Employee was attempting to pump the pit using a 3 inch water pump. Employee turned pump on and believed it was operating correctly. After returning to the pump 30-40 minutes later employee realized the pump was not sucking. Employee shut the pump off & released the hose causing hot water to be sprayed on the employee. Employee received 2nd degree burns on arms & hands.
Plummer Creek QuarryMetal/Nonmetal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 12
- Years on record
- 2004–2022
- Latest incident
- Jul 2022
Reportable incidents
12 on file2022 · 1 incident
2015 · 1 incident
Employee smashed ring finger with hammer. Broken finger.
2014 · 1 incident
Employee was changing haul trucks incorrectly and fell, which resulted in a puncture wound on left leg.
2011 · 1 incident
Cleaning out impactor, rock fell on his head from the conveyor. He got out on his own and walked to his truck. He was dizzy, and managers called 911. He was taken to the hospital and kept overnight. He has not broken bones, but suffers from some spinal compression and two broken teeth. He is at home and will seek therapy.
2009 · 1 incident
As employee was dismounting his haul truck, the catwalk broke loose under his feet. He fell and broke 2 ribs, fractured his tailbone, sprained his hand and hit his forehead. The catwalk came loose during the course of the day.
2008 · 2 incidents
While helping to lower crusher off blocks prior to moving it out of position, the crusher shifted and appeared to be tipping. IE and another employee ran from the crusher. IE fell and tripped on some rocks. He hit his chin and experienced some neck and jaw discomfort.
The seat in a new loader #01-109 does not give enough room for legs and he has an inflamtion of his hip/leg.
2007 · 2 incidents
Hand made contact with a broken mirror when dismounting truck.
Changing screens at Wash Plant, screen fell & smashed finger.
2006 · 1 incident
Stepped on a rock and slipped and fell while talking with the hoe operator.
2004 · 2 incidents
Hauling bag on shoulder and stepped out of storage onto soft ground. Worker sprained back.
Driving Skid Loader, loader jumped around between front and back tiers. Jarred lower back of worker.