Mining Incidents

Amrize Rockville Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Amrize Ltd
Shade Grove Road, Montgomery County, MD  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1800029

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
31
Years on record
2001–2023
Latest incident
Mar 2023
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
405
citations
107
significant & substantial
$192,875
proposed penalties
$169,324
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 11,276 5 1 443.4
2025 Q3 5,524 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 10,216 2 1 195.8
2025 Q1 4,080 10 4 2451.0
2024 Q4 2,200 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 6,811 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 6,508 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 6,650 14 6 2105.3
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 · 1 incident

March 31, 2023 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While using the access panel to enter the top deck screen of # 5, the metal door slammed shut onto EE's left thumb crushing and ripping the top of the skin and bleeding inside gloves.

2020 · 3 incidents

September 1, 2020 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was working on a conveyor installing a belt saddle. As employee walked from the South side to the North side of the conveyor to deliver tools, the employee slipped in mud while crossing under the conveyor.

July 10, 2020 MD · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was in the process of removing a screen bearing housing from a shaft.  While attempting to get a chain mule hooked up, the housing slipped off the shaft.  The bearing housing was secured and hanging by a chain fall. The bearing housing slipped off and swung to the left and caught the employees left hand between the bearing housing and the timing gear shaft.

June 12, 2020 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was washing along a conveyor when employee lost water pressure. Hose had become disconnected at barb. While tightening up hose clamp with screwdriver, tool slipped and impacted left hand causing injury.

2016 · 3 incidents

July 28, 2016 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a 70 ton haul truck in the pit. The FEL dumped the first bucket of the load into the truck; the load was full of shot rock & a 3-5K boulder was mixed in the load. The boulder caused the truck to rock resulting in the employee in the truck complaining of pain in their back & head.

March 12, 2016 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was preparing to press a new bearing into the housing for a screen. While centering the housing, EE's fingers were pinched between the housing and the frame of the press.

February 24, 2016 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee indicates that as EE came around a vehicle in the workshop EE tripped over EE's own foot, causing EE to fall to the floor. The employee extended EE's arms before the fall and landed on hands. The next day the employee reported sore wrists and was sent for a medical assessment - returned with report of strain.

2014 · 1 incident

February 24, 2014 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was in the process of descending the ladder of an off-road haul truck during pretrip inspection and slipped on step (fall to below). EE sustained fracture to left leg (unspecified). EE stated buildup of mud on his boots caused him to lose traction with step surface.

2012 · 1 incident

August 17, 2012 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was removing used 36" trough idlers. EE was sliding the idlers to his side of the truss when it slid off of the truss slipping from his left hand pinching EE's right thumb between the idler frame and truss as he was preparing to hold the other end with his right hand. The end of his thumb was crushed as the idler fell to the ground, causing an open wound.

2010 · 3 incidents

November 16, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Struck by flying object

Injured employee was feeding a measuring rope through a 6" condiut with the aid of an air compressor and mouse. He was using one hand to secure airline hose and one hand to feed rope. Airline slipped from his grip and struck him in the mouth. Injury resulted in 4 sutures outside and 4 sutures inside of lip.

October 4, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

After coming off a ladder the employee slipped in the mud (it had been raining most of the day) hit his knee on a sharp rock and cut requiring 7 stickers.

March 30, 2010 MD · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall from machine

While climbing up a ladder to fuel machine, employees hand slippped off the rail causing him to fall to the ground. Employee suffered bruises to back and leg and is on restricted duty.

2009 · 2 incidents

July 9, 2009 MD · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding on a rock bin. Had his safety glasses hanging around his neck. Went to lift up his welding shield and a piece of slag popped and entered his left eye.

2008 · 2 incidents

March 6, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Initial reported as First Aid only. On 4/2/2008 went to a Restricted Duty case and became reportable. Had been seen by two previous Doctors and released without treatment. Was installling a new deck frame on #6 screen tried to push deck into place. He felt that he may have strained a muscle in back of left shoulder.

January 16, 2008 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While installing grating onto a catwalk for a new conveyor section. Injured employee had his finger pinched between the grating and angle support member of the catwalk.

2007 · 6 incidents

November 13, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on muddy ground. He lost his footing and twisted his knee.

November 13, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While shoveling debris from Primary Crusher, our employee slipped in mud. He caught himself with his right hand, causing pain and swelling of his thumb.

October 19, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE strained his right shoulder while shoveling debris from the Tail Pulley of a conveyor.

September 7, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee states that while working in the Screenhouse he lost his footing on rocks at the top of the stairs between 7 & 8 screens. He twisted his right ankle and impacted the stair rail with his left knee. He says that the ankle is the most painful.

July 26, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Another EE was parking 31-099. Injured EE was already parked in 31-089 and preparing to dismount. According to the other EE, he did not see 31-089, as it was in a blind spot. 31-099 collided with 31-089 causing injured EE to sustain a blunt trauma to his ribcage.

April 11, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Exiting a skid-steer, the operator's foot slipped off the foot rest (between the front of the machine and the forks). He twisted his left ankle.

2006 · 1 incident

September 19, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee slipped and fell down steps leading to #3 Screen.

2004 · 3 incidents

October 28, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Conditions were good for the job of removing worn out screen cloth,It was dry, and plenty of lighting.

May 27, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling waste material at the tailpulley of 6 conveyor, slipped and turned his ankle and was in a lot of pain. Taken to Shadey Grove hosp. for x-rays, Bad sprain .

February 3, 2004 MD · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · No Value Found

EE WAS IN PUGMILL CALCIUM BLDG., REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP A BAG OF CALCIUM, HIS RT. FOOT SLIPPED & HE FELL FORWARD. THIS CAUSED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

2003 · 2 incidents

June 19, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN CATWALK BY 11 SCREEN PLACED LEFT HAND ON HANDRAIL, CAUGHT A BUR CAUSING LACERATION TO MIDDLE AND INDEX FINGERS OF LEFT HAND.

February 10, 2003 MD · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING UNDER CONVEYOR IN #6 TUNNEL REMOVING ROCK & DIRT BUILDUP, WHEN HE EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN.

2002 · 1 incident

November 14, 2002 MD · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON THE WATER TRUCK PLATFORM PUTTING ON A SWEAT SHIRT OVER HIS HEAD. STEPPED OFF THE EDGE OF PLATFORM AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 8 FT TO THE GROUND.

2001 · 2 incidents

November 28, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CHUTE LINER FROM CHUTE ASSEMBLY. WHILE PASSING CHUTE LINER TO ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL LINER SLIPPED AND IN EFFORT TO REGAIN CONTROL OF LINER (PIECE OF STEEL) A SHARP EDGE L ACERATED EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND.

November 13, 2001 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Amrize Mid-Atlantic Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING ON A VERTICAL SURFACE. THE GRINDING OPERATION WAS COMPLETE AND WHILE LOWERING GRINDER TO FINISH POSITION GRINDING WHEEL MADE CONTACT TO EMPLOYEE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER.