Vulcan Materials (NYSE: VMC) reports MSHA imminent danger order at Norcross Quarry
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vulcan Materials Company reported that its subsidiary, Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, received an imminent danger order from the Mine Safety and Health Administration at the Norcross Quarry in Norcross, Georgia. The order, issued under section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, related to a third-party customer truck driver who was seen in the bed of his truck without fall protection. No injuries occurred in connection with the incident, and the company states that it took corrective action to address the situation.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 1.04 — Mine Safety - Reporting of Shutdowns and Patterns of Violations
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Item 1.04
Mine Safety - Reporting of Shutdowns and Patterns of Violations
Business
Mine safety violations, closure orders, or patterns of safety issues at mining operations.
FAQ
What incident did Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) disclose at its Norcross Quarry?
Vulcan Materials Company disclosed that its subsidiary received an imminent danger order at the Norcross Quarry in Norcross, Georgia after a third-party customer truck driver was observed standing in the bed of his truck without fall protection.
Which regulator issued the imminent danger order to Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
The imminent danger order was issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration under section 107(a) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
Did the safety incident reported by Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) result in any injuries?
No. The company reported that no injuries occurred as a result of the incident involving the third-party truck driver at the Norcross Quarry.
How did Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) respond to the imminent danger order?
Vulcan Materials Company stated that it took corrective action in response to the incident that led to the imminent danger order at its Norcross Quarry.
Which Vulcan Materials subsidiary was involved in the Norcross Quarry safety order?
The incident involved Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, a subsidiary of Vulcan Materials Company.
Where is Vulcan Materials Company's Norcross Quarry located?
The Norcross Quarry referenced in the filing is located in Norcross, Georgia.