Mining Incidents

CAREY PLANTMetal/Nonmetal

Carey, Wyandot County, OH · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3300127
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
129
Years on record
2000–2026
Latest incident
Jan 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

129 on file

2026 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

Employee was working on Canica crusher in C5, and was under the belt tunnel removing covers to get to the belts and sheave when a piece of metal got under EE's safety glasses and into EE's eye.

2025 · 4 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was torching on old storage bin and heard a pop, fell to ground and injured right knee.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee burnt left forearm on take-up that was hot when trying to adjust for better position to cut bearing off PC3 tail pulley.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee had finished loading pellet truck and flipped switch off to stop flow of material and notify trucker. Employee turned to right when they fell injuring left knee and right wrist.

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

Employee was putting bucket pin on a front end loader when it fell out of the pin boss smashing their left pinky finger against the boom arm.

2024 · 3 incidents

Struck by rolling or sliding object

While cleaning material on secondary screen tower, a rock rolled down and struck employee's shin.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing glass breaker from front end loader when it came loose and they accidentally struck the injured worker in the mouth, chipping two front teeth.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was at the wash sand screw and went to step over a pipe but a block was there. EE stepped on the block and fell, catching self with left hand. EE did not report the incident to management until 3/8/24.

2023 · 4 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

Lost footing and fell backwards striking a metal corner.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported ongoing tingling in left wrist along with soreness and weakness from repetitive motion over time. Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee injured left index finger while attempting to bend a piece of metal with a chipping hammer. EE missed and struck the end of finger. This resulted in EE losing the fingernail.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Miner was in the pit and responded to loader operator reporting coolant issue. Miner went to put coolant in the loaders and when miner went to crack the cap the hot pressurized coolant sprayed the miner in the neck and upper torso.

2022 · 2 incidents

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

Using come-along to hang pulley on conveyor, additional chain hanging inside come-along needed to be moved. When chain was moved it tightened come-along and caught middle finger between chains.

Struck by flying object

EE was using a long drift pin, to remove bolts that were stuck. As they hit the pin with a hammer, they instantly felt something and saw that thumb was bleeding. EE didn't believe they struck themselves and couldn't see anything in the thumb. EE believes a piece of metal from either the drift pin or the hammer entered left thumb at the top, just behind the knuckle.

2021 · 2 incidents

Flash burns (welding)

While remotely operating auto welder in primary crusher, miner experienced arc flash burn to left eye due to reflection.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Strain in abdomen while locking up railcars.

2020 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was doing preventative maintenance on an air separator. When EE took EE's last step up onto the platform EE felt a ""pop"" in EE's left knee.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was mounting front-end loader and stepped over a mudpuddle to avoid getting feet wet. Strained lower back when employee pulled self onto ladder.

2019 · 5 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cutting a piece of belting for a patch with a utility knife, the knife slipped resulting in a laceration to the right thigh. **It was found during internal audit that this report was not submitted within 10 working days of accident and is being submitted now on 1/28/2020.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of rubber belting with a utility knife when the knife slipped striking left forearm. Small laceration of left forearm. Wound required one suture to close making it reportable.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling sticks from the trailer, right shoulder popped

Struck against a moving object

While backing dust truck up ramp to unload, miner got too close to right side berm and truck rolled over onto driver's side.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Lifting and pushing screen head resulted in hernia in abdomen. Returned to work full duty after missing 1 day. Potential for surgery in the future.

2018 · 1 incident

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

Employee was riding on the side of the lead car in a string of cars when EE slipped while dismounting and fell under the car. The car ran over EE's legs severing both legs.

2017 · 1 incident

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

Employee was closing the lid on a covered hopper when the hook slipped causing EE to pinch finger between the hook and handrail. Fracture/Laceration of right middle finger.

2015 · 6 incidents

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

Smashed his fingers between the door and the lock while opening a rail car. A small laceration was closed with Steri-Strips and blood was drained from under the fingernail of his middle finger on his right hand.

Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a front end loader when he ran over a rock. When the loader bounced he hit his head on the roof. He received a laceration on the left side of his head which needed sutures.

Struck by falling object

Employee was unplugging the Canica Crusher when a rock fell from the top of the crusher and hit his knee. Was diagnosed with a sprain/strain of the knee.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking when he turned his ankle on uneven ground.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced gradual onset of carpal tunnel syndrome. This was diagnosed in April but not reported to the company until October 1. Medical confirmation was received Oct. 15. Company believed this was not reportable until first day of lost time.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee claimed that he developed pain in his shoulder and neck region over a period of time while performing housekeeping duties. NOTE: This claim was originally declined for untimely reporting and an unspecified mechanism of injury. Ohio BWC recently ruled that this injury was work related.

2014 · 1 incident

Struck against a moving object

Employee was cleaning snow from between the railroad tracks using a skid-steer loader when his bucket caught a splice in the rail, causing the loader to stop suddenly, injuring his back. Employee returned to work on 01/09 and then went back off work on 01/21.

2013 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This employee developed carpal tunnel syndrome due to the repetitive nature of his work.

Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employee was leaning against a handrail pulling up a ladder when the handrail broke, causing him to fall a total of about ten feet.

2012 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted a ladder and felt a pain in his back.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on a platform over the top of the rail line inspecting when a car that was too tall struck the platform. The platform was pushed over by the car. The employee suffered a contusion of the chest wall and a left knee sprain and abrasion.

2011 · 3 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was diagnosed with right carpal tunnel syndrome. Test results received August 22, 2011. Employee is still working pending possible surgery.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee tripped over a frozen rut while walking from parking area to the garage.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee lifted a lid off the 20's bin and felt a pain in his back. Injury was a sprain/strain. This was not a reportable accident until January 21 when the employee missed work.

2010 · 2 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped and fell on ice while walking.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee developed left carpal tunnel syndrome. Medical reports were received 12/8/10 confirming diagnosis. Date of injury is date of diagnosis. Employee is still working pending surgery.

2008 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee developed bi-lateral carpal tunnel syndrome. This was reported to the employer on 4/23/08. Employee is still working pending surgery.

2007 · 9 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Stepped out of Unit #89120 (quad) onto a rock, twisted left ankle & fell onto his back.

Fall from machine

Fell as he was dismounting a front loader, lacerating left hand.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted ankle when exiting skidsteer loader.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

Was slidding a 6 inch gate valve from the forklift onto a shelf, when it flipped over and pinched his finger between the valve and the shelf.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Was closing a rail car door when the bar slipped, causing him to fall backwards.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pinched fingers between belts and pulley while changing drive belts on S-26.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pinched his right thumb between two chutes while repairing the #3 loadout, fracturing / lacerating his thumb.

Struck by falling object

Dirt fell into his eye while working on the primary crusher.

2006 · 5 incidents

Struck against stationary object

Stepped on a 2 inch water hose and sprained left ankle.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent over to duck under a low hanging hose and felt a pain in his back.

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

Employee was lifting lid off turbulator when his hand was pinched between the lid and surrounding framework. Result was a contusion of the right hand.

Contact with hot objects or substances

A trespasser came onto National Lime and Stone property and committed suicide by setting fire to his vehicle while inside it. This fact was confirmed by the Wyandot Cty. Sheriff and the Ohio Fire Marshals Office.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was reporting for work. After checking with the train operators, he attempted to climb over two coupled train cars when he slipped and fell, injuring his left hip and elbow.

2005 · 12 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reached over an air line on a railcar to lift a re-railer. His chest was against the airline when he lifted. Felt pain in chest when he lifted it.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening the jam nuts on the Stedman crusher. He twisted his body to reach the second nut and felt a sharp pain in his back.

Struck by flying object

The employee was welding inside the primary crusher when he got a piece of welding slag in his eye. Employee did not seek medical treatment until 10/17. He was off work 10/18 & 19.

Struck by falling object

Two employees were replacing a shaft-mounted gear reducer, when the motor for the reducer unexpectantly fell striking both employees. Both employees required stitches to close wounds.

Struck by falling object

Two employees were replacing a shaft-mounted gear reducer, when the motor for the reducer unexpectantly fell striking both employees. Both employees required stitches to close wounds.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was closing the door on a Stedman crushe when he lost his balance and fell.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cut his thumb while using a razor knife.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was lifting crusher wear plates and felt pain in his back.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a troughing roller and pinched his thumb between two pieces of metal. Received five stitches in his left thumb.

Struck by falling object

Employee was closing a lid on a railroad car and lost his grip on the lid, allowing it to strike his left leg.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was dumping waste oil tubs when he strained his back. NOTE: This injury was not reportable until March 27 when the employee incurred lost time.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a piece of screen rib rubber when the utility knife slipped and cut his hand.

2004 · 9 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Left Wrist This condition was reported to the employer on 1/20/05.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pinched his arm between the chain and hook while lifting a conveyor take-up. This caused three small cuts requiring stitches to close.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to lift chute into place the chute flipped over, striking him on the shoulder. Emplyee received stitches in his upper left arm.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning belt conveyor walkway when he felt pain in his right knee. MRI shows torn meniscus.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shoulder started to hurt while working on screen.

Struck against stationary object

Employee walked into a slide gate on a chute. His prescription eyeglasses struck the gate which caused a laceration on his eyebrow. Wound needed stitches to close.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

In was discovered on this date that this employee has a possible work related hearing loss. This report was discovered during a self audit on 7/23/04.

Struck by falling object

Was installing a ""slidabed"" on the C-6 conveyor. The bed slipped, pinching his thumb between the bed and the conveyor. Received laceration of thumb requiring stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PULLING HIMSELF INTO CRUSHER WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT ARM. DIAGNOSED WITH MUSCLE STRAIN OF RIGHT ARM. ACCIDENT FOUND DURING SELF-AUDIT 1/26/2004.

2003 · 10 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

WORKING ON STEDMAN CRUSHER, TRIPPED AND FELL.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE REMOVED DOOR ON 16M CHUTE TO RETREIVE SAMPLE. DUST BLEW OUT OF DOOR AND GOT INTO EYE.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STANDING ON A LADDER PULLING A CONVEYOR BELT. FEET SLIPPED OFF LADDER AND HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH RIGHT ARM.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNPLUGGING HYDRATED LIME CHUTE WHEN THE BIN FLUSHED. GOT LIME IN EYES. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS AT E/R.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CONINUOUS USE OF SHOP TOOLS CAUSED BI-LATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. EE DID NOT FILE THIS CLAIM UNTIL 9/24/03.

Struck against stationary object

HIT KNEE WHILE CLIMBING INTO BACK OF SCREEN.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS REPLACING GREASE LINE ON BAGHOUSE DISCHARGE SCREW CONVEYOR. BAGHOUSE FLUSHED CAUSING LIME TO SHOOT OUT THROUGH HOLE IN LID, STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE.

Fall from machine

STANDING ON DECK OF DRILL. SLIPPED, WHILE MOVING HYDRAULIC HOSES, FELL OFF DECK TO GROUND. LOST TIME EXPECTED TO 04/21/03.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WAS USING HAMMER TO CLEAN OUT BIN. FELT POP IN WRIST.

2002 · 10 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ON UNEVEN GROUND HE TURNED HIS ANKLE.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WAS TRYING TO TURN SCREW CONVEYOR WITH A PIPE WRENCH. SCREW BROKE LOOSE, JARRED NECK.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DISMANTLING A FAN CASE, SECTION SHIFTED PINNING ARM BETWEEN FAN CASE AND PUMPHOUSE WALL.

Accident type, without injuries

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE COMPANY WATER TRUCK TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE HAUL ROAD. HE PROCEEDED TO CROSS CH16 & DID NOT SEE AN EASTBOUND AUTOMOBILE. THE CAR SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID A COLLI SION WITH THE WATER TRUCK AND STRUCK A STOPPED EUCLID HAUL TRUCK. THE AUTO STRUCK THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL OF THE EUCLID TRUCK CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE AUTO & MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE HAUL TR

Struck against a moving object

WAS TRAMMING TO CRUSHER WHEN ROCK ROLLED OUT OF BUCKET OF FRONT END LOADER. LOADER RAN OVER ROCK. EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN BACK AFTER BEING JOLTED INSIDE CAB OF LOADER.

Struck by falling object

WAS CLEANING UNDER PC-1 CONVEYER. ROCK FELL FROMFEED AND STRUCK HIS BACK. COMPANY HAS INSTALLED ROOF OVER AREA TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES WHEN CLEANING AREA.

Struck by falling object

TURNING DIE ON PRESS BRAKE, CHAIN SLIPPED OFF LETTING DIE DROP ON HAND. EMPLOYEE REQUIRED STITCHES.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING A RAZOR KNIFE TO CUT THE SILICONE FROM THE FEEDER GATE FLANGE. KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT ARM. NEEDED 4 STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON PIECE OF PIPE, STRAINED BACK.

Struck by flying object

WIND BLEW DIRT IN EYE WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE WORK. EE RECEIVED MORE THAN ONE DOSE OF PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS. THIS CLAIM IS CURRENTLY BEING CONTESTED.

2001 · 16 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS OPENING A RAILCAR LID, WHEN IT STUCK CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS BACK.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLOSING DISCHARGE SLIDE ON CONVEYOR, CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN SLIDE & SCREW.

Flash burns (welding)

RECEIVED ""WELDERS FLASH"" DURING COURSE OF SHIFT.

Contact with hot objects or substances

CLEANING UP SPILLED LIME AT KILN. APPARENTLY HAD COAL DUST MIXED IN. WHEN HE DUMPED BUCKET INTO LIME CODER, COAL IGNITED AND FLASHED BACK.

Struck by flying object

HIGH WIND BLEW CONVEYOR COVER OFF CONVEYOR, WHICH STRUCK HIS HAND.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PIECE OF LIME GOT IN EYE WHILE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FOR REPAIR.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WIND BLEW FOREIGN BODY IN EYE.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

CAUGHT FINGER IN FAN WHILE TRYING TO REPLACE VENT.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPENING BIN GATE, LEVER SPRANG BACK AND STRUCK WRIST.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HIT THUMB WITH HAMMER WHEN DRIVING BUSHING INTO ELEVATOR STRAP.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHAFT SLID THRU CHAIN CATCHING BOTH HANDS IN BETWEEN THE GEAR AND THE CHAIN.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT PACKAGE BANDING, KNIFE SLIPPED AND LACERATED LEFT HAND, REQUIRING 4 STITCHES.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CLEANING UP WITH CACUM TRUCK. THE HOSE BECAME PLUGGED. WHEN IT OPENED, IT RECOILED & STRUCK HIS NOSE.

Struck by falling object

WAS UNPLUGGING TRANSFER BOX WITH PRY BAR, ROCK CAME DOWN PINCHING FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND HOPPER FRAME.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING BAR TO OPEN BOTTOM OF RAILROAD CAR. SPRAINED LEFT WRIST.

Fall from ladders

SLIPPED ON LADDER WHILE DESCENDING TRUCK, CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH RIGHT ARM.

2000 · 16 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTED BOTTLE OF GAS, FELT PAIN IN BACK.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLED ON BIN LEVER TO OPEN BIN & FELT PAIN IN ARM.

Struck against stationary object

STEPPED ON ROCK, TWISTED KNEE.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON BAR TO CLOSE RAILROAD CAR GATE, FELT PAIN IN BACK.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE EXITING MANLIFT; DOOR CAME DOWN AND STRUCK HIS BACK.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WAS DUMPING LIME IN 5 GALLON BUCKET WITH SHOVEL. LIME FLEW UPOUT OF BUCKET AND GOT IN EYE.

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

BEATING ON BOTTOM OF BIN, EMPLOYEE FELT POP IN LEFT ARM.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING OLD EQUIPMENT FROM MILL. CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF STEEL.

Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING CHUTE OFF OF ROTARY VALVE WHEN CHUTE FELL AND HIT HIS ARM.

Struck by falling object

WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF STEEL AND TRIPPED OVER ANOTHER PIECE OF STEEL. FELL ON RIGHT ELBOW AND RIGHT ANKLE ON PIECE OF STEEL.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING TRUCK WASH STATION CAGE ON FRAME WHEN HEFELT PAIN IN NECK. NOTE: LOST TIME DID NOT OCCURUNTIL 6/16/00.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLED ROPE ON STORAGE BIN GATE AND STRAINED MUSCLE IN ABDOMEN.

Flash burns (welding)

DURING COURSE OF SHIFT, EMPLOYEE RECEIVED WELDERFLASH BURN OF BOTH EYES.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING WHEELBARROW WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FLOOR, STOPPING WHEELBARROW SUDDENLY AND CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO HIT RIBS ON WHEELBARROW HANDLE.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A BINDICATOR FROM A PRE-COOLER AND WHEN HE PULLED ON IT, IT BROKE LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE UPPER LIP.