Mining Incidents

Pipe Creek Jr Metal/Non-Metal

IMI Aggregates LLC · Surface
Controlled by Fred (Pete) Irving
Swayzee, Grant County, IN  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1201173

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
31
Years on record
2000–2023
Latest incident
Nov 2023
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
116
citations
23
significant & substantial
$15,993
proposed penalties
$15,329
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 9,202 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 1,063 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 8,787 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 1,440 3 2 2083.3
2024 Q3 9,117 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 734 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 1,178 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 1,792 1 0 558.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

31 on file

2023 · 2 incidents

November 17, 2023 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
IMI Aggregates LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured employee and another employee were spinning the rotor. The injured employee bent down to pick up a dropped tape measure. While bent down, IE pulled on the hammer as part of the process. As this happened, the other EE was spinning the rotor. This caused the injured employee's right arm to be pinched between the hammer and the cheek plate.

May 18, 2023 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
IMI Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee strained their back in February while lifting a tire. The employee received no medical treatment for the injury. While receiving a bone scan from a non-occ issue it was discovered that the employee had a fracture to a vertebra. The employee believes this is from the strain they suffered in February.

2022 · 1 incident

January 4, 2022 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
IMI Aggregates LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While changing an elevated belt that was on the ground in below freezing temperatures, EE stepped on the belt to manually pull the belt which caused the EE to slip. EE complained of left shoulder pain from the fall. EE was told prior to the fall to use a skid stir for the particular task.

2021 · 1 incident

April 7, 2021 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
IMI Aggregates LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

Operator was climbing down off a CAT-745 Haul Truck became light headed and fell. Operator said the next thing EE knew EE was laying on the ground.

2020 · 1 incident

April 3, 2020 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was changing broken rear step on a 980G loader, When EE was taking off the bolts that hold the step on with a impact wrench, the bracket spun while EE was holding the rubber mount and the Rusty Bracket cut EE's left hand.

2018 · 1 incident

September 7, 2018 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sandblasting and stopped to take a break. Employee took off PPE and rubbed their eye. During that process it is believed that a piece of debris was transferred into the employees left eye.

2015 · 1 incident

June 15, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was changing screens on wash plant when he stepped backward he slipped at the oversize chute, employee fractured right fibula.

2014 · 3 incidents

September 11, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing belts on a screen while rolling belts on, he pinched his middle finger.

August 22, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Irving Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was washing a 988H loader with a 2 inch fire hose while moving hose and stepping backwards stepped on hose and twisted left ankle.

March 11, 2014 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was pulling electric lines to the primary crusher. While pulling the ground line tight the strap he was using slipped. When the line slipped he grabbed the wire with his left hand and a sharp piece on line cut his hand.

2013 · 2 incidents

July 1, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

The miner was welding hammers on the primary crusher. He took welding helmet off and using his hands brushed the dust off of himself. When he brushed the dust off the fan he was using to blow welding fumes out of crusher, blew a small piece of metal in his eye. The miner had on all of his safety equipment, including his safety glasses.

January 7, 2013 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Irving Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was servicing the lime plant while stepping off the machine ladder, he stepped on a frozen piece of lime on the ground and twisted his ankle.

2012 · 1 incident

May 4, 2012 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was removing a 2"x10" board after splicing a conveyor belt, he reached out with his left arm grabbing the board to pull it toward him. Employee said his left shoulder popped when he pulled on the board.

2011 · 1 incident

August 31, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee working off 2.50' raised platform of 2"x12" board planks on back side of high speed screen, a board slipped & employee fell 2.50' to steel deck. Employee received a sprain or strain to his left wrist when he fell.

2009 · 1 incident

December 8, 2009 IN · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a 1.50" wash down hose up from side of wash bin to wash out a classifier tank & sand screw, the hose had been lowered over the side of the bin to drain so it wouldn't freeze, and evidently some water remained in the hose & froze. The hose was heavier than normal.

2008 · 1 incident

July 29, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Irving Materials Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was laying down on his side on a flat 2"x12" board in feed pan of McLanahan crusher, He was welding on a wear plate on side of crusher next to the rotor. When finished welding he went to get up and experienced a sharp pain in his lower back. May have strained or pulled a muscle in his back.

2007 · 2 incidents

September 25, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning off HP300 crusher platform with high pressure water hose. It was also raining; finishing up the employee started down the stairway leading from HP300 platform. His foot slipped on the wet step and he jammed his heel down on the step.

March 29, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was stockpiling 53's, wind blown particle got in right eye, employee was wearing hard hat and safety glasses/when bin door was opened to empty bin strong wind from east was blowing fines over to cat walk where stockpiler stands.

2006 · 1 incident

March 23, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING FORKLIFT TO BRING A PIECE OF METAL INTO THE SHOP, THE METAL SLID OFF ONE OF THE FORKS, AS HE WAS LIFTING THE METAL BACK ON THE FORKS HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

2004 · 4 incidents

December 9, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING SAMPLE PAIL OF STONE INTO BACK OF PICKUP TRUCK, PAIL WEIGHT IS ABOUT FIFTY POUNDS WITH STONE IN IT.

October 7, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO DRIVE WEDGES IN A CRUSHER THAT WAS BEING REMOVED AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT ARM.

June 2, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS KNELT DOWN GRINDING METAL, WHILE GRINDING HE HIT A BURR ON THE METAL AND THE GRINDER DEFLECTED OFF AND HIT HIS LEFT KNEE.

March 15, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Irving Materials Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

NO UNSAFE CONDITIONS EXISTED, EMPLOYEE SAID HE STRAINED HIS BACK REPLACING WIPERS ON WEST PLANT THOR CONVEYOR, EMPLOYEE WAS LOOSENING BOLTS THAT HOLD RUBBER WIPER IN PLACE MOVED AND STRAINED BACK.

2003 · 2 incidents

October 28, 2003 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Irving Materials Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE OPENED ACCESS DOOR TO GAIN ACCESS TO CHUTE BEHIND STANDARD CRUSHER, MATERIAL STARTED COMING OUT DOOR. EE TRIED TO SHUT DOOR AND HINGE BROKE PINCHING HIS FINGER.

April 30, 2003 IN · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Irving Materials Inc · No Value Found

HURT FOOT WORKING ON CONV.

2002 · 2 incidents

May 7, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Irving Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING UP SHOP FOR THE NIGHT. TURNED LIGHTS OFF THEN TURNED AROUND AND RAN INTO SPRAY BAR PIPE SITTING ON TWO SAW HORSES IN SHOP INJURING KNEE CAP.

January 31, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE GRINDING OLD WELD OFF FEEDER WHEEL. LATE IN SHIFT EE NOTICED SOMETHING IN HIS EYE. HE THOUGHT IT WAS DUST. LATER IN EVEING AT HOME, HIS EYE BOTHERED HIM MORE AND HE WENT TO THE ER. DR. REMO VED A FOREIGN OBJECT FROM LEFT EYE. FOLLOWUP WITH OPHTHALMOLOGIST.

2001 · 1 incident

July 23, 2001 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Irving Materials Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS EXITING DOORWAY OF CONTROL TOWER ON SECONDARY PLANT & BRUSHED HIS LEFT ELBOW ON SHARP PIECE OF METAL SIDING ON CONTROL TOWER.

2000 · 3 incidents

October 23, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING A LIFTING EYE OFF SIDE PANEL OF 980F CATLOADER BUCKET WITH A 4" GRINDER. AFOREIGN OBJECT LODGED IN HIS RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

February 22, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Irving Materials Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING BACK DOWN OFF GROVE CRANE AFTER STARTING IT. HE SLIPPED ON STEP OF CRANE LOOSING HIS FOOTING. HE FELL OFF CRANE BACKWARDS AND STUCK HIS LEFT HAND OUT TO BREAK FALL.

January 3, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Irving Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE OPENED DOOR ON WELDING TRUCK AND GOT IN. AS HE REACHED OUT TO CLOSE DOOR, THE WIND CAUGHT THE DOOR SWINGING IT SHUT. THE PICK UP DOOR HIT ON THE END OF HIS FINGER JAMMING THE FIRST JO INT, SEVERED THE TENDON.