UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): June 27, 2019
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Item 1.04 | Mine Safety – Reporting of Shutdowns and Patterns of Violations. |
(a) On June 27, 2019, a subsidiary of U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") received an order issued under section 107(a) ("the Order") of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, related to improper use of safety equipment by a miner at the Colado Plant (Mine ID 26-00680) near Lovelock, Nevada. The miner was ordered to withdraw from the area to receive additional training in the use of the equipment. The miner received such training and the Order was terminated on the same day. No one was injured as a result of the condition alleged in the Order. The Company is reviewing the Order and may seek judicial review of its issuance.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 31, 2019
U.S. SILICA HOLDINGS, INC. | ||||||
/s/ W. Andrew Macan | ||||||
W. Andrew Macan | ||||||
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | ||||||