Mining Incidents

Tecumseh PlantMetal/Nonmetal

Tecumseh, Lenawee County, MI · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2003312
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
2
Years on record
2005–2006
Latest incident
Jul 2006
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

2 on file

2006 · 1 incident

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

Steel hatch door was opened to access hydraulic equipment on classifying tank station. Door was propped up against rail in verical position but was not secured. Wind blew door closed on EE's lt hand. No equipment was damaged. Injury to hand was swelling & bruising. He was taken to hospital to have injury inspected. Xrays were neg. Splint was applied to wrist & arm. No impairment.

2005 · 1 incident

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractor was on site to work on electrical system at new office/scale house. The victim reportedly passed out while working. 911 was called & First Aid/CPR was administered. Victim was taken to hospital by local EMS @ approx. 2:30pm. Victim was not employee of SMC. Mine was not in operation at the time & power was not hooked up. Victim died of Heart Attack.