Mining Incidents

Joliet MI, LLCMetal/Nonmetal

Joliet MI, LLC · Underground
Controlled by Michael P Vondra
Joliet, Will County, IL · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1103153
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
9
Years on record
2018–2024
Latest incident
Apr 2024
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

9 on file

2024 · 1 incident

Struck against a moving object

Miner was operating a haul truck and bringing sand to the underground mine. The haul truck struck the side rib of the decline shaft. The miner suffered rib fractures as a result of the impact.

2021 · 3 incidents

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

Employee was trying to free blockage of rock/material in a tail pulley using a pry bar. The pry bar slipped and the employee fractured EE's right ring finger. Equipment was de-energized and locked out when employee performed this task.

Struck against stationary object

Employee dismounted the basket of the ANFO Loader and stepped on a chunk of limestone, twisting EE's left ankle.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee states was working with a come along when employee felt a pop in shoulder. The employee did not report the accident to supervisor. When the supervisor became aware of the allegation the employee was taken to the clinic for a medical evaluation and released with no prescription medication, told to rest shoulder and return for a follow up exam in a few days.

2019 · 3 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stated that the compressor on the drill overheated, as a precaution, the employee exited the machine and jumped over a berm.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee stated was changing a hose on the roof bolter, pulling on the hose, and had discomfort in the right arm. Employee started physical therapy on Nov 4 to make injury reportable.

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

Employee stated EE pinched finger between the boom and the basket when the stop block broke off and allowed the boom to lower more than typical.

2018 · 2 incidents

Struck by flying object

Employee stated was standing along a conveyor while it was being started when a rock came off the conveyor and struck them on the hardhat.

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

Employee stated ee was helping splicing a belt and pinched finger in the belt clamp