Struck by powered moving object
While EE was shoveling dirt under the conveyor, another EE struck their right ankle with the skid steer while dragging dirt out.
Pottsville QuarryMetal/Nonmetal
Pottsville Materials, LLC · Surface
Controlled by Michael Rich; Scott Haines
St. Clair, Schuylkill County, PA · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3609691
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 13
- Years on record
- 2009–2024
- Latest incident
- Oct 2024
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
13 on file2024 · 1 incident
2023 · 3 incidents
Fall from machine
EE stepped from the track to the top step of the hammer and slipped and fell onto the ground.
Struck against stationary object
EE slipped while cleaning a portable screener and struck left knee on an angle iron.
Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Pulling self up the ladder on the haul truck and slipped; felt pain in right arm.
2019 · 1 incident
Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE was lifting a wear plate and felt pain in groin.
2017 · 2 incidents
Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE was performing a team lift of a bearing assembly and strained back
Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Removing guard off belt and hit self in mouth.
2016 · 1 incident
2015 · 1 incident
2013 · 1 incident
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Employee was lifting material and strained back.
2011 · 1 incident
Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Removing metal plates and felt strain in back.
2009 · 2 incidents
(Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was found lying next to caterpillar excavator.
Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was cutting a rotor and lacerated left thumb.