Mining Incidents

Amrize Pit #52 Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Amrize Ltd
Rollag, Clay County, MN  ·  Intermittent
MSHA Mine ID: 2101277

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
13
Years on record
2001–2017
Latest incident
Oct 2017
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
106
citations
21
significant & substantial
$28,180
proposed penalties
$28,180
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 3,624 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 375 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 0 0 0
2024 Q3 6,271 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 173 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 3,939 1 0 253.9
2023 Q3 7,029 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 5,195 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

13 on file

2017 · 1 incident

October 4, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was changing cutting edges on loader bucket when, they reached in to grab bolt from falling. While doing so the bolt head spun a cut into their hand.

2014 · 1 incident

July 21, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE & co-worker were lifting the bearing assembly into place. Not able to fit it, they were bringing back into the manlift when the flange caught on the top railing. Assembly came to rest on EE's right forearm pinching it between the top rail and assembly.

2013 · 1 incident

May 14, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was going to change tip on torch. He walked through some welding fumes from another employee completing that task and became sick. Reaction to the fumes.

2012 · 4 incidents

November 6, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was walking down steps from wash plant and rolled right ankle causing stain.

October 15, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE was traveling along road way to another plant. As he was approaching a hill he moved to right side of roadway. As he proceeded the check engine lights came on. He diverted his attention to the lights and front tire came in contact w/ ditch. Causing truck to tip.

October 6, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was putting V-Belt onto sheaves as belt went onto pulley the belt pinched his Right thumb between the two.

May 29, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE claims lower back pain from 5-10-12 - 5-29-12 When he finally reported to supervisor states back became sore from turning in loader to look back and rough roads along with defective seat.

2011 · 4 incidents

November 7, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was tightening the cap on the core using a 16 pound sledge hammer. it was getting dark and light conditions were low. he swung at cap with hammer missing it. He attempted to stop his fallen thru and strained his lower back.

October 1, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges strain to upper right back and shoulder area from turning around and looking behind him. Also states ground was rough and bumpy.

September 6, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Operating dozer for past several months. Employee complains of upper back strain B/T shoulders.

July 28, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he strained his upper shoulder/back area climbing into screen plant to change screen Did not seek medical attention until 8/5/11. Claim was under investigation while employee continued to work.

2010 · 1 incident

September 2, 2010 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amrize Midwest Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE bent over to pick up oil pan and strained his lower back when he bent over.

2001 · 1 incident

August 28, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Camas Minndak Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING A PUNCH & HAMMER TO REMOVE WEDGE FROM CABLE WINCH. HE MISSED THE PUNCH AND HAMMER HIT MIDDLE FINGER, LEFT HAND. OPEN FRACTURES OF LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.