A piece of framework was being removed with a cutting torch. When the framework was cut free it tipped in a manner which struck employee in the head. Employee was wearing a hard hat which was knocked off. They received approximately a 2 in laceration to the top of head. Employee was observed for approximately 15 min before they drove themselves to the Hospital.
BREEN PORTABLE NO.2Metal/Nonmetal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 10
- Years on record
- 2011–2025
- Latest incident
- Mar 2025
Reportable incidents
10 on file2025 · 1 incident
2022 · 3 incidents
A piece of metal from the dragline was stuck in the Jaw Crusher. While attempting to unlodge it, it flew out and hit two employees.
A piece of metal from the dragline was stuck in the Jaw Crusher. While attempting to unlodge it, it flew out and hit two employees.
installed brake shoe, it slipped causing it to smack finger resulting in a cut
2021 · 2 incidents
working in shop (wearing safety glasses) doing own work, another person grinding some distance away and foreign material got in eye.
Lost balance on a flat surface and fell on hand
2015 · 1 incident
Tracking cable on to yarder spool. Clamp came loose causing cable to come out and hit employee on arm and leg.
2014 · 1 incident
Employee stated has worked for multiple companies air arcing and other noisy work over EE's work experience and hasn't always worn protection. Protection is provided in the shop and EE has had numerous training on hearing conservation. EE stated to MSHA that 80-90% of EE's work is fixing over the road trucks and construction equipment.
2011 · 2 incidents
Climbing down a ladder of loader, slipped and caught self when right arm slammed into steps and railing