Mining Incidents

RiverBend Materials Windsor Metal/Non-Metal

RiverBend Materials · Surface
Controlled by CRH PLC
Keizer, Marion County, OR  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3503425

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
41
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Jul 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
128
citations
23
significant & substantial
$41,998
proposed penalties
$41,998
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 11,207 4 0 356.9
2025 Q3 373 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 408 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 7,737 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 13,851 1 0 72.2
2024 Q3 15,267 2 0 131.0
2024 Q2 829 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 9,958 1 0 100.4
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
June 30, 2000 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator Fatality · MACHINERY
Windsor Rock Products · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BACKHOE OEPRATOR WAS DIGGING A DITCH THE LOADER OPERATOR WAS STANDING NEXT TOTHE BACKHOE. AS THE BUCKET WAS SWINGING, THE FOOT PEDAL STUCK CAUSING THE BUCKET TO SWING TOWARDS THE VICTIM (LOAD ER OEPRATOR). VICTIM BACKED AWAY AND PUT OTU HANDS AND PUSHED AGAINST THE BUCKET, VICTIM FELL BACK STRIKING HIS HEAD ON THE GROUND.

Reportable incidents

40 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2025 · 1 incident

July 2, 2025 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping onto the steps to the cab of the haul truck and felt a pop in the groin.

2024 · 3 incidents

September 14, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
RiverBend Materials · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing screens on the second finish screen, EE rolled out of the bottom duck and when EE applied pressure to stand up EE felt a pop in EE's knee followed by pain.

August 13, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
RiverBend Materials · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating skid steer short of breath.

August 6, 2024 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
RiverBend Materials · Unclassified, insufficient data

Does not know what happened, EE's foot just started to hurt sometime in the afternoon.

2023 · 4 incidents

June 24, 2023 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting in troughing rolls, return rollers, and holding up the belt when they felt discomfort.

April 15, 2023 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverBend Materials · Struck by falling object

Employee was wrenching on a tail pulley when the wrench got stuck. They decided to use more body weight resulting in the wrench falling and hitting their shoulder.

2022 · 4 incidents

October 12, 2022 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
RiverBend Materials · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Little tiny holes in lungs and air pipe - PNEUMOMEDIASTINUM

July 7, 2022 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Struck by falling object

A drive shaft fell across the top of EE's foot.

June 29, 2022 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Left testicular pain

June 7, 2022 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RiverBend Materials · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pushing belt clamp to set it over roll and felt a strain in their back.

2021 · 1 incident

September 25, 2021 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
RiverBend Materials · Struck against stationary object

Completed screen change. Moved down to change gate configuration. Another employee attempted to close from the below the chute, unsuccessfully. EE began clearing material from the outside of chute with a 6' breaker bar. When the material loosened and sloughed off, EE was still throwing the bar. Which resulted in EE's left arm overextending and striking the divider wall.

2020 · 1 incident

June 10, 2020 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
RiverBend Materials · Struck against a moving object

EE initially said it was related to haul road and it is rough. EE later clarified that on 06/24 EE was driving the road and it was bumpy and the air seat bottomed out. EE stated was slammed to the bottom causing back pain. EE noted was worried about a compression type injury. EE did not seek treatment or report until 8/27/2020.

2019 · 1 incident

January 16, 2019 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Windsor Rock Products · Struck by falling object

Was doing maintenance on the crusher. Taking the drive chain off the hopper and the guard tipped over and hit the top of head and hurt neck. EE was wearing a hard hat.

2018 · 2 incidents

August 22, 2018 OR · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Windsor Rock Products · Fall from machine

Fell 10 feet while trying to apply pressure to a come along and the handle came off. Left wrist/shoulder sprain and back sprain.

April 6, 2018 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Windsor Rock Products · Fall from machine

At the end of the day went to get out of truck and foot missed the step and fell all the way to the ground and landed on back.

2017 · 3 incidents

August 22, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Windsor Rock Products · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting a piece of wood with a pocket knife and cut right thumb. Received sutures at Silverton Hospital.

July 17, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Windsor Rock Products · Struck against a moving object

Hit back of head while operating a Terex Haul Truck after it stopped on unstable ground and the back end sunk down and truck tipped back. Didn't seek or receive treatment until 8/01/17 after having head aches and neck pain. Treatment was received at Back to Health Clinic in Keizer

June 16, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Windsor Rock Products · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was using a grinder on tailgate and the grinder got caught and jerked back into nose. Nostril was cut and received sutures at Salem Clinic Urgent Care.

2016 · 2 incidents

August 23, 2016 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Windsor Rock Products · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was exiting the loader and foot slipped off step and ring on finger got caught on the step while falling. Went to Urgent Care in Keizer, OR.

June 28, 2016 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Windsor Rock Products · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was checking the tailgate on truck and it closed and smashed finger. Went to Salem Hospital.

2014 · 1 incident

March 27, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Windsor Rock Products · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulled muscle after removing tight bolts all day with ratchets and wrenches.

2011 · 1 incident

September 15, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Windsor Rock Products · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Right little finger was pinched between a chain and backhoe bucket while trying to release the come along from the chain that was securing a concrete block in the bucket. The block tipped forward tightening the chain and pinching the finger.

2009 · 1 incident

2007 · 2 incidents

September 28, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Windsor Rock Products · Struck against a moving object

EE was backing down a ramp in a loader and ran over wet material that had slid across his road. The impact jarred his back and that caused a back strain.

March 14, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Windsor Rock Products · Struck by falling object

Employee was replacing track pad on the excavator and when he went to put it on it slipped down and fell on both feet. He broke his left foot and a toe on his right foot.

2006 · 2 incidents

September 21, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Windsor Rock Products · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee is allergic to bee stings and was stung in the right arm.

2005 · 3 incidents

October 22, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Windsor Rock Products · Fall from machine

Standing on track of machine and slipped off and fell on left shoulder.

August 6, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Windsor Rock Products · Struck against a moving object

Driving off road truck, the truck jerked several time and twisted his back.

August 4, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Windsor Rock Products · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Changing impellers, twisted back while lifting and turning.

2004 · 3 incidents

September 7, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Windsor Rock Products · Contact with hot objects or substances

Worker was welding in a chute, positioned on his side. A piece of hot slag entered his helmet and hit him in the right eye. It burned his eye lid and his eye.

August 23, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Windsor Rock Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was adjusting the position of an iron chute on a pair of sawhorses when the sawhorse moved and the chute fell against the employee's knee. The weight caused his knee to give out.

January 27, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Windsor Rock Products · Contact with hot objects or substances

Worker was cutting metal with a cutting torch when the hot metal popped and went into his left ear. Worker wiped his ear and continued to work.

2003 · 3 incidents

September 27, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Windsor Rock Products · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A SCRAPPER FROM A SAND JUMP BELT WHEN HE PULLED SOME MUSCLES IN HIS BACK. HE DID NOT FEEL THE PULL AND WORKED THE REMAINDER OF HIS SHIFT. HIS BACK TIGHTENED UP THAT NIGHT AND TH AT WAS WHEN HE WAS AWARE THAT HE HAD HURT IT.

March 20, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Windsor Rock Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE WORKER WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF STEEL UP A LADDER WHEN HE FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN HIS BACK.

January 7, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Windsor Rock Products · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

AFTER CHECKING OUT MACHINE, THE EE SHUT THE ENGINE COVER DOOR, BUT IT DID NOT SHUT TIGHTLY. SO HE OPENED IT AND SHUT IT AGAIN, BUT DID NOT GET HIS LT INDEX FINGER OUT OF THE WAY OF THE DOOR, & IT SHUT ON IT BREAKING THE END OF IT.

2002 · 2 incidents

September 9, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Windsor Rock Products · Fall from machine

THE EE WAS WASHING ROCKS OFF OF THE TOP OF THE CAB OF HIS PIT TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON THE HOOD, LANDING ON HIS ELBOW (LEFT).

March 6, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Windsor Rock Products · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING PIECE OF RUBBER WHEN UTILITY KNIFE WENT THROUGH THE RUBBER, WENT INTO EE'S LEG.