Lamesa Plant — Accidents

Total: 22 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/31/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee fell while preparing to fuel a D6 dozer after a ladder/stool failed, resulting in a right ankle fracture.
07/13/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None While descending a stairway, the EE missed a step and landed hard on the outside of right foot, resulting in a fracture to the metatarsal bone. The fracture wasn't discovered until a clinic visit on 7...
07/13/2022 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 90d restricted Injured had just dismounted their haul truck with both feet on the ground. When the employee turned to walk away the left knee buckled. Diagnosed with a left knee strain.
01/19/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost While attempting to clean the windshield of a haul truck in contradiction of company policy the employee fell to the ground. The fall resulted in a fractured rib and facial bones.
01/20/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was dumping a dust collector hopper. The hopper would not return to the locked position, so the employee tried locking it manually. In doing so, EE's finger was caught between forklift...
01/08/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Due to employees' failure to follow company policy for fall protection, EE fell off a truck. The employee was transported to the medical facility, where they received stitches to right knee. EE also h...
11/20/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was using a pipe wrench to manually lower the thickener tank rake when the mechanism broke free EE's finger was smashed between structure and wrench.
07/31/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost Employee working in a sand dryer repairing the refractory lining. Stepped on a sharp refractory anchor that penetrated the sole of EE's boot. Puncture wound rt. foot.
01/20/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 29d restricted Employee stated that EE felt pain in EE's neck and back when the loader operator dropped a load of sand into EE's haul truck.
10/01/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing bucket teeth on a loader, hitting the teeth with a sledge hammer, the hammer bounced back and threw their hand into the tooth causing a laceration to their thumb
09/28/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 183d lost, 1d restricted Employee stated they hurt their back when the truck shifted gears. A witness stated the employee was frustrated with having to work and slammed themselves against the back of the truck seat.
09/07/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost Two EEs were changing out the screens at Rotex 5186. In the process of removing a screen the injured EE received burns on forearms. 1st AID measures were taken by plant personnel, recommended by Axiom...
08/05/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted EE claims injury occurred on 8/5/19. EE reported to Supervisor until 8/25/19. EE was taken for medical eval on 8/26/19, released to full duty. On 9/10/19 EE complained pain returning and was transpor...
07/16/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing the bucket pins from excavator to place the bucket on another excavator. After the pin was driven out completely the stick moved down and struck their right hand
07/09/2019 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Miner became weak, dizzy and nauseated. Co-Worker assisted miner until local EMS was notified and responded then transported EE to local emergency room. Miner was released 1 1/2 hours after arrival wi...
04/24/2019 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE placed right hand on lid of dust bin as forklift was setting down. EE sustained minor injury. EE was offered medical treatment and declined. On 4/27/19 EE requested medical treatment and was seen b...
04/18/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Electrician was using a utility knife to strip insulation from a wire to make a repair. Employee removed cut-resistant gloves prior to beginning the task. Employee cut right thumb with the utility kni...
01/23/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted Employee tripped while walking to assigned work area. EE averted falling by grabbing a steel gusset with the left hand. In doing so, EE dislocated left thumb.
12/17/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee finished installing the last fastener during installation of a wire mesh conveyor guard. EE took off gloves to install the fastener. Employee stood up from kneeling beside the guard panel, EE...
12/10/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee was in a 126' boom lift attempting to relocate the boom lift unaware the basket was lodged on structure. When basket of boom lift broke free the basket jerked causing employee who was holding...
11/21/2018 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 15d lost, 9d restricted Employee reported employee felt something on knee 11/21. EE told co worker it might be a boil. Two days later EE sought treatment. 11/26 EE reported to work with a release and complained of worsening...
09/20/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While attempting to connect an SRL to the harness, the employee lost balance and fell (same level) striking left knee on a toe board. The resulting injury was a laceration requiring 5 stitches.