Mining Incidents

Charcoal #3 Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

St. Cloud, Stearns County, MN  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2100023

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
21
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Sep 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2002
48
citations
7
significant & substantial
$6,615
proposed penalties
$6,615
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 1,784 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 2,733 1 0 365.9
2025 Q1 1,771 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 42 1 0 23809.5
2024 Q1 3,091 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 2,005 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 104 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 2,642 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

21 on file

2025 · 1 incident

September 2, 2025 MN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was taking a blown hydraulic hose off from the front of rock drill, when the fitting broke loose, EE lost EE's footing and fell into slab bedding causing left great toe fracture and left shin laceration. Area where employee was standing was slippery due to the blown fitting.

2022 · 1 incident

June 9, 2022 MN · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer STRIKING OR BUMPING
Cold Spring Granite Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee kind of hopped/stepped across an area. When employee's right foot hit the ground, employee fell to the ground with pain. Doctor diagnosed as right heel muscle bruise from bone spur. Employee treated & released. Needs to use crutches as needed. Employee is working modified duty at this time, follow up appointment 06/15/2022. As of now, no lost time, no lost wages.

2021 · 1 incident

July 27, 2021 MN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator OTHER
Cold Spring Granite Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was leaving work for the day. They got into their own personal vehicle which was on the mine site, a bee followed them in at the same time, stung them on the left cheek. Employee is allergic to bees, did not have an EpiPen. Employee drove to Emergency Room for treatment. Treated and released with prescription, no work next day. Returned to work 7-29-2021.

2020 · 2 incidents

May 19, 2020 MN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Fall from machine

Employee was unloading cut slabs off saw cart. Co-worker was barring slabs apart. EE dropped wooden wedge into opening, stepped back to get off saw cart, missed step, fell backwards landing on butt, back & hitting head. Due to travel & COVID didn't see doctor until 12-4-20 for imaging. 12-14-20 appt diagnosed cervical strain & right wrist strain, requires therapy. No lost time.

January 7, 2020 MN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking on compacted snow and ice on Tuesday, January 7th. EE slipped on the ice and landed hard on EE's right knee, then hit right elbow on the generator. EE thought EE was fine but EE's knee continued to bother EE so sought medical treatment 1-9-2020. EE was released without restrictions, however was given a prescription medication to take. No Lost Time.

2016 · 1 incident

December 1, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was coming down the ladder, slipped on ladder step, twisting EE's ankle when stepping on next ladder step. Had pain in left ankle, sought medical treatment, diagnosis acute left ankle pain. Received 14 day prescription for pain. Returned to work next scheduled work day, no lost time.

2015 · 1 incident

May 5, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in quarry, stepped off small off-set on quarry's west end floor (approximately an 8-10 inch step), twisted left knee. Employee thought it would be fine but after many months, it continued to bother so he went to doctor. Doctor recommended surgery. Surgery took place March 11, 2016. First day of lost time March 14, 2016.

2013 · 1 incident

January 23, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cold Spring Granite Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was running drill steel into hole using steel puller, had hand on drill steel, when hand got to puller, didn't remove hand in time, finger got into puller wheels. Smashed employee's right index fingertip, amputated from bottom of nail to tip of finger.

2012 · 1 incident

July 24, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Cold Spring Granite Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee opened a wooden box used for storage, whatever they were (bees, hornets or wasps) came out of the box, one stung his left hand. By the next day, his hand, fingers and wrist were swollen so he chose to see a doctor, receiving a prescription for treatment of the sting.

2010 · 1 incident

April 14, 2010 MN · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cold Spring Granite Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was barring slabs and rough backs apart using a pry bar. He felt something pop in his lower neck, upper back area. He didn't seek treatment right away but as he continued to have pain in upper back-lower neck area, he saw a chiropractor on 4-19-10, was adjusted and released, returned to work. No lost time.

2008 · 1 incident

November 13, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cold Spring Granite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was wedging stone in quarry; felt stiffness in back after standing, working, bending & lifting. Employee has lower back pain. Went to doctor; did not report to work on 11-17-08.

2005 · 1 incident

April 5, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cold Spring Granite Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent over to pick up wire off the ground, felt pain in lower back. Employee saw a chiropractor and returned to work without restrictions.

2004 · 2 incidents

October 8, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Cold Spring Granite Company · Rubbed or abraded

Employee alleges he drops down to one knee to put new steel in machine - causes right knee pain. Employee saw a doctor and on 11-9-04 was referred for physical therapy and given a prescription - employer became aware 11-15-04.

August 10, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on wet floor in saw shed, right leg slipped out forward, fell on right lower back - right knee sore, right lower back sore. Employee didn't see a doctor until 8-31-04 because he thought it would get better, but it kept bothering him. Doctor referred him for physical therapy

2002 · 4 incidents

July 1, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cold Spring Granite Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING STEEL OUT OF HOLE WITH A STEEL PULLER, THE BIT CAME OFF AND THE STEEL CAME OUT OF THE PULLER AND FELL ON EMPLOYEE'S FOOT, FRACTURING IT.

May 6, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cold Spring Granite Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS PUTTING ENGINE IN GROUT TRUCK AT CHARCOAL QUARRY. HE SLIPPED ON THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF BEFORE HE HIT THE GROUND, BUT IS EXPERIENCING LOW BACK PAIN INTO HIS HIPS.

March 19, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cold Spring Granite Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING AND STEEL GOT STUCK. HE USED A PIPEWRENCH WITH UPWARD PRESSURE TO LOOSEN THE STEEL. WHEN STEEL CAME LOOSE, PIPEWRENCH HIT HIM IN MOUTH, CHIPPING HIS TOOTH.

February 6, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cold Spring Granite Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A SAW WHEEL OVER THE BACKSIDE OF A PICKUP, THE WHEEL TIPPED OVER A JUG FILLED WITH PINESOL, THE JUG BROKE AND CHEMICAL SPRAYED INTO HIS FACE AND EYE.

2001 · 1 incident

October 8, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cold Spring Granite Company · Struck by falling object

WMPLOYEE WAS TAKING GRANITE OFF SAW CART WHEN A CHUNK FELL OFF AND A PIECE HIT HIS RIGHT HAND ON TOP, CUTTING IT, REQUIRING SUTURES.

2000 · 2 incidents

October 30, 2000 MN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Cold Spring Granite Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RUNNING LOADER, THE WIND BLEW DOOR SHUT CUTTING OFF THE FINGERTIP OF HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER

August 8, 2000 MN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec STRIKING OR BUMPING
Cold Spring Granite Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BY A ROUGHBACK AND BRUSHE DHIS RIGHT ARM AGAINST STONE, CUTTIN GIT, REQUIRING STITCHES.