Mojave Plant & Quarry — Accidents

Total: 250 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/23/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was moving a hopper of kiln dust with a forklift. While moving the hopper a port on the chute opened causing dust to come out and come in contact with employees eyes.
02/12/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE reported on 2/22/2019 they received a burn on 2/12/2019. EE stated they did not report incident. EE was evaluated on 2/23/2019 and received prescription burn cream.
02/01/2019 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cleaning Tower on floor 1A when dust blew toward them. Causing dust to get under face shield and safety glasses. EE had dust removed from under eyelid.
10/31/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE was measuring a section of rail. EE's tape measure got stuck so EE reached down to pull on tape measure. While doing so the rail shifted and hit the steel toe of EE's left boot.
10/19/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE claims they cut their right arm on an unknown object. EE had an abrasion on right arm and received a prescription.
10/17/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Contractor was tightening a bolt with a wrench when the wrench slipped and hit the contractor in the head.
05/29/2018 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE reported their right thumb was sore on 5/29 from operating the Caterpillar D8. EE was evaluated on 5/29 with a strained right thumb and put on modified duty. On 5/31 EE was evaluated and released t...
05/15/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE was climbing down a ladder on Crane #2 and slipped. EE caught self with EE's left hand. EE was evaluated on 5/15/18 with a strained left shoulder. EE was put on modified duty on 5/16 and was releas...
01/02/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted EE was using a screw driver to unscrew the light cover on the 6-5 drill and felt pain in their right thumb. EE was evaluated on 1-3-18 with a strained right thumb and put on modified duty.
12/29/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted EE was opening a vessel door on Tower Floor 1E and in doing so EE's finger got caught between the door and its latch. This resulted in a fracture on the tip of EE's Left middle finger.
10/11/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted EE was moving a box from a cart to a pallet. While doing so the box slipped causing some discomfort in EE's left wrist. EE had left wrist evaluated on 10/23/17 and was diagnosed with a sprained left w...
06/09/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 45d restricted EE was sweeping in the crusher basement and tripped over studs that were protruding from the ground. The EE lost their balance and in their attempts to regain their balance they strained both knees. T...
05/12/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EE was moving a hydraulic ram in a storage connex and felt pain in lower back. EE was evaluated and put on modified duty.
04/27/2017 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was driving a mule and felt material get in their left eye. EE flushed out eye and requested a medical evaluation. EE was given a prescription.
03/28/2017 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a vise grip to secure a piece of plate while they were drilling holes. The drill became bound up in a hole spinning finger against the vise grip, pinching pinky finger against the v...
03/10/2017 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None 3 contractor employees were using the Packhouse elevator when it became stuck. The contractor employees were out of the elevator at 11:22am.
02/22/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stepped down 2 feet to lower level at reclaimer and felt a sharp pain in back. EE was taken to clinic and received medications for pain.
02/08/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 32d restricted EE was using a hammer to remove a bolt. EE had left hand holding onto bolt. EE hit left thumb with hammer.
01/19/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 61d lost, 131d restricted EE was attempting to put a tooth on a loader bucket when they felt a pain in their right shoulder.
01/10/2017 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None EE was traveling in Mill Building elevator when it stopped at 1:40am and would not move. EE was extracted from Mill elevator at 3:20am. Thyssen Krupp elevator technician determined fault to be caused...
12/20/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE reported to the supervisor they twisted their knee while setting cribbing down on 12/20. EE was evaluated on 5/9/17 for a continued sore knee and given a prescription.
11/02/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 18d restricted EE was using a hammer and wedge to remove a rotary feeder end plate. EE struck left thumb with hammer.
10/31/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted EE was cleaning the burner pipe and reported a sore back. EE was evaluated to have a sprained lumbar.
10/03/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted EE hit hand while opening a kiln door. EE had hand evaluated on 11-10-16 and was put on modified duty.
09/27/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost EE was skiving a belt in preparation to splice the belt. EE was using a box cutter in right hand, box cutter cut through belt and gave EE a laceration above left knee.
09/17/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 96d lost, 63d restricted EE was cleaning tower on Floor 1B. While cleaning employee backed into an I-beam and over time noticed their left knee and left shoulder and right wrist were sore. EE was diagnosed with a sprained lef...
08/20/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None Miner reported on 8/21/16 that they were moving a heavy object on their own on 8/20/16 when they felt a pain in their abdomen. There were no witnesses to this happening and miner told no one of it unt...
08/20/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Miner fell through ladder opening in scaffold onto deck below. Miner sustained bruises to upper and lower back. Was transported to hospital for evaluation and released three hours later with pain pres...
07/25/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 192d restricted EE was replacing a roller bearing when the roller frame came down and struck their left thumb. EE was diagnosed with a left thumb fracture.
07/13/2016 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE reported had a sore back from operating 65 drill on 7/13/16. EE was medically evaluated on 7/13/16 and put on regular duty. EE went back to doctor on 7/25/16 and was prescribed physical therapy and...
06/25/2016 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 46d lost, 184d restricted EE was air lancing material off burner pipe and reported a sore right shoulder. EE declined medical evaluation on 6/25/16. EE was seen by a doctor on 7/7/2016 and put on modified duty.
06/06/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 4d restricted Employee was assisting in removing a plug in the clinker cooler from the outside of the cooler, when EE was struck in the chest by an object. Employee was diagnosed with a bruised chest.
04/30/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 144d lost, 4d restricted Employee was walking from East to West on Tower Floor 2B listening for air leaks and tripped over an uneven section of grating. Employee was evaluated to have a Left Knee Sprain.
04/28/2016 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None 6 employees were taking the Mill Elevator up and the elevator became stuck at 7:19am. The Mill Elevator became unstuck at 7:57am. An electrician found the elevator had an overload. Thyssen Krupp was...
04/08/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 4d restricted During sampling some Lime Slurry got on the employee. At 6:00pm employee noticed their Right Foot was tingling and went to central control to look at their foot. Employee noticed Lime Slurry had gotte...
02/16/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 34d restricted On 2/16/16 Employee was descending a warehouse ladder and slipped one step down. Employee grabbed handrails and had Left Leg catch them. Employee said they were okay and declined medical evaluation. O...
01/22/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost A Cement Truck Driver went to the scale house from scale #5 after ticket did not print and tripped, misjudging last step on stairs. Cement Truck Driver did not see last step as it was covered in a cem...
08/31/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted EE was installing new head pin for the mill, while they were positioning the head pin it suddenly shifted although it was connected to their come-a-long. When it shifted it pinched the EE's hand causi...
08/28/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE was attempting to unplug a feed chute using a pry bar. In his attempt to loosen the material the pry bar slipped and pinched his right hand against the feeder. The EE reported the injury but declin...
08/01/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 29d lost, 164d restricted EE was attempting to adjust oil valves at the roller mill. In his attempts he lost his balance and his body started to twist while leaving his hand on the valve. The EE felt a sharp pain in his should...
07/14/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost MINER WAS UNLOADING COAL CARS VIA BOTTOM DOORS. WHEN CLOSING AND SECURING SAID DOOR, HIS WAS CAUGHT IN THE LATCH. RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO HIS MIDDLE FINGER THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.
06/10/2015 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE entered the cyclone area of the riser through the man way door on floor 1E. As EE was walking to his work area he said that the fan that was inside the work area blew dust into his eyes. The fan wa...
04/10/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted EE was walking in the cooler, while stepping down from one grate to another the EE rolled his left foot causing a sharp pain in the outer portion of his foot. Dr evaluation showed a torn ligament and...
03/20/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted After cleaning the pre heater tower the EE went to lift the face shield that he was wearing and hot dust fell into his eyes. The EE was taken for medical evaluation and referred to eye specialist. Ey...
03/12/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted EE was attempting to open the quarry office door when the handle broke in his hand. When this happened the sharp edges that were created in the break cut the right hand of the EE causing a laceration...
02/19/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 13d lost, 70d restricted EE was exiting the cab of the 50 ton water truck utilizing the manufacturer's ladder and lost his footing. The EE was more than half way down the ladder and fell approximately 4'. When the EE landed h...
12/18/2014 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While EE was assisting work of another contractor, a 20-lb. cylinder fell from approx. 18"" striking EE's right hand and caused a laceration to middle finger.
12/05/2014 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None EE was measuring cement storage silos. When completed the EE got into the passenger elevator to go to the ground floor. The elevator became stuck between the 4th and 3rd floor. No injuries to the empl...
11/14/2014 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Stripping floor when employee lost control of floor machine he reel & hit his arm on the wall. Went to doctors was place on light duty worked the next day. He never went back to original doctor. Never...
10/21/2014 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE had right shoulder injury on 10/21/14. EE was taken for medical evaluation and returned same day with no restrictions or further treatment. On 3/11/15 EE reported pain in same shoulder, taken back...