Mining Incidents

USMC Ione Plant Metal/Non-Metal

US Mine Corp · Surface
Controlled by John Bremer; Brady Barto
IONE, Amador County, CA  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0401878

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
Show 89 earlier quarters
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, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant NONPOWERED HAULAGE
US Mine Corp · Fall onto or against objects

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, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Struck by falling object

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, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING 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, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant DISORDERS (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, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
US Mine Corp · Flash burns (welding)

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, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING 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, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Struck against stationary object

Repairing a machine guard, caught right forearm on a sharp piece of metal and lacerated it. Took to emergency room and they stitched it closed.

June 4, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Mine Corp · Fall from machine

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.

March 28, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

IW sacking pallets of clay, began having mid back pain.

May 9, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP 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, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
US Mine Corp · Struck against stationary object

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, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal silo operator, bin puller, truck loader HANDLING 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, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator POWERED 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, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Mine Corp · Fall onto or against objects

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, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
US Mine Corp · Struck by flying object

Dresco pipe ruptured, whipped to the side and struck employee in the leg. Left lower leg fracture.

July 30, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Mine Corp · Fall onto or against objects

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, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP 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, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
US Mine Corp · Struck by flying object

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, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Sacking and stacking clay sacks, developed pain in left quadricep over time during shift.

October 19, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP 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.

September 16, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
US Mine Corp · Struck against a moving object

Operates heavy equipment daily, complains of lower back pain.

June 5, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Struck by falling object

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, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP 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, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING 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, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING 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, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Mine Corp · Fall from machine

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, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
US Mine Corp · Struck against a moving object

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, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting ~5lbs of samples out of a lab machine and felt a sudden sharp pain towards the rear of left shoulder. Shoulder sprain.

August 12, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
US Mine Corp · Struck against a moving object

Driving water truck daily. Employee developed back pain over the course of several days and reported it on 8/12/19. Back strain.

February 13, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Stacking clay sacks, heard a popping noise and felt back pain.

2018 · 7 incidents

December 19, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
US Mine Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
US Mine Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Mine Corp · Fall from ladders

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, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
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, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
US Mine Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

I am doing an investigation. LOTO procedures were not followed.

April 17, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
US Mine Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a battery moved the wrong way and tweaked their back.

February 26, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP 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, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
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, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING 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.

May 30, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
US Mine Corp · Fall from machine

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 .

May 4, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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

2016 · 1 incident

March 30, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
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.

2013 · 1 incident

August 13, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unimin Corp · Fall onto or against objects

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, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unimin Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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.

2010 · 1 incident

September 8, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Unimin Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Unimin Corp · Struck by falling object

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, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED 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, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Unimin Corp · Struck against a moving object

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, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unimin Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING 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, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Unimin Corp · Fall from ladders

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, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unimin Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unimin Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Unimin Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS LYING ON HIS BACK LOOKING UP AT HIS WORK WHEN A PARTICLE FELL INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYE. HE RUBBED HIS EYE AND SCRATCHED THE CORNEA.

2000 · 2 incidents

October 27, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING 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, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
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, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS MOVING A SAW HORSE AND STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN HE MOVED IT.

November 6, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPRAINED LEFT WRIST WHEN PRY BAR KICKED BACK WHILE PRYING ON DRAGLINE TRAVEL GEAR.

August 10, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HAD A METAL BOX ON SAWHORSES AND WAS TRYING TO ROLL IT OVER AND GOT A STRAIN INLOWER BACK AREA.

April 27, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (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, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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

February 8, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS MOVING A BOX OF WELDING ROD & FELT SOMETHINGPULL IN GROIN AREA. WAS PUT ON WEIGHT LIFTING LIMIT OF 10LBS UNTIL SURGERY

January 15, 1999 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING A PUMP & STRAINED STOMACH. HAD A 20LB WEIGHT RESTRICTION FOR 2 WKS

1998 · 6 incidents

October 23, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SCREWING SHEET METAL TO SIDE OF MILL, DRILL MOTOR CAUGHT FINGER.

September 21, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING MAG ROLL AND TWISTED TO HAND TO ANOTHER PERSON AND STAINED LOWER BACK. 5 WEEKS THERAPY.

August 25, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GROIN STRAIN WHILE JACK HAMMERING CONCRETE.

June 20, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

POURING CEMENT & TWISTED BACK. HAD TO GO TO THERAPY FOR 2 WKS.

June 10, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck against stationary object

WORKER WAS WALKING TO JOB SITE WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON LOW HANGING PIPE.

1996 · 2 incidents

September 25, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS REMOVING FLASHING WHEN IT BROKE LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HAND.

March 6, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator POWERED HAULAGE
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLEANING OFF CONVEYOR ROLLER & HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT ON ROLLER AND PULLED HIS HAMP AROUND IT.

1995 · 9 incidents

December 4, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BEARING PULLER SLIPPED STRIKING EE ON THE FOREHEAD RESULTING IN 6 STITCHES.

September 25, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE LEFT HAND RING FINGER INTO MAG SEP WHILE CLEANING WITH AIR HOSE

August 18, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPEATED SAME MOVEMENTS. LEFT AND RT ELBOWS POP AND HURT ALL OF THE TIME.

August 7, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING ON A COME ALONG HANDLE AND IT BROKE AND A SHARP PIECE OF THE HANDLE CUT HIS FINGER.

May 18, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS IN A CONTOUR CHAIR IN LUNCH ROOM. HE LEANED INTO THE BACK OF THE CHAIR AND DISLOCATED A RIB OR PULLED CARTILAGE.

May 6, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CONVEYOR BELT TOUCHED PVC PIPE & WORE A HOLE IN PIPE.

March 23, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
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, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RT ELBOW HAS BEEN BUMPED AND STRAINED OVER THE POST 7 YEARS ELBOW IN PAIN ALL THE TIME.

January 6, 1995 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WORKING IN DRYER AREA SLIPPED ON CATWALK WHILE PULLING ON WATER HOSE PULLED LEFT SHOULDER WHEN FALL DOWN.

1994 · 4 incidents

April 29, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

EE CALL IN ON 04-30-94 REPORTED HIS BACK HAD A STEADY PAIN & WSENT TO HOSPITAL ER ON 04-29-94 WANTED TO SEE COMPANY DOC ON 05-02-94

April 28, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING 5 GAL PALE FULL OF WET SAND. (APPROX 100 LBS).

April 23, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED INTO A HOLE WHILE WALKING.

September 24, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

OPENING 6IN DRAIN VALVE

August 10, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by falling object

WELDING 2" AIR PIPE TO I-BEAM CLAMP CAME OFF, PIPE HIT FACE & TEETH.

May 13, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal fireman - locomotive, railroad clam operator, timekeeper, yard engine operator POWERED HAULAGE
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck against a moving object

DRIVING DUMP TRUCK, HIT HOLE [IN] ROAD WHEEL SPUN, STOPPED WHEEL & SPRAINED RT ARM.

March 30, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BENT OVER?

March 16, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED ON TOP OF DRY SAND BIN #5. THIN FILM OF SAND ON TOP OF BIN. TWISTED LEFT KNEE WHEN HE FELL.

1992 · 3 incidents

November 10, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDER HUNG UP AND KICKED BACK, HANDLE HIT LEFT RIBS.

November 3, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall down stairs

SLIPPED ON STEEL GRATING ON STAIRWAY. FOOT WENT UNDER STEP, HIT FRONT OF LOWER RIGHT LEG ON TOP OF NEXT UPPER STEP.

October 21, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INSPECTING NEW TRACK INSPECTION CATWALK TIME LOST HIS FOOTING WHILE LOWERING A MOVABLE CATWALK.

1991 · 1 incident

July 16, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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.

1990 · 5 incidents

November 13, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

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, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

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.

May 4, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STRIKING OR BUMPING
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck against stationary object

HIT HARD HAT ON STAIRWAY SUPPORTING BEAM AND JAMMED HIS UPPER SPINE AND NECK. MOUND OF DIRT WAS BUILT UP OUTSIDE.

March 24, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck against stationary object

DUCKING UNDER A CONVEYOR, HARD HAT BLOCKED VISION AND CAUGHT ON PIPE/BEAM AND JAMMED NECK.

January 23, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Flash burns (welding)

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, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck against a moving object

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, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
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, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE OPENING BOTTOM GATE ON BIN #4 WITH GATE TOOL HE SLIPPED & RIGHT HAND HT GATE SUPPORT STRUCTURE & INJURED HAND.

May 11, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING LADDER SLIPPED WENT TO GRAB THE LADDER WITH R HAND TO STOP FALL STRAIND R. WRIST FOREARM R SHOULDER.

April 3, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

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, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING 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, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (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, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP 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, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck against stationary object

REPLACING DRAG CABLE IN 150B DRAGLINE PRY BAR. PRY BAR SLIPPED AND DRUG TOP OF HAND OVER EDGE OF DRAG DRUM.

1987 · 2 incidents

September 18, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

KNIFE SLIPPED AND HE CUT TOP OF RIGHT THIGH WHILE REMOVING LIDS FROM USED OIL BUCKETS.

1986 · 1 incident

February 25, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE STRECHING3UPWARD TO THE UTMOST TO LIFT CABLE OVER OBSTACLE, LEFT FOOT SLIPPED AND LEFT KNEE POPPED CAUSING INSTANT PAIN AND STIFFNESS.

1985 · 10 incidents

October 3, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck against stationary object

WALKING DOWN A WALKWAY SURROUNDED BY HAND RAILS THE EMPLOYEE TURNED THE CORNER ON THE WALKWAY AND BUMPED HIS LEFT ELBOW ON THE END OF THE HAND RAIL.

August 22, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HAMMERING ON THE SIDE OF A PLUGGED UP ELEVATOR. THE HAMMER CHIPPED A FRAGMENT OF STEEL OFF THE ELEVATOR & WENT INTO HIS FINGER.

August 13, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler OTHER
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by flying object

DOING NORMAL WORK IN PIT STATION-DOESNT KNOW HOW IT HAPPENED.

May 11, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall onto or against objects

TRYING TO CLOSE TIGHT BUTTERFLY VALVE WITH NO HANDLE.HE SLIPPED AND HIS FOREARM HIT PART OF THE STEEL STRUCTURE.

March 16, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by falling object

MOVING 12\\ IRON PIPE AND PIPE FELL ONTO LEFT FOOT.

February 13, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by flying object

HITTING A ROCK THAT WAS JAMMED IN A CHUTE.

February 1, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING VARIOUS STORE ITEMS ON SHELVES PAIN JUST STARTED IN BACK

January 19, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE OPERATING DRAGLINE SOMETHING GOT INTO HISEYE.

January 14, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING 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, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP 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, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING AWAY FROM DROP BALL, WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A ROCK FALLING ON HIS RIGHT KNEE & TWISTING IT.

June 11, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck against stationary object

WORKING ON Y FILTER TABLE CHANGING DRIVE SPROCKET-USING PRY BAR, SLIPPED AND JAMMED LEFT HAND-MIDDLE FINGER. CHIPPED BONE IN MIDDLE FINGER.

May 14, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by flying object

WORKING ON PUMP IN MILL AND SAND BLEW IN EYE

April 19, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A WELDING CYLINDER CART UP SOME STAIRS AS HE WAS PULLING THE CART UP STAIRS HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER ABDOMINALS.

April 11, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING SHETS OF CORRUGATED METAL SIDING AND SINS HHLLING ON SIDE OF NEW ELEC SHOP HE SOMEHOW TWISTED HIS BACK

April 6, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

4 MEN WERE LIFTING A 200 LB DISK ONTO A SHAFT. NEAL TWISTED HIS KNEE WHILE WALKING WITH IT.

March 20, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED ON MUDDY SURFACE AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

February 18, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING CHANNEL LOCK PLYERS HE WAS TIGHTENING PACKING GLAND ON A SAND PUMP.

1983 · 8 incidents

December 20, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall from machine

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, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUSHING CART & SHAFT INTO MILL WHEELS HIT CONCRETE APRON & JAMMED PUSH CART HANDLE INTO RIGHT SIDE OF GROIN AREA.

November 23, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE LIFTED A FULL LOADED BUCKET HIGHER THAN SHOULD BE AND TIPPED THE LOADER OVER PINNING HIMSELF BETWEEN THE LOADER AND RAIL

November 21, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WORKING IN AREA WHERE WELDING WAS BEING DONE

October 27, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING 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, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Struck against stationary object

PULLING ON A WRENCH AND IT SLIPPED HITTING LEFT ELBOW ON ANGLE IRON BEAM.

September 13, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (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, 1983 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oi Ione Sts Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

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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The full compliance file on USMC Ione Plant

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 with the underlying data as CSV.