Mining Incidents

Rockydale - Appomattox QuarryMetal/Nonmetal

Appomattox, Appomattox County, VA · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4402973
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
12
Years on record
2001–2025
Latest incident
Apr 2025
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

12 on file

2025 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

The operator was using and excavator to lift a load and the material slipped on the employees hand when employee tried to put lifting strap under load.

2024 · 3 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to unplug a dust bin chute when the material shifted causing pain in EE's lower right back. The incident did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skill, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

(Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee arrived onsite and parked in the employee parking lot to start EE's workday. EE was experiencing what was described as chest pain and shortness of breath. EMS was called and the employee was transported to the local hospital for tests and observation. Note: the employee did not exit EE's personal vehicle and did not clock in for EE's shift.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to reposition the flange holes of a 12"" HDPE pump line, the EE removed the last bolt and the pump line shifted and hit EE in the lower left leg. The incident did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skill, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.

2014 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

Employee reported that metal plate he had just cut, fell on his foot just above the steel toe.

2013 · 1 incident

Struck against stationary object

Employee reported that he was driving rebar into the ground with a sledge hammer when his swing missed causing the top of his right hand to come in contact with second piece of rebar. Injury resulted in 13 stitches.

2012 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling under jaw crusher. Employee was bending over and twisting when he felt pain in lower back.

2011 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding on excavator bucket supported by three pieces of wooden cribbing. Bucket was attached to excavator. Two of the three pieces of cribbing split causing the bucket to suddenly drop. Employee was struck in the knee by a piece of cribbing.

2008 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Was working on Ex-tec turbo mahcine and was in an odd position under screen, tightening bolts on screen.

2006 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

Employee was running a rock crusher, when a rock hit him in the back of head under his hard hat.

2003 · 1 incident

No Value Found

BACK WAS HURT WHILE REMOVING CHUTE FROM SCREEN AT LIME PLANT WITH ANOTHER EE.

2001 · 1 incident

Struck by falling object

EE WAS HELPING A TRUCK DRIVER OFFLOAD EXCESS FERTILIZER FILLER & TAILGATE CLOSED ON HIS RIGHT HAND