Mining Incidents

CLOVERHILL Metal/Non-Metal

APAC-MS, Inc. · Surface
Controlled by CRH PLC
Natchez, Adams County, MS  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2200682

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
16
Years on record
2002–2021
Latest incident
Jul 2021
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
150
citations
43
significant & substantial
$72,947
proposed penalties
$69,835
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 3,058 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 4,712 2 0 424.4
2025 Q2 656 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 6,247 2 0 320.2
2024 Q4 5,855 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 4,534 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 652 5 4 7668.7
2024 Q1 7,156 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

16 on file

2021 · 1 incident

July 20, 2021 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a haul truck. Employee complained of headache & light-headedness. Employee was taken to ER and later diagnosed with a sinus infection & BP issues. Employee was placed off-work until Monday, July 26.

2018 · 1 incident

December 4, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was helping move/set a wooden form in preparation for a concrete pour. EE got finger caught under the form as it was placed on the ground.

2015 · 1 incident

April 3, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was training a new haul truck driver. EE was sitting in the jump seat next to door. Haul truck encountered a rough road condition and the EE bumped his shoulder against door of truck.

2014 · 1 incident

August 21, 2014 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stood up after kneeling, experienced knee pain (popped). Incident reported 8/25/14. Visit to Dr on 9/2/14, with light duty work.

2012 · 2 incidents

June 1, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE Chipping slag off weld, got something in eye. Did not report until questioned by foreman 6/5/12. Sent to doctor for check, Received meds and returned to work. Not regular mine Employee

April 19, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Leaned on pipe that had just been welded & burned spot on left lower forearm. First aid completed. Failed to inform anyone that he went to ER on 4/20/12.

2010 · 2 incidents

2009 · 2 incidents

November 2, 2009 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee put left hand on cable to remove slack. He was holding control in right hand. Employee pressed incorrect button & finger was pulled in sheave. Returned to work (light duty) on 11/9/09.

June 26, 2009 MS · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Moving cutting edge in storage area. Paint caused two (2) new edges to stick together & lifted both - straining shoulder.

2007 · 2 incidents

May 25, 2007 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

Cleaning material chute with punch bar. Hit finger on side of chute.

March 14, 2007 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling material under tunnel belt, strained shoulder. Reported injury to foreman on 3/29/07 in the PM. Doctor vistit on 4/2/07.

2003 · 2 incidents

August 27, 2003 MS · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS HELPING SET A MUD PUMP INTO THE POND AND THE CHAIN LINK BROKE. THE BROKEN LINK FLEW ABOUT 20' AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

March 10, 2003 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

USING A WRENCH TO TIGHTEN A BOLT ON THE SAND PUMP.

2002 · 2 incidents

September 18, 2002 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

USING A SHOVEL TO DIG MUG FROM A DRAIN PIPE.

February 14, 2002 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT WHEN THE KNIFE HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEG.