Mining Incidents

North Huntsville Quarry & Mill Metal/Non-Metal

Huntsville, Madison County, AL  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0102660

North Huntsville Quarry & Mill has $112K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
89
Years on record
1986–2023
Latest incident
Apr 2023
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
199
citations
59
significant & substantial
$112,250
proposed penalties
$108,419
paid to date
97% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $3,831 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
96
inspections on record
1,528
inspection hours
13.0
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.
199 citations across 1,528 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

North Huntsville Quarry & Mill has $112K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 3 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.
$112K
proposed penalties
$108K
current assessed
$108K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
192 assessments are final orders; 3 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2025-08-26.
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 10,465 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 10,608 2 0 188.5
2025 Q2 15,538 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 11,408 0 0 0.0
2024 Q4 13,926 2 0 143.6
2024 Q3 14,895 1 0 67.1
2024 Q2 15,785 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 19,237 0 0 0.0
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 18,481 1 0 54.1
2023 Q3 21,103 0 0 0.0
2023 Q2 17,928 12 2 669.3
2023 Q1 17,639 0 0 0.0
2022 Q4 18,086 4 0 221.2
2022 Q3 18,598 0 0 0.0
2022 Q2 19,861 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 18,147 0 0 0.0
2021 Q4 14,514 4 0 275.6
2021 Q3 18,948 0 0 0.0
2021 Q2 17,852 7 4 392.1
2021 Q1 15,673 0 0 0.0
2020 Q4 14,173 5 1 352.8
2020 Q3 11,995 0 0 0.0
2020 Q2 11,742 1 0 85.2
2020 Q1 12,872 1 0 77.7
2019 Q4 12,387 0 0 0.0
2019 Q3 13,037 1 0 76.7
2019 Q2 12,442 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 10,156 4 4 393.9
2018 Q4 10,121 0 0 0.0
2018 Q3 11,063 4 0 361.6
2018 Q2 15,154 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 14,471 0 0 0.0
2017 Q4 14,320 2 1 139.7
2017 Q3 14,772 2 1 135.4
2017 Q2 15,197 0 0 0.0
2017 Q1 14,364 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 15,932 2 0 125.5
2016 Q3 16,602 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 16,829 1 0 59.4
2016 Q1 15,474 1 0 64.6
2015 Q4 15,052 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 15,283 1 0 65.4
2015 Q2 15,121 0 0 0.0
2015 Q1 13,823 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 15,233 2 0 131.3
2014 Q3 15,589 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 14,881 1 0 67.2
2014 Q1 13,926 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 14,835 0 0 0.0
2013 Q3 13,345 2 0 149.9
2013 Q2 13,958 4 1 286.6
2013 Q1 11,670 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 13,485 7 2 519.1
2012 Q3 13,104 0 0 0.0
2012 Q2 14,035 1 1 71.3
2012 Q1 12,653 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 13,283 6 2 451.7
2011 Q3 12,507 0 0 0.0
2011 Q2 15,759 1 0 63.5
2011 Q1 16,447 1 0 60.8
2010 Q4 16,397 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 20,687 6 0 290.0
2010 Q2 19,567 0 0 0.0
2010 Q1 16,976 4 0 235.6
2009 Q4 21,518 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 21,659 2 1 92.3
2009 Q2 22,702 13 7 572.6
2009 Q1 21,212 10 4 471.4
2008 Q4 26,255 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 25,371 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 29,586 12 4 405.6
2008 Q1 29,101 7 0 240.5
2007 Q4 26,546 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 26,875 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 25,448 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 23,183 13 5 560.8
2006 Q4 20,726 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 22,499 6 3 266.7
2006 Q2 19,089 11 5 576.2
2006 Q1 16,214 8 1 493.4
2005 Q4 18,324 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 16,790 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 18,373 8 1 435.4
2005 Q1 15,875 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 14,779 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 17,236 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 17,481 3 2 171.6
2004 Q1 14,728 1 1 67.9
2003 Q4 16,162 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 15,020 2 2 133.2
2003 Q2 14,500 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 13,049 5 3 383.2
2002 Q4 13,654 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 14,821 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 14,009 1 1 71.4
2002 Q1 12,927 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 14,034 2 0 142.5
2001 Q3 15,550 0 0 0.0
2001 Q2 14,493 1 0 69.0
2001 Q1 11,108 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 13,956 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 15,285 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 16,641 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 13,410 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

89 on file

2023 · 2 incidents

April 1, 2023 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The injured employee was reconnecting a 8 inch aluminum vacuum pipe that had been clogged. When connecting the pipe the stored energy cause by the 6 inch flex attached to the 8 inch pipe spun out of the employee's hand. When the pipe left EE's hand it cut EE's right middle finger.

February 4, 2023 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was performing maintenance when left thumb was caught between a metal screen cloth and a handrail, sustaining a laceration.

2022 · 3 incidents

November 2, 2022 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee had right forearm mashed between two pieces of metal during plant maintenance causing a contusion.

September 1, 2022 AL · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced back strain while assisting two other employees change screens.

July 6, 2022 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Struck against stationary object

While breaking the studs off of a belt fastener the worker sustained a laceration to the top part of wrist requiring 4 stitches.

2021 · 2 incidents

April 5, 2021 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

EE entered the bed of a pickup truck to retrieve a tool. The tailgate was in the up position and after retrieving the tool, the EE attempted to exit the pickup truck facing forward and caught trailing foot on the top of the tailgate and fell forward injuring their knee. EE was taken for evaluation and returned to work. On 4/13/21 orthopedist ordered EE out of work.

January 19, 2021 AL · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE entered the primary hopper to assist with dislodging a rock hung up in the grizzly bars at the jaw crusher. While EE's left foot was firmly planted and wedged into a tight location EE lost footing with EE's right foot, causing EE's left knee to twist. The employee was taken to a local clinic for evaluation where it was diagnosed as a strained MCL and torn meniscus ligament.

2020 · 3 incidents

October 20, 2020 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating an off road dump truck while traveling down the ramp towards the pit. The truck gained speed and the driver maneuvered the truck towards the berm. Once the truck made contact with the berm, the truck flipped onto its side.

October 20, 2020 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

Employee was riding as a passenger in an off road dump truck, while traveling down the ramp towards the pit. The truck gained speed and the operator maneuvered the truck towards the berm. Once the truck made contact with the berm, the truck flipped onto its side.

August 17, 2020 AL · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to puncture a 1-1/2" rubber hose with EE's non-locking pocket knife, the EE had the blade close on index finger causing a laceration across the first knuckle above the finger nail of gloved right hand. At the emergency room 5 stitches were needed to close the wound.

2019 · 3 incidents

March 13, 2019 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

EE EXITED CAB AND WALKED ACROSS TOP OF RADIATOR TO CLEAN RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR. WHILE RETURNING TO CAB EE AGAIN WALKED TOP OF RADIATOR AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET TO THE GROUND BREAKING LEFT LEG.

February 25, 2019 AL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall onto or against objects

EE was attempting to access the cab of the drill when they stepped onto the rear section of the track and then onto the first step, when their muddy right boot slipped across the surface. When catching themselves and trying to pull themselves up into the cab they strained their back.

February 4, 2019 AL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Blue Water Industries · Rubbed or abraded

While welding on the Stedman crusher, EE had a piece of hot slag hit their face under the welding hood and safety glasses. EE removed their welding gloves and rubbed their face where the slag had hit and brushed particles of metal into the right eye.

2018 · 1 incident

February 20, 2018 AL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

While standing on the fuel tank, steam cleaning 769C Cat truck, employee stepped backwards and fell approx. four feet injuring left foot. Medical treatment resulted in modified work activity.

2017 · 2 incidents

December 29, 2017 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was helping change hammers in the Stedman. EE had a pry bar wedging one hammer up to assist tow other EE to install the hammer into place. Hammer went into place but caused ee hand to be pinched between bar & hammer.

December 13, 2017 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Blue Water Industries · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss in left ear per copies of the report which indicated the injury for 3 different audiometric tests done on 2/10/15 and 3/16/16.

2016 · 2 incidents

October 25, 2016 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured employee was helping another employee get a screen loose on the pep screen. They pulled on the screen and when it came loose, injured employee's right hand was mashed between the lever and the pep screen. Injured employee remains off work pending further doctor evaluation.

April 7, 2016 AL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall onto or against objects

While cleaning the front window on CAT 769c truck, stepped back and foot slipped, caught right forearm on the hand rail. Treated/Released from clinic.

2013 · 2 incidents

July 29, 2013 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

While hauling a load of rock off the mountain to the crusher; employee stated the truck started bouncing in the front end. The truck hit two boulders, knocking them off the high wall. Impact caused the steering wheel to jerk the employee's left hand resulting in injury to wrist on the left side. Medical treatment, restricted work activity.

March 7, 2013 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working in the air separator, operating a hand grinder to grind down the welds on the sides and wearing safety goggles and a full face shield, employee got something in his right eye. Medical Treatment on 3/7/13 with follow-up scheduled.

2012 · 1 incident

January 31, 2012 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading a piece of steel in the loader bucket; the piece of steel slid and mashed finger between piece of steel and the cutting edge of the loader bucket. Medical treatment on 1/31/12: amputation Rt 4th finger tip: 2/1/12 return to modified work, unable to use rt hand.

2008 · 3 incidents

November 26, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing filter on 769C Cat truck. He bent down under truck to use impact wrench. He bent over to reach filter and felt something pop in the middle of his back.

May 1, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was jacking trailer off the ball-hitch was stuck on ball-when hitch release it smashed right index finger between the hitch on the trailer and the military hitch on truck. He worked 5/2/08 and is currently off work, effective 5/5/08. Note: currently employee tn shop-delivery to huntsville al quarry.

2007 · 8 incidents

August 13, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was cleaning out a chute on the air separator. Went to get foreman to show him something, was walking back and stepped on uneven ground causing right knee to twist and he fell to his hands and knees. Currently working under restricted work activity.

August 8, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Struck against stationary object

TN welding shop crew working at Huntsville Quarry for modification to plant. Employee was working inside air classifier, got out and came down ladder, caught left elbow on edge of cage surrounding ladder resulting in miner cut that he cleaned & applied bandaid to. Wed. 8/15/07 elbow hurting & seeing swelling, sought medical attention 8/17/07. Follow-up 8/24/07.

July 9, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating dragline, cleaning out settling pons. Pulled friction bars back and released brakes. The brake levers came up and injured both legs. fractured right leg. currently off work. Note: currently employee at allsboro quarry. Working at huntsville quarry day of injury.

June 8, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

EE was standing on side of dozer cleaning the window. He slipped & fell backwards. He landed flat on his back on the ground.

May 21, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Water Industries · Struck against stationary object

Employee was on a ladder at primary crusher. Came down from ladder & stepped on uneven piece of concrete, EE lost his balance & injured left ankle. Currently working under restricted work activity.

April 9, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was tightening belts on Stedman. Rolled belts to make sure they were tight. Belt caught glove and pulled fingers between belts and pulley. Mashed and cut middle and ring fingers on left hand and broke pinky finger on left hand. Currently working under restricted work activity.

March 22, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE parked truck, got out of the truck and the door came back on right hand mashing middle finger & ring finger. Currently working under restricted work activity.

January 17, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Struck by falling object

Employee was shoveling under conveyor, rock fell and hit left hand. 1/17/07 restricted work. 1/22/07 released to regular work.

2006 · 4 incidents

August 18, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

Employee was putting transmission oil in dozer. While getting down from dozer his foot slipped and he fell to the ground onto rock pile. He used his right arm to catch himself. Broke right arm near wrist. No lost time as of today but is currently on restricted work.

May 15, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using punch & sledge hammer to punch holes into conveyor belt. Accidently missed punch when swinging sledge hammer & hit his thumb instead. Resulted in a dislocation to his left thumb. No lost time as of today but is currently on restricted work.

April 17, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

Employee backed under #9 bin to load his truck. He got out of the cab and reached the control to open bin door. He lost his balance and fell from the truck resulting in small gash to right forearm, multiple scratches to right arm, loss of skin to right shoulder, across back.

April 8, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a sledge hammer to beat caps out of crusher. A foregin material from either caps or sledge hammer entered EE's right hand between thumb and index finger. He was taken to Hospital and was referred to hand specialist. Work duty is modified. Surgery scheduled for 4/20/06.

2005 · 3 incidents

October 6, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

EE was on top of loader bucket doing his mid-day greasing of bucket cylinders. A shot was set off; he turned to see where rocks were going. He lost his balance and fell to the ground, bruising his left knee. He returned to work the same day (after seeing physician) and worked the next day, leaving early due to pain. He reported to the ER over the weekend for lower back pain.

September 20, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal dispatcher SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was leaving dispatch office (bank errand). She stepped off bottom step, shoe slipped off step and fell twisting her left ankle. She saught medical attention the next day. X-rays and medication received.

May 27, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

While working in crusher area, EE states he was coming down the hill, ground was wet. Truck he was driving slowly started turning sideways & next thing he knew he flipped over. His head went thru side window & armrest hit his ribs. Didn't seek medical attention immediately but called Supt later that evening for info on where to go. He was seen at Huntsville ER (2 cracked ribs).

2004 · 5 incidents

December 29, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GETTING DOWN FROM CAT TRUCK BY USING LADDER ON FRONT OF TRUCK. FOOT AND HAND SLIPPED FROM LADDER - EE GRABBED WITH OTHER HAND TO GET BALANCE. EE FELL AND WAS SUSPENDED BY ARM AND HAND THAT GOT CUAGHT IN LADDER RUNG.

December 4, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from ladders

Employee was cleaning off build up that had accumulated on grease line, the ladder he was standing on shifted causing him to lose his balance. He fell approx three feet hitting his head and was knocked unconscious and injured right ankle.

August 24, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Blue Water Industries · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING WATER TRUCK WITH GREASE GUN, GREASE FELL INTO HIS LEFT EYE. EE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTN. UNTIL 9/7/04, AT THE EYE CENTER, WHERE FOREIGN MATERIAL WAS REMOVED FROM HIS LEFT EYE.

April 17, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cleaning material from base of teledyne rock breaker, employee fell through hole cut in cat-walk made for repairs. He cut lower right leg, requiring stitches.

January 23, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

THROTTLE WAS HANGING ON TRUCK. HE CLIMBED UP ON TRUCK TO SEE WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS. IT WAS STILL DARK AND HE DID NOT SEE ICE THAT HAD FORMED ON TRUCK. HE STEPPED ON A SHEET OF ICE CAUSING HIS FEET TO COME OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE FELL FROM THE CAT TRUCK. HE CUT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD (STITCHES REQUIRED) AND SCRAPED LEFT WRIST. PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

2003 · 1 incident

April 22, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN A LADDER, STEPPED IN A WET PLACE ON THE GROUND AT THE BOTTOM OF LADDER, SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BACK (ACUTE LOWER BACK PAIN)

2002 · 2 incidents

April 1, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CLEANING AROUND SECONDARY-LOADING MATERIAL IN THE WHEEL BARROW PUSHING WHEEL BARROW: FOOT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM-FELL ON HIS BOTTOM AND HIT HEAD ON CONCRETE.

March 4, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Struck by falling object

EE MOVING THE CAT WALK, DROPPED CATWALK AND THE END WENT THROUGH TOP OF SHOE. EE WAS WEARING STEEL TOED BOOTS. CHIPPED BONE AND SKINNED BIG TOE OF RIGHT FOOT. 3-20-02, SPOKE TO EE, HE REC'D AN TIBIOTICS, LOSS OF BIG TOENAIL.

1999 · 1 incident

April 23, 1999 AL · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator OTHER
Blue Water Industries · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE COMPLAINED OF LEFT LEG PAIN FROM HIP DOWN, BAD HEADACHE AND NAUSEA. PHONED WORK ON 4/26/99 EE HAD BEEN HOSPITALIZED DR. STATED SPIDER BITE.

1996 · 2 incidents

July 23, 1996 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOLDING WRENCH ON BOLT AND ANOTHER EE HIT WRENCH WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER

January 4, 1996 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE STEPPED THRU HOLE IN CAT WALK AT END OF LADDER.

1995 · 8 incidents

October 26, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAINING NEW DRIVER. NEW DRIVER MADE SUDDEN STOP CAUSING EMP TO BE THROWN BACKWARD INJURING NECK.

September 11, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ROLLING ROCK OUT OF QUARRY ROAD.

June 5, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON LEVER WHEN HAND SLIPPED OFF PULLING MUSCLE IN LEFT ARM.

April 28, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

HAVE BED OF TRUCK ON CONVEYOR WHEN HE LEFT STOCK PILE WITH BED STILL RAISED.

April 18, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Blue Water Industries · Struck against stationary object

STEPPED ON ROCK AND SPRAINED ANKLE.

April 8, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

CAT TRUCK WAS BEING LOADED AND BOULDER SHOOK TRUCK CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO CLAMP SHUT HIS MOUTH.

March 28, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

SLIPPED ON STEP OF TRUCK AND FELL BACKWARDS.

March 27, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Fall onto or against objects

ALIGNING SEAT ON LOADER, USING A SCREWDRIVER AS A PRY BAR. SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED AND EE FELL AGAINST ARM OF SEAT.

1994 · 2 incidents

July 1, 1994 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING DOZER OVER A HUMP OF ROCK AND THE JARRING MOTION CAUSED LOWER BACK PAIN.

May 12, 1994 AL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOST BALANCE STANDING ON A GOULDER PLACING A CABLE ON CRANE. JUMPED FROM BOULDER TO KEEP FROM FALLING, AND LANDED ON A SMALL ROCK BRUISING GOOR AND TWISTING ANKLE.

1993 · 2 incidents

October 15, 1993 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

SLIPPED FROM BOTTOM STEP OF CAT TRUCK ONTO CONCRETE SLAB WHEN CLIMBING DOWN FROM TRUCK.

February 26, 1993 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO TIGHTEN & LOSEN BOLTS, ALSO DOING A LOT OF SQUATTING, TWISTING & STRAINING. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT BOTHERED UNTIL SEVERAL WEEKS LATER.

1992 · 4 incidents

September 23, 1992 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

CAT TRUCK DRIVEN BY EE CAME OVER A RISE AT MOUTH OF HAUL ROAD GOING TO THE CRUSHER & RAN UPON WATER TRUCK GOING IN SAME DIRECTION EE LOST CONTROL OF CAT TRUCK WHEN HE TRIED TO AVOID WATER TRUC K & SLID DOWN HAUL ROAD HITTING SEVERAL BOULDERSBEFORE IT CAME TO A REST IN A DITCH AT THE BOTTOM

June 29, 1992 AL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLED LOWER BACK MUSCLE WHEN EMPLOYEE RAISED UP WHILE GREASING EQUIPMENT.

May 28, 1992 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CARRYING SCREENS UP STAIRS STEPPED IN A HOLE ON THE 5 STEP

March 30, 1992 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING MUD FROM UNDER A PUTTING AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER BACK.

1991 · 6 incidents

August 20, 1991 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

CLIMBING DOWN FROM CAB OF CAT TRUCK WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL, LANDING FLAT ON HIS BACK.

July 10, 1991 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion in lifting objects

DRIVER STOPPED TO MOVE ROCK OUT OF ROAD

June 7, 1991 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOVING TRAC DRILL COMPRESSOR SLIPPED MASHING FINGER

April 30, 1991 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING JUG WITH KNIFE IT SLIPPED CUT FINGER STITCHES

January 23, 1991 AL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

EE LOST CONTROL OF CAT TRUCK WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL INTO THE QUARRY. HE UNFASTENED HIS SEAT BELT AND JUMPED OUT OF THE MOVING TRUCK, FALLING ON GRAVELED GROUND.

1990 · 3 incidents

December 5, 1990 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

FELL OF CATWALK ONTO THE GROUND.FELL ABOUT EIGHT FEET LANDING ON HIS BACK.

June 22, 1990 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Struck by falling object

HELPING TO CHANGE SCREENS WHEN HE STEPPED ON ROCKS ON CATWALK AND SLIPPED. THE SCREEN FELL ON EMPLOYEE.

May 29, 1990 AL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WELDING IN MILL PUSHING ON MOTOR

1989 · 7 incidents

August 29, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

EMPL WAS UNLOADING AT THE STOCKPILE WHEN THE STOCKPILE GAVE WAY CAUSING THE CAT TRUCK TO FLIP BACKWARDS

April 6, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO CLEAN OUT A CLOGGED BIN WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BACK

March 1, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PARTICLE ENTERED LEFT EYE WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A TRACK DRILL

February 23, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Blue Water Industries · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING TO SEE IF METAL WAS CUT ALL THE WAY THROUGH,BENT OVER AND TOUCHED HIS AHND WITH THE TORCH,BURNING THE MIDDLE AND RING FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

February 13, 1989 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED IS EMPLOYED BY THOMPSON MACHINERY BUT WAS WORKING ON OUR EQUIPMENT AT OUR HUNTSVILLE QUARRY WHEN HE HE WAS INJURED.AIR HOSE BECAME OFF OF EQUIPMENT THAT THE INJURED WAS WORKING ON HUITTING HIM BELOW RIGHT EYE.

1988 · 1 incident

March 22, 1988 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A SPOOL WHILE ROLLING SPOOL OVER TO CLEAN PULLEYS; HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF AND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN HAMMER AND BACKPLATE, CHIPPING BONE IN LEFT GREAT TOE.

1987 · 3 incidents

October 29, 1987 AL · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Industries · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING ROCK FROM A HOT PAN TO A COOL PAN WHEN THE PAN SLIPPED AND FELL ON ARM. DUE TO CLERICAL ERROR, THIS REPORT WAS NOT FILED AT TIME OF INJURY; IT IS NOW SUBMITTED AS A RESULT OF CITATION #3248964. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS ERROR.

August 4, 1987 AL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Water Industries · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS USING H5MMER TO BREAK STEEL COUPLING TO PUT INTO DRILL PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF AND STRUCK EMP IN THE CHIN

February 21, 1987 AL · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall onto or against objects

EXCESSIVE MUD O3 EQUIPMENT,DUE TO RAIN,CAUSING EMPLOYEE'S FOOT TO SLIP OFF OF DOZER TRACK. THIS RESULTED IN LACERATION OF EMPLOYEE'S LEG REQUIRING SUTURES.

1986 · 3 incidents

December 4, 1986 AL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Blue Water Industries · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG WELDING TORCH TO CUT FEEDER BOX OUT OF TUNNEL USED TO FEED ROCKS TO PUG MILL. CONVEYOR PULLEY WEIGHING APPROX. 300 POUNDS ROLLED ONTO FOOT, BREAKING TWO BONES.

October 27, 1986 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Blue Water Industries · Struck by falling object

HINGE ON STEEL 8OOR OF TUNNEL CAME LOOSE LETTING DOOR FALL AND STRIKE EMPL.

May 22, 1986 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blue Water Industries · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS ON3TOP OF FUEL BUGGY AND IN PROCESS OF REFUELING HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF VEHICLE CAUSING HIM TO FALL FROM TOP OF BUGGY

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