Experienced miner was using a pocket knife to cut a zip-tie and cut right hand in between the thumb and index finger. First-aid was administered initially followed by 5 stitches at an occupational health clinic.
BECKER GRAVEL PITMetal/Nonmetal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 6
- Years on record
- 2007–2016
- Latest incident
- Jun 2016
Reportable incidents
6 on file2016 · 1 incident
2015 · 1 incident
Two Trespassers were in an ATV when they drove over an 8-ft. embankment and landed in approximately 3-ft. of water. When the ATV landed it rolled over on one of the trespassers, resulting in his death.
2012 · 1 incident
Miner was repairing a PTO unit that has been removed from the plant when he was adjusting a part, the part slipped, struck his finger and he sustained a contusion to his right middle finger.
2011 · 1 incident
Miner was using a torch to cut a rusted bolt on a dredge pipe flange when a corroded area of the pipe broke and pushed miner back into the edge of pipe float.
2009 · 1 incident
EE was leaning out on platform of loader to clean windshields, when he slipped, grabbed hand rail and stained right shoulder.
2007 · 1 incident
Employee was working on door at trailer when a gust of wind caught door and a small edge of the door caused a small laceration on employee's right hand.