Mining Incidents

Tuscola Stone CompanyMetal/Nonmetal

Tuscola, Douglas County, IL · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1101657
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
17
Years on record
2000–2024
Latest incident
Aug 2024
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

17 on file

2024 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

dry warm out in shop on flat concrete surface.

2023 · 1 incident

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

While in the shop working on a haul truck. The individual was removing the oil pan from the motor to replace the gasket. The oil pan shifted and pinched EE's finger causing a laceration to EE's right ring finger requiring stitches to close laceration.

2021 · 1 incident

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

Employee was installing a hydraulic cylinder when the cylinder rolled over & pinched employee's right hand little finger. It caused a laceration on the pad of the little finger & a skin avulsion on the top of the little finger. Employee was driven to the ER where 4 sutures where given in the pad of the little finger & steri-strips were applied to the top of the little finger

2015 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using a hammer to pound a pin for a vibrating screen when a small piece of debris flew into his eye. He claims that he was wearing safety glasses during this time.

2013 · 1 incident

Accident type, without injuries

Conditions of a high pressure oil leak with oxygen near the heat source of the engine on the truck were factors that created the fire. However the experience of the operator to not panic and exit the truck safely was a factor for the operator to NOT sustain any injury.

2008 · 3 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lifting pipe: approximately 60-70 lbs, he felt severe pain in the groin area and a bulge appeared in area.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted back while positioning idler on frame.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pinched rt. hand small finger between handrail and screen cloth when moving; stitches.

2006 · 3 incidents

Struck against stationary object

EE while walking slipped on loose stone and twisted ankle (left). On August 19, EE went to have x-ray and learned that he had a left ankle fracture.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was attempting to pull a hose to a different position.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing ladder employee felt something in his mid back pull; felt pain and discomfort in the middle of his back.

2005 · 3 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

AS EE WAS LIFTING THE TRACK PADS OF EXCAVATOR (APPROX. 50 LBS. EACH) TO CHANGE BAD BOLTS, HE APPARENTLY TURNED OR STRAINED HIS BACK, CAUSING A GREAT DEAL OF PAIN & DISCOMFORT.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AS EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING THE TE-001 TO FUEL THE MACHINE (TRACK EXCAVATOR) HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK AND HIS BACK POPPED.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped down from a truck and twisted right knee. Initially, he was returned to regular duty; he revisited doctor and was informed to have x-rays; 4/29/05; ee had 3 ligament tears. Followed up with doctor and he was told that he would be off work.

2004 · 2 incidents

Contact with hot objects or substances

While using a cutting torch, employee's pants did not cover top of boot, and as a result some slag fell between the sock and inside boot. Initially the incident was a first aid case. On or about September 18, 2004 employee returned to doctor for a follow up visit and the doctor decided to treat the wound to prevent infection.

Fall onto or against objects

While assisting in splicing conveyor belt. employee was pulling belting into position. lost his grip. his right elbow struck against angle iron sideboard support causing a cut.

2000 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

EE STRUCK HAMER AGAINST METAL A PIECE FLEW OFF STRKING EE'S THUMB