Mining Incidents

Birdsboro Quarry Metal/Non-Metal

H&K Group, Inc. · Surface
Birdsboro, Berks County, PA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3608803

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
66
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Feb 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
270
citations
91
significant & substantial
$219,650
proposed penalties
$156,612
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 15,054 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 11,603 4 0 344.7
2025 Q2 17,136 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 15,502 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 11,984 3 1 250.3
2024 Q2 11,020 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 990 6 2 6060.6
2023 Q4 10,304 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
August 22, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
H&K Group, Inc. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Victim used an aerial lift positioned under the #3 tunnel belt to access the take-up pulley assemble components. As the victim was attempting to manually clean the north side of the west bend pulley, ee became entangled between the rotating pulley and the moving conveyor belt, resulting in a fatal injuries.

Reportable incidents

65 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2026 · 1 incident

February 5, 2026 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H&K Group, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE pinched EE's right, index finger between the bar and wall while clearing a rock jam.

2025 · 3 incidents

August 12, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by flying object

While swinging a sledgehammer at a wrench, the wrench slipped off the nut, causing the handle to come back and strike the left side of the EE's face.

June 16, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
H&K Group, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE coughed a felt a pop in EE's right groin.

March 17, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE slipped while climbing into their truck and slammed their left foot into the ground.

2023 · 1 incident

December 7, 2023 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE had a steel plate slip out of EE's grip and strike EE's right leg.

2022 · 3 incidents

October 6, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator MACHINERY
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE grabbed a spinning bolt with bare hands and cut EE's left middle finger.

February 22, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Individual fell from a platform. Suffered a broken lower leg.

February 15, 2022 PA · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was in non walkway on even ground with untied boots. Slipped and fell fracturing left leg.

2021 · 2 incidents

May 11, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking on cat walk and felt pop in left knee.

May 7, 2021 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was taking off the guard and stood under guard while doing so. Guard hit EE in head. EE was wearing a hard hat.

2020 · 4 incidents

December 16, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving a drum and it slipped and pinched right middle finger.

July 16, 2020 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While tightening a bolt, the wrench slipped off and smashed left little finger.

2019 · 6 incidents

December 3, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE slipped and fell from mud on boots and fractured left elbow.

July 8, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE was pulling tarp rope and the rope broke striking EE in the face/eye

June 20, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting nipples to screens to fit screen deck and cut thumb.

June 12, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Small rock fell and was stuck in ear canal.

May 24, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE slipped off truck step and fell to the ground

January 3, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman POWERED HAULAGE
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was shoveling under conveyor and a small rock hit EE's back

2018 · 1 incident

July 18, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling under the conveyor.

2017 · 4 incidents

August 24, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was walking by feeder and a rock came off and hit arm

August 21, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H&K Group, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE shoveling truck body out and pinched hand between shovel and truck wall.

April 12, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Holding pully and left thumb was pinched

March 21, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Left hand hit with sledgehammer

2016 · 3 incidents

July 28, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by falling object

small rock fell onto shoulder from conveyor

April 28, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hydraulic fluid in eye.

2014 · 4 incidents

October 6, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee riding train. Train stopped and employee didn't brace himself.

September 24, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Climbing ladder and slipped

August 19, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE was working and a rock flew out of the crusher and hit EE in the head.

January 10, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee walking and slipped and fell causing strain to cervical and lumbar area and concussion.

2013 · 4 incidents

November 19, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained his lower back picking up rocks.

October 2, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on handbrake and strained upper arm.

August 2, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee working on conveyor and pinched hand.

2012 · 2 incidents

October 17, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall from machine

Employee slipped getting off equipment and injured right knee.

March 8, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE kneeling on conveyor putting skirting on load out belt, EE stood up and felt/heard crack in knee.

2011 · 4 incidents

June 8, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee strained low back while shoveling.

June 6, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
H&K Group, Inc. · Flash burns (welding)

Employee welding and received injury to eyes

May 16, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Setting up camera, tripped over rock, fell, tried to hold self from falling with hand, hurt wrist.

February 18, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee alleges developed low back pain when bounced on broken seat in loader.

2010 · 1 incident

December 20, 2010 PA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee tracking across rough terrain and jarred back, sustaining low back strain.

2009 · 5 incidents

July 22, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was trying to debridge front feeder and struck right hand against angle iron on railing support. Sustained laceration to right index finger requiring stitches

April 13, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Grinding on crusher with safety glasses, developed rust ring in eye.

February 17, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall from ladders

Fell off step ladder, landing on left side.

February 5, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STRIKING OR BUMPING
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Struck head on crossmembers at screen.

February 2, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Struck hand against pipe resulting in laceration to left index finger requiring stitches.

2008 · 1 incident

January 8, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee strained left shoulder by lever jolting while raising truck body.

2007 · 1 incident

July 24, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee backed into cement block pillar causing concussion.

2006 · 5 incidents

September 18, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee injured lower back when lifting belt onto surge tunnel.

June 26, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H&K Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Emp was lifting re-railer under railroad car and sprained back.

June 5, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall from ladders

Emp was climbing off of access ladder to ground, jumped to ground fracturing left ankle.

February 23, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was replacing glass in trackhoe when he slipped and fell fracturing right arm.

February 20, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted right knee while stepping down slowly off of train.

2005 · 2 incidents

December 30, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee struck foot with sledge hammer, fracturing right pinky toe.

May 27, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE went out to the quarry to lay out a shot. He slipped on rocks & fell, hurting left knee. Then, while walking into the office, EE walked into a well pipe that was sticking out of the ground & hurt left knee even more.

2004 · 3 incidents

November 5, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
H&K Group, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee working on crusher using torch. Climbing down off crusher, torch passed over hand.

August 4, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was closing hood on backhoe, slipped and fell backwards landed on front tire.

May 13, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall from machine

CLIMBING LADDER TO CRUSHER, SLIPPED, FELL, PUT HAND OUT TO BRACE FALL.

2003 · 2 incidents

November 25, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPING TO CHANGE BACKHOE BUCKET PUTTING SPACER WASHERS IN WHERE PIN GOES, HE TOLD THE OPERATOR TO HIT THE PIN IN FURTHER. THE PIN WENT IN EASY AND PINCHED HIS FINGER.

2002 · 1 incident

October 14, 2002 PA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
H&K Group, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

HAUL TRUCK WAS LOADED ON TOP BENCH, COMING DOWN HAUL ROAD MADE TURN ON THE RAMP SLID ON MUD AND ROLLED OVER.

2001 · 1 incident

August 3, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H&K Group, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

RUNNING TO SHUT OFF FEEDER BECAUSE BELT HAD SHUTOFF SLIPPED IN MUD.

2000 · 1 incident

March 1, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H&K Group, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHOVELING OUT FROM UNDER SCREEN.