Mining Incidents

Robinson PitMetal/Nonmetal

Controlled by CRH PLC
Columbus, Lowndes County, MS · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 2200672
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
4
Years on record
2004–2005
Latest incident
Oct 2005
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

4 on file

2005 · 3 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Attempt to remove stone from impeller vein. Applied more pressure to remove stone. Stone came loose and allowed hand to slip off screwdriver. Then small fifth finger struck impeller cover which was worn by sand and gravel to a razor sharp edge cutting employee's finger.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling himself up onto trackhoe to operate.

Fall from machine

FAULTY EQUIPMENT, HAND HOLD ON SUB CONTRACT HAULER VEHICLE NOT OWNED BY APAC

2004 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OUTER INSULATION OFF POWER SOURCE CABLE TO SPLICE WIRE TOGETHER FOR A LONGER CABLE TO REACH BATTERY, HE USED HIS PERSONAL POCKET KNIFE. HE CUT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER.