USMC Ione Plant has $668K in proposed MSHA penalties and $250K outstanding across 8 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
142
Years on record
1983–2025
Latest incident
Aug 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
669
citations
150
significant & substantial
$668,289
proposed penalties
$402,181
paid to date
60% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $266,108 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
109
inspections on record
2,523
inspection hours
26.5
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.
669 citations across 2,523 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.
USMC Ione Plant has $668K in proposed MSHA penalties and $250K outstanding across 8 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.
$668K
proposed penalties
$652K
current assessed
$402K
paid to date
$250K
outstanding
600 assessments are final orders; 8 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-04-29.
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
44,613
49
2
1098.3
2025 Q3
64,242
7
0
109.0
2025 Q2
61,188
31
5
506.6
2025 Q1
59,555
1
0
16.8
2024 Q4
73,516
59
20
802.5
2024 Q3
101,379
1
0
9.9
2024 Q2
85,177
36
12
422.6
2024 Q1
47,578
0
0
0.0
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Quarter
Hours worked
Citations
S&S
Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4
50,837
0
0
0.0
2023 Q3
41,760
0
0
0.0
2023 Q2
42,823
4
0
93.4
2023 Q1
41,570
0
0
0.0
2022 Q4
47,580
0
0
0.0
2022 Q3
45,126
1
0
22.2
2022 Q2
35,907
21
4
584.8
2022 Q1
32,006
0
0
0.0
2021 Q4
41,377
11
3
265.8
2021 Q3
50,362
0
0
0.0
2021 Q2
42,398
25
0
589.7
2021 Q1
49,707
0
0
0.0
2020 Q4
57,892
7
0
120.9
2020 Q3
58,740
15
0
255.4
2020 Q2
45,991
0
0
0.0
2020 Q1
52,726
0
0
0.0
2019 Q4
48,865
17
6
347.9
2019 Q3
46,719
0
0
0.0
2019 Q2
45,805
15
5
327.5
2019 Q1
39,644
15
5
378.4
2018 Q4
34,785
2
1
57.5
2018 Q3
37,289
13
1
348.6
2018 Q2
36,889
0
0
0.0
2018 Q1
28,792
6
4
208.4
2017 Q4
35,452
0
0
0.0
2017 Q3
40,281
0
0
0.0
2017 Q2
52,659
1
0
19.0
2017 Q1
20,437
19
4
929.7
2016 Q4
22,897
21
2
917.2
2016 Q3
19,463
0
0
0.0
2016 Q2
9,844
0
0
0.0
2016 Q1
6,095
37
12
6070.5
2015 Q4
6,188
0
0
0.0
2013 Q4
3,520
0
0
0.0
2013 Q3
13,333
0
0
0.0
2013 Q2
14,822
6
1
404.8
2013 Q1
17,413
7
0
402.0
2012 Q4
17,297
0
0
0.0
2012 Q3
17,403
13
1
747.0
2012 Q2
17,020
0
0
0.0
2012 Q1
16,053
2
0
124.6
2011 Q4
15,909
0
0
0.0
2011 Q3
14,392
4
0
277.9
2011 Q2
14,584
0
0
0.0
2011 Q1
15,053
8
1
531.5
2010 Q4
16,979
0
0
0.0
2010 Q3
16,729
0
0
0.0
2010 Q2
16,735
0
0
0.0
2010 Q1
19,463
10
5
513.8
2009 Q4
18,018
4
1
222.0
2009 Q3
14,411
10
2
693.9
2009 Q2
14,593
0
0
0.0
2009 Q1
14,765
1
0
67.7
2008 Q4
16,569
0
0
0.0
2008 Q3
15,756
0
0
0.0
2008 Q2
16,258
6
1
369.0
2008 Q1
16,110
9
0
558.7
2007 Q4
17,843
0
0
0.0
2007 Q3
19,178
0
0
0.0
2007 Q2
16,210
7
2
431.8
2007 Q1
17,312
0
0
0.0
2006 Q4
21,542
6
1
278.5
2006 Q3
22,525
12
5
532.7
2006 Q2
20,078
0
0
0.0
2006 Q1
20,027
2
0
99.9
2005 Q4
24,452
0
0
0.0
2005 Q3
21,208
12
5
565.8
2005 Q2
17,752
0
0
0.0
2005 Q1
20,688
0
0
0.0
2004 Q4
21,681
9
1
415.1
2004 Q3
22,997
0
0
0.0
2004 Q2
22,564
4
1
177.3
2004 Q1
22,332
0
0
0.0
2003 Q4
24,803
5
2
201.6
2003 Q3
22,527
1
1
44.4
2003 Q2
21,419
8
1
373.5
2003 Q1
24,615
0
0
0.0
2002 Q4
23,007
4
0
173.9
2002 Q3
21,879
2
0
91.4
2002 Q2
23,507
0
0
0.0
2002 Q1
23,078
3
0
130.0
2001 Q4
24,300
0
0
0.0
2001 Q3
23,581
0
0
0.0
2001 Q2
23,692
12
5
506.5
2001 Q1
22,553
0
0
0.0
2000 Q4
20,758
24
5
1156.2
2000 Q3
21,934
0
0
0.0
2000 Q2
23,692
0
0
0.0
2000 Q1
22,612
1
0
44.2
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
142 on file
2025 · 4 incidents
August 6, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantNONPOWERED HAULAGE
Using a cylinder hand cart to move a helium gas cylinder to the lab. Cart wheel caught a rock and stopped rolling. IW's momentum caused them to tip over the cart forward and left hand was pinned between the cart and metal grating. Left hand had a small diameter but deep laceration that required stitches to close. No lost days or restrictions.
June 4, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Removing skid plate from a haul truck and the plate shifted. Struck IW in chest/shoulders. Contusions and general soreness, has follow up on 7/3/25
April 11, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Closing a shipping container door and pinched left middle finger in door. Declined medical attention initially. Finger still sore 4/15/25 and went to get checked. No fracture, sprain/strain/contusion.
March 24, 2025CA · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantDISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
US Mine Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
IW has had slowly progressing discomfort in right writs/forearm/elbow. Twisting motions seem to bring it on, IW twists sample jar caps on and off frequently in lab.
2024 · 5 incidents
November 14, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalplumber, pipefitter, millwrightMACHINERY
Using a cutting torch and had a splitsecond flash/flare up. Went to clinic for evaluation. Placed on modified duty until follow up.
October 2, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Replacing a small motor and right ring fingertip got smashed. Suffered a broken fingertip and laceration.
October 2, 2024CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Working to remove an out of service apron feeder. Tripped and unexpectedly stepped off to the ground approx 30" below. Had significant left knee pain. Taken to ER for treatment. Placed off work, awaiting MRI for better diagnosis.
US Mine Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
IW descending a fixed ladder and fell. Left leg got caught in ladder safety cage or possibly ladder rung and caused a fracture left femur. Ladder is approx 17' high, worker fell approx 15 feet. IW transported to hospital by EMS.
2023 · 4 incidents
October 4, 2023CA · Metal/Non-Metaldry screening plant operator, screen house operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
IW sacking pallets of clay, began having mid back pain.
May 9, 2023CA · Metal/Non-Metalgreaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oilerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Mine Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
IW was hooking up a small water trailer to a pickup truck. In the process EE fell and reached out to catch self. EE's left pointer finger tip was caught in between the trailer hitch and ball. Approximately 1/2" of the tip was amputated. Taken to ER where they performed surgery to properly close the wound.
April 1, 2023CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSTRIKING OR BUMPING
Walking and stepped on a drain grating. Grating shifted, allowed EE's foot to slide through to the concrete gutter/drain bottom. The grating lacerated IR's right shin in the process. Had a tetanus shot and 5 stitches to close up wound. Returned to work/no restrictions.
January 24, 2023CA · Metal/Non-Metalsilo operator, bin puller, truck loaderHANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Used hammer to jar jammed knife gate free and shoveled sand. Had gradually increasing shoulder pain. Clinic diagnoses shoulder sprain/impingement and placed on restricted duty until follow up.
2022 · 2 incidents
July 19, 2022CA · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
US Mine Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Manipulating a dump bucket lever and struck in shoulder by the bucket. Had an old non-work shoulder injury that was reaggravated. Placed on
January 27, 2022CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Moving roofing tinwork at ground level on 1/25, 1/26 and 1/27. At some point began feeling pain in their back. Pain became bad enough 1/27/22 that EE then reported it and wanted to be seen for medical treatment.
2021 · 5 incidents
October 26, 2021CA · Metal/Non-Metalgreaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oilerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greasing upper bucket pin on front end loader. Worker was standing on a step approximately 24" above ground level. Worker's foot slipped and worker landed with back on the bucket.
August 27, 2021CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techEXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Slipped getting out of office chair, plopped back down into chair and jarred EE's back. Mentioned it to supervisor, but did not want medical tx at that time. Requested medical tx 8/4 due to lingering back pain.
July 23, 2021CA · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Mine Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Slip and fall at ground level near the drier pad, per employee they "tripped over our feet". Twisted ankle and knee. Did not initially want medical evaluation, but pain grew worse and they asked to be seen on 7/26/21. No diagnosis yet, other than "nothing broken, possible sprain/strain". Doctor put them in a knee brace and off work until after follow up visit on 8/9/21.
July 16, 2021CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
Foreign material in left eye. Believed to have occurred while grinding metal to prep for welding. Small metallic fragment removed from worker's left eye at medical clinic, with no permanent damage done. Worker was wearing proper PPE while grinding.
2020 · 6 incidents
December 1, 2020CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sacking and stacking clay sacks, developed pain in left quadricep over time during shift.
October 19, 2020CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Mine Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Slipped and fell on bulk tank platform, struck edge of scaffold step with back. *For the sake of clarity, fall and landing were on the same level of scaffold.
Moving motor shaft during repair of water pump BC-213. Lost grip of motor shaft, dropped it onto left foot. Placed in a walking boot and cleared to return to full duty EE's following shift.
March 13, 2020CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Mine Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Field service technician dispatched to mine location, arrived at mine near shop location to start work on a downed piece of equipment. Upon exiting vehicle, stepped out onto some uneven ground and rolled an ankle.
February 7, 2020CA · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Washing loader bucket out near sand screen. A check valve had failed and allowed caustic to back flow into the hose prior to this use. The employee was hit with over spray in the process of washing loader. Suffered chemical burns to arms, hands, belly, knee and foot.
2019 · 6 incidents
December 23, 2019CA · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Opening pickup tailgate, thumb got caught in the handle as the tailgate swung down. Employee suffered a left thumb sprain.
November 16, 2019CA · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Climbing out of loader cab, missed the step causing EE to come all the way down to the ground with EE's left leg fully extended. Felt pain in EE's knee, diagnosed left knee strain.
October 19, 2019CA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
The scraper behind EE hit hard while the two scrapers were linking up. EE had an onset of back pain over the next 5-10 minutes. Diagnosed as a "Back contusion".
October 8, 2019CA · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantHANDLING OF MATERIALS
A Truck raised EE's bed near high power lines. The lines arced to EE's truck causing damage to the tires. The driver was not injured. Staff was inspecting the scene when a tire blew causing their ears to ring. They were sent to a doctor for medical exam. The driver was not injured.
December 19, 2018CA · Metal/Non-Metalquality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistantEXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
A Truck raised bed near high power lines. The lines arced to truck causing damage to the tires. The driver was not injured. Staff was inspecting the scene when a tire blew causing their ears to ring. They were sent to a doctor for medical exam. The driver was not injured.
October 16, 2018CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
While working near the surge bin, EE fell off an A frame style ladder approximately 3-4 feet. EE suffered lacerations to EE's right arm and head. Treated and cleared to return three days later.
October 8, 2018CA · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerMACHINERY
US Mine Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Operating Dozer on gravel when a pre-existing hernia worsened. *for clarity, original cause of hernia was not work related.
July 5, 2018CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
US Mine Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
I am doing an investigation. LOTO procedures were not followed.
April 17, 2018CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was picking up a battery moved the wrong way and tweaked their back.
February 26, 2018CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Mine Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EE was covering a pile of clay with a tarp when EE stepped onto what EE thought was solid ground. EE soon realized that the ground was giving way. EE fell and when EE was able to get up EE had extreme pain from EE's ribs.(It was raining at the time). EE notified EE's boss and boss took EE to the emergency room.
2017 · 4 incidents
October 23, 2017CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techOTHER
US Mine Corp · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE said to another employee that EE had bent down and when rising EE had twisted back. EE said needed to go home.
September 7, 2017CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
A kaolin plant EE was emptying a dump hopper and put hand on the lower rail, when the hopper rolled forward and then back it pinched hand. EE went to the doctor on 9/18/17 and was excused from work till 9/20/17. EE was returned to work full duty. We have since talked about this incident in safety meetings and added guards to equipment.
Conditions were good. EE was climbing water pull truck using 3 point contact. EE placed foot on Top step and slipped off losing balance. EE lost footing and grip and fell to the ground with most of the weight focused on the left foot. EE heard it crack. EE called safety manager and I took EE to the hospital. Result is a broken L-ankle .
US Mine Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Build moist cabinet for US Mine corp lab. Work shifted off stand while adjusting. Strained left shoulder not a problem at first. Became very pain full as soon ass I went to bed. Pain increased over night. Went to ER 5-6-17
US Mine Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
At approx 8:00 am EE was on the middle wet screen area and attempting to take off a cover plate approx 24"x24" on a wet screen with a pry bar. While creating a gap to wedge open the lid, movement with the pry bar in an up down or "vertical" motion, EE right hand thumb was struck between the pry bar and a handrail near the wet screen.
EE, working with two other EEs, was cleaning up area with scattered debris. While working from a clear area through a debris pile, EE moved around to opposite side of pile to pull out a cable. While pulling backwards EE stumbled against a broken porcelain insulator attached to a cross arm. Insulator had a jagged edge that cut through pant leg above ee's boot lacerating skin.
2011 · 1 incident
December 5, 2011CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
AS EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO THE MAINTENANCE TRUCK HE FELT A ''POP'' IN HIS LEFT KNEE. BY THE TIME HE DROVE UP TO THE MAINTENANCE SHOP HE COULD BARELY WALK.
Employee was greasing equipment with a pressure grease gun. The hose on the grease gun failed (pin hole in hose) and injected grease into employees right index finger
2006 · 2 incidents
October 25, 2006CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was removing cutting edge from a 657E scraper. The straight pry bar was being use to lift the cutting edge over the bolt (to free cutting edge). When the cutting edge freed up it slid down pry bar striking employee in hand.
March 14, 2006CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techPOWERED HAULAGE
Unimin Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
EE was adjusting the track of conveyor belt. He was bent over looking under the cover. He placed his left hand on the cover to brace himself. His hand slipped and was pulled half way through the troughing idler.
2005 · 1 incident
July 14, 2005CA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
WORKER'S BACK STARTED HURTING HIM AT THE LAST JOB HE WORKED. HE DID NOT REPORT HIS INJURY THEN. ON 7/14/05 WORKER NOTED ON HIS TIME CARD THAT HE HAD BEEN INJURED & WAS NOW REPORTING AN INJURY. HE CLAIMS THE PAIN HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE & NOW NEEDS MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE INJURY IS A RESULT OF OPERATING A SCRAPER, WORKER DOES NOT RECALL ANY SPECIFIC INCIDENT.
2004 · 1 incident
December 9, 2004CA · Metal/Non-Metalclerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of salesHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A SPARE PART, HE FELT A PAIN TO THELEFT SHOULDER. THIS RESULTED IN A STRAIN TO THE LEFT SHOULDER.
2003 · 1 incident
February 23, 2003CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unimin Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WORKING ON TROMMEL SCREEN AND PINNED HIS LEG IN IT AS IT ROTATED.
2002 · 1 incident
February 3, 2002CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE REPAIRING A LEAKING PIPE, THE INDIVIDUAL SLIPPED OFF A LADDER AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET TO THE GROUND. THIS RESULTED IN A MINOR SPRAIN TO HIS BACK.
2001 · 3 incidents
September 21, 2001CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE REPAIRING A MACHINE, EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A BEARING. HE LIFTED THE BEARING HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER ABDOMEN. THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 9/26/01. AT WHICH TIME HE WAS SEN T TO A DR & PLACED ON 14 DAYS OF MODIFIED DUTY
September 14, 2001CA · Metal/Non-Metalbackhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS LIFTING A GREASE BARREL AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS STOMACH. THE EE REPORTED THIS AT THE END OF THE SHIFT BUT SAID HE WAS OK. ON 10-24-01, EE SAID HIS TAOMCH WAS HURTING AND SAID IT WAS A RE SULT OF THE 9-14-01 ACCIDENT, EE WAS SENT TO THEDR ON 11-25-01 AND PUT ON RESTRICTED DUTY TIL 11-7-01.
August 13, 2001CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unimin Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
WAS PULLING ON ELECTICAL CABLE DURING A PIT MOV3& STRAINED HIS BACK
September 18, 2000CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
Unimin Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
INATTENTION, LACK OF KNOWLEDGE, POOR POSITION OF SHUT OFF SWITCH, LACK OF OVERFLOW PIPING, POOR JUDGEMENT. EYE INJURY REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION, SERIOUS.
1999 · 8 incidents
December 30, 1999CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
SPRAINED LEFT WRIST WHEN PRY BAR KICKED BACK WHILE PRYING ON DRAGLINE TRAVEL GEAR.
August 10, 1999CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WAS KNEELING ON FLOOR DOING SOME WIRE HOOKUP WHEN HE GOT UP SOMETHING PULLED IN LOWER BACK. TOOKMUSCLE RELAXER TO GET BACK IN SHAPE. TOOK NEXT DAY OFF AS SICK DAY
August 5, 1999CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
HAD A METAL BOX ON SAWHORSES AND WAS TRYING TO ROLL IT OVER AND GOT A STRAIN INLOWER BACK AREA.
April 27, 1999CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
SLIPPED OFF A PIPE WHILE PULLIING ON A WRENCH RETD TO WORK WITH 10LB LIFTING LIMIT UNTIL REPAIRED BY SURGERY Y
April 14, 1999CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS CHECKING FEED ON AMINE INTO CONDITIONS-A DROP OF AMINE SPLASHED OFF OF CONDTIONS & INTO HIS EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES HOWEVER AMINE LANDED BEHIND THEM
WAS MOVING A BOX OF WELDING ROD & FELT SOMETHINGPULL IN GROIN AREA. WAS PUT ON WEIGHT LIFTING LIMIT OF 10LBS UNTIL SURGERY
January 15, 1999CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
SCREWING SHEET METAL TO SIDE OF MILL, DRILL MOTOR CAUGHT FINGER.
September 21, 1998CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
PUT STEEL IN RACK WHEN SOMETHING POPPED IN LEFT RING FINGER. WENT BACK TO WORK, DIDN'T REPORT INJURY UNTIL 6/12/98. HAD TO HAVE SURGERY IN SEPT.
1997 · 1 incident
December 31, 1997CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSTRIKING OR BUMPING
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
CONVEYOR BELT TOUCHED PVC PIPE & WORE A HOLE IN PIPE.
March 23, 1995CA · Metal/Non-Metalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerMACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS SHOULDER WHILE SHIFTING DRAGLINE. FOREMAN REQUESTED HE GO TO DR. THEN, HE SAID NO & WENT HOME 1200 NOON. WE MADE DR. APPOINT FOR NEXT DAY. DR. P OUT HIS ON 30# WEIGHT LIMIT & LT DUTY FOR 2 WKS.
January 9, 1995CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorDISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
MIKE REPORTED FRO ORK ON 4-26-94 AT 12:00 NOON, HIS FIRST DAY BACK AT WORK AFTER WEEKEND, AT THAT TIME HE REPORTED HIS HACK HURT. WE SENT HIM TO COMPANY DOCTOR.
April 22, 1994CA · Metal/Non-Metaldryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
BOB CALLED IN TO REPORT HE STRAINED HIS BACK AT WORK ON 4-22-94, LAST DAY WORKED. REPORTED ACCIDENT TO US ON 4-25-94 AT 10:00. WANTED TO SEE COMPANY DOCTOR.
1993 · 6 incidents
November 5, 1993CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED INTO A HOLE WHILE WALKING.
September 24, 1993CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
OPENING 6IN DRAIN VALVE
August 10, 1993CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
HE WAS MOVING AN ELECTRICAL LINE IN THE PIT AREA OF THE PLANT. THE GROUND WAS SLIPPERY. HE WAS PULLING THE LINE ALONG THE GROUND TO GET IT OUT OF THE WAY. THIS WAS ON 7-16-91 AND HE REPORTED T HE ACCIDENT ON 7-17-91.
THE PIT STATION (BLUNGER) HE WAS WALKING ON LOWER LEVEL OF PIPE STATION ENROUTE TO STAIRWAY, FOOT SLIPPED ON PARTIALLY DRIED SLURRY MATERIAL.
October 29, 1990CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CHANGING FROM #1 TO 32 PRODUCT WALKING BACK TO OPERATING LOCATION INJURED STOPPED/JUMPED OVER HISE LAYING ON THE GROUND,LANDED ON RIGHT FOOT TWISTING HIS ANKLE.
HE WAS HOLDING METAL DOWN UNDER PRESSURE WITH A BAR TO BEWELDED, THE FLASH OCCURRED WHEN THE WELDING ARC REFLECTED OFF THE INSIDE OF THE DRYER CHAMBER.
1989 · 6 incidents
December 20, 1989CA · Metal/Non-Metalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerMACHINERY
HE WAS HOISTING THE BUCKET FROM THE MATERIAL HOLE TO THE HOPPER AND SOMEHOW THE HOIST LINE BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE CROWN POINT OR BOOM ASSY.THEREBY LIFTING THE ENTIRE BOOM UPWARDS UNTIL THE HO IST LINE PARTED DROPPING THE BOOM UNTIL IT WAS STOPPED BY THE BOOM SUPPORT ROPES,CAUSING THE MACHINE TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH THROWING HIM OUT OF HIS SEAT AND INJURING HIS NECK IN THE PROCESS.
September 8, 1989CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
HOLDING STOP BUTTON ,CHECKING PUMP COUPLING WITH LEFT HAND,PUMP STARTED UP AND MANGLED HAND REQ MEDICAL ATTENTION.
May 17, 1989CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR OF MILL, FLOOR HAS SLOPE FOR WATER DRAINAGE. CHECKING WITH TWO HOURLY EMPLOYEES IN BASEMENT OF WET MILL, WHILE THEY WERE WORKING ON WATER BOOSTER PUMP.
March 7, 1989CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HOOKING TRAILOR TO TRUCK. FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN HITCH AND BALL, SPLITTING MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND.
1988 · 3 incidents
November 27, 1988CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
PULLING A BOAT OUT OF AREA F WATER SUPPLY POND USING A ROPE BACK POPPED WHILE PULLING ON BOAT.
October 18, 1988CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
IN DRAGLINE WALKING ON DRAGLINE FLOOR, STEPPED ON ONE OF THE FLOOR HOLE COVERS AND IT FELL THROUGH INTO AREA UNDER FLOOR, HE FELL THROUGH FLOOR AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.
July 15, 1988CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
REMOVING BEARING RACE FOR 10" PUMP SHAFT, APPLYING HEAT WITH TORCH USING 3 1/2 LB HAMMER A SLIVER OF STEEL LODGED IN LEFT SIDE OF BODY, JUST UNDER ARM.
August 3, 1987CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
DOING NORMAL WORK IN PIT STATION-DOESNT KNOW HOW IT HAPPENED.
May 11, 1985CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TRYING TO CLOSE TIGHT BUTTERFLY VALVE WITH NO HANDLE.HE SLIPPED AND HIS FOREARM HIT PART OF THE STEEL STRUCTURE.
March 16, 1985CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE OPERATING DRAGLINE SOMETHING GOT INTO HISEYE.
January 14, 1985CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
USING HYDRAULIC CONDUIT BENDER, I NAME REMOVED A PIPE LUG TO CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE HYDRAULIC RAM, AND GOT A EYEFUL OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
January 12, 1985CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE TURNED TO REVERSE DIRECTION WHILE FOOT WAS COVERED WITH SAND AND KEPT THE FOOT FROM MOVING CAUSING THE KNEE TO POP
1984 · 9 incidents
August 20, 1984CA · Metal/Non-Metalbelt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CHANGING CABLE ON 150 DRAGLINE IN MINING AREA. HE WAS PULLING DEAD END OF CABLE, TO STRAIGHTEN CALB ERUN OUT TO THE FALL BLOCK WHILE BACKING UP AND STEPPED OVER THE EDGE OF THE PIT AND FELL AB OUT 12 FT. WHILE HOLDING ON TO CABLE HE BOKE LEFT SHOULDER BLADE.
July 6, 1984CA · Metal/Non-Metalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
4 MEN WERE LIFTING A 200 LB DISK ONTO A SHAFT. NEAL TWISTED HIS KNEE WHILE WALKING WITH IT.
March 20, 1984CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHILE GETTING OFF THE 46A CAT HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE DOZER BLADE PUSH ARM & HE GRABBED THE HANDLE ON THE SIDE OF THE FLOORBOARD & TWISTED HIS BACK WHILE FALLING.
December 13, 1983CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techNONPOWERED HAULAGE
October 27, 1983CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
GOT THUMB CAUGHT BETWEEN PUMP BOWL AND SUCTION STUBB ON X-19 PUMP.
October 18, 1983CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
PULLING ON A WRENCH AND IT SLIPPED HITTING LEFT ELBOW ON ANGLE IRON BEAM.
September 13, 1983CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
CROUCHED UNDER BELT GUARD,TIGHTING VEE BELT DRIVE PUSHING UP ON 18\\ PIPE WRENCH,FELT DISCOMFORT IN LOWER/MIDDLE PART OF BACK.
March 24, 1983CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WALKING ACROSS WET MILL FLOOR ,STEPPED ON FILTER TABLE CLOTH DROPPED ON FLOOR CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FALL.BROKE THIGH BONE AND COMPLAINS OF BACK PAIN.
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