Mining Incidents

Austin River Plant Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Zachry Corporation
Austin, Travis County, TX  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4101792

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
17
Years on record
2001–2020
Latest incident
Aug 2020
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
90
citations
14
significant & substantial
$13,806
proposed penalties
$13,730
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
2022 Q4 3,809 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 8,226 1 0 121.6
2022 Q1 8,489 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 8,264 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 10,061 4 2 397.6
2021 Q1 8,023 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 1,113 4 1 3593.9
2020 Q3 9,016 1 0 110.9
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

17 on file

2020 · 2 incidents

August 26, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After splicing a conveyor belt while attempting to cut a trim section with a utility knife lacerated left thumb requiring 6 stitches.

April 13, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While tightening and pulling on an eye bolt on a conveyor idler the socket handle slipped striking the employee in the mouth dislodging the front tooth and loosening two others

2016 · 1 incident

August 2, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Supervisor was switching off the O2 conveyor at end of shift and was stung by a wasp.

2015 · 1 incident

October 7, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cutting conveyor belt with a box knife lacerated forearm

2010 · 2 incidents

October 29, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by flying object

The IP started a gasoline powered air compressor. Rust blew from the muffler under the IP's safety glasses and into his right eye. The rust had to be removed and a prescription was given.

February 26, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was stepping into a skiff (anchored on shore) to then step onto the dredge. His supervisor told him not to go to the dredge. When EE turned to get off the skiff, he lost his balance,fell and dislocated his shoulder.

2009 · 1 incident

July 17, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The IP needed to retrieve a piece of HDPU from the bellypan under a screen. The IP decided to slide down the side of the bellypan. When the IP slid down the side of the bellypan, his right foot struck the side when he reached the bottom. This caused pain in his right foot. The incident was not reported until 7/30. IP went to the DR on 7/30 and was diagnosed with 2 fractures.

2008 · 3 incidents

June 19, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

IP states that he was assisting clear material that bridged the inside of the clam shell gate that regulates the flow of material from a hopper onto a conveyor belt. IF lifted an extension pipe with his shoulder to open the gate. At this time the IP felt a small pain where the extension pipe contacted his left shoulder.

May 17, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

IP was cleaning out the cattle guard with the hose from the water truck. IP had turned the PTO off and was walking away from the truck when he slipped and fell. The IP landed on his right shoulder. IP was taken to the clinic for eval and prescribed pain medication. IP has not been placed on light duty yet.

April 3, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by falling object

IP was moving sawhorses in the welding shop. As the IP moved one of the sawhorses, a piece of angle iron fell from the sawhorse. The IP's foot was in the line of fire and was struck by the dropped object. The IP sustained a fracture to the little toe on his left foot.

2005 · 1 incident

March 9, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped on loader and jammed his artificial leg.

2004 · 1 incident

September 7, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While dismantling crusher; twisted back while using pry bar.

2003 · 1 incident

November 17, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER WAS MOVING A SET OF SPRINGS FOR TRANSPORT. WHILE PICKING THEM UP A SPRING STARTED SLIPPING AND THE MINER'S FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE SPRINGS.

2002 · 3 incidents

November 11, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING THE CUTTING EDGES ON A LOADER WHEN HIS FINGER GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE BOLT HEAD.

July 22, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE HIT A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD, THE EUCLID DOWNSHIFTED UNEXPECTEDLY & HE HIT HIS SHIN ON THE SHIFTER TOWER.

June 21, 2002 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CLIMBING UP THE STAIRS/LADDER TO HIS LOADER WHEN HE SLIPPED, FALLING TO THE GROUND. HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE CONCRETE CONTAINMENT FOR OUR FUEL STORAGE.

2001 · 1 incident

October 25, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Capitol Aggregates, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING ON A CATWALK OF HOT MIX TANK WHEN CATWALK GAVE WAY. EE FELL 6-8' TO THE GROUND, A PORTION OF THE CATWALK STRUCK EE IN THE LOWER BACK AREA.