Summary
CRH plc's subsidiary, Arkhola Materials, received an 'imminent danger' order from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) at its Okay Quarry in Oklahoma on April 28, 2026. The order stemmed from an incident where an employee was found standing on a handrail approximately 20 feet off the ground without fall protection. Crucially, no injuries occurred as a result of this incident, and corrective actions were immediately implemented. MSHA confirmed that safety equipment and training were available and provided to the employee, leading to the termination of the order.
Key Highlights
- 1An 'imminent danger' order was issued by MSHA to CRH subsidiary Arkhola Materials at its Okay Quarry.
- 2The incident involved an employee failing to use fall protection while at a height of approximately 20 feet.
- 3No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
- 4Immediate corrective actions were taken by the company.
- 5MSHA confirmed the availability of fall protection equipment and prior training for the employee.
- 6The MSHA order was terminated after the company's response and verification of safety protocols.
- 7The filing is under Item 1.04, which pertains to mine safety reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
The order was issued because an employee was observed standing on a handrail approximately 20 feet off the ground without wearing fall protection, posing an 'imminent danger'.
No, there were no injuries reported in connection with the incident.
CRH's subsidiary, Arkhola Materials, took immediate corrective action and ensured that fall protection equipment and a manlift were readily available. MSHA also confirmed the employee had received relevant training.
Yes, the MSHA order was terminated after the company's corrective actions and confirmation that safety protocols were in place and had been followed.