Mining Incidents

Thompson Mine Metal/Non-Metal

Great Sand LLC · Surface
Controlled by Covia Holdings LLC
Thompson, Geauga County, OH  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3301944

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
27
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Jul 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
486
citations
108
significant & substantial
$199,188
proposed penalties
$167,213
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 18,049 9 0 498.6
2025 Q3 5,130 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 18,358 5 0 272.4
2025 Q1 13,371 6 1 448.7
2024 Q3 2,023 1 1 494.3
2024 Q2 15,796 6 0 379.8
2024 Q1 6,064 2 2 329.8
2023 Q4 1,616 30 7 18564.4
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

27 on file

2025 · 1 incident

July 7, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Great Sand LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner injured middle finger of right hand between tailgate and bed of a dump truck.

2023 · 3 incidents

December 5, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
R W Sidley Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee developed redness on skin in the area where their respirator fits around the employee's nose. The employee went to the doctor, and was diagnosed as having "unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause". The employee was prescribed a topical steroid cream and returned to work without restrictions.

September 5, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator MACHINERY
R W Sidley Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing a broken bag from the air bagger turntable when the bag broke further causing the employee to hit EE's right hand off the guard. The guard is covered with foam and rubber. The medical paperwork from the doctor was received by management on 9/11/2023. The employee is on light duty due to a strain to right hand and thumb. Medical follow up scheduled for 9/19/23.

February 20, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall onto or against objects

A truck driver from a trucking co that's a subsidiary of R.W. Sidley was loading sand at RW Sidley's dry plant when the driver tripped on a 2x4 that was partially covered in sand and landed on knee. The incident was not reported until 2/21/23. The mine was notified on 2/27/23 that the driver had sought medical attention and this had become a reportable incident.

2022 · 1 incident

September 26, 2022 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

During a period of heavy rainfall the drains within the bagging room became overwhelmed with water. A miner working in this area was walking through the water when they stepped on some loose gravel causing the miner to slip and fall. The miner suffered right rib contusions and contusions on their right arm and right leg.

2021 · 1 incident

January 21, 2021 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Plowed snow turned into ice. When the operator walked out of the plant the operator slipped on the ice and sprained EE's ankle.

2020 · 1 incident

December 17, 2020 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking away from the fuel pump when they slipped on ice and landed on a shoulder. Employee went to the doctor in December and began physical therapy at the end of January (18 visits). Employee went for a second opinion and was put on restricted duty (4/28/21).

2018 · 5 incidents

November 27, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was removing a pipe from the manifold. EE felt a pop in shoulder. Employee continued to work under normal conditions with no restrictions from doctor exam on 12/10/18. On 12/26, employee had an MRI conducted. Results came in on 1/10/19 that has now diagnosed a shoulder injury and restrictions have been implemented by doctor.

October 2, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
R W Sidley Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

One of the sand chutes was becoming clogged with material in the north crusher. The employee was using the clearing tool to clear the material. As the employee was clearing the chute, EE struck finger between the tool and the chute frame.

May 16, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE reviewed customers paperwork for a pickup. EE let the driver know to enter the center of the building. As the EE was stepping back onto the lift truck, the truck driver entered the building at an angle, allowing the trailer to catch the lift truck dragging it into and pinning lift truck at the building and the trailer. EE hit shoulder and knee on the frame of the lift truck.

March 1, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall onto or against objects

At the end of the day, the employee stepped out of the loader carrying lunch box. When EE stepped out, EE slipped on the icy platform on the loader. EE was able to grab the handle but struck left side on the machine, fracturing two ribs. Cold temperatures, rain and ice was forming throughout the day.

February 15, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
R W Sidley Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Contractor turned portable belt sander on as they turned the sander on its side, their finger became caught in between the rotating belt guide on the sander, creating an avulsion to left hand index finger and tip.

2008 · 1 incident

May 30, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R W Sidley Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During the repair of a pulley, right middle finger got pinched between the pulley bearing and the frame work.

2006 · 1 incident

August 16, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping down off of a haul truck and pulled a muscle in right leg.

2005 · 1 incident

June 10, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
R W Sidley Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Victom was attempting to hang a curtin on a chute at a moving conveyor tail section. He got his hand pinched between the moving conveyor and a troughing roller injuring the first two fingers on the left hand.

2004 · 3 incidents

November 23, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was climbing down out of a truck. Twisted right ankle on contact with ground.

August 31, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R W Sidley Inc · Struck by falling object

Removing a cover plate on carryall trailer when it slipped and came down on left hand causing a deep cut on third finger. Onsite first aid rendered and then transported to clinic where he received 3 stitches.

August 4, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing up onto his truck and strained the calf muscle on his right leg.

2003 · 3 incidents

December 8, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee operating crusher and twisted his back while shoveling a bin.

June 7, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R W Sidley Inc · Struck by falling object

PULLING FLIGHT INTO DRUM-FELL ONTO RIGHT HAND-LACERATION OF MIDDLE FINGER-REQUIRED STITCHES.

February 7, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
R W Sidley Inc · Contact with electrical current

CHECKING 480 LINE, AS TESTING LEAD WIRES ON TESTER WERE IN WRONG POSITION RESULTING IN TESTER IMPLODING CAUSING BURNS TO HAND & FINGERS.

2002 · 3 incidents

November 1, 2002 OH · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SET UP LADDER TO GO INSIDE #3 BIN - LOST BALANCE AND FELL.

August 23, 2002 OH · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall onto or against objects

FILLING 400 BIN, FOOT GOT STUCK. DID NOT BREAK FALL. HIT WALL, SPLIT LIP, LOST A TOOTH, PAIN IN NECK.

2001 · 2 incidents

May 29, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall onto or against objects

FELL OFF MACHINE AMD INTO TRUCK TOOL BOX.

April 10, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R W Sidley Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HELPING PLACE A PULLEY ON THE CRUSHER AND TWISTED KNEE, KNEE POPPED OUT.

2000 · 1 incident

April 3, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
R W Sidley Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE CUT FINGER ON THE VALVE WHERE THE BAG IS PLACED FOR THE MINED MATERIALS.