Mining Incidents

Rowan Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Vulcan Materials Company
Salisbury, Rowan County, NC  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3102103

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
31
Years on record
2000–2015
Latest incident
Jul 2015
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
144
citations
41
significant & substantial
$145,814
proposed penalties
$122,542
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
2023 Q3 0 0 0
2023 Q2 112 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 95 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 0 0 0
2022 Q2 100 2 0 20000.0
2022 Q1 106 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 989 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 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

31 on file

2015 · 1 incident

July 22, 2015 NC · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carolina Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Using sledge hammer to break down dth drill

2014 · 1 incident

2011 · 2 incidents

November 17, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee was on ladder propped against loader. At top of ladder went to step off onto loader and ladder slipped causing him to fall 7-0 ft to ground. Right knee injury.

February 9, 2011 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was clearing debri and trees around transformer pole. He cut chain saw off, moved against his leg before chain had stopped spinning.

2009 · 1 incident

April 15, 2009 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carolina Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Using a sledge hammer to drive wedges and felt his back pop. Went to Dr., Dr put on light duty for 3 weeks. P.T. for 3 weeks as well.

2008 · 2 incidents

September 29, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

He was walking across stone & slipped on mud, falling. Hit his right arm & shoulder. Went to Dr who said sprain, no recheck unless problems. He wanted to go back to Dr on 10/2/08. Had a note to return 10/9/08 for recheck. Went back to Dr 10/8/08 with lumbar strain & high restrictions with no walking. Out as of 10/9/08.

June 23, 2008 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was hitting wedge with hammer & missed wedge hitting rock. A piece of rock chipped off & came back hitting him in the eye knocking off his glasses.

2007 · 2 incidents

June 26, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was sitting on rock, drilling a dog hole, & when he got downoff the rock, one foot went between 2 rocks & when he turned, he twisted right knee. Taking meds for inflamation.

February 6, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

He was cutting aluminum air line & a piece of aluminum got into his eye. On 2-19-07 he said was still bothering him & went to Dr.

2006 · 1 incident

June 28, 2006 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using burner torch and stepped back with left foot into a hole and hyperextened his big toe on his left foot.

2005 · 5 incidents

September 19, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM COMPRESSOR HOUSE TO PIT AND SLIPPED ON WET METAL RAIL AND FELL TWISTING HIS KNEE AND HEARD IT POP. LIMITED TO CLIMBING LADDERS.

September 12, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Carolina Quarries Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Exposed to large impact wrench while holding tire for support while operator working wrench and noise and air blew in left ear. Report due to audiogram on 9/12/05.

July 14, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Carolina Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS USING A CHANNEL TORCH & HOT ROCK FLEW UP UNDER HIS GLASSES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NOSE AREA AT CORNER (INSIDE) OF EYE. WHEN HE REMOVED HIS GLASSES THE HOT ROCK MELTED TO FRAME & PULLED SKIN FROM NOSE OFF.

February 7, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A LIFT HOLE IN GRANITE BLOCK WHEN PART OF IT SHEARED OFF CAUSING EMPLOYEE & ROCK TO FALL APPROX. 10'. EE HAD HIS SAFETY BELT ON WHICH KEPT HIM FROM HITTING THE BOTTOM.

January 10, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by flying object

DOGS SLIPPED ON BLOCK CAUSING A SMALL PIECE (7" X 5" X 2 1/2) TO TRAVEL APPROX 30', STRIKING EE IN LEFT FOREARM.

2004 · 8 incidents

December 8, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON LEDGE, SLIPPED AND LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL DOWN BRUISING HIS TAIL BONE.

December 6, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carolina Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING UP A BLOCK WHEN HE PULLED THE CHAIN AND HOOK TO ONE END. HE TURNED IN AN AWKWARD POSITION, SPRAINING HIS BACK.

October 5, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was operating crane with left hand when a lever popped back striking his hand causing a sprain.

August 27, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee bent over to pick up pump and his knee popped. EE did not tell anyone until 9-9-04 at 8:00 am. I took him to the doctor at 1:30 pm and ee is on light duty.

June 26, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carolina Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was lighting had held burner when it back fired and flume shot back and burn his left index finger.

May 27, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOOKING CHAIN TO PAN WHEN CHAIN TIGHTENED UP AND WRAPPED AROUND HIS HAND - CAUSING IT TO BE BRUISED.

March 1, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Carolina Quarries Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD A SEIZURE IN THE OFFICE.

February 25, 2004 NC · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS HOOKING DOGS ONTO BLOCK WHEN LOST BALANCE ON LADDER AND SLIPPED & FELL APPROX 3 FT SPRAINING HIS LEFT KNEE.

2003 · 2 incidents

April 14, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

MINER SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE CLIMBING ON CRANE TRACK, HITTING THE GROUND ON SMALL PIECE OF GROUT WITH LOWER PART OF BACK.

January 8, 2003 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PULLING ON CRANE CABLE WHEN BOOM WAS HOISTED CATCHING HIS HAND BETWEEN CRANE CABLE AND CRANE BLOCK.

2002 · 1 incident

February 11, 2002 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Carolina Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS OPERATING A NOVAMAC DRILL AND HIS HAND GOT BETWEEN THE TRACK AND WALL OF QUARRY AND SMASHED THE TIP OF HIS FINGER.

2001 · 3 incidents

June 13, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Carolina Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS PUTTING IN A SNAKE HOLE IN GRANITE TO HOOK CHAIN THROUGH. THE BIT WENT THROUGH OUT THE END OF GRANITE(END OF GRANITE BROKE OFF) CAUSING HIM TO FALL. HIT HIS ARM ON GRANITE.

May 2, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING WITH ROCK IN BOTTOM HOLE AND CUT HIS THUMB.

January 11, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carolina Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS USING A LSEDGEHAMMER TO DRIVE WEDGES & MISSED THE WEDGE CAUSING HIS HAND TO COME IN CONTACT WITH GRANITE.

2000 · 2 incidents

March 23, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
Carolina Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS LIGHTING A BURNER WHEN THE 02 HOSE BLEW OFF CAUSING A FLAME BURNING HIS HAND.