Mining Incidents

Stevens Creek QuarryMetal/Nonmetal

Controlled by Richard Voss
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0401676
Fatalities
1
Total incidents
27
Years on record
2002–2025
Latest incident
Dec 2025

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was attempting to bring disabled truck down from the upper most harvest area. As he was dumping load, breaks let loose & truck went down uncontrollably. As it came to the next lower level, it hit a berm causing the miner to be ejected through the right hand window & was presumed to have been struck by a part of truck.

Reportable incidents

26 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2025 · 1 incident

Fall from ladders

While climbing down from a ladder, miner grabbed an unsecure handle and was thrown off balance. Miner proceeded to jump off ladder and land on their feet due to off balance. Upon impact, miner fractured their right ankle. Height was approximately 6ft-9ft.

2022 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner parked a D9 Dozer and was climbing down to end shift. Miner's foot slipped and Miner was able to catch self on handrails. Miner had 3 points of contact during exit. Surface of step was slippery due to wet weather. Miner strained right shoulder, no lost work days. Miner is able to work Miner's normal duties with Miner's work restrictions.

2019 · 1 incident

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While clearing material from hopper, Miner was using a hand held Digging Bar. Miner overextended Digging Bar and pinched left thumb between Digging Bar handle and Hoppe, causing hairline fracture. No surgery, No loss workdays.

2017 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

Chain was holding screen panel upright on the floor to the mast of the forklift. Chain had an opened hook securing the chain to itself. The chain was relieved of tension and caused the hook to come loose, causing the screen panel to fall. since then, the chain hooks have been changed to clip hooks for this operation to prevent from coming loose.

2016 · 2 incidents

Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

A hillside collapse due to a geological anomaly. The equipment operator had made approximately 10 passes at the new cut. As the equipment operator was backing up to make another pass/cut, the hillside collapsed. The force pushed in the window and partially filled the cab of the dozer.

Struck against a moving object

Employee stated they were exiting the pit in a haul truck with a full load. They further stated they had their foot sideways on the ""lock-up"" button and hit a bump which caused them to move up and down on the air-ride seat causing them to feel pain in their left knee.

2013 · 2 incidents

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working in the upper harvest area when he began to cough for quite a while and began to feel poorly and began feeling winded with chest pressure. He had bronchitis and dust came in to enclosed cab which he believes to be the cause of aggravation.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was closing exit gate to mine and pulled muscle when lifted the gate. Stanchion Post.

2012 · 3 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The dispenser on the lime silo @ the long belt was malfunctioning due to clumps in the mix. While attempting to adjust & shut down the dispenser a gust of wind blew lime dust into the employees eyes. When he attempted to rub it our with his hand he hurt then got dirt in his eye.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was inspecting conveyor belt going to the HR screen, went to step up on concrete curb and foot slipped off. Resulting in sprain to knee. Subsequently learned he had a ton meniscus.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was chipping dirt slag from inside chute to cone 2 feed belt going from screen 1. Working in small space miner was holding chip gun chest high for extended period and shoulder became sore. He did not report this at time and sought medical assistance from chiropractor, who said he had separated shoulder, which he moved back into place. Reported incident on 9/24/12.

2007 · 1 incident

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While putting together a crusher, finger was in wrong place while tightening down crusher. EE should have been more aware of his fingers.

2006 · 6 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee banged elbow, causing carpal tunnel to flare up. Now waiting for surgery.

Fall from machine

Operator was doing pre-operation check when a snake jumped at him & he jumped back and fell.

Fall from machine

EE was greasing a muddy loader when he lost his footing and fell off loader.

Fall from machine

EE lost footing while installing side panels on loader. Did not lose any time.

Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding in a screen to put in a new screening deck. Particles of dust were in his eyes causing an infection in his eye.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS SHOVELING AND STANDING IN MUD. SUCTION DEVELOPED BETWEEN MUD AND SHOES. WHEN EE MOVED, HE WAS UNABLE TO MOVE HIS FEET. HE TRIPPED AND DURING FALL, HURT BACK.

2004 · 2 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

REPAIR WORK ON FORKLIFT. FORKS SLID OVER TOO FAST, CAUSING EE TO FALL AND HIT HIS HEAD. (HIT HEAD AGAINST FORK - STITCHES REQUIRED.)

Fall to the walkway or working surface

IT WAS RAINY, WET AND MUDDY. EE SLIPPED AND IMPACT WITH GROUND CASUED BACK TO LOCK UP.

2003 · 5 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRIVER WAS STOPPED TO MAKE A TURN, HE MOVED HIS NECK TOO QUICKLY AND HURT HIS NECK.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING MATERIAL, SLIPPED AND CUT FOREARM WITH UTILITY KNIFE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING OFF OF TRUCK TWISTED ARM & SHOULDER.

Struck by falling object

WHILE DRILLING HOLES IN TRUCK BED FOR A COMPARTMENT, DRILL BIT SLIPPED AND SLAMMED DOWN ON TOP OF HIS HAND.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF LADDER WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO CLEAN THE REAR CAB WINDOW, CAUSING FOOT FIRST FALL TO GROUND.

2002 · 1 incident

Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE STARTED CLIMBING LADDER. LADDER SHIFTED CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS HITTING HIS RIGHT ELBOW.