Mining Incidents

Chambersburg Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA  ·  Intermittent
MSHA Mine ID: 3600261

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
49
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
May 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
241
citations
40
significant & substantial
$56,598
proposed penalties
$53,753
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 9,530 2 0 209.9
2025 Q3 1,141 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 2,982 6 1 2012.1
2025 Q1 722 1 0 1385.0
2024 Q4 5,341 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 11,920 6 2 503.4
2024 Q2 1,289 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 5,013 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

49 on file

2025 · 1 incident

May 14, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The coworker was carrying 2 flat plates of steel weighing approx. 22lbs combined weight when they felt a pain in right shoulder. They stated that it felt like they were stung with a rubber band. Their shoulder began to bother them and their fingers were getting numb. Health line was contacted and was advised to seek medical attention.

2023 · 1 incident

April 10, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking through the plant when EE stated that EE tripped over a pile of dirt and fell to the ground.

2022 · 2 incidents

June 2, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down steps at the plant, when EE stepped onto the ground from the last step EE rolled EE's left ankle. EE has a sprained ankle.

May 2, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee has suffered a standard threshold shift in hearing compared to their baseline. The employee has been retrained on the proper use of hearing protection and has also went over the hearing conservation plan with a safety team member.

2021 · 3 incidents

November 12, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer NONPOWERED HAULAGE
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling hand cart with a 55 gallon drum on it through a doorway. The cart became stuck on the door sill, as the employee pulled harder, employee felt pain in employee's back

July 7, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck by flying object

Removing a PTO from a mobile piece of equipment using wrenches and screwdrivers. A piece of metal got behind the safety glasses and into EE's eyes.

May 13, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck against a moving object

While operating the dozer in reverse, the EE had head turned and struck a rock which jarred their neck.

2020 · 1 incident

February 17, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner experienced a reportable threshold shift in hearing levels when compared to EE's baseline audiogram which met MSHA reporting criteria.

2017 · 1 incident

January 17, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Struck by flying object

while helping to remove a bearing off of a screen shaft, an employee was using a hammer and struck the bearing causing a piece of metal to fly striking injured employee in the lip it was thought to be a laceration, but was later found to be imbedded in injured employee's lip

2014 · 1 incident

September 4, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP'S LEFT HAND WAS INJURED WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE ON A ROCK BREAKER. THE EMP'S LEFT HAND WAS CRUSHED BETWEEN THE ROCK BREAKER AND HAND RAIL. EMP HAD 7 STITCHES.

2012 · 2 incidents

September 26, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

emp was making repairs on plant and was holding onto an i beam, emp felt his right wrist pop. emp reported the claim on 9/26 as record only but on 10/1 made an appt to see dr on 10/02. emp has a broken wrist

2011 · 2 incidents

January 12, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Emp was removing snow and ice from scale area when he slipped on ice and fell. Emp's right hand hit a concrete barrier on the way to the ground and he received a laceration needing 2 sutures. Emp returned to work on 1/13 with limited use of right hand. Emp followed up with doctor on 1/14 and released to work with no restrictions, normal duty.

2010 · 1 incident

June 8, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

emp. felt a sharp pain in right shoulder while trying to lift the cab protector gate on a loader. emp has missed work, pending further medical eval.

2009 · 2 incidents

June 1, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Emp. was pulling a cable and had his knee in place for support, when he began pulling, he felt a pain in his knee. Emp did not seek medical treat at the time of the accident, but later went to er for swelling and soreness. Emp missed 1 day of work, but is still on light duty.

February 13, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP STRAINED HIS SHOULDER WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE A FALLEN TREE OFF OF THE HAUL ROAD.

2008 · 2 incidents

October 27, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall helper, highwall drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Removing a piece of drill pipe that needed replaced and as employee was lifting the pipe he got a sharp pain in his left arm-bicep area.

September 10, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was digging out a stone chute and felt sharp pain in his left shoulder, arm and hand.

2007 · 3 incidents

August 18, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp hurt left shoulder while climbing ladder.

June 19, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting parts and felt pain in back. He did not go to chiropractor until 6/29/07, where he was informed he would need more than one visit.

January 26, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp stated he got out of bin truck and felt a pop in his leg. He did not report accident at that time, but did not show up for work on 1/29/07. He did not report injury to me until 2/2/2007. EMP ALSO STATED DID NOT FEEL PAIN UNTIL SUNDAY OR MONDAY.

2006 · 4 incidents

October 4, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

foreign object in eye

May 16, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS CHECKING HP ON A MOTOR, SLIPPED AND CRACKED KNEE CAP

February 21, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Emp was making repairs at plant, when hammer slipped out of his hand and struck his left knee.

January 18, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking on the catwalk of his euclid and slipped on oil. Employee caught himself and didn't fall, but hurt shoulder. After treating with doctor it was found he tore his rotator cuff.

2005 · 4 incidents

September 9, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING TRACKHOE AND FELT A POP IN HIS CALF.

June 29, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMP WAS DELIVERING STONE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER.

June 8, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS SERVICING TRUCK, FELL BACK, CATCHING HIMSELF BEFORE FALLING, BUT TORE ROTATOR CUFF.

March 9, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING PLANT REPAIRS WHEN HE GOT OBJECT IN EYE.

2004 · 5 incidents

December 20, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP TWISTED \/STRAINED BACK WHILE SHOVELING STONE

October 4, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS HELPING TO CLEAN OUT CUSHER, ROCK SLID AND HIT EMP ON THE SIDE OF KNEE CAUSING THE KNEE TO TWIST

July 21, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP. DROPPED A PIPE WRENCH ON LEFT FINGER.

April 28, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PINCHED LEFT FINGERS WHILE LOADING STEEL INTO BUCKET OF THE BOBCAT

April 28, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PINCHED LEFT FINGERS WHILE LOADING STEEL INTO BUCKET OF THE BOBCAT

2003 · 3 incidents

December 3, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

TWISTED BACK WHILE DESCENDING EUCLID.

June 18, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

SLIPPED OFF STEP OF SERVICE TRUCK AND TWISTED BACK.

March 8, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

PREPARING TO SET I-BEAM IN CEILING WHEN ROLLER FELL HITTING EMPLOYEE IN HEAD.

2002 · 4 incidents

June 24, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLEANING OFF HIS WINDSHIELD, SLIPPED, FELL TO THE GROUND & LANDED ON HIS TAILBONE.

June 5, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING OUT CRUSHER, A LARGE STONE CAME DOWN & HIT EE ON LEFT FOOT.

April 4, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MAKING SCREEN REPAIRS A PIECE OF SCREEN RUBBER SLID DOWN AND STRUCK EE ON THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

January 7, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE SLIPPED ON ICE, FELL AND HIT HEAD CAUSED A CONCUSSION.

2001 · 5 incidents

December 20, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DIRT IN EYE WHILE DOING PLANT INSPECTION.

October 22, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HEAR A POP IN LEFT SHOULDER. AS HE WAS CLIMBING ONTO TRUCK TO CHECK HIS BED OUT.

April 2, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Valley Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER TO REMOVE A NUT OUT OF IMPACT WRENCH. HE INADVERT SQUEEN TRIGGER AND NUT WAS PUT ONTO HIS FINGER.

March 12, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON ROAD VEHICLE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

2000 · 2 incidents

October 6, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Quarries Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND SHOP & FORGOT ABOUT OPEN DITCH & FELL INTO DITCH.

April 27, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING/CARRYING A MAGNETIC DRILL. HERNIA DIAGNOSED ON 6/1/00.