Mining Incidents

BAILEYMetal/Nonmetal

APAC-MS, Inc. · Surface
Controlled by CRH PLC
Crystal Springs, Copiah County, MS · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2200706
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
14
Years on record
2001–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

14 on file

2026 · 1 incident

Fall onto or against objects

Emp. was standing on the track hoe tracks filling with DEF. When EE finished, EE turned to the left and EE's left foot slipped off the tracks and EE fell landing on the fuel trailer that was parked beside the track hoe. EE suffered 4 fractured ribs and nicked EE's lung on left side. The area received a heavy rain the night before, the area, the tracks, and EE's boots were muddy.

2024 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

Foreman suffered a fatal wound during a non-mine related firearm discharge event.

2022 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A repair job completed, a chain was attached to the excavator bucket. The bucket & the chain were on the ground. When the excavator was moved, the employee was standing on the chain as the bucket was swung. Employee was tripped, but did not fall.

2021 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was replacing skirt board on stacker belt. Wrench slipped and impacted finger. First aid completed. Employee reported Jan 20 finger was infected and went to clinic. Clinic provided antibiotic/meds; employee released to return on Jan 25.

2020 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

Miner was changing parts on belt weight scale. Dropped a part and it impacted their right pinky finger.

2018 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting cab of service truck. Turned knee when foot contacted the ground.

2013 · 2 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Operator adjusted fan & cut finger on fan housing. Initial treatment first aid only. Soreness led to doctor visit on 9/20/13, with cleaning and medicine only. No lost time.

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

Lifting out scrubber roller, roller shifted to caught finger.

2011 · 1 incident

Struck against stationary object

Miner using a socket wrench to adjust belt. Tool slipped and miner struck elbow on frame. Miner did not want to go to the doctor on date of incident. Elbow soreness continued & he went to the doctor on March 3, 2011. Medication prescribed. No lost time or restriction.

2010 · 1 incident

Fall from machine

Employee fell exiting the excavator.

2009 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Counterweight was being removed with power purge. Piece broke off counterweight to struck foreman in back.

2005 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BUCKET TO ADD WATER TO RADIATOR ON GENERATOR. USED BOTH HANDS. BROKE BONE IN LEFT HAND.

2003 · 1 incident

Fall down stairs

WORKER WAS DESCENDING STAIRWAY FROM CONTROL HOUSE OFFICE TO GROUND LEVEL. HIS FOOT SLIPPED FROM THE STAIR TREAD. WORKER FELL BACKWARDS ONTO CONCRETE SLAB DISLOCATING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER

2001 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING HYDRAULIC PUMP, STRAINED SHOULDER (L) WHILE MOVING PUMP.