Mining Incidents

New Melle Metal/Non-Metal

New Melle, St Charles County, MO  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2302043

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
36
Years on record
2002–2024
Latest incident
Oct 2024
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
243
citations
53
significant & substantial
$56,438
proposed penalties
$53,982
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 19,198 2 1 104.2
2025 Q3 10,052 2 0 199.0
2025 Q2 12,675 1 0 78.9
2025 Q1 15,531 1 0 64.4
2024 Q4 2,833 4 0 1411.9
2024 Q3 20,023 4 1 199.8
2024 Q2 19,519 3 0 153.7
2024 Q1 12,250 8 2 653.1
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

36 on file

2024 · 1 incident

2023 · 1 incident

January 5, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
New Frontier Materials Operations Alpha, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

The employee was bolting, went to lower the basket, smashed hand between the spinner and the railing on the basket.

2022 · 3 incidents

November 14, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Frontier Materials Operations Alpha, LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was walking down the steps of the scalp screen, slipped and fell, hitting hand on the end of the handrail.

October 28, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
New Frontier Materials Operations Alpha, LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was doing a workplace exam, when a small piece of loose fell and struck the employee. EE was diagnosed with a fractured rib on 11.3.22.

2021 · 8 incidents

September 23, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Frontier Materials Operations Alpha, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated was moving a guard while making repairs and felt a pop in their hip. Employee received medical treatment and was given work restrictions on 09/27/2021.

September 1, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Frontier Materials Operations Alpha, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated EE was hand scaling, when a rock broke loose EE felt pain and numbness in EE's arms. On 9.10.2021 the employee was given work restrictions.

July 20, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
New Frontier Materials Operations Alpha, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee states that while driving haul truck employee hit a bump in the road that caused the air seat to bottom out, jarring employee's back. Employee started physical therapy on 8/17/2021 which made it a reportable incident.

June 28, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported on 7/14/2021 that EE's back was hurting and had been bothering EE since the week of 6/28/2021, when EE was operating various pieces of equipment. Employee stated EE's back hurt from climbing in and out of equipment. Employee received medical treatment on 7/14/2021 was released to full duty and again on 7/27/2021 when EE was given work restrictions.

June 21, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee stated that while mounting a haul truck, employee bent over to pick up the coffee that employee had placed on the bumper, lost balance, and fell off the truck.

March 23, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee stated that while operating a loader, the bucket struck a toe on the floor and caused elbow to be stuck between the arm rest and the machine controls, resulting in elbow pain. No medical treatment until 04/12/2021.

January 27, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking towards EE's vehicle because the mine shut down due to snowy weather conditions. EE slipped and fell on the snow in the parking lot near EE's vehicle. Physical therapy recommended to start on Feb 15.

2020 · 2 incidents

November 3, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated EE was shoveling on the catwalk of the VSI when EE felt a pain in EE's lower back. Employee received medical treatment on November 6.

January 20, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal INUNDATION
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

On 1/20 during the workplace exam, it was discovered the Gazebo Lake located above the mine had emptied through a geological formation its entire contents into the mine. Date and time of the occurrence is unknown, no weekend work. No injuries from this accident.

2019 · 1 incident

February 20, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stated was using a pry bar to clear material from a chute when the bar slipped and employee caught a finger between the chute and the pry bar.

2017 · 4 incidents

December 15, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated ee was working on a hose on machine, felt a sharp pain in knee while walking around machine. No restrictions on initial medical examination, treatment on 2/21/2018 resulted in injury becoming reportable.

November 15, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated stepped out of truck to check a face area, when EE turned around to get back in truck EE felt a pain in calf. No medical treatment was given until physical therapy started on Dec 15.

April 27, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported feeling numbness in hands and wrist after hand scaling. Medical treatment on 12/14/2017 resulted in light duty.

March 28, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee stated employee was picking up a belt roller and felt a pop in employee's back.

2016 · 2 incidents

May 24, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

The employee experienced back pain over a period of time while operating loader underground. Employee reported the injury on June 7th and requested medical treatment, work restrictions were issued on June 8th 2016.

May 20, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee pick up a tool turned around to take a step, felt knee pop and fell to the ground. (The employee is now receiving Physical Therapy.)

2014 · 2 incidents

October 28, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was hand scaling, the bar slipped and pinched his finger.

October 27, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was climbing into the haul truck, as he stepped on the lower step, which is designed to be flexible, it shifted causing additional strain to his left arm.

2009 · 1 incident

December 16, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking back to the tower to start the plant up when he caught the toe of his boot on a frozed dirt clod, he tripped, stumbled and twisted his right knee.

2008 · 3 incidents

August 5, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Fred Weber Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE alleges hitting his elbow on the support post in the loader he was operating

July 30, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing back onto 980-G loader, when he slipped and strained his back.

March 4, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reported he slipped and fell on ice while carrying a metal bar. Bar hit EE in the mouth

2007 · 3 incidents

October 29, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE reported to have injury at work after working all weekend at his 2nd job. EE admitted to working at his shop 8-10 hrs barbequing on concrete at pumpkin patch. Minor lifting of pumpkins from bed of truck resulted in strain. Questionable as being work related.

July 17, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleges left arm & shoulder was hurting when he is operating the Mechanical Scaler.

May 8, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleges cervical strain from operating scaling machine.

2006 · 1 incident

March 3, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee doesn't know when or how the accident happened - he thinks it happened on March 3, while bolting. 3/31/06: Physician determined employee's neck problem is job related. Additional x-rays & testing; possible surgery.

2005 · 1 incident

January 5, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fred Weber Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS LIFTING A 4" BEAM ABOVE HIS HEAD & PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

2004 · 2 incidents

October 11, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SCALING A PILLAR WITH A MANUAL SCALING BAR, EMPLOYEE BARRED DOWN A PIECE OF MATERIAL ONTO HIS RT. FOOT. HE REFUSED MEDICAL ATTN. UNTIL 10/19/04.

June 4, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by falling object

EEs were loading a face round from a manlift, when a rock fell from the roof and struck injured on the shoulder and hip. The rock weighed approx 75 lbs, causing injuries to the shoulder and hip. EE was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

2002 · 1 incident

October 29, 2002 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fred Weber Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PRYING A ROCK LOOSE WITH A PRY BAR IN THECANICA TERTIARY CRUSHER WHEN THE BAR SLIPPED STRIKING THE RIGHT SIDE OF FACE