Kremlin Plant — Accidents

Total: 73 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/09/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None 4 man crew tearing down scaffold around preheaters. a scaffold upright was caught in grating of catwalk. employee used a ladder to access catwalk, EE's harness D ring caught on railing causing employe...
11/03/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee pinched finger of left hand between frame and wrench of lathe.
01/07/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 58d restricted The affected employee slipped and fell, injuring their right shoulder. The employee has been placed on restricted duty.
01/08/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 113d restricted EE was walking and slipped/tripped/fell onto left knee, fracturing patella constituting MSHA reportability.
11/01/2021 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 19d restricted The crusher utility was in the work area picking up small trash on the ground. EE was just bending over when EE felt a slight shift and a shooting pain in the back. EE sought treatment on 11/4 and was...
10/16/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 68d restricted PRESHIFT INSPECTION ON EXCAVATOR, THE STEP CAME OFF FRAME WHILE CLIMBING ONTO EXCAVATOR. EE CAUGHT SELF WITH THE HAND RAIL USING THEIR ARM.
06/11/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 145d lost, 32d restricted EE was tramming boom lift to area and hit a dip in the road and it bounced the EE around the basket and the EE lost balance and injured shins which required stitches thus constituting MSHA reportabili...
03/11/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was conducting change over duties and had dust get in EE's eyes. EE was wearing safety glasses. EE had embedded material removed from EE's eye and was given prescription eye drops, thus constituti...
10/17/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A mechanic cut finger while changing belt splice. EE was holding the back of the clip with the other hand to apply pressure to the back of the clip, the bolt came free and contacted EE's right middle...
01/10/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 34d restricted EE stepped off a platform and twisted right knee resulting in a knee strain. 1/15/19 EE was seen by doctor for observation 1/28/19 EE received physical therapy which resulted in the reportable injury.
07/03/2018 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE was starting shift and felt dizzy when getting out of chair in breakroom. EE had worked in heat most of the previous day and worked overtime as well. EE received IV's for heat related illness, thus...
08/03/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 8/3/17 Electrician pulling new wires for a baghouse and had left shoulder muscle strain. 8/4/17 employee received post urinalysis testing. 8/7/17 employee was seen by the doctor and released. 8/9/17...
05/20/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 35d lost, 62d restricted After working EE's shift, the employee took a hygiene shower and slipped and fell on the floor. This resulted in a fractured right collar bone. Root Cause- Worn Anti-Slip floor paint causing a smoot...
04/24/2015 MACHINERY PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 5d lost, 29d restricted Individual went to start air compressor, it failed to start. Individual went and opened engine cover/guard to check for loose wires on alternator. As he was checking for loose wires, another individ...
06/05/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Liquid sodium silicate was splashed into left eye of employee. Medical providers concluded that no burning, scarring, or permanent damage resulted from this incident.
05/16/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Small foreign particle stuck to cornea of right eye
03/20/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 85d restricted Employee was installing a lifting lug and struck the rear portion of his left shoulder on a stationary object while trying to get up. The employee broke his left scapula as a result of this incident.
02/26/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee slipped on ice and injured head/back regions.
01/27/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A mill worker received dust/debris in both eyes when overloads were tripped on a circuit breaker inside the MS11 conveyor panel. The mine believes this incident did not and does not require reporting...
10/30/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was sitting in a benefits meeting when he felt an irritation in his eye. Sent to doctor, foreign body removed, prescription antibiotic given
08/14/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee pinched finger between roller bearing and floor
02/14/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had a chunk of ice hit the tip of his finger.
11/26/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee got dust in their eye. The eye was flushed at the plant and the employee was brought to a medical professional, where he was prescribed an antibiotic eye drop as a precautionary measure. PP...
07/23/2012 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has a hearing threshold shift in their left ear. The employee is currently enrolled in a hearing conservation program. The condition has not been diagnosed as a work related injury/illness.
07/11/2012 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None We are reporting a hearing threshold shift of 30 dB in the employee's left ear at the 4k range. The employee is currently enrolled in a hearing conservation program. This condition has not been diagn...
07/03/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The Blast Crew was preparing for a development shot. Terrain was rough, with steep slopes and numerous loose rocks. Employee was standing on a slight incline when his feet slipped on loose material an...
07/02/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 67d lost, 31d restricted Employee was walking down a flight of stairs on or about 7/2/2012 and felt a pain in her knee. Employee was seen by a doctor on 7/3/2012 and returned to full duty. After additional complaints the em...
09/12/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 40d restricted An employee stepped over a chain, fell, and broke his leg.
09/03/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost An employee was dumping at a stockpile when he backed over a berm. The truck slid backwards and turned over, landing on the passenger side at the base of the stockpile. The employee was taken for me...
03/19/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While stripping old wires, knife slipped and hit finger
10/14/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee lacerated hand requiring 4 stitches while cutting through a zip tie.
06/23/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost Twisted knee while walking to work. Note: The knee injury originally occurred on 6/23/10. It did not become reportable until he had surgery on 12/27/10.
02/11/2009 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While performing clean up, employee hit leg on framework, causing laceration and requiring stitches.
12/08/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee slipped while carrying a ladder in snow. This incident became recordable on 1/7/09 when employee received a cortisone shot. Strain
11/20/2008 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was going to step onto the ladder of his 990H CAT Loader from flat concrete ground, when he lifted his left leg up he felt a pop in his right knee.
09/29/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was adjusting load on forks of fork truck and metal shifted causing laceration on finger
09/12/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Employee stepped onto then off of a pallet rolling her ankle.
01/08/2008 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee became engaged in a misconduct (fighting) with another hourly employee causing him to strike his arm on the wall, resulting in a laceration requiring 5 stitches.
12/28/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was vibrating concrete. When employee removed equipment, it was stuck and he pulled hard injuring his back.
10/05/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 42d lost, 26d restricted The employee allegedly felt a strain in his arm while removing a rock from the haul road. This incident became a reportable injury when he when he was placed on restricted duty 10/24/07. DCN: 220080...
08/05/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing a 3.5'X5.5""X1/4"" perforated screen. While making final adjustments, the employee allowed his finger to fall into a pinch point, and pinched the tip of his left pinky finger, c...
11/07/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was rapping out an aerator chute with a hammer, when she missed the chute and struck her right hand, resulting in a fracture and laceration to her right index finger.
08/15/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost Employee stated he strained his back while operating a Caterpillar loader. The bucket struck a rock pile which resulted in a jolt.
07/25/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee and partner were replacing section of cable. Employee was holding cable while his partner was cutting with a hacksaw. His partner cut through the cable and the hacksaw struck employee in th...
06/03/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee tripped while walking on top of railcar and fell to the ground resulting in numerous abrasions and strain to hips, shoulders, elbows, ankles, shins, and lower back.
04/29/2005 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 287d lost Employee was going up a flight of stairs to check a screen that is fed from primary crusher when a 27 lb. rock fell from above, striking him on the hard hat and then bouncing onto his left shoulder, r...
04/25/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a J-wrench (40 - 50 lbs) to break the lock on the thread between the hammer and the back head on the drill. He was using the supports of the broom as a block to push the wrench aga...
03/28/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Ee was shoveling granules from hot elevator pit into elevator chute. a bracketed 90 degree piece of metal used to divert granules was not in it's proper place and ee bumped the diverter and it fell, s...
01/05/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost EE WAS USING WALK BEHIND BOBCAT LOADER AND SLIPPED ON THE ICE. THE BOBCAT RAN OVER HIS RIGHT FOOT, RESULTING IN A FRACTURE. THIS IS A LOST TIME INJURY.
12/22/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost Employee was putting the upper office side tailpulley guard back in place when she felt pain in her lower back. She began losing time on January 3, 2005.