Mining Incidents

Pilot Peak Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Graymont Ltd
Wendover, NV, Elko County, NV  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2601906

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
60
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
471
citations
81
significant & substantial
$218,514
proposed penalties
$202,286
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 38,979 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 26,435 6 2 227.0
2024 Q2 18,819 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 18,561 3 0 161.6
2023 Q4 18,082 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 38,977 2 0 51.3
2023 Q2 11,299 13 0 1150.5
2023 Q1 38,847 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

60 on file

2026 · 1 incident

January 12, 2026 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Graymont Western Us Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee went to put a flame in kiln 1, EE was standing on a 29" rolling ladder, there was pulverized coal dust still in the hood of the kiln, when they introduced a flare to ignite the coal, the kiln produced a blowback, knocked the employee to the ground from the 29" ladder and they sustained burn injuries to right arm and lower back, 2nd degree burns.

2025 · 1 incident

December 13, 2025 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

An employee was hooking up a drum basket to a forklift, EE bent down to lift and slide the right-side fork to align with the basket, when EE lifted the fork, EE felt like an impact to EE's lower back. EE was taken to the Tooele Utah hospital where EE was diagnosed with lower back muscle sprain. EE received 2 injections for pain and inflammation.

2024 · 1 incident

October 29, 2024 NV · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pulling out a pump, when pulling EE caught EE's right-hand pinky finger between the pump and the pipe flange.

2023 · 3 incidents

October 12, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western Us Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was loading shots for the quarry at the south ridge area, while walking on a down slope slipped on loose dirt and rocks and fell on EE's right side, felt a pop on EE's right shoulder.

April 26, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was unplugging core product from the core chute, when product dislodged lime went into EE's left eye.

April 14, 2023 NV · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western Us Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was flagging a shot at around 2:00pm, suddenly the ground gave way and the employee fell in a hole, the right leg outside the hole, the left leg inside the hole, the right knee was at about EE's chest, then EE felt a pop on EE's right knee, EE then called a co-worker to help EE get up.

2022 · 1 incident

November 18, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western Us Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE exited EE's truck on the lower scale and started climbing the steps to the scale house. EE tripped on the top step and hit the bridge of EE's nose on a structural beam. EE exclaimed that EE was in a hurry and that is what led to EE tripping and falling. EE's nose was broken as well as a minor spinal cord injury from the impact of the fall.

2021 · 2 incidents

October 28, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Emp was trying to open a dump chute using the slide hammer. As EE was sliding the hammer, the handle broke and EE's thumb slipped between 2 pieces of steel, pinching it. EE was taken for treatment and received sutures. EE was released full duty and returned to work.

August 19, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a coal mill liner, it slipped and as they tried to catch it, felt a pain in R shoulder. Went to clinic and was given restrictions on lifting and use of right arm.

2020 · 2 incidents

June 26, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck against a moving object

On 6-26-2020, emp was backing up a loader and struck a parked haul truck. Was jarred and had soreness in neck. EE was taken to the ER to be evaluated and was told to rest for the next 2 days, missing both shifts. EE returned to work on 6-29-2020 at full duty.

February 26, 2020 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was working to open a stuck door on a hydrator. When door came open it broke out of the hinges and fell to the floor, striking employee in the left leg/ankle. Employee was taken for treatment and later diagnosed with a contusion and was given restricted duty.

2019 · 3 incidents

October 11, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Emp was swinging a sledgehammer and felt a pain in their back. Emp was taken in for treatment and was given restrictions. Emp worked 1 day with restrictions.

March 24, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western Us Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was working inside kiln on brick rig platform. EE's foot slipped and fell off of the platform. Employee landed on EE's right foot, fracturing the ankle.

January 9, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Emp was reinstalling a guard. Emp caught R index finger between the guard and the frame, causing a laceration. Emp was taken in for treatment and received 4 sutures

2017 · 6 incidents

December 20, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was helping with cleanup when a small bit of dirt flew up and went under the safety glasses, hitting the eye. Employee sustained a small abrasion and was given prescription eye drops and returned to work.

November 13, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Emp was helping to remove a drill head. The drill head swung free and contacted the frame, pinching EE's left ring finger. EE received sutures and returned to work.

August 23, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western Us Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee was working on a ladder removing a pipe. The pipe came free and swung into the ladder causing EE to fall and sprain ankle.

August 23, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker OTHER
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp was being fitted for custom earplugs. While removing plugs, vendor caused pain and injury to both ears. Emp was seen by Dr and returned to work. EE was later told to have surgery due to continued pain. This became a Reportable and Lost Time on 10-17-2017.

June 20, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WORKING ON CABLES FOR A TRANSFORMER, UNDER A CRAWL SPACE. EE EXPERIENCED BACK PAIN AND MUSCLE SPASM.

April 16, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp. was changing a belt and caught a finger between the sheave and belt. Emp was treated onsite and returned to work that shift. On 5-1-17 Emp complained of pain and was taken to clinic where a small fracture of the tip of the finger was found. Incident became reportable at that time.

2016 · 1 incident

August 14, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Driver closed lid on top of trailer, lining up cam-lock on lid. Didn't realize finger was in latch. Closed cam-lock pinching left index finger, splitting end and taking off back portion of fingernail.

2015 · 1 incident

May 8, 2015 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Our employee had his right hand injured in a refractory mixer while in the process of cleaning it. He had injuries to his wrist and fingers. The mixer was unexpectedly energized while our employee had his hand inside the mixer.

2014 · 4 incidents

October 8, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was cutting skirt board with a razor knife. The knife slipped and caused a small laceration on his upper left thigh, requiring 3 sutures.

September 12, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western Us Inc · Fall from ladders

employee was exiting the kiln and lost his footing on a ladder. he slipped from the ladder and landed about 4-5' below on the grating. employee was taken to a clinic as a precaution and found to have a minor fracture in his back.

May 19, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Driver stepped into hydrate, which got into the left boot and caused a minor burn.

May 13, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing bolts with an impact wrench the socket came loose and contacted the employee's mouth area, damaging his tooth.

2013 · 3 incidents

September 16, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The miner was dumping lime dust when the latch on the rear gate of the dump truck wouldn't shut. The miner exited the vehicle to unstick the latch traveling thru the dust. The lime dust entered the miner's boots and was not removed before causing burns to the miner's feet. The burns were caused by the reaction of the dust and perspiration.

July 6, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to remove build up of material from a product gate, when pry bar struck the employee below the eye.

April 24, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor was removing refractory when brick slipped and landed on right thumb. Causing a fracture.

2012 · 5 incidents

December 23, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing material from the crusher, when a large rock broke free and crushed the right ring finger.

December 14, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

going to #2 cooler pit to obtain sample lime got in eyes causing irration

March 5, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Graymont Western Us Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sitting in break room waiting for shift to begin. Employee started experiencing chest pains and not feeling well. Other employees coming into break room also noticed that he did not look well. Office was contacted blood pressure taken and first responders came up. Paramedics were called and employee was transported for further observation.

February 15, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Graymont Western Us Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee is unaware of any incident that may have caused this just reported he started feeling pain in his back at 10:00 am and continually worsened.

January 5, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing fittings from old section of waster pipe when pocket knife he was using slipped and came down across back of left hand and first knuckle of thumb.

2010 · 3 incidents

November 22, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee shoveling coal when he turned & felt sharp pain in lower back.

November 20, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Working with bags from bag house inhaled lime dust.

April 16, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was rodding #3 Kiln preheater & felt pain in lower back & leg.

2009 · 1 incident

August 5, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was rodding plugged coal hopper with rod plug gave way and rod was pushed to metal side cutting finger.

2008 · 1 incident

June 2, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee putting new cable on chute and forgot to remove vice grip from motor shaft they were using to line hole for new cable. They were tightening cable against limit switch and vice grip came around and struck employee in the face.

2007 · 1 incident

January 30, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by falling object

Rodding out chute with metal rod, chunk of material fell and hit rod causing cut on chin.

2006 · 2 incidents

April 28, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee fractured finger while checking the tension of a belt on a screen- pan feeder pulley.

February 9, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant STRIKING OR BUMPING
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cut on the face by a piece of metal.

2005 · 5 incidents

December 29, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Moving shaft in warehouse, it rolled and smashed finger.

August 14, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western Us Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee slipped while descending a ladder.

July 7, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE works for tri-phase electric. he was installing fiber optic cable on the cable tray at pilot peak. in the area he was working in, there was lime ont he floor that he had to work in. while working, lime made it way up his left paint leg, down into his sock and boot, burning his ankle.

January 13, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER SCALE TRYING TO FREE ICE & CAME IN CONTACT WITH WATER & LIME CAUSING BURNS TO HIS LEGS.

2004 · 1 incident

June 10, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by flying object

Ee was changing a bearing at the kiln. The wind was blowing quite hard & something got in his eye.

2003 · 1 incident

January 9, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SITTING HAUL TRUCK USING LEATHERMAN. WENT TO CLOSE BLADE & SLIPPED SLICING RIGHT THUMB.

2002 · 2 incidents

November 12, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING RAILCARS & HURT LOWER BACK WHEN PRYBAR SLIPPED FROM HOPPER DOOR.

September 17, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE REMOVING THE CONVEYOR GUARD, IT SLIPPED & SMASHED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER AGAINST THE WALL.

2001 · 3 incidents

September 10, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRIPPING LUGS- UNWIRING A MOTOR.

August 27, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING PARTS ON PALLET ONE ROLLED OFF AND STRUCK LEG.

June 20, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING A 2X10 BOARD AND GOT A 2 1/2" SLIVER IN LEFT LEG.

2000 · 6 incidents

October 23, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck by flying object

ON A JAMMED ELEVATOR BUCKET WHILE HAMMERING A LARGE SPROCKET WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF. SMALL PUNCTURE WOUND TO LEFT LEG.

July 18, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING BELTS ON MICROPULVERIZER, HE USED PIPE WRENCH TO TURN PULVERIZER. PIPE WRENCH CAUGHT LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN WRENCH AND PLATE CAUSING LACERATION.

May 11, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PRYING WITH BAR HEARD POP IN SHOULDER. DIDN'T FEEL THIS WAS ANYTHING. COMPLETED SHIFT. AWOKE NEXT MORNING ON DAY OFF. SHOULDER WAS RED AND SORE. NOTIFIED SUPERVISOR.

February 16, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Graymont Western Us Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE CLEANING #1 PREHEATER LOST BALANCE AND FELL THREE FEET AND LANDED ON WALKWAY BELOW ON BACKAND NECK. WAS STANDING ON PUSH RAM.

January 19, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Graymont Western Us Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE BREAKING LOSE A BOLT, THE WRENCH SLIPPED, CAUSING HADN TO SWING INTO A BROKEN WELD. RESULT WAS EIGHT STITCHES.