Mining Incidents

Nidco Aggregates CorporationMetal/Nonmetal

Controlled by Rafael Casanova
Vega Baja, Manati County, PR · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 5400443
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
21
Years on record
2001–2009
Latest incident
May 2009
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

21 on file

2009 · 1 incident

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee claims that while dismantling a water pump in shop facilities his right hand slipped under the pump and table causing a ""pinch"" on his right thumb. He continued to work the rest of the day without incident until later complained about his hand.

2008 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in lifting objects

After working for our company for only 3 months, the employee claims lower back problems from work done several weeks ago.

2007 · 5 incidents

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was cleaning the primary when his right foot slipped under the main rotor.

Fall from machine

Employee claims fell from loader steps two week ago. He claims lower back pain. He never reported his fall to any of his supervisor until now.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE while cleaning drum pulley with rebar while operating. The rebar was caught by the drum pulley injuring index finger.

Struck by falling object

While cleaning the muel pump area, a pare part of the mud pump was secured by a chain, the EE decided to push it aside when it dropped in his right hand.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he sprained ankle while descending from stairs leading to the primary area.

2006 · 1 incident

Contact with hot objects or substances

While inspecting the skid loader after operating, the EE resulted with minor burns on hand and chest when he removed the radiator cap.

2005 · 2 incidents

Struck by falling object

EE was cleaning between conveyor 20 and conveyor 7 area. A stone fell (from operating conveyor approx. 6"" above EE's head), hitting EE on back of head, right side. EE was unconscious approx. 25 mins.; regained consciousness prior to being taken to hospital. EE was wearing hard hat at time of accident. Diagnosis: concussion.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The ee was trying to disjoint a tube in the conveyer. The tube loosened up and caught his right hand, affected his little finger.

2004 · 5 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Waiting to be loaded the ee decided to get off his truck and while walking outside and around the pit area he tripped hurting his right elbow, hand and back.

Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS CLEANING THE CONVEYOR WALKWAY AREA WHEN A STONE BOUNCED INTO HIS RIGHT HAND, CUTTING HIS RING FINGER.

Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UNDER THE CONVEYOR WHEN A 3 TO 4 INCH STONE APPROX FELL ON HIS HEAD. THE EMPLOYEE HAD SECURITY HELMET BUT DIE TO THE IMPACT AND SIZE OF BOULDER EMPLOYEE SUFFERED A CUT TO HIS HEAD AND DIZZYNESS.

Struck by falling object

The ee was cleaning the primary crusher balcony area and dirt fell into his left eye. This caused irritation in the eye, but he continued working. The next day his eye was swollen, and could not work.

Contact with electrical current

THE CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR CALLED EE CONCERNING A PROBLEM WITH THE TERTIARY CRUSHER MAIN BREAKER. EE STARTED THE TROUBLESHOOTING BY CHECKING VOLTAGE ON THE TERTIARY MAIN BREAKER WITH AN ANALOG VOLTMETER; AN EXPLOSIVE SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSED EEBURNS ON BOTH HANDS AND FACE. CAUSE OF ACCIDENTCOULD HAVE BEEN THE WRONG SETTING ON THE ANALOG VOLTMETER WHEN TAKING THE READING.

2003 · 2 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN HE WENT TO GET HIS PAYROLL CHECK AT THE OFFICE HIS FEET SLIPPED AND GOT AN INJURY AT THE ANKLE AREA. AT THE MOMENT OF THIS ACCIDENT HE WASN'T AT WORKING HOURS.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WORKING ON THE MAINTENANCE OF A MACHINERY CHAIN AND THE GLOVE IN THE RIGHT HAND WAS STUCK OR CAUGHT IN IT CAUSING HIM AN INJURY ON A FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND.

2002 · 2 incidents

Struck by flying object

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS DOING MAINTENANCE TO MACHINERY PART IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA, AND HE WASN'T USING SECURITY EYE GLASSES WHEN CLEANING THIS PART. A PIECE OF THE PART HIT HIM ON A EYE.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS WORKING ON THE MAINTENANCE OF A CONVEYOR BELT, HE DIDN'T STOP THE MACHINE TO CLEAN IT, THEN THE MACHINE HURT A FINGER OF THIS EE.

2001 · 2 incidents

Struck against stationary object

WHILE WORKING ON THE INSTALLATION OF THE WEIGHT BALANCE HE STUCK A NAIL UNDER HIS FOOT THAT WENTIN THROUGH HIS SHOE. HE HAS TO STAY OUT OF WORK FOR UNKNOWN DAYS.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNCOVERING VALVE PINCHED FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.