Mining Incidents

Hard Rock Sand and GravelMetal/Nonmetal

Richton, Perry County, MS · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 2200805
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
5
Years on record
2012–2024
Latest incident
Apr 2024
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

5 on file

2024 · 1 incident

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

While moving a conveyor frame to another location rigging came off. when reattaching the rigging right thumb became pinched between rigging and conveyor frame causing a thumb laceration injury.

2016 · 1 incident

Rubbed or abraded

Using impact air wrench to remove bolt to replace gravel screen. Placed hand on nut head and wrench spun nut head, cutting finger.

2015 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up five (5) gallon bucket out of company truck - pulled back muscle.

2012 · 2 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Working/walking near sand pump/pipe. Hit leg on lifting eye. Required 4 stitches.

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

Employee closed door to dredge control room on finger