Mining Incidents

CLOVERHILLMetal/Nonmetal

APAC-MS, Inc. · Surface
Controlled by CRH PLC
Natchez, Adams County, MS · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2200682
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
16
Years on record
2002–2021
Latest incident
Jul 2021
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

16 on file

2021 · 1 incident

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a haul truck. Employee complained of headache & light-headedness. Employee was taken to ER and later diagnosed with a sinus infection & BP issues. Employee was placed off-work until Monday, July 26.

2018 · 1 incident

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

Miner was helping move/set a wooden form in preparation for a concrete pour. EE got finger caught under the form as it was placed on the ground.

2015 · 1 incident

Struck against a moving object

EE was training a new haul truck driver. EE was sitting in the jump seat next to door. Haul truck encountered a rough road condition and the EE bumped his shoulder against door of truck.

2014 · 1 incident

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stood up after kneeling, experienced knee pain (popped). Incident reported 8/25/14. Visit to Dr on 9/2/14, with light duty work.

2012 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE Chipping slag off weld, got something in eye. Did not report until questioned by foreman 6/5/12. Sent to doctor for check, Received meds and returned to work. Not regular mine Employee

Contact with hot objects or substances

Leaned on pipe that had just been welded & burned spot on left lower forearm. First aid completed. Failed to inform anyone that he went to ER on 4/20/12.

2010 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trimming belt wiper. Knife slipped and cut his left thigh.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting plate to begin repair felt pull in his back.

2009 · 2 incidents

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee put left hand on cable to remove slack. He was holding control in right hand. Employee pressed incorrect button & finger was pulled in sheave. Returned to work (light duty) on 11/9/09.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Moving cutting edge in storage area. Paint caused two (2) new edges to stick together & lifted both - straining shoulder.

2007 · 2 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Cleaning material chute with punch bar. Hit finger on side of chute.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling material under tunnel belt, strained shoulder. Reported injury to foreman on 3/29/07 in the PM. Doctor vistit on 4/2/07.

2003 · 2 incidents

Struck by flying object

HE WAS HELPING SET A MUD PUMP INTO THE POND AND THE CHAIN LINK BROKE. THE BROKEN LINK FLEW ABOUT 20' AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

USING A WRENCH TO TIGHTEN A BOLT ON THE SAND PUMP.

2002 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

USING A SHOVEL TO DIG MUG FROM A DRAIN PIPE.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT WHEN THE KNIFE HE WAS USING SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEG.