Employee was removing rock from conveyor belt in pit. Rock slipped out of hand and smashed tip against conveyor frame causing tip of finger on left hand to swell.
King George MineMetal/Nonmetal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 9
- Years on record
- 2000–2007
- Latest incident
- Jul 2007
Reportable incidents
9 on file2007 · 1 incident
2005 · 4 incidents
EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING CUTTING EDGE ON LOADER. ONE OF THE BOLTS BEGAN TURNING, HE TRIED TO HOLE BOLT UP WITH HAND AND TURN IT WITH THE IMPACT WRINCH. BOLT TURNED AND CUT LEFT HAND
Employee was lowering pump into hole with a cable that was overlapped and the cable let loose jerking employee's arm.
EE needed oil for loader-He stepped up into oil shed, had a misstep and kicked side of step twisting left knee which resulted in severe pain.
Employee was starting up gravel shaker. He swung his right arm around, striking middle finger against metal object tearing off part of finger nail. Remainder of nail had to be removed and nail bed stitched.
2004 · 3 incidents
EE WAS WEEDEATING AROUND TUNNELS AND FUEL TANKS WHEN HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH POISON IVY.
Crane was running hot, employee took radiator cap off to check water level, it blew back causing burn to right arm.
EE WAS REINSTALLING BELT ON CONVEYER LINE. FOREIGN OBJECT BLEW INTO LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEARING PROPER SAFETY GLASSES. HE ALSO ATTEMPTED TO FLUSH EYE OUT.
2000 · 1 incident
EE WAS BENDING DOWN GREASING A TAIL PULLEY BEARING AND WHEN HE STOOD UP EXPERIENCE MUSCLE RELATED NECK PAIN.