Sericite Mine has $5K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 4 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
124
Years on record
1983–2013
Latest incident
Sep 2013
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
56
citations
9
significant & substantial
$5,143
proposed penalties
$4,680
paid to date
91% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $463 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
60
inspections on record
1,062
inspection hours
5.3
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.
56 citations across 1,062 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
Sericite Mine has $5K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 4 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.
$5K
proposed penalties
$5K
current assessed
$5K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
56 assessments are final orders; 4 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2017-03-01.
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 Q3
1
0
0
0.0
2025 Q2
2
0
0
0.0
2024 Q4
3
0
0
0.0
2024 Q3
3
0
0
0.0
2024 Q2
1
0
0
0.0
2024 Q1
1
0
0
0.0
2023 Q4
3
0
0
0.0
2023 Q3
2
0
0
0.0
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2023 Q2
1
0
0
0.0
2023 Q1
1
0
0
0.0
2022 Q4
3
0
0
0.0
2022 Q2
9
0
0
0.0
2022 Q1
9
0
0
0.0
2021 Q4
8
0
0
0.0
2021 Q3
9
0
0
0.0
2021 Q2
12
0
0
0.0
2021 Q1
10
0
0
0.0
2020 Q4
11
0
0
0.0
2020 Q3
12
0
0
0.0
2020 Q2
52
0
0
0.0
2020 Q1
14
0
0
0.0
2019 Q4
12
0
0
0.0
2019 Q3
14
0
0
0.0
2019 Q2
11
0
0
0.0
2019 Q1
15
0
0
0.0
2018 Q4
10
0
0
0.0
2018 Q3
9
0
0
0.0
2018 Q2
10
0
0
0.0
2018 Q1
12
0
0
0.0
2017 Q4
10
0
0
0.0
2017 Q3
8
0
0
0.0
2017 Q2
8
0
0
0.0
2017 Q1
6
1
0
166666.7
2015 Q3
4
0
0
0.0
2015 Q2
120
0
0
0.0
2015 Q1
50
0
0
0.0
2014 Q4
71
0
0
0.0
2014 Q3
70
0
0
0.0
2014 Q2
70
0
0
0.0
2014 Q1
2,075
0
0
0.0
2013 Q4
4,082
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
4,352
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
4,423
0
0
0.0
2013 Q1
4,565
1
0
219.1
2012 Q4
6,186
0
0
0.0
2012 Q3
7,112
0
0
0.0
2012 Q2
7,833
0
0
0.0
2012 Q1
8,986
1
0
111.3
2011 Q4
8,903
0
0
0.0
2011 Q3
8,877
0
0
0.0
2011 Q2
8,552
4
0
467.7
2011 Q1
7,898
0
0
0.0
2010 Q4
8,352
3
0
359.2
2010 Q3
7,056
0
0
0.0
2010 Q2
7,323
5
2
682.8
2010 Q1
6,732
0
0
0.0
2009 Q4
7,350
6
2
816.3
2009 Q3
7,286
0
0
0.0
2009 Q2
8,779
1
0
113.9
2009 Q1
9,578
0
0
0.0
2008 Q4
11,587
1
0
86.3
2008 Q3
11,471
0
0
0.0
2008 Q2
12,749
2
0
156.9
2008 Q1
12,510
1
0
79.9
2007 Q4
12,718
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
12,566
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
12,303
1
0
81.3
2007 Q1
12,754
2
0
156.8
2006 Q4
13,810
0
0
0.0
2006 Q3
13,966
1
0
71.6
2006 Q2
13,917
0
0
0.0
2006 Q1
13,466
4
2
297.0
2005 Q4
12,947
0
0
0.0
2005 Q3
13,033
0
0
0.0
2005 Q2
12,913
1
0
77.4
2005 Q1
12,910
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
11,947
0
0
0.0
2004 Q3
11,811
1
0
84.7
2004 Q2
11,834
0
0
0.0
2004 Q1
10,479
0
0
0.0
2003 Q4
13,464
0
0
0.0
2003 Q3
13,839
5
1
361.3
2003 Q2
14,497
0
0
0.0
2003 Q1
14,324
2
0
139.6
2002 Q4
14,754
0
0
0.0
2002 Q3
14,619
0
0
0.0
2002 Q2
14,742
2
0
135.7
2002 Q1
14,246
0
0
0.0
2001 Q4
15,369
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
17,838
3
0
168.2
2001 Q2
18,084
0
0
0.0
2001 Q1
18,189
5
1
274.9
2000 Q4
18,245
0
0
0.0
2000 Q3
19,508
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
20,175
0
0
0.0
2000 Q1
19,289
3
1
155.5
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
124 on file
2013 · 1 incident
September 11, 2013SC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
IE was helping the welder attempting to perform a weld-repair to a permanent-magnet frame. The framework of the magnets had slipped and clamped down on EE's finger mashing tip end of pinky finger on left hand.
IE was getting off Bobcat loader under dust collector which was a close space and felt something pull in right shoulder causing cervical strain and pain in right shoulder. Doctor prescribed heat, parafon forte and Cataflam 50 mg.
2011 · 1 incident
August 29, 2011SC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
IW was holding a short section of belt conveyor flat while coworker was using a 3/8"x12" drift punch to straighten the edges of belt splice. When prying the punch slipped out of hand and flew upward hitting IW on the inner corner of right eye causing bruising, swelling and bloodshot. Prescribed eye drops to clear bloodshot and soothe eye. The drops are also antibiotic.
2008 · 2 incidents
September 30, 2008SC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Railcar # NS 152963 had uneven surface on discharge chute. Employee hit the uneven area with a sledge hammer. The hammer glanced off and hit employee on top of right safety shoe. This resulted in swelling and pain when standing or walking.
September 24, 2008SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee approached loader from front, he put hands on handles and right foot on step on upper edge of bucket. As he pulled with his arms to raise up into loader, he felt sharp pain in his lower back. Employee has back pain, requiring medication and physical therapy.
2006 · 4 incidents
November 16, 2006SC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was using a custom made punch bar to clean built-up material off the impact wall of a conveyor transfer chute. When the bar unexpectedly broke thru the build-up, his left hand came in contact with the corner of the chute plate. This resulted in a cut, requiring 3 stitches and soreness in the area.
August 25, 2006SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was using a bar to open the bottom door on an incoming ore railroad car. When the door latch mechanism suddenly released, employee felt pain in his back and left arm. Doctor's diagnosis was lumbar strain and muscle strain.
March 27, 2006SC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE was removing the bolt holding the torque-arm (speed reducer) to install a guard bracket. The weight of the 3 hp motor & motor mount caused the whole drive to rotate & the motor mount hit employee. When pulling back, he hit his head on the end of the conveyor frame. Cut on mouth requiring 16 stitches, broken tooth & 2 chipped teeth. Cut behind right ear requiring 3 stitches.
January 26, 2006SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was desending stairway after sampling and sealing railcar. He turned to go back up stairway to get sample bags he forgot. Feet slipped off stair and employee fell two or three steps before catching himself. Employee suffered broken right ankle and heel and brusing to base of left toes.
2005 · 4 incidents
August 22, 2005SC · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (shop)MACHINERY
INJURED WAS GRINDING WELDING SPLATTER OFF OF HAND CART. SMALL PIECE GOT IN LEFT EYE. INJURED WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND WELDING SHIELD. NOTICED TENDERNESS IN LEFT EYE AFTER COMPLETING GRINDNG TASK. WENT TO MD 8/22/05 REFERRED TO OPTHAMOLOGIST 8/24/05
July 15, 2005SC · Metal/Non-Metalprep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ANOTHER FOREMAN MOVE MOBILE FUEL TANK WHEN THE WHEEL BECAME WEDGED ON A BOARD CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARD ONTO CONCRETE ON RIGHT HIP & RIGHT ARM, KNOCKING HARD HAT OFF WITH A WHIPLASH EFFECT. WENT TO DOCTOR 7-28-05, HAD CT ON 7-29-05. DR PRESCRIBED RX FOR PAIN.
Employee was cleaning build-up from pulley on conveyer tripper. The bar he was using slipped causing employee to lose balance and his face hit frame of tripper.
March 23, 2005SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
IE was closing car gate and closing bar slipped hurting left arm & shoulder. Did not go to doctor at this time, used various rubs & heat. Saw doctor on 9/6/2005, continued working with no loss time. MSHA reportable on 9/20/2005 when IE started physical therapy. Still no loss time.
EE WAS REMOVING BUSHING FROM TAILROLLER CRUSHER DISCHARGE BELT. SHAFT OF TAILROLLER FELL ONTO TILAROLLER BEARING HOUSING CAUSING INJURY TO RIGHT LONG FINGER, LEFT SMALL AND LONG FINGERS. DR DI D A NAILBED REPAIR AND REDUCED HIS FRACTURE. MISSED ONE DAY OF WORK AND ON LIGHT DUTY.
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING ORE RAILCARS BY HITTING RAILCAR WITH SLEDGE HAMMER PULLING MUSCLE IN RIGHT ARM. BECAME REPORTABLE BECAUSE OF SURGERY 7/23/02.
January 7, 2002SC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EE WAS HITTING RAILCAR WITH SLEDGE HAMMER TO GET THE BORATE ORE TO START FLOWING. DOCTOR DIAGNOSED LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS ON 1/10/02, GIVING HIM CELEBREX 200 TO ALLEVIATE THE PAIN. ON 2/18/02 THE DOCTOR INJECTED HIM WITH XYLOCAIN AND DEPOMEDROL.
2001 · 2 incidents
July 16, 2001SC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
EE WAS UNLOADING ORE FROM RAILROAD CAR BY HITTING SIDE OF RAILCAR WITH SLEDGE HAMMER CAUSING TENDERNESS IN RIGHT ARM. EE WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON 8/7/01, BUT THE INJURY DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL HE WENT TO PHYSICAL THERAPY ON 9/20/01.
July 13, 2001SC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
IE WAS CHANING THE RETURN ROLLERS ON THE CONVEYOR USING A HAMMER TO SEAT THE ROLLERS OUT OF THE BRACKETS. WHILE BEATING THE ROLLER EE STRAINED A MUSCLE IN HIS RIGHT ARM. THE PAIN WENT AWAY AND HE DID NOT GO TO THE DR UNTIL 9-18-01, BUT THE REPORT DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL HE WENT TO PHYSICAL THERAPY 9-25-01.
2000 · 3 incidents
July 20, 2000SC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING VIBRATOR OFF RAILCAR AT CRUSHING SITE, WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS, HITTING HIS RIGHT KNEE AND CAUSING CONTUSION. VIBRATOR WAS OILY FROM LUBRICATES.
February 15, 2000SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED EE WAS CHANGING THE LOADING HOSE PIPE FROM ONE SECTION OF A COVERED RAILCAR HOPPER TO THE NEXT SECTION. AS HE MOVED THE LOADING AND VENT HOSE THAT THE DOOR WAS SUPPORTED BY, THE DOOR D ROPPED AND CAUGHT HIS LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE BRACKET OF THE LOADING SWITCH, CAUSING CONTUSION AND SIMPLE FRACTURE.
February 10, 2000SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
IE USED SHOVEL TO SCRAPE MATERIAL BUILDUP OFF RETURN IDLER. IT APPEARED THAT THE SHOVEL CAUGHT BETWEEN THE UP TURNING IDLER & THE ANGLE GUARD THE SHOVEL HANDLE CAME UP QUICKLY HITTING INJ ON CHIN INJ DROPPED SHOVEL & FELL APPROX 6-8 FT AWAY. IT APPEARED THAT HE BIT TONGUE WHEN HIT IN CHIN
IE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE RAILROAD TRACK AT PLANT TURNED RIGHT ANKLE & FOOT RESULTING IN A SPRAINED ANKLE. VISITED DR ON 9/8/99 WITH NO LOSS OF TIME CONTINUING HIS REGULAR DUTIES. STARTED PHYS ICAL THERAPY TO STRENGTHEN ANKLE ON 9/16/99 WHICH MADE THIS INJURY REPORTABLE DUE TO OTHER PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT
August 25, 1999SC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED EE WAS DROPPING A LOADED AND EMPTY RAILCAR. HE WAS USING THE BRAKE ON THE EMPTY CAR TO STOP THE CARS. THE CARS DID NOT STOP IN TIME AND THE LEADING END OF THE EMPTY CAR WAS DERAILED. T HE JARRING, CAUSING BY DERAILMENT, CAUSED THE EE TO HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON THE CAR FRAME WHICH RESULTED IN A MINOR FRACTURE, REQUIRING A PARTIAL CAST. EE WAS PROPERLY TIED OFF WITH A SAFETY
June 28, 1999SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED EE WAS CROSSING RAILCARS WHERE THEY WERE COUPLED STRIKING LEFT KNEE CAUSING INTERNAL DERANGEMENT. DID NOT MISS ANY TIME UNTIL 7-7-99 WHEN HE WENT FOR AN MRI. HAD SURGERY ON 7-13-99.
April 8, 1999SC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS PRESSURE WASHING AIR COMPRESSOR IN MILL YARD, SLIPPED IN MUD TWISTING LOWER BACK CAUSING LOW BACK STRAIN. ON RESTRICTIVE DUTY FOR 5 WORKING DAYS.
DUCT WAS SUSPENDED FROM CRANE AND A VICE GRIP USED TO CLAMP FLANGES TOGETHER. WHEN THE VICE GRIP WAS RELEASED, THE DUCT SWUNG AND CAUGHT INJURED EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND BETWEEN DUCT AND FAN INL ET FLANGE REQUIRING SEVERAL HOURS OF SURGERY.
EE CLOSED RAILCAR DOOR, STEPPED ON UNEVEN, FROZEN GROUND, SLIPPING TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE. DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION TILL 2-19-99 HAD MRI 2-23-99. WILL HAVE SURGERY LATER NO DATE SET AT THIS TIME.
1998 · 8 incidents
December 22, 1998SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJURED EE WAS SWINGING A 12 LBS HAMMER HITTING RAIL CAR WHEN HE FELT HIS RIGHT SIDE PULL CAUSING A 2% STRAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN. THIS REQUIRED LIGHT DUTY.
December 14, 1998SC · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (shop)MACHINERY
INJURED EE WAS WELDING WHEN DUST GOT IN RIGHT EYE. EE WAS SEEN BY DR ON 12/16/98, EYE CONTINUE TO BOTHER HIM AND HE WAS SENT TO ANOTHER DR. DR REMOVED FOREIGN OBJECT AND GAVE MEDICATION FOR PA IN AND INFECTION. NO MISSED TIME FROM WORK.
November 12, 1998SC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE ERECTING A METAL BUILDING, INJ EE WAS PUSHING ON METAL POST WHEN THE PERLIN SUPPORT FELL FROM POST STRIKING TOP OF EE'S LEFT HAND CAUSINGLACERATION. REQUIRED STITCHES
October 27, 1998SC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED EE WAS LIFTING BAG FROM BAGGING MACHINE WHEN LEFT ARM STARTED HURTING FROM ELBOW TO SHOULDER CAUSING A BICEP STRAIN. EE RETURNED TO WORK ON RESTRICTED DUTY TILL SEPT 8, 1998.
June 8, 1998SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
INJURED EE WAS CLSING DOOR ON RAILCAR, MASHED RIGHT THUMB BETWEEN RAILCAR AND BAR THAT WAS BEING USED TO CLOSE DOOR, CAUSING LACERATION. REQUIRED STAPLES.
1997 · 8 incidents
December 30, 1997SC · Metal/Non-Metalauger operator, auger crew supervisorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
IE WAS LIFTING HOOD ON 1900 LOADER (CATCH ROD WAS BROKEN ON LOADER). CAUSING IE TO STUMBLE POSSIBLY INJURING HIP. EE WORK 4 DAYS PER WEEK. 10 HR PER DAY.
IRRITATION OCCURED DURING 8 HR DAY EXPOSURE TO ORE DUST CAUSING THROAT & CHEST TO BECOME IRRITATED. (IT IS POSSIBLE IN THIS CASE THAT THE ORE AGGREVATED A PREEXISTING BRONCHIAL CONDITION) ONLY OUT 11/2 DAYS.
INJURED EE WAS CLIMBING ON BACK OF WELDING TRUCK TO CHECK OIL IN WELDER, FOOT SLIPPED BECAUSE OF OIL ON SHOE. EE TRIED TO CATCH WITH ARM BUT FELL TO GROUND HITTING SHOULDER. CAUSED SPRAIN AND CONTUSION TO SHOULDER. WENT TO THE DR ON 9-24-97EE IS DOING HIS REGULAR WORK, NO LOSS TIME BUT DR GAVE HIM MEDICATION ULTRAN 50 AND SKELARIN 400.
July 14, 1997SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
INJ EE WAS CLIMBING TO TOP OF RAILCAR, SLIPPED, CATCHING WITH LEFT HAND PULLING LEFT SHOULDER. CALLED & SPOKE WITH KELLY FULTZ AND HE SAID AT THAT TIME IT WAS NOT REPORTABLE. WENT TO DR ON 7/ 22/97 HAD MRI ON 8/8/97. STILL HAS NOT HAD ANY LOSS TIME.
March 7, 1997SC · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
I/E WAS WELDING ON PLOWS FOR RAYMOND MILL WHEN LIFTING PLOW HURT RIGHT SHOULDER. PLOW WEIGHS APPROX. 60 LBS. I/E DID NOT GO TO DR. UNTIL 4-3-97. IT WAS NOT REPORTABLE UNTIL THAT DATE. MAY HAVE TO HAVE SURGERY, DATE OF SURGERY UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. HAS NOT MISSED ANY TIME FROM WORK AS OF THIS DATE.
1996 · 8 incidents
December 3, 1996SC · Metal/Non-Metalprep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS STANDING ON FUEL TANK DIKE, A GUST OF WIND MAD EE LOSE BALANCE AND HE JUMPED 3' TO DIKE FLOOR AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT KNEE. EE WENT TO DR. NEXT DAY. ON 3-18-96 WENTO ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC FOR EXAM & XRAYS. EE SPOKE WITH SUPERVISOR AND HE SAID TO WAIT UNTIL HE HAD SURGERY TO FILE AN MSHA REPORT. SURGERY 4-23-96.
February 6, 1996SC · Metal/Non-Metalprep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS UNHOOKING PIPE FROM SILO D AT #3 MILL, SLIPPED ON PLATFORM CATCHING RIGHT INDEX FINGER IN RELEASE RING ON PIPE TWISTING LAST KNUCKLE OF RIGHT INDEX FINGER.
January 23, 1996SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR OUT DUST COLLECTOR DISCHARGE, AND FAILED TO DE-ENERGIZE ROTARY VALVE. EMPLOYEE'S HAND WAS CAUGHT IN MOVING ROTARY VALVE INSIDE DUST COLLECTOR.
1995 · 7 incidents
December 6, 1995SC · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (shop)MACHINERY
IN PROCESS OF UNLOADING ORE CAR.WAS HITTING ON SIDE OF CAR WITH SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH SHARP RIDGE ON CAR. RIGHT HAND LACERATION.
February 25, 1995SC · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING RADIATOR CAP FROM A HOT FR-10 LOADER.
March 11, 1994SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANIGNOTU DUST COLLECTOR PIPE WHEN IT SLIPPED BAKC MASHING FINGER BETWEEN ANOTHER PIECE OF PIPE. HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AT THAT TIME, THENWENT TO DR ON MONDAY 2-21-94.
1993 · 8 incidents
September 8, 1993SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BEATING ON RAIL CAR WITH SLEDGE HAMMER CAUSING LEFT BICEP STRAIN.
June 12, 1993SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
GOING UP RAILCAR LADDER SLIPPED AND ALL WEIGHT LANDED ON LEFT LEG.
June 3, 1993SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING MOTOR BACK INTO GEAR DRIVE ON #1 MILL DUST COLLECTOR. A PIECE OF MATTER FLEW INTO RIGHT EYE EMPLOYEE WENT TO DOCTOR & WAS GIVEN MEDICATION FOR TREATMENT.
April 5, 1993SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE WAS EMPTYING DRUMS AT DIRECT LOAD POINT AND SLIPPED ON SLICK SURFACE AND FELL ON RIGHT KNEE THIS EE DID NOT GO TO A DR RIGHT AWAY HE SAW THE DR LAST WEEK AND SURGERY HAS BEEN SET UP FOR NEX T WEEK.
March 22, 1993SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP LADDER TO GET ON TOP OF RAILCAR,WHEN HE REACHED THE TOP OF RAILCAR HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL BACKWARDS AND FELL TO THE GROUND.
July 11, 1991SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN YARD WHEN HE TURNED IS RIGHT ANKLE.EMPLOYEE WAS IN #2 MILL ROOM WHEN HE DROPPED A PIPEWRENCH ON HIS RIGHT FOOT.
1990 · 7 incidents
August 27, 1990SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
REMOVING PLATE FROM CRUSHER IT SLIPPED AND STRU CK L FOREFINGER
June 7, 1990SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
November 22, 1989SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WORKING AT ROCK CRUSHER UNLOADING CRUSHING ORE FORM RAIL CAR.
June 5, 1989SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING FROM RAILROAD CAR AND TURNED HIS ANKLE.
August 5, 1988SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
June 25, 1988SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL. WAS USING BAR TO CLEAN OUT ELEVATOR ON MILL. BAR SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS & CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN CHUTE & BAR.
February 23, 1988SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPL HAD GONE INTO BLACKSBURG IN COMPANY PICKUP TRUCK TO GET SUPPLIES.DEER RAN IN FRONT OF HIM CAUISNG HIM TO LEAVE ROAD.PULLED MUSCLE IN GROIN CLIMBING OUT OF TRUCK WINDOW.RX ONLY.
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER TO FIVE A PIECE OF STEEL. WHEN THE HAMMER STRUCK THE STEEL A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF AND PENETRATED ARM. HAMMER HAD BEGUN TO SPALL.
June 7, 1985SC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS HELPING MILL OPERATOR TO REMOVE A PIECE OF STEEL FROM ORE FEEDER IN ATTEMPTING TO MANUALLY REVERSE THE ORE FEEDER THE OPERATOR\S THUMB GOT BETWEEN THE BELT & PULLEY.
For insurers, brokers, and safety consultants
The full compliance file on Sericite Mine
A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and
docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF
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