Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
The piece of rock he had just split fell to the side. While attempting to upright the stone to continue splitting, he strained his lower back. (He was wearing back support.)
Corbett QuarryMetal/Nonmetal
Heritage Rock LLC · Surface
Controlled by Shirlee Lenske
Corbett, Multnomah County, OR · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3503560
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 3
- Years on record
- 2007–2009
- Latest incident
- Jan 2009
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
3 on file2009 · 1 incident
2007 · 2 incidents
Struck against stationary object
Started to enter building at quarry for safety meeting (door swings out). Wind caught door, pushed him into railing, causing contusion to chest and left ribs. He stayed on his feet, did not say anything, just motioned to area hit. No blood, no laceration. After safety meeting he told production manager, area still painful. Drove himself to doctor.
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Employee & co-worker moved crusher with chain & excavator. Employee fell. Crusher moved about 2"" & caught back of his heel.