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.
Sierra WhiteMetal/Nonmetal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 15
- Years on record
- 2000–2024
- Latest incident
- May 2024
Reportable incidents
15 on file2024 · 2 incidents
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
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
MSHA STS Both Ears, confirmed for employee per information received dated 7-20-2020 from Audiologist at the Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic.
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
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.
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
When lefting up the straight chain to the derrick hook, pulled rt chest and rt abdominal muscles.
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
DOOR ON EXCAVATOR SWUNG OPEN AND HIT EE IN THE FACE. BROKE EE'S TOOTH ON RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT OF MIDDLE UPPER.
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.
EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A STUCK DRILL ROD WHEN HE HURT HIS FINGER WITH A HAMMER.
2002 · 1 incident
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
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.