Mining Incidents

FIRESTONE GRAVEL RESOURCEMetal/Nonmetal

Controlled by L G Everist Inc
FIRESTONE, Weld County, CO · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0505030
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
4
Years on record
2015–2023
Latest incident
Jul 2023
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

4 on file

2023 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

Maintenance Tech. was repairing the rear step mounting bracket on a loader. It was bent and EE was trying to straighten it out. First, EE had it in a vice and was using a 3lb. hammer. EE then placed it on the ground to get a better angle, when struck, the bracket flew upwards striking them in the upper lip causing a laceration.

2019 · 1 incident

Struck against stationary object

Employee was in the boneyard looking for a part. It was raining out and their boots were muddy. Employee pulled themselves up to look into a screen frame when they slipped and hit their knee on an I-beam causing the injury to the knee.

2017 · 1 incident

Struck against a moving object

Hit a bump while operating the front loader and says ee hurt back/neck.

2015 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking mud and tried to grab a larger piece and said he heard and felt a pop in his shoulder.