Mill Creek Limestone Quarry — Accidents

Total: 72 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/08/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 34d restricted Employee tripped over asphalt parking hump which serves as a park ditch/wheel chock and fell causing a chip to a bone in left wrist
09/06/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee drove a 239D cat skid loader down to the shop fueling area to get fuel. The employee was standing in front of the fuel nozzle with their forearm resting on the back of the skid steer when...
09/23/2022 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 81d lost Employee was getting into the back of a truck using the step and felt a pop in their foot.
07/15/2021 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None Crew was in process of removing counterweights from a Grove GMK6350 crane. During this process, the crane tipped over onto its side while attempting to set two counterweights onto a trailer. This resu...
09/15/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 52d restricted Lowering torque converter, it hung on hoses, went to free it, it fell onto the employee's hand causing a fracture
11/28/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using hand & a metal ruler to remove a broken soap dispenser mounted with adhesive to a glass mirror. While prying the dispenser away from the mirror, the glass broke & cut through the EE's Lev...
08/23/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 31d restricted EE was tying down & securing the train. As the EE was ready to dismount, the EE faced the ladder and placed right foot to pivot. The soles on EE's new boots gripped the catwalk not allowing the foot...
06/01/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE's were replacing feeder pads on the apron feeder. They were lining up the bolt holes and bolting in place. While in the process of setting the ninth feeder pad in place, the EE caught the tip of...
08/11/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Equipment Operator was mounting the first step (21"" from flat surface ground) on the CAT 769D Water Truck at the fresh water lake fill. As EE began to mount the step EE felt right knee pop. EE was...
06/16/2016 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d lost, 1d restricted It was a hot humid day with temperatures around 100 degrees. EE was not feeling well and went back to the truck to cool off in the Ac and drink water. EE rested in the truck for awhile but was out o...
06/14/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was pulling motor wires through conduit; wire became stuck; EE tugged on the wire and it became free. EE's hand slipped and hit the fan shroud, cutting area where hand and wrist meet. This area is...
03/14/2016 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost EE was in the process of beginning to refuel the gas powered air compressor when the vapors from the metal safety can ignited. EE suffered 2nd degree burn to the left hand, arm and a small portion to...
08/31/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 35d restricted EE's were conducting routine maintenance tasks on rail car. While changing a brake shoe on the rail car, EE heard air and felt his right ring finger become caught between the brake shoe and the brake...
05/26/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was in bottom deck of shaker removing a knock-in strip with a 6lb hammer. With hammer in right hand, he swung to hit the knock-in strip. His (R)hand slipped down the handle causing him to miss his...
09/10/2014 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None EE was in training class when he experienced labored breathing. First Aid Responders suspected an apparent heart attack or other unknown health problems. 911 was notified. EE became unresponsive & CPR...
02/25/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 338d lost EE was assisting in change out of skid steer bucket. EE was having difficulty getting the bucket locking pins to release. EE was standing in front of skid steer bucket when locking pin finally release...
11/11/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee was replacing cord for a water pressure transduceron SS7 screen,he had set down so he could reach the LB to take the cover off. When he got up he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. He was t...
10/24/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee Strained right arm/shoulder while cleaning rail cars with a shovel. Employee has been placed on light duty.
02/17/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was adjusting the tension on a 1.5 Ton come-a-long from a gravity take-up system, when the pin that holds the latch broke releasing the chain, allowing the chain to swing back striking EE on the ar...
10/29/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted On October 29, 2012 employee (Sr. Electrician) was changing out a size three starter bucket. He bent over to pick the starter bucket off from the floor of the MCC room and in the process of raising ba...
08/15/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee was pulling on a 1.5"" wash hose and strained his back.
11/04/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While removing a urethane screen, using a pry bar, it slipped and struck EE on the left side of his upper lip.
07/20/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was removing flooring out of the primary dust control building on the morning of July 20, 2011. while lifting and pulling on a piece of plywood that was in the floor of the building he strained his...
08/20/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted On 8-20-2010, employee was working on a vertical turbine water pump to free the clutch. He was using a 24"" pipe wrench to break free the back stop. The shaft broke free and spun the pipe wrench and s...
08/03/2010 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 2d lost Working in 100+ temperatures with high humidity - Heat exhaustion.
05/24/2010 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was assisting others in cleaning out open top gondola rail cars. The outside temperature was approximately 85 degrees and the employee got hot and passed out. He was taken to the hospital by...
05/14/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee operates a 992G loader which is operated with Joysticks. Repetitive motion of the left arm causing ""tendonitis"" in the left elbow.
03/24/2010 OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was performing cleanup activities and while cutting brush and tree limbs, came into contact with poison ivy or poison oak. Employee was treated by a Dr the following day with an injection and...
01/22/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 114d restricted Employee was replacing Troughing rollers on a 48"" conveyor. While lifting one of the rollers, employee twisted and strained his back. Employee went to lunch and felt stiff after sitting and then repo...
02/18/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted On 2/18/2009 at 3:00pm Equipment operator, was helping to pull electrical cable because the MCC building was being moved to another location. He was pulling on the wire when the slack pulled back the...
02/13/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost Employee was helping with clean up efforts after a storm came through the area. While in a manlift, removing bent up sheet metal from the roof of a building, he was pulling against a piece of metal an...
03/12/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted On Wednesday 3-12-2008 employee was stepping over a twenty inch poly pipe that is located on the west side of the concrete plant. When he stepped over the poly pipe, his right foot slipped causing a d...
01/31/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted The employee was fueling equipment near the Quarry. The fuel line became tangled and when the employee pulled on it the hose jerked his left wrist. This resulted in a light spring to the left wrist.
01/09/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was splicing a conveyor belt. He was climbing on and off the belt and his lower back started getting sore. He notified his supervisor at 4:15 pm on 1/9/2007 and was taken to the Doctor to be...
01/02/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was removeing his work gloves in the secondary breakroom. A piece of sand got in his right eye causing irriation to the right eye.
10/12/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was at the sand plant working and got sand in his right eye. He reported this on 10-16-2007 and received treatment on 10-16-2007.
07/09/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted On 7-9-07 employee was doing a screen change on the Asphalt shaker. His left foot slipped off the screen and he hit his shin on a beam. He stated he did not need medical attention. On 7-16-07 his leg...
06/04/2007 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating a 992G ( LD-8 ) wheel loader in the Quarry loading haul trucks. The employee started feeling pain in his left knee and was taken off the loader and to the Doctor. The employee w...
03/21/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on the sandplant and got some sand in his right eye. When he got up the next morning his eye was irritated. He was taken to the Doctor and had an infection in his eye. He was give...
11/06/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE was changing a gear box out on L-3 conveyor in the load out. When EE woke up the next morning he was sore and stiff in the lower back. He reported this as soon as he got to work and he was taken t...
10/15/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted Employee was climbing down the ladder on a 988B wheel loader using three point contact. The employee felt his right shoulder pop and started having pain in it shortly after.
10/02/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was changing troughing rollers on P-10 in the primary. When the troughing roller turned up, he got his left middle finger pinched. Employee was wearing leather gloves but received a laceratio...
06/22/2006 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating a small 463 bobcat near the fueling station by the quarry. He was dumping a bucket of gravel when his right front tire went up on the berm causing the bobcat to turn over. He re...
05/10/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted Employee received damage to his middle finger and ring finger on his right hand. He was attempting to open a roll back chute on the shaker in the primary. He received stitches and is on light duty.
05/02/2006 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted On Tuesday, 5/2/06 at 8:30am, EE squatted down to pick up a ramp liner and felt a sharp pain in his back. EE had not lifted anything yet. EE was taken to DR. and the diagnosis was a lumbar stain to hi...
03/08/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted The ee was changing rollers on a 60 inch conveyor. While trying to maneuver the roller through the frame to drop it to the ground the roller pinched his finger between the rollers and the skirt board...
03/08/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted The ee was helping to change rollers on a 60 inch conveyor and after he finished with the seventh one, he complained of his lower back hurting. He was taken to the clinic for evaluation.
11/15/2005 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted On 11-15-05 Employee was operating a 992 C pit loader in the pit. He strained his left knee using the D-clutch. The loader was shut down and repaired the next morning. Employee is working on light dut...
10/25/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was using a hammer to knock screens into place when the hammer slipped causing the employee to hit left index finger. The doctor's diagnosis was contusion to left index finger and a splin...
10/12/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was climbing onto his CAT 777 Haul Truck and strained his back.