Summary
EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME) reported an "imminent danger order" issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to its indirect subsidiary, MOR PPM, Inc. (PPM), concerning operations at the Smart Sand, Inc. sand mine. The order, issued on August 1, 2017, related to alleged unprotected ventilation openings identified as tripping hazards. Importantly, no injuries occurred, and PPM took immediate corrective actions, leading to the termination of the order by MSHA shortly after its issuance. PPM disputes the existence of an imminent danger and is exploring legal avenues to contest the order.
Key Highlights
- 1MSHA issued an imminent danger order to EMCOR subsidiary MOR PPM, Inc. on August 1, 2017.
- 2The order pertained to safety concerns at the Smart Sand, Inc. sand mine in Wisconsin.
- 3Allegations involved unprotected ventilation openings deemed tripping hazards by an MSHA inspector.
- 4No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
- 5PPM took immediate corrective action, and the MSHA order was terminated shortly after issuance.
- 6PPM disagrees with MSHA's assessment of an imminent danger and is considering legal options to contest the order.
Frequently Asked Questions
The MSHA issued an "imminent danger order" related to alleged unprotected ventilation openings in the floor of a Rotex Screen, which an inspector deemed to be tripping hazards.
No, there were no injuries reported in connection with the incident.
PPM took immediate corrective action, which led to the termination of the order by MSHA. PPM also disagrees that an imminent danger existed and is considering legal options to contest the order.
Based on the information provided, the order was immediately terminated after corrective action, and no injuries occurred. PPM is contesting the order, suggesting the direct financial impact is likely minimal, although potential legal costs for contesting the order are unknown.