Mining Incidents

CUCAMONGAMetal/Nonmetal

Horner Stone · Surface
Controlled by Horner James E
Ash Fork, Coconino County, AZ · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0202724
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
15
Years on record
2002–2007
Latest incident
Jan 2007
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

15 on file

2007 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting sandstone one end of slab broke off striking ee's left foot. EE had swelling and pain felt he was alright to continue working. Worked up til 2/15/07. EE felt pain & went in for x-ray revealing fracture of 1st metal tarsel to left foot.

2006 · 6 incidents

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

While swinging 20 # hammer to split stone, felt pain - lumbar strain.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting slab of rock, hammer missed chiesel and hit himself in the knee (left).

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting large block using 20# sledge hammer felt pain in lower right back.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting a piece of stone felt pain in lower back.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting stone, felt pain in groin area. Improper lifting and turning at same time.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While attempting to remove stuck drill steel EE strained lower back.

2005 · 3 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While splitting stone missed chiesel and hit left ankle with 4lb hammer.

Struck by falling object

WHILE SPLITTING STONE PIECE OF STONE FELL OVER CAUSING CONTUSSION TO RIGHT LEG

Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A HEAVY PIECE OF STONE, FOOT SLIPPED AND FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA

2004 · 2 incidents

Struck by rolling or sliding object

While lowering a slab of stone off of a block of stone, hand slipped and stone came down on employee's fingers. Held safety meeting on handling and lifting procedures.

Struck against stationary object

While splitting stone, hammer head came off handle and hit left little finger against stone.

2003 · 2 incidents

No Value Found

WHILE PULLING STUCK DRILL STEEL OUT OF GROUND PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

Struck against stationary object

WHILE SPLITTING STONE EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP STONE SLAB, SLAB SLIPPED AND HIT LEFT INDEX FINGER AGAINST ANOTHER STONE.

2002 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING ON A PALLET OF ROCK TO TIGHTEN UP BONDING HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.