Mining Incidents

CAYCE QUARRY Metal/Non-Metal

Cayce, Lexington County, SC  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3800016

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
27
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Apr 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
258
citations
42
significant & substantial
$70,048
proposed penalties
$62,471
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 12,588 1 0 79.4
2025 Q3 13,025 4 0 307.1
2025 Q2 6,640 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 16,158 4 0 247.6
2024 Q4 8,585 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 14,789 4 0 270.5
2024 Q2 11,371 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 8,812 8 0 907.9
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

2026 · 2 incidents

March 30, 2026 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE middle left finger fractured when struck between bucket tooth and shank of WA800 loader

2025 · 2 incidents

March 14, 2025 SC · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Arsonist suspected of setting fire that expanded onto quarry property. 911 called. Fire was confirmed to be on quarry property and 800 number was called. Local responding agencies contained and extinguished the fire. They confirmed they were seeking an arson suspect.

March 11, 2025 SC · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

Arsonist suspected of setting fire that expanded onto quarry property. Quarry employees did not know about fire until fire department arrived and asked to access back of property. Once fire was discovered on the property, 800 number called. Local responding agencies contained and extinguished the fire. They confirmed they were seeking an arson suspect.

2023 · 1 incident

September 7, 2023 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was remounting the wheel chocks on the 980G Loader when it slipped smashing employee's finger.

2020 · 1 incident

September 28, 2020 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking back to personal vehicle to get a flashlight to perform pre shift inspection on mobile equipment and tripped over a rock that was submerged.

2019 · 2 incidents

December 10, 2019 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

On December 10, 2019, employee slipped and struck EE's shin on a toe board resulting in an abrasion. EE received first aid treatment by a physician and released to return to work with no restrictions. On January 6, 2020, EE went back to doctor for a follow up visit where EE received medical treatment for an infection and placed on restricted duty.

April 8, 2019 SC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading a hydraulic hammer in the bed of the service truck. The cable came off the sheave near the hook and employee used pry bar to put the cable back on. Employee suffered a back strain.

2018 · 1 incident

September 23, 2018 SC · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employees right knee buckled, causing ee to loose balance and fell into an extension ladder hitting ee rib cage on tight side.

2017 · 1 incident

July 13, 2017 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured employee was walking across the railroad tracks towards the employee building and began walking up a small hill when they stepped on uneven ground and rolled their ankle. The employee felt a pop in their left ankle and had swelling.

2005 · 2 incidents

April 30, 2005 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was assisting in the removal of the spider cover plate from the gyrator crusher. When the plate was lifted, it began to swing and the employee attempted to stop it from hitting the bulk oil tank. His hand was pinched against the oil tank.

March 11, 2005 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER COMPLETING THE PRE-SHIFT INSPECTION OF HAUL TRUCK, EE REMOVED THE WHEEL CHOCK AND WAS THROWING IT UP ONTO THE CAB WALKWAY OF THE TRUCK WHEN EE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK. EE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MUSCLE STRAIN AND RETURNED TO WORK

2004 · 3 incidents

August 12, 2004 SC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A STEEL PLATE FROM THE INSIDE OF A CHUTE. BEFORE HE FINISHED CUTTING, THE PLATE ROLLED OVER & PINCHED HIS FINGER AGAINST THE CHUTE WALL.

June 23, 2004 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Martin Marietta Aggregates · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had been operating the secondary control plant from 7 pm until about midnight when he began experiencing chest pains. he contacted his supervisor, and was immediately taken to the nearest hospital for treatment. the employee has had heart problems in the past, including at least one heart attack, and by pass surgery

March 13, 2004 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE FOREIGN MATERIAL THAT HAD JAMMED THE BLOCK ON THE MOBILE CRANE. WHEN THE MATERIAL WAS REMOVED, THE BLOCK MOVED AND HIS HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE SHEAVE.

2003 · 5 incidents

September 9, 2003 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A TORCH TO CUT BOLTS FROM A RETURN IDLER. EMPLOYEE'S GLOVE IGNITED, CAUSING BURNS TO THE BACK OF HIS HAND.

August 8, 2003 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SAWING PIPE, THE SAW RICOCHETED OFF THE PIPE, AND STRUCK EE FROM MOUTH TO UPPER NECK AREA.

July 18, 2003 SC · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING THE WATER TRUCK IN THE PIT. EE CLAIMED THAT THE WATER VALVE CONTROL BOX BROKE LOOSE & FELL ON THE FLOOR. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE BOX, HE TOOK HIS EYES OFF THE ROAD. THE TRUCK VEERED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT, AND STRUCK THE BERM. THE TRUCK PROCEEDED THROUGH THE BERM AND OVER THE WALL, APPROX. 20', COMING TO REST UPSIDE DOWN.

March 5, 2003 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS GETTING OFF OF LOADER AT END OF SHIFT, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST A LARGE ROCK NEARBY.

2002 · 1 incident

July 18, 2002 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB LADDER ON FRONT END LOADER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED. HE WAS HOLDING THE LADDER WITH ONE HAND, AND HE STRAINED HIS HAND AND ARM.

2001 · 3 incidents

August 22, 2001 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CHAIN HOIST IN THE PLANT, AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SET THE HOIST IN PLACE, IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT FOOT. IT STRUCK THE FOOT JUST BEHIND THE STEEL TOE, CAUSING A HAIRLINE FRACTURE OF THE 5TH TOE.

August 13, 2001 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWO EMPLOYEES WERE ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE FORKS ON THE FORKLIFT. AS THEY WERE POSITIONING ONE OF THE FORKS, INJURED'S FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FORK AND THE SUPPORT FRAME.

July 16, 2001 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING FROM THE EMPLOYEE BUILDING TO THESHOP. AS HE PASSED THE LOADOUT CONTROL BUILDING HE SAID HE STEPPED IN A HOLE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT LEG. PHYSICIAN'S EXAM REVEALED AN INJU RY TO THE TENDON IN HIS FOOT.

2000 · 3 incidents

October 17, 2000 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS ADJUSTING FORKS ON THE FORKLIFT TO FIT A PALLETT. HE LIFTED THE FORK TO MOVE IT, BUT IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS RIGHT HAND AND PINCHED THE FINGERS OF HIS LEFT HAND AGAINST THE RETAINING BAR.

September 11, 2000 SC · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Struck by falling object

THIS DRIVER WAS ATTACHING THE FUNNEL TUBE TO THEDISCHARGE BOOM FOR LOADING. THE FUNNEL TUBE FELLAND JERKED HIS ARM.

August 9, 2000 SC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Martin Marietta Aggregates · Contact with heat

WHILE ASSISTING OTHER EMPLOYEES MOVING A PUMP IN THE PIT, HE WAS OVERCOME BY HEAT. AIR TEMPS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT WERE IN THE HIGH 90'S. AT THE ONSET OF SYMPTOMS, HE WA SREMOVED TO A COOL LOCATION AMD FIRST AID WAS PROVIDED.