01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 3, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) filed this Current Report under Item 1.04 (Mine Safety) to disclose an imminent danger order issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) on May 1, 2024.
The order was issued under section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, a Company subsidiary, at its Searcy Quarry in Judsonia, Arkansas. The order was issued to remove an employee observed on top of the body of a drill at a height over seven feet without fall protection. The filing states that no injuries occurred and that the Company took corrective action with respect to the incident.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Item 1.04 (Mine Safety) disclosure filed May 3, 2024, covering an event on May 1, 2024.
- MSHA issued an imminent danger order under section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
- The order was issued to Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, a subsidiary of Vulcan Materials Company, at its Searcy Quarry in Judsonia, Arkansas.
- The order was triggered by an employee observed on top of a drill body at a height over seven feet without fall protection.
- No injuries occurred, according to the filing.
- The Company states it took corrective action with respect to the incident.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the MSHA imminent danger order?
An employee was observed on top of the body of a drill at a height over seven feet without fall protection. MSHA issued the order to remove the employee from that position.
Where did the incident occur?
It occurred at the Searcy Quarry in Judsonia, Arkansas, operated by Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, a subsidiary of Vulcan Materials Company.
Were any employees injured?
The filing states that no injuries occurred.
What action has the Company taken?
The filing states that the Company took corrective action with respect to the incident. The filing does not describe the specific actions taken.
What legal authority did MSHA cite?
MSHA issued the order under section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
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