Little Six Corp. dba Short Mtn Silica — Accidents

Total: 57 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/19/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE was walking along inclined catwalk during freezing temperatures. Ice had accumulated on catwalk causing slick conditions. EE slipped and fell resulting in injury to knee.
01/16/2026 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE showed hearing loss after annual audiogram. EE was referred to an ENT specialist for follow up hearing test. EE showed similar hearing loss on follow up test as well. EE worked at mine sites previo...
07/24/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None When working on mill chute EE turned to pick up tool, slipped and fell resulting in bruises and soreness. EE was seen by Dr., released w/ no restrictions on 7/24. Fllw up w/ 2nd Dr. on 7/29 released w...
06/04/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE was pulling with pry bar and thought they had aggravated a previous back injury. EE later found out that it was a new injury right above existing one requiring surgery. EE reported surgery on 11/5/...
01/13/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was lifting 10 pound pipe when EE felt a pull and pop in right wrist on 1/13/25. At the time it required no medical attention. The company was made aware on 8/5/25 that EE requires surgery for inju...
07/22/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was returning to the Wash Plant from the Press Plant. Exiting the building, EE slipped in mud created by rain. EE informed management 2 days later. EE went to the Dr. and received a shot of Cortis...
01/17/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 37d restricted While removing a length of frozen pipe. The pipe slipped and pinched EE's left thumb between the pipe and a block wall. X-Rays were taken and a hairline fracture was seen next to the knuckle. The m...
01/09/2023 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was replacing a pneumatic actuator that controls a knife gate. EE had trouble inserting a pin that links the actuator arm to the knife. The pin became stuck when inserted about halfway. EE tried to...
05/18/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting the race of a bearing off of a pump shaft. Part of the race was stuck to the shaft and EE was attempting to remove it with a hammer and chisel. A sliver of metal broke free and b...
06/11/2021 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner got a piece of debris in right eye. Was unable to determine how it got in there. Went to ER on 6/13/21 to clean it out. Went to Eye center on 6/14/21 to have debris removed. No missed days or...
06/09/2021 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 49d restricted Miner was grinding on a roller bracket in control room. Grinder kicked back and cut the top of hand under the thumb. Miner is back at work with restrictions, no days missed. EE will have outpatient su...
04/29/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 286d lost Employee was climbing down a ladder and pulled a muscle in EE's back. Continued to work throughout the year. Decided to have a procedure on EE's back on 11/10/21
10/25/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was doing general maintenance at the crusher, employee strained back installing flashing at cone crusher. Sought medical attention on own. Continued to work normal shifts. Was not reported un...
01/07/2019 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was welding in the shop. When employee squatted down employee's right leg hit an open welding rod can. The can cut employee's leg. Employee was taken to ER and received 6 stitches and is bac...
09/27/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 33d restricted Employee had grease on the bottom of boot and slipped getting off a forklift. Employee reached around with employee's right arm to catch self with the forklift and sprained employee's right shoulder.
03/28/2017 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was grinding on metal at the Wash Plant. A piece of metal got in employee's eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses at the time.
10/15/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was splicing a belt at dryer plant. Turned and hit left elbow on the belt guard, cutting elbow. Needed 5 stitches. All power was off at the plant during time of repair.
04/24/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 54d lost Flywheel struck employee in the chest causing him to strain his abdomen muscle. First ER visit showed no injuries from accident. A second visit to a Dr. showed a pulled muscles in the abdomen.
09/16/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None In shop fabricating a step. Moving a piece of expanded metal with hands cut left pointer finger.
11/09/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was walking down the steps, lost footing and fell
02/23/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was walking down stairs. He buckled his left knee.
02/04/2011 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Working on conveyor belt. He stepped off the belt onto the guard on the floor. The guard moved & turned his ankle.
01/17/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stepped down out of a hauler onto a 2X4 on the ground hurting his left foot.
11/09/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was changing a screen in the plant. The crowbar he was using slipped, smashing the end of his right pinky finger.
05/29/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 272d lost Employee slipped coming down step ladder.
01/25/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE tripped while climbing into mill at washplant other EE caught him by his left arm. This put a strain on his shoulder.
01/17/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Metal in (R) eye while welding.
10/10/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was lifting a propane tank to put in the back of a truck. He injured his lower back when lifting the tank.
05/13/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Grinding on a pole, rust flew into right eye.
02/11/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working in Ball Mill #1, removing Mill liner with a hammer. A piece of the liner struck him in the left eye, was wearing safety glasses.
11/08/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was unbolting at the crusher plant, the bolt head had become sharp over time. While unbolting the bolt head spun and cut middle left finger of employee. Required 5 stitches.
11/02/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Using utility knife to open a box, knife slipped and lacerated left wrist/arm of employee.
09/05/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was helping replace a mill liner at the washplant. He was using a prybar to loosen a bolt when the bar slipped and struck him in the head causing a cut to his forehead that required 7 stitche...
07/17/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 226d lost EE was on top of sand silo doing electrical work. He slipped, grabbed a bar above his head, trying not to fall, injured right shoulder.
07/13/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was climbing down ladder of 988G loader and a sliver of metal from ladder rail entered his hand.
04/19/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Employee was cleaning under Rod Mill and slipped on a pipe injuring lower left leg by pulling muscles.
03/17/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost Employee fell 7 feet while climbing down ladder at the ball mill (#4). He landed on both of his feet injuring his heels.
09/26/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was using air hose to blew off a pallet of breaks. A piece of debris hit his in the eye. He was wearing protective glasses. The debris want under glasses.
09/14/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee mashed left foot on bag machine palletizer. A machine part fell on his foot (left).
09/09/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee injured left hand while pushing rods into rod mill.
04/28/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stepped off forklift, turned over left ankle.
04/28/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was washing the floor, pulling a hose around. He hurt his back in the process.
03/27/2006 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING TUNNEL, HE STEPPED ON A HOSE THAT WAS ON THE GROUND. HE TURNED HIS RIGHT ANKLE OVER.
09/14/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 15d lost Employee was putting a liner in the mill. A pin that holds the liner broke and liner fell on his left hand's ring finger. Weight of liner mashed his finger.
02/11/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE WAS PUTTING LINERS IN THE ROD MILL AND GOT SAND INTO EYES. INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED BY EE UNTIL 02/16/05. EE DID NOT START MISSING TIME UNTIL 03/01/05. EE WENT TO DOCTOR AND DOCTOR FOUND OBJECT IN E...
09/29/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 177d lost WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS USING DINGY TO REMOVE SPILLAGE OF SAND AT THE SILOS AND SHOVELING SAND, HE MOVED A WATER HOSE AND INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.
03/30/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SAND AND PULLED HIP. EE NOTIFIED COMPANY OF ACCIDENT ON 4/01/04.
02/02/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EMPLOYEE WAS BUSTING LINER OUT OF BALL MILL WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER & PART OF LINER CAME LOOSE AND FELL ON HIM.
01/04/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost WHILE INSTALLING AN ELBOW, PULLED MUSCLE IN GROIN AREA.
12/05/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE CRAWLED UNDER SCALPING SCREEN TO TIGHTEN BELTWHEN HE DID THIS HE FELT A STING IN HIS BACK