Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Mechanic was removing a plug on a headlight for a loader and used a pen-knife to assist in the removal. Knife slipped and cut his hand, requiring six stitches.
BROCKPORT PLANTMetal/Nonmetal
DOLOMITE GROUP · Surface
Controlled by CRH PLC
Rochester, Monroe County, NY · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3000022
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 3
- Years on record
- 2005–2007
- Latest incident
- Dec 2007
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
3 on file2007 · 1 incident
2005 · 2 incidents
Struck by falling object
Worker was clearing chute when rock from above fell and hit right hand. Middle and ring fingers were broken.
Fall from ladders
Worker was climbing ladder to get to work platform. Foot slipped on rung and worker fell off ladder. Worker landed in a position that caused compression fracture of vertebrae.