Mining Incidents

MT CYDONIA SAND PLANT IIIMetal/Nonmetal

Shippensburg, Cumberland County, PA · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 3603157
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
13
Years on record
2000–2009
Latest incident
Feb 2009
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

13 on file

2009 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

emp was using a port-a-power when the wood blocks kicked out and struck him above and below left knee. emp has not missed worked but is on restrictive duty.

2007 · 2 incidents

Struck by falling object

Emp had a cutting edge of a Cat 980 bucket fall on his foot. Report was not submitted until 10/31/07. Emp missed 1 day of work and was then on restrictions until 11/12/07 when he was released. Info was attempted to be entered via the Internet, but MSHA's online filing was not operational.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was changing tires and swinging a sledgehammer and has a bulging disc. Employee did not report this injury until 8/17/2007.

2006 · 2 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET SAND THAT WAS ON CONCRETE, FELL TO THE GROUND (SAME LEVEL) AND BROKE HIS HIP.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WORKING ON PLANT AND TWISTED ANKLE.

2004 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

EMP WAS WORKING ON A CHUTE, WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW DIRT AND METAL INTO EYE. EMP WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES

2003 · 3 incidents

Flash burns (welding)

RECEIVED WELDING FLASH WHILE WELDING.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING BOLTS IN HOLE OF CUTTING EDGE WITH FINGERS TO IMPACT WRENCH. NUTS WENT THROUGH GLOVE AND CUT FINGERS.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

DIGGING FROZEN MATERIAL OFF TRACKS OF TRACKHOE, STOOD UP AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

2001 · 3 incidents

Struck by falling object

EE WAS MOVING STEEL WHEN A PIECE FELL ON HIM & HIT HIM IN RIB AREA.

Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE GOT DIRT IN HIS EYE.

Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING WELDER, HE RECEIVED WELD FLASH.

2000 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

EE WAS CLEANING OUT BOLT HOLES USING AN AIR COMPRESSOR.