Mining Incidents

Kermit Sand Metal/Non-Metal

Iron Oak Sand LLC · Surface
Kermit, Winkler County, TX  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4105310

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
15
Years on record
2018–2025
Latest incident
Sep 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2018
152
citations
23
significant & substantial
$74,772
proposed penalties
$68,117
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 32,684 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 34,310 1 0 29.1
2025 Q2 39,165 11 0 280.9
2025 Q1 32,356 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 4,062 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 37,276 0 0 0.0
2024 Q2 35,063 4 0 114.1
2024 Q1 37,612 12 6 319.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

15 on file

2025 · 2 incidents

September 18, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
FML Sand LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee rolled EE's ankle after EE stepped on a 2" hose that was laying on the concrete floor after stepping down from the crossover platform steps. Medical professionals were notified and employee released to full duty. On 9/27/25, employee felt discomfort return and advised EE to get an evaluation at a medical facility where EE was diagnosed with "other fracture of the fibula".

July 19, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FML Sand LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was re-installing a bearing for a conveyor belt when EE felt something go in EE's eye. EE thought it was sand and didn't report it thinking it would flush itself out. On 7/21 employee's eye had become irritated and slightly swollen. EE was taken to MCH ER on 7/21 where a foreign object was removed. EE was given a full release.

2024 · 2 incidents

July 19, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FML Sand LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee used a 2.5lb hammer to hit a wrench, when they inadvertently missed and hit their left hand causing a .5in laceration. Employee received 2 stitches.

March 16, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator POWERED HAULAGE
FML Sand LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was cleaning scales with a skid steer when EE hit the gap in the panels with the bucket causing the machine to stop suddenly, jarring the employee forward causing EE's head to hit the cab.

2023 · 3 incidents

November 20, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Loadout Operator had to clear a plugged chute for damp loadout. They used an 8' aluminum pipe to poke the material from the top when they felt a strain in their right shoulder. Employee was taken to a medical facility where they were told to rest it for 4 days.

May 25, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal hydrate plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was manually moving the position of tripper 3 with another employee when they felt a strain around the Achilles of their right foot.

May 24, 2023 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was using a cutting torch to cut I-beams at the metal scrap yard, when they stepped back to let the cut piece drop, they tripped and fell on to an I-beam hitting their tail bone against it.

2022 · 1 incident

March 28, 2022 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
FML Sand LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt chest pains during lunch. Employee was previously greasing the plant and went to lunch just after noon. Employee did not feel any better and was taken to the ER. Employee was evaluated and the next morning, found to have suffered a heart attack. Employee never lost consciousness.

2021 · 1 incident

March 8, 2021 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Maintenance was unloading an empty oxygen bottle from the maintenance truck to replace it with a full one. As they attempted to lift the bottle, they felt a sharp sensation in lower back and numbness in right leg and toes. Employee was taken to a local medical facility and evaluated. Employee was returned to full duty and upon a follow up appt, changed to modified duty.

2019 · 4 incidents

August 22, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Party injured left shoulder while trying to lift the lid on one of the sand-trucks. Lid was bound close and the 3ft' pry bar-like tool was used. Employee stated EE may have jerked back EE's arm to hard and felt EE's shoulder pop. Later that night it started causing EE pain.

March 30, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
FML Sand LLC · Struck against a moving object

1 Driver and 5 Passengers were riding in a UTV during non-work related activities. The driver lost control of the UTV and the vehicle ended up on its side. The bump to the head is believed to happen at some point during this time.

February 6, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Maintenance person tried to lift a sheave from the motor at sump 11. Once EE removed the sheave, EE turned to the right with the sheave in hand and felt a pinch in the back. Two co-workers did a beam lift to free EE of the sheave and notified the supervisor.

January 11, 2019 TX · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FML Sand LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee experienced severe back and chest pain while shoveling sand spilling from a dryer belt. The employee collapsed onsite, EMS transported them to the Kermit Memorial Hospital. Employee was evaluated and released to return to work on Jan. 14th. The employee sought additional medical evaluation; subsequently treated for muscle spasms with followup scheduled for 1/23/19

2018 · 2 incidents

February 26, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FML Sand LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening a ratchet strap, the strap slipped off and hit EE in the face causing a laceration to EE's chin which required several stitches.

February 10, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FML Sand LLC · Fall from machine

Contracted employee started shift and went to climb into the crane. Contractor used the outrigger arms to access the cab. The contractors safety vest snagged on the hydraulic valve box and caused the contractor to fall. The contractor fell and landed with their shoulder on a job box. The contractor was taken to er by ambulance for evaluation. Fall caused a broken Clavicle.