Richards Spur Rock Quarry — Accidents

Total: 212 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
05/28/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee was helping other employees carry a metal plate and they dropped it on their finger, fracturing it.
12/16/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 34d restricted Trying to pry a pulley off, bar slipped and caught their thumb between the two.
05/24/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was shoveling in between the shuttle conveyors of the bottom floor of the Mill. EE was shoveling bent over to avoid the conveyor above EE and twisted after getting a shovel full to throw into the b...
03/25/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Shoveling in the bin and tweaked back.
12/05/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was moving the electric 3 1/2 ton hoist with about 25' of chain on the overhead trolley system for picking up parts.
11/21/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was lifting a ladder out of a hole and strained back.
11/01/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None employee smashed EE's finger between 2 rocks and received 2 stitches
10/09/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was bent over the feeder gate for a prolonged time and when employee stood up, had pain in lower back.
08/04/2023 FIRE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 109d lost, 45d restricted Either a hose or cooler burst (unknown at this time) spraying the turbo with compressor oil leading to a fire on the rig (extinguished in under 30 minutes). Driller leapt from the rig breaking their l...
09/19/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was trying to remove the lock pin on the #4 crusher with a pry bar and dropped the bowl on their middle finger.
08/06/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on the stuck clamshell and employee's hand and tool slipped causing the clamshell to come down on the back of the hand. Employee received stitches.
05/04/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 128d lost Employee was splicing a belt when EE twisted knee.
06/10/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a belt with a knife and it slipped, cutting left pinky finger. Employee received 10 stitches.
02/06/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was moving a cross member and dropped it, smashing EE's R ring and middle finger.
12/01/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE and another employee were moving a motor over to a conveyor. When they reached the pedestal, EE had EE's hand underneath and it got cut.
07/25/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was helping other employees change out a conveyor when a rock that was lodged in a roller broke loose and shot out at the employee, hitting EE in the chin. EE received 6 stitches and 1 day l...
05/14/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was trying to remove a tooth from a loader bucket with a hammer and part of the tooth chipped and entered EE's abdomen.
03/25/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was using a hammer when it bounced back and hit EE in the eyelid.
03/10/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on feeder apron and one of the idlers fell on an index finger, smashing it.
05/07/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost Employee slipped on steps and slid down to the bottom of the stairs hurting left ankle.
05/06/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was walking down the stairs and slipped, catching self on the handrail with left arm. Employee sought medical care on ee own that night and we had ee see another on the 7th.
04/16/2019 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had called in in April with a personal back injury and has been treated by PCP. EE has been on FMLA for several months and now wants to say this is work related. We are denying this claim.
06/29/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using employee's pocket knife to cut a zip tie and cut in between index and thumb, requiring 1 stitch.
06/25/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 59d lost, 124d restricted Employee felt pain in shoulder after pulling down on a conveyor belt. EE did not seek treatment until 7/9/18 and did not have any restrictions. Was seen again on 7/11/18 and now has restrictions.
05/10/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 66d lost Employee was trying to free up a gate under a bin and finger was smashed in the gate.
03/16/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee fell into the discharge chute and hit head, requiring stitches.
01/03/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was loading rock into a basket when one rolled back and smashed left thumb.
08/28/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was swinging a sledge hammer when employee felt a pain in employee's back. Employee finished employee's day and when employee came back to work today, employee wanted to go to the clinic.
07/19/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 62d lost Employee was coming down out of the haul truck when EE fell on EE's behind and had pain in the back.
07/17/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost Employee was driving a haul truck down a haul road and rolled the truck over.
06/10/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 68d lost, 4d restricted Employee was working Saturday and Sunday driving on rough terrain when employee's back started hurting. Employee was off on Monday and when employee came in on Tuesday, employee hit a bump in employe...
02/26/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was using a hammer to break up rock in the grizzly bars and a rock came back and struck safety glasses, and injured eye.
01/18/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was shoveling overhead when employee strained employee's back.
11/16/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee had been using a fire hose to wash out the quarry truck when they realized they had tweaked their back.
11/13/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was climbing out of the frame at the apron feeder, when foot slipped off the frame and twisted ankle.
11/11/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was stepping down from the dozer and twisted ankle.
06/06/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost Employee was stepping down off a step when EE twisted ankle.
05/26/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 11d lost, 21d restricted Employee stepped off an excavator and injured right knee.
01/08/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was carrying a small steel plate down the stairs when they lost their balance, fell forward, landing on knees.
12/14/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee was using a pick ax to break up buildup under a conveyor and strained his hand. He did not report the injury until 12/16/15 and requested medical attention.
10/03/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee reported that his back became sore throughout the day but did not require medical treatment. On 10/5/2015, the employee requested to go to the clinic for treatment.
07/17/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost Employee was installing a motor when the wrench he was using slipped causing him to lose his balance and fall backwards hitting his head. He also complained of chest and back pain.
07/13/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 48d lost, 1d restricted The stuck access door the employee was trying to open, fell and struck him in the shin, cutting him.
12/30/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 182d lost Employee was turning a wrench, it slipped, causing his left hand to hit the crusher frame. He did not seek treatment until 12/31/2014 and presented with a fracture.
08/12/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee tripped and hit his head on a beam, cutting his forehead.
07/18/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost EMPLOYEE IS UNABLE TO RECALL THE FALL OR ANY CONDITIONS LEADING UP TO THE FALL. EMPLOYEE HAS 5 FRACTURED RIBS, BOTH LUNGS WERE PUNCTURED, 4 FRACTURED VERTEBRAE, AND A SPINAL CORD INJURY.
07/01/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 33d lost, 14d restricted Employee was replacing a conveyor belt and strained his shoulder and neck. Did not receive medical treatment until 7/11/14.
11/04/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted While tightening a fitting on a scrubber, the employee pulled a muscle in his upper back.
10/19/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Employee was using a self retracting safety knife to cut skirting when the safety feature failed and he cut his inner thigh. Stitches required.
10/10/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Employee stepped down from the locomotive, missed the last step and tweaked his back.