Mining Incidents

PEBBLY BEACH QUARRY Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Knife River Corporation
Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, CA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0400081

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
30
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Sep 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
62
citations
18
significant & substantial
$72,479
proposed penalties
$56,280
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 12,172 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 930 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 899 1 0 1112.3
2025 Q1 6,544 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 7,902 3 0 379.7
2024 Q2 896 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 9,040 1 0 110.6
2023 Q1 10,163 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

30 on file

2025 · 2 incidents

September 25, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Connolly-Pacific Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a slab of rubber with a dirty box cutter at Separator 2 area when EE cut self "on the last bit (end)" Employee was taken to emergency room where EE received wound cleaning and closure with staples to EE's right thigh.

June 9, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Connolly-Pacific Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

An operator, needed assistance getting a loader out of the shop. They had a 10ft stand under the lift arm, supporting the bucket. When I went to pull the stand out from under the loader, I injured my back. I felt a sharp pain in my lower back immediately. I laid down for a few minutes, then left work to go to the chiropractor.

2024 · 2 incidents

September 11, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Connolly-Pacific Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE illness is due to torching & burning metal while dismantling SEP01. EE did not report throat discomfort, coughing & congestion until 9/18/24. On 9/18/24 EE visited the ER & received treatment for acute bronchitis, chest x-rays were negative. Doctor prescribed medication & told employee to follow up with primary doctor. The EE was released back to work with no restrictions.

September 11, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor OTHER
Connolly-Pacific Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Honeybee sting on left wrist.

2023 · 1 incident

October 2, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Connolly-Pacific Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using EE's pocketknife in EE's right hand to remove zip ties from a frame used to hold video sheet, EE accidentally slipped and cut EE's left hand near EE's thumb. EE received 1 stitch and a TDAT shot.

2022 · 2 incidents

May 3, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Connolly-Pacific Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Transferring 55lb Anfo bags from trailer onto conveyor into Magazine #1 storage.

April 26, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Connolly-Pacific Company · Struck against stationary object

Working at the blasting operation, EE was walking from one down hole to another when EE stepped on a rock and felt their left knee move. EE was able to continue the shift and the knee started hurting the next day 04/27/22.

2021 · 1 incident

November 22, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Connolly-Pacific Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carrying a piece of wood and it slipped out of EE's left hand causing a splinter to get wedged into finger/palm area.

2018 · 1 incident

January 30, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Connolly-Pacific Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee stepped off a skiff onto the trailer of the skiff and lost balance, employee extended hands as they fell forward, they bent the right middle and ring finger backwards causing laceration at the top joint. Employee received sutures on both fingers.

2017 · 1 incident

June 17, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Connolly-Pacific Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting a hydraulic rock splitter from a rock when EE felt EE's right shoulder give out. EE was asked if EE wanted to do another job, EE said "no" EE was alright. Monday 6/19/17 EE said EE's back felt like it was going out, at that time went to a less strenuous job. EE's on restricted duty not lifting more than 10lb, PT for 4 weeks and then re-evaluation.

2016 · 1 incident

June 14, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Connolly-Pacific Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was retrieving a rock splitter tool from a rock when the rock separated, causing the tool to move EE's hand against the side of the man basket and when the rock separated, the man basket moved causing EE to hit right knee on the side of the man basket. EE declined medical attention on 6/14/16, EE called in from a scheduled day off on 6/21/16 requesting to see a doctor.

2015 · 1 incident

January 13, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Connolly-Pacific Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling barge line on stern on barge 43, he stated the barge was muddy and he slipped, feeling something wrong in his left knee, he had no pain right away but by the end of the day he felt it hurting. Medical attention 1/28/15, MRI in Torrance Ca on 1/31/15, limits no prolonged walking/climbing, he is still working, we will update report when results from MRI are received.

2012 · 3 incidents

November 6, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Connolly-Pacific Company · Struck against stationary object

Climbing to access barge, slipped and hit right knee on a cleat

January 10, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Connolly-Pacific Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using skill saw to cut down wooden pallets for disposal off the back of 1998 Chevy pickup truck unit 31.198010.

2011 · 1 incident

May 13, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Connolly-Pacific Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE said he bent over to go under the sill leg at the S-60 when he heard a "pop" in his back, he sat down, said he'd be alright, minutes later he said he was going home to rest his back, left the Quarry at 10:47am. He called the Quarry at 11:20 in extreme pain he was at the C.I.M.C., a nurse took him into the Hospital, failed to file report before leaving on his own.

2009 · 1 incident

July 8, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Connolly-Pacific Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing shaft from S-60 Derrick Stiff Leg crane draw works. Shaft slid inside and at the same time shifting weight upwards. Injury either tried to hold the shaft and it pulled him in or he did not have time to get out of the way, smashing his left forearm between the shaft flange and draw works.

2007 · 1 incident

October 29, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Connolly-Pacific Company · Struck by flying object

While grinding on a material screen plant a foreign object got into his right eye. He didn't notice it until 5:00 in the evening when showering. He could feel something in his eye and reported it the following day at work and went to the doctor and a piece or rust was removed, he has a corneal abraison.

2006 · 1 incident

September 27, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Connolly-Pacific Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

No specific working condition caused employee to have a seizure, he has an existing condition that causes seizures. He was traveling within the Quarry when he became confused, a co-worker was with him at the time, and helped him until he became alert again.

2005 · 1 incident

September 13, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Connolly-Pacific Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A large slab of rock had lodged itself inside the hopper at Separator #2. Plant was shut down and employee was using a pry bar to dislodge it when the rock came free. Other rocks followed causing him to lose control of the pry bar. The bar smashed his right hand into the side of the hopper, injuring his right middle finger.

2004 · 1 incident

March 16, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Connolly-Pacific Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

A drill steel got stuck when EE was drilling down holes. He used a sledgehammer to free the steel. Once the steel came out, he bent over to pick up some drill lubricant and his back went out.

2003 · 2 incidents

October 7, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Connolly-Pacific Company · Struck against a moving object

EE CAME TO WORK 10/7/03 COMPLAINING OF BACK PAIN. HE WORKED 10/8/03, 10/9/03 & 1/2 DAY 10/10/03. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR 10/13/03. NOT KNOWING WHAT CAUSED HIS PAIN HE PLANNED ON USING HIS UNION INSURANCE. THE DOCTOR RELEASED HIM BACK TO WORK WITH NO RESTRCITIONS ON 10/15/03.

June 6, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Connolly-Pacific Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING TO REPLACE METAL PLATE (SKIRT) ON CONVEYOR AT SEPARATOR PLANT. THE PLATE SLIPPED AND SMASHED/CRUSHED HIS RT. RING FINGER BETWEEN PLATE AND ROLLER.

2002 · 4 incidents

December 18, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Connolly-Pacific Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF OF BREAKER. HE STEPPED ON THE TRACK AND HIS BOOT GOT STUCK IN BETWEEN TRACKS. HIS WEIGHT & MOVEMENT CAUSED HIM TO KEEP GOING DOWN ONTO HIS RIGHT LEG. HE TWISTED HIS RT. LEG AND HEARD A POP IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

October 10, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Connolly-Pacific Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLEANING OUT GEAR BOX ON S-60 DERRICK CRANE WITH BRAKE FLUSH. BRAKE FLUSH SPLASHED IN EE'S EYES.LEFT EYE HAD EMBEDDED FOREIGN BODY. (WENT TO DR.10/14/02).

July 23, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Connolly-Pacific Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING LEADS OVER A CONVEYER AT SEPARATOR PLANT #2. HE STEPPED OFF A BEAM AND JUST LOST HIS FOOTING. WHEN HE FELL, HIS OUTSTRETCHED RIGHT HAND RECEIVED A LARGE LACERATION TO HIS PALM.

June 26, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management MACHINERY
Connolly-Pacific Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING OVERHEAD AT SEPARATOR #2.

2001 · 2 incidents

October 31, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Connolly-Pacific Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE HAD BEEN PAINTING STEEL BEAMS WITH A BRUSH OUT OF A 5 GALLON BUCKET OF PRIMER PAINT. HE MOVED THE 5 GALLON BUCKET AND WHEN HE PUT IT DOWN, HIS LOWER BACK WENT OUT.

February 7, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Connolly-Pacific Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PERFORMING A SECONDARY BLAST ON A ROCK (25-30 TONS). WHILE STANDING ON TOP OF THE ROCK, HE LOADED THE CHARGE AND LIT IT. WHILE STANDING UP TO EXIT THE ROCK, HE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF THE ROCK. HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT SIDE ON THE CLOSED TAILGATE OF THE PICK UP TRUCK. HE RECEIVED SEVERE CONTUSIONS AND MUSCULAR STRAIN TO HIS LEFT RIBS, SIDE AND BACK.

2000 · 1 incident

November 17, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Connolly-Pacific Company · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS SITTING IN DUMP TRK (CAT773B#3) WHEN THE LOADER OPERATOR WAS DUMPING 2ND SCOOP OF QUARRY RUN MATERIAL INTO TRK & A ROCK FELL OUT & HIT CANOPY ABOVE CAB, SHAKING EE