SPECIALTY GRANULES LLC-ANNAPOLIS QUARRY — Accidents

Total: 70 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
04/09/2025 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a piece of belting with an oscillating tool. After completing the task they sat it down on the ground. While walking around to roll up belting they accidentally stepped on the bat...
08/05/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 80d restricted EE was unrolling a roll of conveyor belting to splice onto an existing belt. While doing so EE felt something pop in right thumb. MRI showed tear in ligament. EE will have this repaired on 08/16/2024.
01/23/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Sprained right knee when exiting mini-track loader. While exiting employee stepped off of equipment with left foot and slipped on dust particles on the concrete and twisted right knee which remained o...
06/16/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee fell while getting off conveyor and bruised their knee.
02/07/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee dropped pry bar and caught on rotary valve which pinned their finger between the pry bar and cyclone flange.
09/17/2022 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee experienced eye irritation after cutting a chute in the Mill. EE was later diagnosed with a minor abrasion to the eye.
03/15/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted While walking across the blast pattern, Employee stepped on some loose material and lost balance causing pain to their knee and leg. Employee was put in a temporary leg brace for the 3 days.
01/17/2022 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE had been arc gouging during shift. When EE got home and laid down for the night EE noticed right eye was tearing and hurting. EE was unable to identify any specific event that led to the injury. EE...
01/15/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE had been working on the dryer kiln and noticed a pain in EE's right wrist at the end of shift. EE was evaluated by a doctor and placed on a temporary 10 pound lifting restriction. EE was unsure of...
12/18/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was making repairs under a fuel truck when dirt fell into right eye creating a corneal abrasion requiring a prescription antibiotic after removal with a cotton tipped applicator.
12/14/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 130d lost EE was walking in storeroom and tripped on corner of pallet and fell. EE was released back to work with no restrictions that day. EE was still having pain and saw DR on 12/22 and was diagnosed with mu...
11/22/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 145d lost EE was entering CAT long reach when EE's right foot slipped. EE felt pain in right ankle when EE's foot hit the ground. EE was diagnosed with partial Achille's tendon tear and has missed work, thus co...
05/15/2020 OTHER ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None We are reporting a change in hearing sensitivity of an average of more than 25 dB at the 2K, 3K, 4K, Hz in the right hear relative to the miner's baseline. The employee is currently enrolled in a hear...
11/12/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 71d lost The employee was going to check for and clean up any material spillage under the 104 belt. As EE was descending the stairs, EE missed a step then several more. The employee maintained 3-point contact,...
05/28/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cutting piece of skirting with safety knife. Skirting moved and EE cut left forearm with knife resulting in laceration. EE received 3 stitches resulting in MSHA reportablity.
10/31/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 86d lost EE was operating a walk-behind skid steer and was pulling backwards to be able to use the bucket to scoop up another load of material off the floor when EE's left shoulder made contact with a steel I-...
04/18/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was closing valve under slurry tank using 2' pipe wrench for leverage and felt a pain in back. EE was seen by a doctor and returned to full duty with a follow-up a week later. At follow-up, EE was...
08/25/2017 OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was inspecting area and made contact with poison ivy while walking out door. Employee observed rash upon waking on 08/26/2017. Employee received steroid injection on 08/29/2017 to assist with...
06/07/2017 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing the cutting edge of a 990 loader bucket with an impact wrench. The employee removed glove to feel if the bolt was placed in the seated position. EE pulled the trigger on the impa...
11/21/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost While getting ready to start loading the blast, employee went to pull the hose from the truck. EE felt a sharp pain in groin area on right side.
08/16/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 170d lost Employee was guiding a walkway into place. Employee pulled on the come-along holding the walkway to free it up when hand popped. The walkway had hung on a brace. Employee experienced no pain in hand b...
12/19/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 27d restricted Employee helping to replace split riding ring on Kiln, employee was rolling the kiln drum manually with the drive belts, once it passed the ridge where the new section was added it rolled without effo...
05/22/2015 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Employee arrived at job site to begin shift. Employee had fatal heart attack prior to beginning work.
08/05/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was opening the blend chute of E finished product bin and struck his right hand on the front of an adjacent chute. The cut to the right hand required four sutures.
07/23/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee struck his back against a structure causing him to stumble and fall to his knees. He struck his left knee on a rock causing a laceration.
11/02/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was installing a metal plate on the jaw crusher. While attempting to install a bolt, the plate shifted pinching the employee's finger between the plate and bolt head. The resulting woun...
02/05/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The EE struck his hand against the side of a rail car. The original incident occurred 2/05/13 though there was no apparent injury. A ganglion cyst formed at a later date. The cyst was removed April...
09/25/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was working in the maintenance shop rebuilding a crusher. While completing this task, the miner strained his lower back.
09/04/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting open a box and cut left palm below the thumb which required 4 sutures.
05/21/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee struck left shin with a 2 pound sledge hammer on 5/15/12. On 5/21/12 employee went to the emergency room and was given an antibiotic prescription to treat Cellulitis.
03/29/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a piece of hose and cut left thigh which required 8 sutures.
07/07/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was repairing skirting and cut thumb which required four sutures.
10/01/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee Strained Shoulder while lowering an air impact wrench to a lower level. Incident became reportable after doctor prescribed Physical Therapy.
05/13/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee and co-worker were moving a piece of sheet metal. The co-worker released his end prior to the employee releasing the end that he held. The employee's right middle finger was pinched between...
02/04/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 45d lost Employee has been diagnosed with Bi-Lateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which will require surgery
12/17/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Employee was descending a stairway and his Fall Protection Equipment (Lanyard) caught a Handrail Post. This caused the employee to twist his right knee and fall to the floor level. Employee was late...
09/15/2008 EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS ACCIDENT ONLY None MSHA has indicated the incident at issue constitutes an accident requiring submission of a 7000 1 Report. The Company doesn't agree with MSHA's position, but is submitting this Report to provide the...
08/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 104d lost The employee strained his back while working on a D-8 Dozer. Employee reported the injury and is continuing to work as a mechanic. This incident became reportable when the employee began physical the...
06/08/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 8d restricted The ee twisted L Knee while walking into Shop. Employee reported injury and continued to work. This incident became reportable when the employee had Arthroscopic surgery on Dec. 17, 2008.
10/17/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a small pinch bar to position radiator cover on Front End Loader. Bar caused laceration on right hand, which required sutures. No Time Lost.
01/22/2007 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None EE experienced difficulty breathing while walking from his vehicle to the office building. He was transported by ambulance from the mine property to Iron County Hospital where he later died from his i...
07/21/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee reported slipping on stairway and catching himself while falling backwards. Dr. Visit, four days later, shows muscle strain.
07/05/2006 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating a walk behind skid steer loader and backed machine into an I beam used as a support column. His hand was caught in a pinch point and cut as a result of being pinched between ma...
03/06/2006 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee sustained an Electrical Flash Burn while working in a 480VAC MCC. Flash Burn area was to the Head and Neck area.
02/13/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 53d lost Employee alleges injury to left knee. Specific incident not known.
12/19/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost Employee alleges moving a space heater and straining his lower back on 12/19/05. EE continued to work and recently sought medical attention.
06/03/2005 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 131d lost Employee was using an overhead crane to raise a piece of the jaw crusher. The wire rope chokers being used broke, and the recoil sent the sling hook upward toward the employee striking him in the sid...
02/23/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost Employee alleges injuried back shoveling rock. He stated felt pain after 10-15 shovels of rock. The Ee at work 35 minutes & this was first labor onshift. The Ee stated, he has a bad back, he was tre...
01/23/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a Plastic Fusion (Welding) Machine to join two pieces of Plastic Slurry Piping. As he was trying to position the machine and the pipe into the proper position, one of the handles o...
07/20/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Laborer was using a shovel to clean up area in which crushed rock had spilled. He pulled a muscle in the mid thoracic area. Laborer is a Temporary Laborer and he was lifting while twisting his back,...