Mining Incidents

Kenvil Pit and MillMetal/Nonmetal

Controlled by John C Crimi
Kenvil, Morris County, NJ · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 2800470
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
11
Years on record
2004–2022
Latest incident
Oct 2022
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

11 on file

2022 · 1 incident

Fall from ladders

using only the upper portion of a 20' extension ladder, our employee climbed up to inspect a faulty drive motor on our vsi crusher output conveyor. the ground was wet and the ladder slipped out from beneath EE causing EE to fall approx. 6 feet dislocating EE's left hip and fracturing EE's pelvis. unsafe work practices

2018 · 1 incident

Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Miner fell through catwalk and struck ground surface. Miner injured left ankle.

2017 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

While removing the return roller from conveyor #11, the bolt on the bracket snapped causing the roller to fall on the left ring finger of the employee therefore causing a laceration to same.

2014 · 1 incident

Contact with hot objects or substances

A mechanic, working on piece of equipment in the shop. Worker was using parts cleaner to degrease a clutch. Worker then violated policy and procedure by using a hand-held butane torch. There was a flash from combustible material that caused burns to the face and head of the worker. Worker was conscious and talking. He was taken to the hospital by another worker was admitted.

2010 · 2 incidents

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

While changing a screen on a portable crusher, the screen slipped down and pinched right pinky finger.

Unclassified, insufficient data

An elderly male, (non-employee) apparently suffering from early stages of alzheimer's disease and dementia, trespassed onto posted mine property. He most likely became disorientated and died of hypothermia. The pit was not in operation at the time.

2009 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

Metal bar from tail pulley of conveyor belt fell onto finger, pinching finger between bar and metal frame.

2008 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

While lifting/manuevering truck tire into place, employee strained shoulder.

2006 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two plant operators attempting to remove plate steel from a cintron when the hook and cable slipped and the steel plate landed on EE's left hand and fractured left index finger.

2005 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RUNNING AIR GUN. TOOL SLIPPED INTO LEFT HAND THUMB AREA. LACERATION BETWEEN THUMB AND FIRST FINGER ON PALM AREA. RECEIVED 4 STITCHES AT HOSPITAL ER.

2004 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Claims hooking up a hose, pulled muscle in right shoulder and reported to supervisor for information only. No request or medical assistance requested. Company wants everything reported.