01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed March 21, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) filed this Current Report on Form 8-K to disclose a mine safety matter under Item 1.04 (Mine Safety).
On March 19, 2025, Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, a Company subsidiary, received an imminent danger order from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) under section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 at its Liberty Quarry in Liberty, South Carolina. The order and a subsequent significant and substantial citation under section 104(a) were issued to remove two employees who were working in the scalping screen of a tower in the plant without fall protection or other means of protection. The filing states that no injuries occurred and that the Company took corrective action with respect to the incident.
For investors, the filing reports a regulatory safety event at a single quarry rather than a financial result or a change in business outlook. The filing does not state any financial impact.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing type: Form 8-K, Item 1.04 (Mine Safety), dated March 21, 2025 and covering events of March 19, 2025.
- Subsidiary Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC received an MSHA imminent danger order under section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
- Location: Liberty Quarry in Liberty, South Carolina.
- The order and a subsequent significant and substantial citation under section 104(a) were issued to remove two employees working on a scalping screen of a plant tower without fall protection or other means of protection.
- No injuries occurred, according to the filing.
- The Company states it took corrective action in response to the incident.
- The filing does not disclose any financial impact.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered this 8-K filing?
The filing was made under Item 1.04 (Mine Safety), which requires disclosure of certain MSHA orders and citations. Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC received an imminent danger order under section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 at its Liberty Quarry on March 19, 2025.
What was the safety condition MSHA cited?
According to the filing, two employees were working on the scalping screen of a plant tower without fall protection or other means of protection. MSHA issued the imminent danger order to remove them, followed by a significant and substantial citation under section 104(a).
Was anyone hurt in the incident?
The filing states that no injuries occurred.
What corrective action did the Company take?
The filing states that the Company took corrective action with respect to the incident but does not describe the specific measures.
Does this filing disclose a financial impact on Vulcan Materials?
The filing does not state any financial impact, penalty amount, or effect on operations arising from the order or citation.
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