Mining Incidents

Waurika QuarryMetal/Nonmetal

Temple, Cotton County, OK · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3400362
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
2
Years on record
2009–2025
Latest incident
May 2025
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

2 on file

2025 · 1 incident

Accident type, without injuries

Weather forecasts predicted an excessive rain event, indicating a potential for the Red River to flood. The plant manager initiated emergency action planning, removing mobile equipment from flood areas and the shutdown of electrical power to the plant. All personnel were also made aware of the situation. On May 1, 2025 the Red River flooded, preventing access to the Waurika Plant.

2009 · 1 incident

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee reported that he was clearing a jam on top of sand plant when his foot slipped and he fell. He reported that he hit his head, right shoulder and right jaw. He reported throbbing in his head. Blurred vision and speech was slightly sulrred.