Mining Incidents

Drumright Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

The Quapaw Company · Surface
Controlled by Dolese Brothers Company
Drumright, Creek County, OK  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3401273

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
56
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Feb 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
263
citations
64
significant & substantial
$82,476
proposed penalties
$78,364
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 13,142 2 1 152.2
2025 Q3 0 4 1
2025 Q2 12,098 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 12,853 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 0 3 1
2024 Q3 12,195 1 0 82.0
2024 Q2 11,790 0 0 0.0
2023 Q4 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

56 on file

2025 · 2 incidents

February 13, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Company · Struck by flying object

Emp using a sledge to straighten track, sliver from sledge came back and cut employee's face.

January 17, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Company · Struck by flying object

Changing bucket teeth on a Caterpillar 374 excavator. Using a sledgehammer to remove the teeth, a 7mm chunk of tooth broke off and entered the operators left leg just above the knee.

2022 · 1 incident

January 29, 2022 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was splicing a conveyor belt (#1A) when upon repositioning themselves they unhooked their safety harness and fell before reattaching to conveyor frame. Fall was from approximately 8 feet resulting in injury. Time of accident was approximately 11:00 a.m. ambulance arrived approximately 11:20 a.m..

2020 · 4 incidents

August 31, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Dolese Bros. Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loosening a bolt when EE cut EE's finger on the threads. EE received 6 stitches and EE went back to work.

July 10, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Dolese Bros. Co. · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee says that EE's vest caught on the handle of the door of the truck EE was driving, no witnesses to this. Employee also states that when EE was working 3 weeks prior(under different owners) EE hurt self doing something else and injured the same body parts.

April 29, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP ON A DOZER AND THE HAND RAIL BROKE AND THEY FELL ONTO RIGHT SHOULDER.

April 10, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WAS REMOVING A LARGE ROCK FROM UNDER THE CRUSHER BELT AND THREW THE ROCK TO THE SIDE OF THE CRUSHER AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

2019 · 2 incidents

October 7, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck by flying object

WAS GRINDING ON METAL WITH A GRINDER AND A SLIVER OF METAL GOT IN RIGHT EYE.

June 27, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
The Quapaw Co · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WORKING AT THE CRUSHER AND TURNED THEIR NECK TO LOOK TO THE SIDE AND FELT A PAIN IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF NECK.

2018 · 2 incidents

August 1, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

GETTING OFF LOADER, EE'S SHIRT SLEEVE CAUGHT THE DOOR AND SWUNG EE AROUND. EE HIT LEFT ELBOW AND SHOULDER ON DOOR. EE WAS NOT GOING TO THE DR. UNTIL 8-16-18 WHEN THE LEFT SIDE OF EE'S FACE BECAME NUMB. EE DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL EE WENT TO THE DR. THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE ICCIDENT EE HAD ON 8-1-18.

July 3, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS GRINDING METAL. WIPED THE SWEAT OFF FACE WITH GLOVES AND GOT METAL SHAVING IN EYE.

2017 · 3 incidents

March 18, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING SPRING ROLLERS ON 8X20. LOST BALANCE & TWISTED BACK.

March 10, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall from machine

WAS EXITING PIT TRUCK AND FELL DOWN THE STAIRS. PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER AND RIGHT ANKLE.

February 23, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING HOSE FROM DUST COLLECTOR AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.

2016 · 4 incidents

May 18, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 5-18-16 employee was lifting an auger and twisting around, and felt pain in back. EE declined medical treatment and remained at work. On 6-6-16 EE lifted something and aggravated lower back. EE remained at work that day and went to the dr. the next day (6-7-16). EE is currently working on light duty.

May 10, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SHUTTING OFF PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND GOT FOREIGN OBJECT OR DIRT IN LEFT EYE. WENT TO DR. AND WAS FINE AND RETURNED TO WORK. EYE ERRITATED AT WORK ON 5-12. WENT BACK TO DR. AND GOT A PRESCRIPTION. RETURNED TO WORK. NO LOSS TIME

March 4, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck by flying object

WAS WELDING AND GOT FOREIGN BODY IN RIGHT EYE. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. GOT OBJECT OUT OF EYE BEFORE GOING TO DR.

January 12, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING CABLES ON A DOZER. HOOK FELL OFF THE LEDGE OF DOZER ONTO RIGHT HAND. HEMATOMA & CONTUSION TO RIGHT HAND.

2015 · 4 incidents

December 2, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pushing down on an oil drain, felt burning and tearing feeling in groin area.

July 31, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

Was mowing and swung arm around and hit elbow on the guard rail of the tractor.

July 31, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

WAS MOWING AND SWUNG ARM AROUND AND HIT ELBOW ON THE GUARD RAIL OF THE TRACTOR

July 18, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a heavy battery out of large drill and strained his right hamstring

2013 · 6 incidents

November 8, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Was driving loader and the steering wheel jarred hard and jammed his left thumb.

July 31, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Threw a rock off the arm of the boom, twisted his back. (Strained lower back).

June 12, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by falling object

Loading material on truck, metal strap fell & hit right thumb.

May 15, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a piece of steel and strained left shoulder.

May 7, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Fall onto or against objects

Tightening bolt on impactor, it broke loose, lost his balance and hit head.

March 4, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was under dozer changing roller. Twisted and pulled wrong way, strained low back.

2012 · 2 incidents

November 2, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

When changing oil he lifted a barrel of oil & strained lower back.

May 24, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall from machine

Emp was climbing into loader and fell and hit his head & elbow.

2011 · 4 incidents

September 20, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

Emp was tightening a bolt; wrench slipped and he jammed his hand into a steel wall

September 20, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hammering on a bolt: a piece chipped off and embedded in his left arm.

June 6, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Emp was driving the driller pickup south on quarry road. He turned left into the path of a pit truck passing on the left. Impact was on the left front fender and left door.

June 6, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Emp was driving the driller pickup south on quarry road. He turned left into the path of a pit truck passing on the left. Impact was on the left front fender and left door.

2010 · 1 incident

September 6, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down from dozer and twisted his knee.

2009 · 2 incidents

November 20, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp was climbing down from loader and twisted his knee.

April 9, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was helping the welder and burned his eyes.

2008 · 3 incidents

April 11, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The Quapaw Co · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was crawling across gridded screens on catwalk to fix wiring on motor strained/bruised right knee.

March 4, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by falling object

Employee was coming out of a hole after fixing belt on the crusher hanging onto a piece of angle iron which broke and fell into his face. cutting EE above the left eye.

January 4, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

Emp was picking up rocks from the road when he stepped on one and sprained his ankle.

2005 · 1 incident

May 13, 2005 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM LADDER & MISSED THE BOTTOM STEP & WENT STRAIGHT TO THE GROUND, HYPEREXTENDING HIS LEFT KNEE.

2004 · 1 incident

November 2, 2004 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on conveyer belt; he pushed up on the belt and the belt sucked his hands up over the beam. The belt slid across the top of his arms and he was stuck there. Another ee lifted the belt up and he crawled out.

2003 · 3 incidents

October 18, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN THE LADDER OF HIS LOADER, LOST HIS FOOTING AND SLIPPED OFF THE LOADER.HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH ONE ARM, SWUNG AROUND AND HIT AGAINST THE TIRE OF THE LOADER.

June 25, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING DOWN A SLIPPERY ROCK SLOPE IN THE RAIN, SLIPPED AND CUT HIS HAND ON A SHARP ROCK.

June 22, 2003 OK · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A BOARD WELDING IN AN IMPACTOR - BOARD BROKE AND HE FELL AND HIT BOTH KNEES ON ROTOR.

2002 · 5 incidents

July 18, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PICK UP A 55 LB BOX OF EXPLOSIVES WITH ONE HAND & AT AN AWKWARD ANGLE & STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

May 6, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING STUCK ROCK AROUND IN THE JAW CRUSHER; ROCK SLIPPED AND HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN A BAR AND THE SIDE OF THE JAW.

April 13, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNHOOK TRAILER FROM PICKUP AT AWKWARD ANGLE AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

March 12, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PULLING 4" WATERHOSE UPHILL OVER HIS SHOULDER HOSE CAUGHT ON A ROOT AND SPRAINED HIS SHOULDER.

January 13, 2002 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A 2 1/2 FT PIECE OF RAILROAD TIE. HE SLIPPED AND FELL AND RAILROAD TIE LANDED ON HIS FINGER, FRACTURING IT.

2001 · 4 incidents

December 1, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLIMBING UP THE LADDER OF HIS LOADER, AND HIT HIS KNEE ON A LADDER RUNG.

November 9, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STOOPED OVER TO PICK UP A 50 LB. BOX OF EXPLOSIVES, TURNED AROUND TO PUT BOX ON TRUCK & STRAINED LOWER BACK.

August 27, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN OUT OF HIS TRUCK, SLIPPED ON THE STEP AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HIS ARM, AND SPRAINED HIS SHOULDER.

January 16, 2001 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 50 LB BOX OF ROCKS TO BACKFILL HOLE AND STRAINED RIGHT GROIN AREA AND LOWER BACK.

2000 · 2 incidents

June 22, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT THE HOPPER UNDER THE SCREEN, SLIPPED, TRIED TO CATCH HMSEL FAND STRAINED HIS BACK.

March 8, 2000 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A FACE OF BLASTED ROCK, A ROCK HE STEPPED ON MOVED AND HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.