Mining Incidents

Dry PlantMetal/Nonmetal

Picayune, Pearl River County, MS · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2200811
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
2
Years on record
2014–2015
Latest incident
Jul 2015
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

2 on file

2015 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator was climbing the silo ladder to get a measurement on product level. Once he reached the second ladder platform, he twisted he took a step, twisted his left knee and heard a pop. He said he did not need a doctor, but the following day, he did go to a doctor which diagnosed a broken kneecap.

2014 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contractors were installing a belt on a conveyor. While pulling the belt, the cable being used snapped, whipping back, striking the contractor on the left side of the head.