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---- SAFETY FIRST

Our Commitment to Safety

At H.L. Zumwalt Quarry, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our employees, contractors, and visitors. Safety isn't just a policy — it's our culture. We Are A Safe Place to Work to Earn a Living

500+

Days Without Lost-Time Incident

100%

MSHA Compliance Rating

24/7

Safety Monitoring

0

Tolerance for Unsafe Acts

500+

Days Without Lost-Time Incident

24/7

Safety Monitoring

100%

MSHA Compliance Rating

0

Tolerance for Unsafe Acts
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Safety Standards & Protocols

Our comprehensive safety program meets and exceeds all federal and state regulatory requirements.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All personnel and visitors are required to wear appropriate PPE at all times, including hard hats, high-visibility vests, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection in designated areas.

HARZARD COMMUNICATION

We maintain comprehensive Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials handled on-site. All employees receive training on chemical hazards, proper labeling, and emergency response procedures.

TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

All employees undergo rigorous safety training upon hiring and receive ongoing refresher courses. Equipment operators hold current certifications for all machinery they operate.

SITE INSPECTIONS/AUDITS

All employees undergo rigorous safety training upon hiring and receive ongoing refresher courses. Equipment operators hold current certifications for all machinery they operate.

VISITOR SAFETY PROTOCOL

All employees undergo rigorous safety training upon hiring and receive ongoing refresher courses. Equipment operators hold current certifications for all machinery they operate.

FIRST AID & EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Trained first-aid responders and fully stocked medical stations are available on-site at all times. Emergency evacuation plans are posted throughout the facility and practiced regularly.

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Regulatory Compliance

We proudly maintain full compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations.

  • MSHA Part 46 Training Compliance
  • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
  • EPA Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
  • DOT Compliance for Material Transport
  • Annual Third-Party Safety Audits

Safety Is Everyone's Responsibility

Every team member at Zumwalt Quarry has the authority and responsibility to stop any operation they believe to be unsafe. We encourage open reporting of hazards and near-misses without fear of retaliation.

Our goal is simple: every person who enters our site goes home safe, every single day.

Report a Safety Concern

If you witness an unsafe condition or have a safety concern, please contact our Safety Department immediately.