063
0
0
0.0
2019 Q2
8,938
1
0
111.9
2019 Q1
5,718
3
0
524.7
2018 Q4
9,838
0
0
0.0
2018 Q3
10,850
0
0
0.0
2018 Q2
10,579
3
0
283.6
2018 Q1
9,196
0
0
0.0
2017 Q4
9,952
2
1
201.0
2017 Q3
9,420
0
0
0.0
2017 Q2
9,446
5
1
529.3
2017 Q1
9,472
1
0
105.6
2016 Q4
9,901
0
0
0.0
2016 Q3
9,258
3
0
324.0
2016 Q2
10,072
0
0
0.0
2016 Q1
8,727
2
0
229.2
2015 Q4
9,964
0
0
0.0
2015 Q3
10,742
1
0
93.1
2015 Q2
10,956
0
0
0.0
2015 Q1
8,476
1
0
118.0
2014 Q4
10,912
0
0
0.0
2014 Q3
10,574
0
0
0.0
2014 Q2
11,159
1
1
89.6
2014 Q1
7,804
0
0
0.0
2013 Q4
9,544
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
10,155
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
9,617
0
0
0.0
2013 Q1
7,915
1
0
126.3
2012 Q4
8,920
1
0
112.1
2012 Q3
8,885
1
0
112.5
2012 Q2
11,651
0
0
0.0
2012 Q1
11,235
2
0
178.0
2011 Q4
12,072
0
0
0.0
2011 Q3
12,555
0
0
0.0
2011 Q2
8,130
3
0
369.0
2011 Q1
6,912
0
0
0.0
2010 Q4
7,798
2
0
256.5
2010 Q3
8,312
0
0
0.0
2010 Q2
6,599
3
2
454.6
2010 Q1
5,972
1
1
167.4
2009 Q4
7,083
0
0
0.0
2009 Q3
9,640
5
3
518.7
2009 Q2
12,528
0
0
0.0
2009 Q1
10,208
4
1
391.8
2008 Q4
9,490
0
0
0.0
2008 Q3
9,719
0
0
0.0
2008 Q2
10,314
3
2
290.9
2008 Q1
9,217
0
0
0.0
2007 Q4
10,043
4
0
398.3
2007 Q3
9,276
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
11,991
1
1
83.4
2007 Q1
10,343
0
0
0.0
2006 Q4
8,152
0
0
0.0
2006 Q3
14,950
0
0
0.0
2006 Q2
6,862
5
2
728.7
2006 Q1
7,359
0
0
0.0
2005 Q4
14,423
1
0
69.3
2005 Q3
14,338
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
8,217
0
0
0.0
2005 Q1
4,027
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
5,087
3
0
589.7
2004 Q3
5,131
1
0
194.9
2004 Q2
6,125
3
1
489.8
2004 Q1
5,157
3
0
581.7
2003 Q4
6,430
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
6,841
0
0
0.0
2003 Q2
6,901
3
1
434.7
2003 Q1
5,132
0
0
0.0
2002 Q4
7,397
3
1
405.6
2002 Q3
7,065
0
0
0.0
2002 Q2
7,448
0
0
0.0
2002 Q1
5,700
0
0
0.0
2001 Q4
7,384
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
6,833
4
1
585.4
2001 Q2
6,341
0
0
0.0
2001 Q1
5,006
5
1
998.8
2000 Q4
6,915
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
7,505
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
7,832
0
0
0.0
2000 Q1
7,144
1
0
140.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
24 on file
2010 · 2 incidents
September 14, 2010OH · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Clearing jammed crusher. IW was prying on rotor when pry bar slipped. IW slipped and fell backward to sitting position. Left leg caught on catwalk or handrail during fall. Sprain/bruise (soft tissue damage) to left leg at knee.
June 7, 2010OH · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Injured worker was preparing to open our Hazmag crusher to do clean up and adjustments. He was at the switch box to start a small electric pump motor which runs the hydraulics used to open a crusher. He pushed the ON button (or threw the disconnect lever), and an electric arc blew open the box door, causing flash burns to arm of injured worker.
2001 · 2 incidents
November 28, 2001OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WORKING MUDCAT STAND WITH (WITNESS) EE. REACHED OVER TO THROW LARGE ROCK OFF CONVEYOR BELT, LOST BALANCE, FELL AND ROLLED DOWN STAND ACCESS STAIRS. APPRENTLY STRUCK ROCK ON FRAME STRUCTURE WIT H RIGHT HIP.
September 27, 2001OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED WORKER WAS HELPING FOREMAN ATTEMPT TO OPEN JAMMED OVERHEAD DOOR AT GENSET BUILDING. TOP OF DOOR DISENGAGED FROM TRACK, FLIPPED DOWN, THE LEADING TOP EDGE OF DOOR BROKE OFF AND FELL TO GROUND. INJURED WORKER WAS APPARENTLY STRUCK ON HAND AS DOOE TOP FELL.
1998 · 1 incident
August 1, 1998OH · Metal/Non-Metalbarge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck handPOWERED HAULAGE
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO RESET DISLODGE HOPPER SKIRT RUBBER ON DREDGE CONVEYOR USING A PRY BAR. PRY BAR BECAME CAUGHT IN SELF-CLEANING TAIL PULLEY FINS, LAVERED AGAINS THE FRAME STRUCTURE, AN D BAR STRUCK THE EE SEVERAL TIMES. INJURED WAS ABLE TO GET FREE, SHUT DOWN THE MACHINERY, AND GET TO SHOR TO SEEK ASSISTANCE.
1995 · 2 incidents
October 12, 1995OH · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorOTHER
May 9, 1995OH · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mecco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE HAD MOVED A QUAREL COVERING A HOLE IN FLOOR APPROX. 8" TO SHOVEL MATERIAL IN WHEN HE STEPPED ON UNSECURED FLOORING AND FELL APPROX 10' LANDING ONHIS BUTTOCKS. EE WAS ABLE TO CLIMB OUT OF HO LE ON HIS OWNE AND WAS THEN TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL BY FOREMAN. EE WAS COMPLAINING OF BACK PAIN.
1993 · 2 incidents
July 29, 1993OH · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mecco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
LOALDING TRACKHOE TIGHTENING CHAIN BINDER CHAIN PIPE GOT UNDER RIBS
April 3, 1993OH · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
GRINDING A TIRE TO INSTALL A PATCH WITH A SMALL HAND GRINDER THE GRINDER STONE CAME OFF THE GRINDER JAW STRUCK ME IN THE FOREHEAD JUST ABOVE THE LEFT EYE.
October 26, 1992OH · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
PUTTING NEW DUMP CABLE ON DRAGLINE, FINGER GOT HIT BY PULLEY.
July 20, 1992OH · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techEXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
LOADER TIRE EXPLODED RESULTING INT EH PINNING OF EMPLOYEE BETWEEN LOADER AND REAR AXLE. CRUSHER LEFT FOOT AND ANKLE.
1991 · 3 incidents
November 20, 1991OH · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WALKING ACROSS YARD STEPPED ON WELDING ROD PIERCING RT FOOT CAUSING PUNCTURE WOUND WAS TREATED & PERSCRIBED AN ANTIBIOTIC
1990 · 2 incidents
October 23, 1990OH · Metal/Non-Metalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mecco Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
CLIMBED UP TO CHECK CABLES ON DRAGLINE.CAME BACK DOWN ON PLATFOIRM IN FRONT OF OPER CAB.CAB BROKE OFF AND EMPL FELL TO GROUND.
April 4, 1990OH · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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