FEC QUARRY — Accidents

Total: 114 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/22/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was adjusting the drag cable on the drum when EE's finger became pinched between the wire rope and the drum. This resulted in a fracture with stitches to the left index finger.
10/28/2025 POWERED HAULAGE FATALITY Fatal For unknown reason, haul truck veered over the berm and into quarry lake.
04/05/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 49d restricted Employee was walking on ground surface by conveyor when EE slipped and fell twisting left ankle.
11/06/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While completing a bucket exchange, EE was inserting a pin into the hitch extension. A finger became pinched between the head of the pin and the hitch extension. This resulted in a nondisplaced fract...
05/08/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee reported the bed of EE's 777 truck slammed while retracting after dumping the load at the main crusher. EE did not feel any pain until April 28th, 2023. The initial report of injury did not r...
05/04/2023 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee claims they had some issues with their back about three weeks ago but reported it today.
03/16/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A flat bar fell onto their left-middle finger
09/16/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost While finishing up the repair of a handrail by grinding the weld smooth the grinder kicked back and impacted the welding mask the employee was using causing the mask to flip up and the grinder to stri...
08/19/2021 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted While troubleshooting A/C system on a locomotive, EE left hand index finger came into contact with a cooling fan. Resulting in cuts that required stitches.
01/14/2021 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 195d restricted The employee was using a magnetic drill to drill holes in metal plates. When EE attempted to clean the metal shaving, EE's gloved hand became entangle in the drill bit causing a traumatic left thumb i...
12/07/2020 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE using a 992K Loader in the pit area that has a joystick as the controls when EE felt pain in both hands. Medical attention was sought and EE was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.
10/27/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 13d lost, 56d restricted The employee was attempting to throw a switch on the rail yard when EE lost EE's balance and sprain EE's left ankle.
08/07/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 30d restricted Employee was dismounting a loader when EE felt pain in the groin area. EE was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with Inguinal hernia but the doctor stated that it was undetermined if it was job rel...
04/14/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 94d restricted EE was attempting to turn a starter upright inside of a 988H Loader engine's bay when EE felt pain in left arm.
02/08/2019 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was loading used wire rope into a dumpster. Forklift become unstable and turned over. EE received a laceration to the head that required medical attention, stitches. EE returned to work on the next...
11/15/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 150d restricted On 11-15-2018, employee reported pain in lower back while lifting and carrying crusher liners. On 11-16-2018 employee was medically evaluated and put on restricted duty.
10/19/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using a sledge hammer to drive a pin in. The sledge hammer was harden steel. The pin is soft blow material. As the pin seated the hammer made contact with the area around the pin. This resulted...
04/04/2017 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 123d lost Employee was exiting a diesel truck. As they stood and twisted to exit the employee felt something in their L thigh. Employee was sent for diagnosis. Dr.stated no treatment needed. EE reported pain pe...
11/09/2016 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted A loose rock bounced off the top deck of the screen and landed on the lower level striking employee on the back of the hard hat.
10/10/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A foreign object fell into an employee's eye. Initially employee reported this as a First Aid.
07/13/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee was setting a panel on a sand tank when it slid off and pinched his right middle finger.
02/10/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 38d restricted Employee was closing the doors on a rail car. Lever used sprung back and pinched employee's left hand middle finger,
11/24/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee lifted a 30 Lbs. sieve sampler at the QC lab. He felt pain in his lower back.
08/27/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None During the PM day on unit 105, (Marion 7820 Dragline) an electrician was replacing the light fixtures on the boom when the fixture slipped and caused a small cut on his right hand on the middle finger...
06/28/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was cutting a piece of rubber, wearing gloves, when he received a small laceration on his left thumb.
01/14/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 60d restricted Employee, was using his lanyard when he slipped off. He then tried to grab to the lanyard to recover himself from falling. While pulling the lanyard he felt a snap on his right biceps.
10/10/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE was placing safety cone behind truck. During this task he felt a sharp pain on his back. He reported the incident and an entry was made on the First Aid Register. He came back the next day Fri. and...
08/27/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted A mechanic from the Mobile Shop received a laceration in his left hand. He was changing a seal on a PTO. The tool that he used slipped off his hand. He received the cut on the palm of his hand close t...
03/25/2013 STRIKING OR BUMPING DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 7d restricted Employee was walking on the north lateral side while looking up to the 62 shaker. Hit his head with a X cross member. He was walking in a forward motion.
03/18/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 65d lost, 8d restricted Employee pushed down his left foot onto the rotor at the primary crusher while twisting his upper torso. Employee reported incident on 03/22/2013
09/29/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Strained chest muscle shoveling material.
04/02/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted Conveyor rolled back catching employees leg between back of chute and conveyor.
03/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 41d restricted Smashed middle finger with pipe.
02/26/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted slipped off of step of dozer and twisted ankle.
01/05/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted While working to install a piece of rail, EE struck a rail clip with a hammer, which glanced off and hit his left index finger.
10/20/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted A rock fell from loader bucket and hit his legs.
08/09/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 54d lost Employee was dismounting from the left shoe of the dragline, while the machine was stopped, by using the 4-step ladder of this side of the dragline. He lost his grip from the last step (approx. 3 feet...
01/29/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted Tightening head on kelly bar on drill with wrench, wrench slipped and employee moved akwardly and felt pain in lower back.
12/12/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was closing a water valve on a water pump. While closing the valve the flat bar slipped causing him to loose balance, fall forward onto the valve sticking him in the ribs. He reported it on F...
09/18/2007 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee glared at welding arc and eyes began to burn.
08/27/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EE & other were replacing impact idlers. They were in process of installing fourth idler. When they both simultaneously lifted the idler it slipped and fell. He then attempted to prevent the idler fro...
06/20/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 244d lost Employee was walking along the peak of the excavated stockpile in order to measure heights and calculate volume of the pile for production. Employee lost his balance when material gave way underneath...
02/21/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 22d lost, 97d restricted Tripped over welding curtain and lost footing and twisted knee/ankle.
01/20/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 19d lost, 52d restricted EE was assigned to replace a bearing on the lower bend pulley (BP) of Conveyor 22B. Crouching on the catwalk with his back to the midrail he attempted to remove the bearing cover by pulling on it, at...
11/28/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While replacing screens, one fell and landed on his foot.
11/14/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE was walking with a 5 lb. GPS rover pole in his hand. He looked at the GPS to give directions. He was walking on fallen trees. The bark was smooth, wet and slippery. His foot slipped off and rested...
11/10/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 146d lost Employee's left index finger was smashed between jib-boom and platform on drill rig.
09/20/2006 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 42d restricted EE was moving between two screens, (limited access) and steped on a rock approximately 4"" in diameter and turned his ankle.
08/04/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS REPLACING THE HIGH PRESSURE FITTING ON THE AC COMPRESSOR ON A CAT 16H GRADER. ON HIS WAY DOWN THE LADDER HE MISJUDGED HIS LAST FOOT PLACEMENT FALLING BACKWARDS HITTING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD ON...
07/20/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost He was attempting to dislodge a rock in the winged tail pulley with a long piece of flat bar. He pulled down on the bar, the end of the bar rolled out of the tail area, the flat bar smashed his left i...