Mining Incidents

Quikrete of Picayune Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Quikrete Holdings Inc.
Picayune, Pearl River County, MS  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2200786

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
29
Years on record
2012–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2009
168
citations
34
significant & substantial
$56,135
proposed penalties
$44,723
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 11,797 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 12,503 8 0 639.8
2025 Q2 12,539 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 12,851 2 0 155.6
2024 Q4 9,271 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 10,759 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 2,266 11 2 4854.4
2024 Q1 12,798 3 1 234.4
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

29 on file

2026 · 1 incident

March 9, 2026 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

originally Diagnosed with a non reportable strain to EE's left knee, sustained while connecting a hose to a tanker truck. On follow up with Orthopedic Dr. 02/12/26 EE was scheduled for MRI and PT. Case elevated when EE started medical treatment (physical therapy) 03/09/2026.

2025 · 1 incident

June 12, 2025 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The Quikrete Companies · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Worker was placing bag on fill spout and put their finger under the bag clamp. The clamp crushed the tip of their right ring finger causing an open fracture of the tuft of distal phalanx of the finger.

2024 · 1 incident

July 7, 2024 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
The Quikrete Companies · Contact with heat

Heat Exhaustion, while stacking sand bags

2023 · 3 incidents

October 30, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion in lifting objects

first aid incident occurred on 10/30/23. No medical treatment prescribed. After months of continued pain, employee asked to be seen by doctor again. Doctor prescribed medical treatment (physical therapy,) elevating the first aid case to a reportable accident.

February 28, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was stacking bags of Portland cement and suffered chemical burns on fingertips

2020 · 2 incidents

September 14, 2020 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported pain in mid back after stacking bags of sand, and requested the EE be seen by doctor.

August 27, 2020 MS · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported pain in shoulder after stacking bags of sand, and requested that they be seen by doctor

2019 · 3 incidents

August 28, 2019 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quikrete Companies · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee used a piece of scrap floor grating in an attempt to dislodge material blocking the discharge chute of the dryer bag house. The metal twisted in the employee's hand, causing a laceration of the right index finger.

July 5, 2019 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Struck against stationary object

Employee was unloading bags from the reject shoot (roller bed that sends bag down to table, for removal by hand.) The employee lifted a bag, then turned to put bag on a pallet. When EE turned, EE struck EE's knee on the leg of the table. Dislocation of right knee cap.

June 15, 2019 MS · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting in the installation of a drive unit on a mixing screw. The unit was under tension, being pulled into alignment. Employee was using fingertip to check alignment of bolt holes. The unit unexpectedly and suddenly moved, causing the amputation of left pinky fingertip including the fingernail.

2018 · 2 incidents

May 22, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported that the employee pulled a muscle in employee's back while moving a 50# bag of material

March 23, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quikrete Companies · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The minor had an undisclosed, preexisting medical condition. EE went into a seizure while at work. When ee seized, ee fell and struck head on the floor, resulting in a minor laceration to scalp. No equipment or machinery was involved

2016 · 3 incidents

December 15, 2016 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Quikrete Companies · Struck against a moving object

Employee ran into pot hole while driving forklift, resulting in cervical strain. Employee returned to full duty for full shift on the following day.

August 11, 2016 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Sharp edge of banding on bundle of burlap bags cut employee's hand, while employee was moving the bundle. Laceration to left palm required 5 stitches. Employee was returned to work with limited use of hand for 10 days. Follow up to be done by attending clinic, in 10 days.

February 29, 2016 MS · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down from a tractor (truck) cab and stepped on uneven ground. EE's ankle turned under, causing a sprained left ankle and a fracture in the left fibular.

2015 · 4 incidents

August 12, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Cement dust go onto employee's arms and caused a rash.

August 5, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Struck against stationary object

Employee was attempting to dump portable dumpster when his hand slipped cutting his wrist on the lever.

July 24, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
The Quikrete Companies · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee went into breakroom to get a bite to eat and take a break. Employee was found unconscious in the breakroom by another employee on site approximately 15 to 20 minutes later. Determination and cause has not been determined at this time.

July 23, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Quikrete Companies · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing sand bag from turn table when another bag transitioned from sand line conveyor and fell on wrist

2014 · 1 incident

January 31, 2014 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was pulling material out of the Dust Collector for the Q-Line from the opening above him. A chunk of material fell from inside the container and fell onto his head/face. Employee was not wearing eye protection as required by company SOPs. Portland cement dust got into his right eye.

2013 · 5 incidents

August 28, 2013 MS · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across a traffic zone when a forklift backed into him causing a broken tibia bone in the employees leg.

June 13, 2013 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
The Quikrete Companies · Struck by concussion

Hot elevator exploded. Propane gas buildup and ignition causing substantial damage to bucket elevator.

June 13, 2013 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
The Quikrete Companies · Struck by concussion

Hot elevator exploded. Propane gas buildup and ignition causing substantial damage to bucket elevator.

June 13, 2013 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
The Quikrete Companies · Struck by concussion

Hot elevator exploded. Propane gas buildup and ignition causing substantial damage to bucket elevator.

2012 · 3 incidents

October 29, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up 50# AP sand bags and went to put it on a pallet when he felt his shoulder R pop out and in and now he is having pain in his shoulder. Diagnosis: Right Shoulder Stain.

April 18, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Struck against stationary object

Employee was on the sand line packer, a bag got caught he jumped down to clear the bag from the belt and hit his knee on a piece of steel, left knee.

April 13, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quikrete Companies · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was lifting 100lb sand bags and turned to place it on pallet and wrist pooped, left wrist.