Mining Incidents

Fort Myers Mine Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Vulcan Materials Company
Jacksonville, Lee County, FL  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0800991

Fort Myers Mine has $24K in proposed MSHA penalties and $191 outstanding across 5 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
158
Years on record
1983–2026
Latest incident
Mar 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
170
citations
22
significant & substantial
$23,814
proposed penalties
$22,056
paid to date
93% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,759 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
90
inspections on record
1,938
inspection hours
8.8
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
170 citations across 1,938 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Fort Myers Mine has $24K in proposed MSHA penalties and $191 outstanding across 5 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$24K
proposed penalties
$22K
current assessed
$22K
paid to date
$191
outstanding
163 assessments are final orders; 5 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-01-22.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 69,117 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 69,924 0 0 0.0
2025 Q2 69,930 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 58,553 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 56,653 1 0 17.7
2024 Q3 58,948 1 0 17.0
2024 Q2 57,882 5 0 86.4
2024 Q1 58,235 8 0 137.4
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 55,735 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 55,971 6 0 107.2
2023 Q2 51,461 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 53,002 3 0 56.6
2022 Q4 48,846 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 50,104 1 0 20.0
2022 Q2 53,832 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 48,355 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 43,072 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 45,731 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 46,761 2 1 42.8
2021 Q1 45,136 6 0 132.9
2020 Q4 43,520 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 45,277 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 41,947 7 0 166.9
2020 Q1 53,848 3 0 55.7
2019 Q4 51,155 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 51,582 0 0 0.0
2019 Q2 50,973 1 0 19.6
2019 Q1 53,452 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 49,656 3 0 60.4
2018 Q3 53,273 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 53,948 1 0 18.5
2018 Q1 49,220 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 47,574 0 0 0.0
2017 Q3 47,345 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 46,686 5 1 107.1
2017 Q1 41,693 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 42,405 3 2 70.7
2016 Q3 46,078 8 0 173.6
2016 Q2 42,307 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 44,208 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 38,993 15 4 384.7
2015 Q3 42,087 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 43,815 4 1 91.3
2015 Q1 44,982 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 42,386 1 0 23.6
2014 Q3 41,759 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 33,364 4 1 119.9
2014 Q1 28,422 6 0 211.1
2013 Q4 23,637 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 21,798 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 19,157 2 0 104.4
2013 Q1 18,517 2 0 108.0
2012 Q4 14,108 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 12,922 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 12,490 1 0 80.1
2012 Q1 13,980 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 12,591 0 0 0.0
2011 Q3 14,285 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 13,637 1 0 73.3
2011 Q1 12,326 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 12,185 2 0 164.1
2010 Q3 14,373 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 13,489 6 1 444.8
2010 Q1 12,251 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 11,868 7 0 589.8
2009 Q3 14,911 8 4 536.5
2009 Q2 14,303 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 21,627 2 1 92.5
2008 Q4 19,575 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 23,396 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 29,250 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 36,359 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 33,981 2 0 58.9
2007 Q3 35,998 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 36,164 3 0 83.0
2007 Q1 37,175 0 0 0.0
2006 Q4 48,089 1 0 20.8
2006 Q3 47,789 0 0 0.0
2006 Q2 42,315 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 43,756 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 38,884 4 0 102.9
2005 Q3 43,252 2 0 46.2
2005 Q2 42,725 2 0 46.8
2005 Q1 31,966 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 37,482 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 43,362 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 47,419 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 47,053 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 43,695 5 1 114.4
2003 Q3 45,961 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 46,326 7 3 151.1
2003 Q1 42,751 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 40,602 1 0 24.6
2002 Q3 39,534 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 36,895 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 39,013 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 38,081 6 2 157.6
2001 Q3 31,735 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 34,164 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 52,774 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 52,403 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 61,567 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 62,630 5 0 79.8
2000 Q1 62,153 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
September 29, 1997 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by falling object

TECHNICIAN FROM AN OUTSIDE TIRE SERVICE COMPANY WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A NEW TIRE ON A FRONT END LOADER. FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, THE TIRE FELL ON THE TECHNICIAN, SUBJECTING HIM TO FATAL INJURIES.

Reportable incidents

157 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2026 · 1 incident

March 6, 2026 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

EE was attempting to lift handrail which had been tack welded to the floor. When they lifted the item with the crane, the steel floor lifted with it, they stepped forward to check why the handrail was not lifting and their right foot ended up underneath the floor plate as the weld failed and the plate fell onto their foot causing a fracture.

2025 · 4 incidents

December 18, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was taking a track pad out of equipment, and believes they injured themselves when they were knocking the pins out of the track.

October 13, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was assigned to drain and refill the jaw crusher oiler, as EE was holding the bucket in place, EE felt EE's lower back give out.

September 26, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was doing daily inspection on jaw crusher, when a haul truck dumped its load at the top of the ramp. The material surged from the primary into the grizzly feeder and then a rock came out and struck employee on the back of the hardhat.

May 31, 2025 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was working on loader seat and got hand pinned between scissor frame.

2024 · 1 incident

January 31, 2024 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding a pipe with left hand and a 4 1/2 angle grinder with right hand when the grinder kicked back striking the employee's left thumb.

2023 · 3 incidents

October 31, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee removed a worn crusher bar from the crusher and when setting it down on the frame of the motor base employee felt the right side of back give away.

August 9, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a John Deere 310E articulating haul truck when they hit a pothole causing the seat to bottom out and cause back pain.

August 4, 2023 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was attempting to remove a wheel chock when the employee lost footing slipping in the mud falling at the same level.

2022 · 1 incident

November 8, 2022 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee's pinky finger was caught between a bucket tooth and the fork of a telehandler.

2021 · 4 incidents

October 4, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Loader operator noticed an A/C vent fell out of housing. While replacing A/C vent while A/C was running, finger closest to thumb on (L) hand encountered fan cutting finger tip.

March 16, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping another employee set a part on the rear end of a maintenance truck. The employee set the part down on right ring finger. The employee was taken to the doctor and diagnosed with a closed fracture of tuft of distal phalanx of finger.

March 2, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing a step ladder when it broke. The employee fell approximately 3 feet to the ground spraining ankle.

February 19, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by falling object

While lowering a large piece of steel during dragline repair activities the steel hung up, and the injured miner moved in to help free the load. When the load became free it shifted towards the miner, striking them on the right shoulder and upper chest area

2020 · 3 incidents

September 2, 2020 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was changing blow bars on a HSI crusher. EE used a small sledge hammer to hit one of the blow bars causing a piece of the blow bar to chip. The piece hit EE just inside EE's right nostril. The employee was taken to the emergency department where the piece of metal was removed and EE was given one stitch.

August 11, 2020 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

On 8/11/2020 the employee hit right knee on a metal lip while climbing into screen deck to check screens. The employee reported the injury on 8/25/2020 when employee requested to see a doctor and was diagnosed with a knee sprain.

January 15, 2020 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the drill and when EE was finished EE stepped off the counter weight onto the grate platform and slipped and twisted (L)ankle. Employee went home to rest it figured it would be ok and while at home it started to get worse that's when EE decided to see a doctor on 1/18/20.

2019 · 3 incidents

November 6, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee's left knee became sore after operating 2 pieces of equipment

September 18, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was pulling the rubber door back on the screen deck when employee felt a pain in right arm resulting in a strain.

February 1, 2019 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STRIKING OR BUMPING
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

The employee struck knee on a piece of metal while accessing the dragline resulting in a contusion. EE received medical treatment on 4/30/2019.

2018 · 3 incidents

October 26, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

IW strained right elbow while pulling water hose up stairs. IW was given restrictions on 11/05/2018 which IW was unable to do job duties at full capacity.

August 2, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

Death due to Natural causes.

January 16, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

While preparing for end of shift, the employee slipped on a small rock on way from one MCC room to the next causing a left ankle sprain.

2017 · 3 incidents

September 1, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Actual date of accident is unknown. Injured employee was pulling and adjusting hydraulic hose and felt something in stomach area approximately 5 months ago. Employee did not think anything of it at that time. Employee said they did not think it was that serious. It was just recently reported to injured employee's supervisor.

August 15, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was stepping out of the truck when EE stepped on uneven ground and rolled left ankle causing a sprain.

January 23, 2017 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

The employee was changing screens, when dust/rust was blown into eye causing the eye to be irritated. EE was wearing protective eye wear.

2016 · 1 incident

July 19, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Injured employee was assisting service personnel on a dewatering pump. Subject slipped and cut lower right leg on unknown object.

2015 · 1 incident

February 17, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was checking the oil on the 385 excavator. He missed the last step while descending and fell to the ground.

2014 · 2 incidents

December 16, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck on top of his head by a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood. He was wearing a hard hat at the time and did not seek medical treatment until Dec 23, 2014. He was released to return to work and was able to conduct his normal job duties. He continued to have neck pains and eventually elected to have surgery on June 15, 2015 making this a reportable accident.

August 18, 2014 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was spraying out the bed of a haul truck when a hose clamp caused him to receive a hand laceration. He sought medical attention, received sutures and returned to full duty.

2013 · 1 incident

March 1, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Tripped and fell on loose rock, straining left knee.

2005 · 6 incidents

August 3, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Block moved unexpectedly while greasing. Caused bruises to upper right side of body and left knee

July 28, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BOLTS FROM THE END OF TRAVEL FRAME WHEN END CAME LOOSE, FLEW UP, HITTING HIM IN LIP & CHIN.

July 11, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SLIDING A BOARD ACCROSS CRUSHER, BOARD SLIPPED OFF OPPOSITE SIDE CAUSING THUMB TO BE PINCHED BETWEEN HYD. CYLINDER AND BOARD.

June 23, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE ALLEGED INSECT BITE. LOCATION AND TIME OF INCIDENT UNKNOWN.

May 6, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

VICTIM WAS PERFORMING REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON DRAGLINE, WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL ON THE CATWALK, BRUISING HIS KNEE.

March 25, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

VITIM WAS WEARING PROTECTIVE GEAR WHEN RESOCKETING A DRAG CABLE FOR A BE 1250W DRAGLINE. HE HELD ON TO THE CABLE TOO LONG POSITIONONG HIS MIDDLE FINGER AGAINST THE DRAG CHAIN. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE AT THE FIRST KNUCKLE. EMPLOYEE HAD PREVIOUSLY SERVED NOTICE AND THIS WAS HIS LAST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE COMPANY.

2004 · 4 incidents

June 25, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING SKIRT RUBBER WITH KNIFE AND IT SLIPPED AND CUT HIS KNEE.

March 24, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee fell in a ditch while avoiding an out of control customer dump truck. The incident aggrevated an existing back condition.

January 20, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS USING WELDING ROD TO WELD MACHINE AND HOT WELD ROD WENT INTO BOOT. THIS WAS INITIALLY CLASSIFIED AS DOCTOR FIRST AID 1/20/04. EFFECTIVE 2/11/04 IT BECAME REPORTABLE/DOCTOR TREATABLE D UE TO REQUIRED FOLLOW UP TREATMENTS PREVENTING INFECTION.

2003 · 4 incidents

December 6, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal

EMPLOYEE TRIED TO LIFT A CAGE DOOR BY HIMSELF. HE JERKED AND TWISTED CAUSING INJURY TO HIS BICEP. THIS INITIALLY WAS CLASSIFIED AS FIRST AID, NON-REPORTABLE ON 12/6/03. CONDITION DID NOT IMPRO VE RESULTING IN BICEP SURGERY 2/16/04.

October 6, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal

HELPER STUCK PIPE TO UNLOCK BAR BEFORE OPERATOR COMPLETELY STOPPED ROTATION OF BAR.

May 9, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF ALUMINUM TUBING WITH A MITER SAW.

2002 · 2 incidents

November 15, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AGGRAVATION OF OLD BACK INJURY. BACK STARTED BOTHERING HIM AGAIN AND REQUESTED TO GO TO DR.

September 19, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS SHEARING A PIECE OF FLAT BAR WHEN A SLIVER FRACTURED OFF THE KNIFE & WENT INTO RIGHT WRIST.

2001 · 1 incident

October 29, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLT ON PLANT SCREEN. WRENCH SLIPPED OFF STRIKING HIM IN UPPER LIP.

2000 · 5 incidents

November 30, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN A SQUATTING POSITION WELDING HANDRAILS DOWN TO TOP DECK OF DIRT SCREEN. HAS STRAIN OF LOWER BACK, PAIN RUNS DOWN RIGHT LEG.

April 19, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A STEEL LID & FELT A PAIN IN HIS CHEST

April 3, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING AROUND THE TOP OF THE DRAGLINE. HE GRABBED A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON LOST HIS BALANCE, & FELT HIS BACK GIVE & PAIN IN HIS LEG

February 24, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON CRUSHER (IT WAS VERY WINDY) EE DIDN'T NOTICE ANYTHING UNTIL LATER IN THE DAY. IRRITATION TO LEFT EYE.

January 28, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TRYING TO LIFT A PUNCH PLATE SCREEN BY HIMSELF WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

1999 · 6 incidents

August 26, 1999 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE TEREX HAUL TRUCK WAS BEING LOADED IMPACT OF LOAD HITTING TRUCK BEDJOSTLED DRIVER TWISTING RIB MUSCLE WHILE HE WAS REACHING OUT TO SET PARKING BRAKE.

July 26, 1999 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN TIRE VALVE STEM WITH BACK OF TIRE GUAGE, EE REMOVED HIS TINTED SAFETY GLASSES TO SEE BETTER IN THE DARK AND A SMALL PIECE OF DIRT IN THE AIR RELEASED FROM VALVE STRUC K HIS RIGHT EYE.

July 10, 1999 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Florida Rock Industries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE STEPPED DOWN OFF SERVICE TRUCK LADDER TO GROUND LEVEL AND STEPPED ON A ROCK.

April 30, 1999 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO REMOVE A WEDGE FROM A DRAGLINE CABLE.

April 6, 1999 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GUIDING PUMP OFF OF TRANSPORT. EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACK AND STEPPED ON SMALL ROCK, TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

1998 · 5 incidents

November 17, 1998 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PULLIGN SHEET STEEL OUT OF SHEARING MACHINE. EMPLOYEE LOST BALANCE AND FELL BACKWARD AND LEFT INDEX FINGER LANDED ON TAIL PULLY GRIPPERS.

November 14, 1998 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPOYEE WAS TURNING THE CRANKHANDLE OF A WINCH, TO HOIST A WATER PUMP. THE RATCHET LOCK LEVER CAM ELOOSE AND THE CRANK HANDLE SPUN AROUND AND STRUCK HIS LIP.

October 15, 1998 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

ASSISTING IN MAKING REPAIRS TO CRUSHER. USING CHAIN COME-A-LONG TO MOVE MOTOR, CHAIN DROPPED & MOTOR HIT EE HARD HAT PUSHING IT DOWN OVER FOREHEAD & INTO SAFETY GLASSES. RIM OF SAFETY GLASSES CUT INTO FACE NEAR LEFT EYE.

May 15, 1998 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON PRYBAR WHILE HELPING TO REPAIR A GEAR CASE ON A DRAGLINE. UNDER DR. CARE SINCE 5-15-98 AND RELEASED TO NORMAL DUTY. RECHECK W/DR ON 5-26-98 AND RELEASED TO RESTRICTED DUTY ONLY.

March 6, 1998 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON A SHAKER TOWER FOR MOST OF THE DAY. AT 3:00PM HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. SHAKER TOWER WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND LOACTED AT THE FABRICATION SHOP.

1997 · 3 incidents

December 31, 1997 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SITTING BETWEEN HOIST ANAAD DRAG DRUMS EMPLOYEE REACHED BACK AND BEHIND HIMSELF TO PULL ON WRENCH TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON BEARING CAP. HE WAS TWISTING AND STRAINING HIS BACK MUSCLES.

October 31, 1997 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE HAD REPLACED DRAGLINE ENGINE ROOF GRATE TEMPORARILY UNTIL NEXT WORK DAY SO THAT REPAIR WORK COULD BE CONTINUED. EMPLOYEE THEN STEPPED ON GRATE THAT WAS NOT FASTENED DOWN AND GRATE FEL L THRU OPENING AND EMPLOYEE FELL DOWN INTO ROOM OF ENGINE ROOM OF DRAGLINE.

April 19, 1997 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Harper Brothers Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

BRUSHED UP AGAINST LARGE SPIDER'S WEB COVERING THE DOOR OF THE DRAGLINE. INFECTED SPIDER BITE.

1996 · 5 incidents

September 23, 1996 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS PLAYING LEAP FROG OVER PROTECTIVE POST PLACED IN FRONT OF TIME CLOCK. HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO GROUND AND LANDED ON RT SIDE.

August 29, 1996 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE GROUND WHEN HE JUMPED FROM A WATER WAGON TRUCK. HE LANDED ON HIS FOREHAND, WRIST AND HAND.

May 14, 1996 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ON HANDS & KNEES WIPING UP SPILLED OIL, STRETCHED ARM OUT TO WIPE OIL & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

April 15, 1996 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE GRINDING STEEL PLATE. WHEN HE HAD FINISHED JOB HIS EYE FELT AS THOUGH THERE WAS DUST IN IT. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

February 6, 1996 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING ON ROUGH GROUND, TWISTED R. KNEE.

1995 · 7 incidents

July 28, 1995 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYYEE WAS HELPNG FELLOW EMPLOYEE EE TAKE BELT CLAMP OFF WHEN EE LOST CONTROL OF HHIS SIDE. LOWER SIDE OF CLAMP FELL, PINCHING EE'S FINGERS BETWEEN THE CLAMPS.

July 14, 1995 FL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING BRACKET FOR TRANSFORMER.

June 14, 1995 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) FIRE
Harper Brothers Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON STONE PLANT,RUBBER BELTING CAUGHT FIRE.WHEN THE EMPLOYEE USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER INHALED FUMES.BELTING WAS USED AS WEAR MATERIAL AFTER BEING DISCARDED.REPORTED TO OFFICE 06-21-95.

May 9, 1995 FL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLEANIGN PAINT GUN WITH THINNER, THINNER SPLASHED IN FACE.

March 8, 1995 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PLACING CARDBOARD BOX IN BED OF PICKUP, PULLED FLAP TO POISTION BOX, FLAP TORE OFF & HIS EYE. MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 3-9-95.

March 3, 1995 FL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKED UP TRASH BARRELL TO MOVE IT TO ONE SIDE SO THAT HE COULD CLEAN AREA AND FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT GROIN AREA.

1994 · 7 incidents

November 14, 1994 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WELDING CONVEYOR FRAME IN GARAGE AREA. STANDING ON 1/4" ANGLE IRON WELDING FRAME WHEN GUST OF WIND CAUGHT WELDING HELMET, BURNS REACHED FOR HELMENT, LOST BALANCE AND LOST FOOTING FALLING UP A GAINST RAIL HITTING LEFT RIB AREA.

October 14, 1994 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BENT OVER SHOVELING EXCESS STONE ON GROUND AROUND CONVEYOR. 10-15 LB ROCK CAME OFF SIDE OF BELT HITTING EMPLOYEE'S HAR HAND AND BACK OR RIGHT SHOULDER.

July 14, 1994 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS STANDING ON SPECIAL BUILT PLATFORM ON A FORKLIFT. PLATFORM HAD DECENDED TO GROUND LEVEL AND AS EE STEPPED TO GROUND HE LANDED ON SLIGHTLY UNEVEN AREA AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

June 23, 1994 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE DRIVING ROCK TRUCK TRUCK TIRE HIT POT HOLE.JARRING MOTION STRAINED BACK MUSCLES.

June 17, 1994 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SERVICING DIRT SCREEN. HAD ATTACHED ROPE WITH METAL TIE AT END TO HOSE IN ORDER TO PULL HOSE WITHIN REACH. METAL TIE AT END BROKE LOOSE FROM HOSE AND EMPLOYEE WAS THROWN OFF BALANCE TWISTING BODY.

June 15, 1994 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from machine

EE USING WRENCH TO TIGHTEN BRAKES ON DRAGLINE. WRENCH SLIPPED THROWING HIM INTO BRAKE DRUM AREA.

February 13, 1994 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GUIDING BUNDLE FO ANGLE IRON BEING MOVED BY A CRANE. LOOSE PIECE ON TOP OF BUNDLE FELL OFF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT FOOT.

1993 · 7 incidents

November 18, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE HAD CLIMBED UP LADDER TO PLATFORM OF FUELING AREA IN ORDER TO FUEL TANKS ON HIS SERVICE TRK. AS HE STEPPED ONTO PLATFORM, HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON GREASE OR OIL AND HE FELL AGAINST HANDRAIL.THE MOMENTUM PUSHED HIM OVER HANDRAIL AND HE FELL 4-5 FT TO CONCRETE FLOOR LANDING ON HIS BACK.

November 11, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON CATWALK THAT HAD BEEN PLACED AROUND SAND PLANT UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GARAGE. CHERRY PICKER #556 WAS BEING USED TO LIFT PIPE & SWING TI INTO PLACE ON PLANT. EMPLOYEE WA S ON CATWALK GUIDING PIPE INTO PLACE & WATCHING FELLOW EMPLOYEE ABOVE HIM ON PLANT SO THAT PIPE WOULD NOT HIT HIM. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WATCHING WHERE HE WAS WALKING & AS PIPE WAS MOVING IN A JER

September 21, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER ON DRAGLINE. STEPPED INTO HOLE AS HE STEPPED ONTO GROUND, BODY TWISTED.

August 22, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SPRAY PAINTING WITH HOMEMADE SPRAY UNIT. HOSE CAME OFF OF PAIN CONTINER.

June 7, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Harper Brothers Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CRASH OF INDEPENDENT TRUCKER VEHICLE WITH A LOADER OWNED BY MINE. MINE EMPLOYEE NOT INJURED. SERIOUS INJURY TO TRUCK DRIVER.

February 16, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall onto or against objects

CLAIMANT WAS SANDBLASTING, STEPPED BACKWARDS AND FELL BETWEEN STEEL PLATE AND GROUND. STRAINED NECK, BACK MUSCLES AND INJURED LEG. LEFT THIGH.

February 15, 1993 FL · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic POWERED HAULAGE
Harper Brothers Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CLAIMANT LEFT DOOR OF TRUCK OPEN, TRUCK ROLLED BACK. CLAIMANT TRIED TO GET BACK INTO TRUCK TO STOP IT AND CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN TRUCK'S DOOR JAM AND CRUSHER FRAME.

1992 · 1 incident

December 31, 1992 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

CLAIMANT WAS HELPING DRAGLINE OPERATOR INSTALL DRAGLINE CABLE CLAIMANT WAS PULLING ON CABLE AT THE CROWSFOOT

1991 · 5 incidents

July 16, 1991 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS USING GRINDING WHEEL ON SHEET STEEL WHEEL CAUGHT ON EDGE OF PLATE KICKED BACK & WHEEL CUT L ARM. ACCIDENT HAPPENED INSIDE MAINTANENCE GARAGE.

June 26, 1991 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from machine

STARTED TO GET DOWN OFF DRAGLINE SLIPPED OFF TRACKS FELL TO GROUND LANDING ON R WRIST TO CATCH SELF

April 1, 1991 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS TACK WELDING ON TRACKS FOR STONE CRUSHER.

February 15, 1991 FL · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING FORKLIFT WITH SPECIAL PLATFORM ATTACHMENT HOLDING PAINTER. CLAIMANT WAS LOOKING UP TO SEE WHICH WAY TO POSITION PAINTER WHEN A DROP OF PAINT FELL INTO HIS EYE.

1990 · 7 incidents

November 16, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A PAYLOADER-STEERING WHEEL JAMMED JERKING & TWISTING HIS BODY

October 19, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL HELPING OTHER REPAIR CHAINS ON DRAGLINE,CHAINS DROPPED OFF AND FELL ON RIGHT ARM & HAND.

October 18, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING BUCKET OF MINERAL SPIRITS WHEN HANDLE BROKE SPILLING SPIRITS AND SPLASHING INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

September 17, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT 100 LB BAGS OF SAND BLASTING SAND TO DUMP INTO SAND BLASTING MACHINE.

August 6, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Harper Brothers Inc · Contact with heat

WELDING SEAMS ON BUCKET UNDER METAL ROOF, METAL ROOF CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT UNDER ROOF, RASH APPEARED ON BODY DURING WORKING HOURS, RASH APPEARED ONLY WHILE WELDING IN EXTREME HEAT

June 21, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPL WAS DRIVING WATER PAN UP PRIMARY CRUSHER RAMP RIGHT WHEEL OF PAN HIT SAFETY BERM.

February 17, 1990 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING ACROSS YARD TO GET TO PORTABLE TOILET WHEN HE STRUCK A ROCK & FELL

1989 · 12 incidents

December 6, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF LOADER AND AS FOOT TOUCHED GROUND FOOT TWISTED AND GAVE WAY.

November 28, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REPLACE CABLE ON DRAGLINE, HE HAD PUSHED WEDGE BACK OFF CABLE ON BUCKET AND WEDGE FELL BACK INTO SOCKET AND ONTO FINGER.

September 26, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales ELECTRICAL
Harper Brothers Inc · Contact with electrical current

LIGHTENING STRUCK BETWEEN SCLES AND GATE HOUSE CURRENT TRAVELED TO BOTH STRUCTURES THROUGH COMPUTER WIRING AND CLAIMANT LOW GRADE SHOCK.

September 26, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from machine

EMP DESCENDING FROM DOZER R FT TOUCHED GROUND IT TWISTED CAUSING ME TO FALL TO GROUND.

September 22, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INVOLVED IN A PHYSICAL ALTERCATION WITH FELLOW EMPLOYEE I NAME.

August 15, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING ROCK UP OFF RAOD AND STRAINED BACK.

July 25, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by falling object

SITTING IN TRUCK WITH ARM OUT WINDOW WHILE PAYLOADER LOADING TRUCK.ROCK FELL FROM BUCKET,STRUCK CAB PROTECTOR BOUNCING OFF AND STRIKING CLAIMANTS ELBOW.

June 7, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT HAD UPPER BACK PAIN RESULTING FROM LIFTING A LARGE SHEET OF STEEL.

June 2, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OTHER
Harper Brothers Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLAIMANT WAS ATTENDING A SAFETY MEETING OUTDOORS AND FELT A SPIDER BITE HIM.

May 16, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & FELL FROM PAYLOADER WHILE CLIMBING DOWN.

April 27, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING FELLOW EMPLOYEE REPAIR DRILL RIG.WHILE HE WAS HOLDING WRENCH ON DRILL BIT,WRENCH SLIPPED AND SMASHED FINGER UP AGAINST MAST OF DRILL RIG.

April 4, 1989 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

DOOR ON DRIVERS END OF PNEUMATIC TICKET TUBE DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY CAUSING REDUCTION OF VACUUM & TICKET TRANSPORT CONTAINERS TO JAM IN TUBE. AS CLAIMANT WAS REMOVING A TICKET CONTAINER FROM E ND OF TUBE IN SACLAEHOUSE, JAMMED CONTAINERS RELEASED IN TUBE & CAME FYLING THRU CRASHING INTO CLAIMANTS R. HAND.

1988 · 19 incidents

December 22, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Harper Brothers Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A TEREX ROCK HAULER, TRUCK ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND HE BECAME NAUSEATED. HE LEFT WORK AT NORMAL TIME ANDGOT VERY SICK ANDIN PAIN ON WAY HOME. EMPLOYEE CALLED HIS SUPERVIOS R AT HOME AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL.

December 22, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Harper Brothers Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A TEREX ROCK HAULER TRUCK ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND HE BECAME NAUSEATED HE LEFT WORK AT NORMAL TIME AND GOT VERY SICK AND IN PAIN ON WAY HOME EMPLOYEE CALLED HIS SUPERVISOR AT HOME AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL

November 3, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL STOPPING ROTER FROM TURNING,ROTER DID TURN AND ARM CAUGHT BETWEEN IT AND APRON.

November 1, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOWING FELLOW EMPLOYEE WHERE TO MAKE A CUT ON A STEEL PLATE WITH A TORCH.THE TORCH WAS CARELESSLY MISDIRECTED AND FLAME TOUCHED BACK OF EMPLOYEES HAND.

October 26, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL ENTERING SWITCH ROOM,TRIPPED OVER DOOR MAT AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

October 26, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Harper Brothers Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL WAS LAYING ON GROUND UNER A PAYLOADER MAKING REPAIRS

October 26, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING LIGHTENING RODS ONTO CONCRETE STRUCTURE SLIPPED AND CUT HANDS ON RODS.

October 12, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF LADDER ON ROCK TRUCK WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF BOTTOM RUNG OF LADDER.HE FELL HITTING HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST THE BUMPER OF TRUCK AND FELL TO, GROUND.

September 23, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from machine

CLAIMANT HAD CLIMBED UP ON TOP OF WATER TRUCK TO INSTALL WATER FILTER SCREEN TOP OF TRUCK WAS WET AND CLAIMANT HAD MUD ON HIS SHOES HIS FEET SLIPPED HE FELL BACKWARDS AND FELL OFF TRUCK TO TH E GROUND

September 21, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT WAS SETTING STEEL FOR ROCK HOPPER ALL DAY USING ARM AND SHOULDER MUSCLES.

August 30, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS HEATING CRATOR (LUBRICANT) FOR GEARS HOT CRATOR SPILLED ON HIS HAND WHILE HE WAS POURING IT (FIRST AID GIVEN UNTIL 090188 EMPLOYEE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 090188

July 6, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UTILIZING LARGEW PRY BAR TO LIFT STEEL MACHINERY FELT STRAIN IN RIGHT ARM.

June 9, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD A 7 1/2 HOUR JOB OF CHANGING A MOTOR ON A FEEDER TO THE PRIMARY CRUSHER.THE STEADY POSITIONING OF HEAD AND NECK CAUSED MUSCULAR STRAIN TO NECK.EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT ANY ACCIDENT ON DATE OF ACCIDENT FELT PAIN ON 06-10-88.PAIN STEADILY INCREASED WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS WAITING FOR IT TO GO AWAY.EMPLOYEE REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 08/08/88.

April 21, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON GROUND LEVEL ABOUT TO GET INTO HIS VAN WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING STING HIM ON HIS FOOT.HE DID NOT LOOK TO SEE WHAT TYPE OF INSECT IT WAS WHEN HE RUBBED ARERA.

February 22, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I WAS INSPECTING VIBRATING SCREEN ON HARD ROCK PLANT BECAUSE OF UNUSUAL SOUND COMING FROM AREA. I WAS FEELING AROUND SHAKER TO SEE IF I COULD FING WHAT WAS CAUSING SOUND W HEN MY HAND COVERED WITH GREASE SLIPPED & WENT INTO SHAKER MECHANISM.

February 22, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING WRENCH TO TIGHTEN BOLTS ON PAYLOADER. HE HAD PUT HIS WEIGHT ON RIGHT FOOT AS HE WAS USING WRENCH, WRENCH SLIPPED AND HIS BODY TWISTED PULLING ANKLE MUSCLES.

February 11, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP ASCENDING TO ROCK TRUCK CAB, SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HAND RAIL TO STOP FROM FALLING PULLING RT SHOULDER MUSCLES

1987 · 11 incidents

December 7, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BENDING OVER GR9ASING TRACKS ON DRAGLINE,WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

November 20, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

I WAS REMOVING 6EARING FROM SHAFT ON STACKER AND HAD USED TORCH TO HEAT GREASE IN ORDER TO REMOVE IT. I MOVED DIRECTLY UNDER BEARING AREA AND REMOVED MY SAFETY GLASSES IN ORDER TO VIEW BEARING THE HOT GREASE3WAS STILL SPATTERING AND FELL INTO MY EYES.

October 27, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL EXTENDED G9EASING HOSE FROM REEL ON DRAGLINE.AUTO CATCH TO PREVENT HOSE FROM REWINDING DEFECTIVE.EMPL PLACE OBJECT ON REEL TO JAM RETURN.OBJECT FELL OUT HOSE RETRACKED AND HIT HIM IN LOWE R RIB AREA. 3

July 13, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS BALANCI3G A CRUSHER SCREEN STACKED IN STORAGE WHILE FELLOW EMP WAS LIFTING SCREEN. FELLOW EMP SLIPPED AND CLAIMANT REACHED OUT AND GRABBED SCREEN. AT THAT TIME HE FELT A PULLED MUSCLE IN ABDOMEN. 7 15 REPORTED T O MINE OFFICE, REFUSED MEDICAL ATTENTION NO PAIN. REPORT SENT TO MAIN OFFICE 7 17. 7 24 87 CLAIMANT REQUESTED MEDICAL ATTENTION AREA STILL SWOLLEN

July 6, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS DESCEND3NG LADDER ON ROCK CRUSHER AND CAUGHT HIS HAND ON A HOOK HOLDING SAFETY CHAIN

July 2, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS ARRANGI3G CRUSHER HAMMERS ON A PALLET FOR STORAGE

June 1, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE NOT PA2ING ATTENTION TO HIS ACTIONS CSAGHT HAND IN METAL DOOR OF EQPT.

May 30, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OB8ERVING MATERIAL AS IT WWENT UP ON CONVEYOR BELT REACHED IN TO REMOVE FOREIGN MATERIAL DID NOT OBSERVE PIECE OF GLASS MIXED WITH ROCK

March 5, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE REMOVI3G SHIM FFROM COUNTERWEIGHT. SHIM RELEASED EASIER THAN ANTICIPATED AND FELL ON RIGHT FOOT.

February 11, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING DRAGLI3E CABLE. UTILIZING SLEDGEHAMMER TO DRIVE OUT A WEDGE ON DRUM. HELPER FAILED TO PROPERLY STRIKE WEDGE AND STRUCK MY HAND.

January 23, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE DESCRI1TION; HE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF A VERY LARGE DRAGLINE BOOM TO GUIDE THE INSTALLATION OF A HOIST CABLE. THE CABLE BROKE AT A SPLICE AND HE BELIEVE IT STRUCK HIS CHEST. AT THE TI ME THE CABLE BR3DLE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS LEG.

1986 · 5 incidents

December 13, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WRENCH SLIPPED 2FF BOLT BEING LOOSENED STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN NOSE

September 9, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CLEANING O6T GREASE IN CONFINED AREA BETWEEN LARGE GEARS ON DRAGLINE.PLACED HIS BODY IN TWISTED POSITION.HE STRETCHED OUT AND MOVED IN SUCH A MANNER TO INCURR CERVICAL NECK STRAIN.EQUIP N OT RUNNING. 3

August 5, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck against stationary object

CRAWLED UNDER P2RTABLE ROCK CRUSHER- WHILE UNDER CRUSHER, EMPLOYEE FAILED TO OBSERVE CONDITIONS- STOOD UP AND STRUCK FRAME OF CRUSHER HIT LOWER BACK.

July 18, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harper Brothers Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL PREPARING 7O SERVICE EQUIP ,OPENED CONTAINER OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WHICH SPURTED INTO HIS EYES.SENT TO DR FOR TREATMENT NO IMPAIRMENT.

July 15, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP ASSIGNED TO3SERVICE WALL AIR CONDITIONER - REMOVED OUTSIDE PANEL, BUT FAILED TO CUT OFF POWER-HAND GOT TO CLOSE TO ROTATING BLADE

1985 · 1 incident

February 19, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED, AND TWO OTHERS, WERE REMOVING DRAGLINE BUCKET TEETH. UTILIZING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO LOSEN PIN HOLDING TEETH TO BUCKET, PIN HAD BEEN KNOCKED OUT AND INJURED REACHED TO REMOVE TOOTH, INJU RED NOTED THAT PIN WAS OUT BUT FELLOW WORKER WAS NOT OBSERVANT AND CONTINUED TO STRIKE WITH HAMMER STRUCK ANOTHER WHICH HIT INJURED HAND.

1984 · 2 incidents

November 30, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

INJ AND FELLOW EMP CLEARING UP WORK AREA CUTTING UP USED DAGLINE CABLE FOR SCRAP CABLE LAYING ON GROUND MADE A CUT AND CABLE UNDER MODERATE TENSION FLEW UP AND STRUCK INJ NOTE AS TO LOST TI TIME CLAIMANT RECEIVED TREATMENT AND RETURNED TO WORK HOWEVER 12 10 WAS PLACED ON TEMPORARY TOTAL DUE TO PAIN AS HE WAS CONTINUALLY STRIKING THE INJURED AREA

November 16, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harper Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE UTILIZING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO LOOSEN ROCK CRUSHER HAMMER TEETH STRUCK A BOLW AND A SMALL FRAGMENT OF METAL BROKE OFF AND STRUCK HIS CHEST.

1983 · 1 incident

January 11, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harper Brothers Inc · Fall from machine

INJUREDS DUTIES ARE REPAIR MAINTENANCE OF ROCK CRUSHER WHILE PLANT IS SHUT DOWN HE HAD CLIMBED UP ON CRUSHER COMPLETED TASK CLIMBED PARTIALLY DOWN AND THEN JUMPED RIGHT LEG STRUCK GROUND SU RFACE NOTE ACCIDENT INJURY NOT REPORTED UNTIL 011383 BY EMPLOYEE

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The full compliance file on Fort Myers Mine

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