MT. VERNON MINE & MILL: 231 MSHA citations Metal/Non-Metal

An employee had an impactor liner, approximately 70 lbs, setting stationary on the impactor platform while changing worn curtain liners in the machine. The liner became imbalanced and began to fall to the catwalk. The employee moved to reposition the liner but was unsuccessful causing a sprained lumbar in EE's lower right back area.

A mobile equipment mechanic was investigating a failed hydraulic line on the 980G loader. The mechanic was standing on the rear offside step and slipped, causing left forearm to slide between the alternator and the fiberglass radiator guard. The contact caused a laceration to forearm.

Injured was replacing a bushing on a Symons 4.25 crusher. As they descended the fixed caged ladder and stepped to the ground they landed awkwardly and suffered back pain. EE sought medical treatment,was diagnosed as lumbar strain. Given pain medication and muscle relaxers and instructed to rest for 2 days. EE's total time working at this quarry was one day.

Employee was tightening a bolt on a wear plate on a 980G Front End Loader. The hammer employee was using to hold the bolt slipped, causing the bolt to strike right middle finger while being spun by an impact wrench. The contact caused a laceration requiring 7 sutures to close. The employee was not wearing gloves at the time of injury.

The night shift QC Technician was working in the QC Lab at the time of incident. When ee lifted a bucket of stone for sampling, ee lost balance and twisted left knee.

Employee was attempting to dislodge a section of liner that was jammed in the cone crusher. When ee struck the Manganese liner with a hammer, it fragmented; and a piece hit right index finger causing a laceration.

While evading police on 3/16, a man entered mine property and fell into a sink hole that entered old underground mine workings. Man was transported to hospital. Mine personnel were made aware of the event on 3/20 and notified MSHA immediately. Deteriorated fence around the hole was replaced.

Personal health issue, not work related. Employee was receiving site specific hazard training at the mine when the employee collapsed and started having seizures. The employee was transported via ambulance to the local hospital. Employee returned to work without restrictions two days later. The employee had a history of seizures.

Employee was climbing an extension ladder to secure the top of the ladder, which was leaning against a conduit rack. The employee was standing on the 9th or 10th rung when the ladder feet slipped, causing the ladder to slide down the conduits. Employee rode the ladder down, causing a sprained left hand and sprained right foot.

Employee was welding in the primary feeder hooper and recieved a welding flash burn on his eyes. There were two employees welding at the time.

Employee was climbing into crane when he felt a strain in his left shoulder.

Employee was carrying a bundle of conduit and walking beside a 36" deep trenchline. Employee lost his footing and slipped into the trenchline, causing the employee to sprain his left knee. The employee has not lost any time due to the injury.

EE WAS REMOVING A HUGE ROCK ON #2 CONVEYOR WITH A BAR AND THE BAR SLIPPED AND HE HIT HIS LEFT HAND ON THE GUARD.

HIT HAMMER AGAINST METAL STEEL AND A SLIVER OF HAMMER WENT INTO HIS RIGHT HAND. HAD SURGERY TO REMOVE METAL.

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING ON SCALPER SCREEN, GRINDER KICKED BACK CAUSING IT TO HIT HIS LEFT KNEE.

MAINTENCE WAS BEING PERFORMED ON A CHUTE. EE REMOVED A BOARD FROM MENTIONED CHUTE LOOSING HIS BALANCE SLIDDING DOWNWARDS APPROX. 10' HURTING EE'S HAND.

EMPL USING HAMMER TO INSTALL PLANETARY.METAL CHIP FLAKED FROM PLANETARY HOUSING PENETRATING BACK OF RIGHT HAND.

EMPLOYEE WAS SC5LING A PIECE OF ROCK HIT THE BASKET ON THE STRATO TOWER. AND THROWING EMPLOYEE OVER AGAINST THE RAIL OF THE BASKET.

THE HEATER HOSE ON THE LOADER BUSTED AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING ON THE TIRE AND FEET SLIP AND HE FELL.