Mining Incidents

Sierra WhiteMetal/Nonmetal

Raymond, Madera County, CA · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0400232
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
15
Years on record
2000–2024
Latest incident
May 2024
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

15 on file

2024 · 2 incidents

Struck by falling object

Employee was on top of granite block, EE was drilling block to split in 1/2. When the block split, it shifted and EE dropped to EE's knees. EE's left shin hit the edge of the block causing abrasion to left shin. EE was released to work, modified duty- should be sitting 50% of time, no squatting, no climbing ladders. Employee returned to work 5/7/24.

Struck by flying object

Employee was starting to drill hole in the granite, was looking to see how it was started, and something flew in EE's right eye. EE went to clinic later as eye continued to be irritated, they sent EE to ER. The ER doctor said not an emergency, prescribed eyedrops. Employee returned to work, no restrictions, no lost time, no lost wages.

2022 · 1 incident

Struck against stationary object

Employee was pulling a hydro bag out of its storage rack. Employee's left hand lost grip and slid across the far edge of the hydro bag, causing laceration on lower left wrist. Approximately 15 stitches were applied. Is referred to hand surgeon due to tendon damage. Lost time injury.

2020 · 2 incidents

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

MSHA STS Both Ears, confirmed for employee per information received dated 7-20-2020 from Audiologist at the Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

MSHA STS Confirmed for employee per letter received from Audiologist Clinic. Hearing test taken 09/16/2019, confirmation of shift received 03/24/2020.

2018 · 1 incident

2016 · 2 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Employee was climbing up into Grove Crane, hit top of knee on bottom of cab. Employee thought it would be fine. Over weekend had issues with it, went to ER on Sunday and reported injury to employer today, 7-25-16. No work until 7-28-16. Lost time injury for right knee contusion.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was hooking up remote start to turn over motor on Ford tractor. Had finger on timing gear, motor turned over and smashed fingertip; leading to amputation of partial fingertip. EE lost one day of work, returned to work 5-9-16, taken off work again on 5-31-16, returned to work 7-12-16 modified duty. Lost time injury.

2006 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

When lefting up the straight chain to the derrick hook, pulled rt chest and rt abdominal muscles.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was grinding the edge of surface plate. He set the grinder down, while it was still running with grinding wheel up. When he removed his hand it hit the turning wheel.

2004 · 3 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DOOR ON EXCAVATOR SWUNG OPEN AND HIT EE IN THE FACE. BROKE EE'S TOOTH ON RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT OF MIDDLE UPPER.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS CHECKING THE OIL IN OUR 7740 FORD TRACTOR. WHEN HE SHUT THE HOOD IT CUT HIS SMALL FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND. THE HOOD CLOSED DOWN ON HIS HAND.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A STUCK DRILL ROD WHEN HE HURT HIS FINGER WITH A HAMMER.

2002 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

HE WAS CLEANING OUT DRILL HOLE WITH AIR PIPE, A SMALL ROCK HIT HIS LOWER EYELID CAUSING IT TO GET SWOLLEN & IRRITATING.

2000 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE PORTABLE DRILL IS HEAVY AND EMPLOYEE MOVED IT BY PICKING IT UP HIMSELF. SINCE IT IS SO HEAVY IT SHOULD BE MOVED WITH THE CRANE IN ORDER TO KEEP A WORKER FROM STRAINING HIMSELF.