Mining Incidents

American Asphalt - CHASE QUARRYMetal/Nonmetal

Shavertown, Luzerne County, PA · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3600005
Fatalities
1
Total incidents
31
Years on record
2000–2024
Latest incident
Nov 2024

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
Struck by powered moving object

Truck Driver in TDW060 pulled over and stopped at a curve in the road, partially off the road, which created a blind spot. Loader Operator in 3LV025 was driving in the same direction of the truck. As the Loader Operator passed the truck the Truck Driver was struck and killed.

Reportable incidents

30 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2024 · 2 incidents

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

While disconnecting a 6"" suction hose from a water pump, employees left hand got caught between the hose and a rock.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling a 6""x10'L suction hose and tripped over a rock. As employee was falling EE put EE's left hand out to catch self. Employees left hand hit the ground.

2023 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

Employee was tightening drive belts on crusher using a 3/4ton come-along connected to a 1""x4'nylon strap rated for 6,400lbs. Strap showed no wear prior to use. The strap broke in the middle causing the come-along to go towards the employee and hit right hand. Ice was applied and employee was taken to a medical clinic. X-rays showed that the right thumb was broken.

2019 · 1 incident

Fall onto or against objects

Slipped climbing down ladder, contusion and sprain right knee.

2018 · 1 incident

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Working on excavator hydraulic line released pressure and struck EE in left cheek and fluid sprayed in left eye.

2016 · 2 incidents

Struck by falling object

Moving screens from rack. Screen fell lacerating right hand & puncturing left hand.

Struck against stationary object

Slipped climbing down ladder and fractured left thumb.

2015 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

Watering roads in quarry, dust or dirt in left eye.

2014 · 1 incident

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning mud from tracks of excavator and became lightheaded, short of breath and had chest pains.

2012 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting with a torch, metal got in his eye. He was wearing welding hood and safety glasses.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting skirting, knife slipped, cut right thigh. Stitches required.

2011 · 1 incident

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

Exiting loader, caught foot in loader step under cab.

2010 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hitting air gate with hammer missed the gate and hit the top of his left hand.

Struck by flying object

EE was cleaning crusher with grinder, dust blew back in his face, into his left eye.

2009 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was stepping down off work deck and twisted his right ankle.

Struck by falling object

Pushing rock down chute to crusher. ROck fell and struck his right hand finger.

2008 · 3 incidents

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

Replacing drive belt, right thumb got stuck under the belt.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting a gas can off of a truck and felt something pop in his back.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting conveyor belt, knife slipped, cut palm of left hand.

2007 · 1 incident

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slipped on ice and fell.

2006 · 1 incident

Fall from machine

Employee was dismounting excavator, slipped and twisted left knee.

2004 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLED A GATE ON THE CRUSHER. WHEN HE DID HE HEARD A POP IN HIS RIGHT ARM.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING ON SCREEN DECK FOOT SLIPPED OFF DECK, CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH RIGHT HAND, TWISTING RIGHT WRIST.

2003 · 2 incidents

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING NEW SKIRTING FOR CONVEYER, CUT HIS RIGHT HAND THUMB.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

CLMT WAS FUELING DOZER - HE SLIPPED - FELL TO GROUND - TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

2002 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKED UP WATER VALVE THAT WEIGHTED 140 LBS AND STRAINED HIS BACK, ARM AND LEGS.

Fall onto or against objects

WALKING ON SCREEN DECK CATWALK HE SLIPPED & HIT HIS KNEE.

2000 · 3 incidents

Fall onto or against objects

WALKING BEHIND WELDER, EE HIT RIGHT ELBOW ON VISE ATTACHED TO WELDING TRUCK

Struck against a moving object

DUMPING SAND IN SAND PILE, BERM GAVE WAY DUE TO HEAVY RAIN, TRUCK ROLLED OVER LANDING ON ITS ROOF.

Fall from machine

FELL FROM THE TOP STEP OF LOADER (HE MISSED THE FIRST STEP).