Elliott employee was disassembling a machine for repairs. A piece that was believed to be secured unexpectedly moved. Employees right hand was pinched between part and stationary object resulting in a laceration to palm of hand at base of index finger. Cut required nine stitches to close.
Active Minerals International LLCMining Incidents in 2016
All MSHA-reportable accidents at Active Minerals International LLC operations in 2016. Fatalities appear first.
- Fatalities in 2016
- 0
- Total incidents
- 5
- Year
- 2016
Top incident classifications
- 01HANDLING OF MATERIALS3 incidents
- 02SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON2 incidents
All incidents in 2016
Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Struck by falling object
While removing a gearbox it fell on employee's hand causing an abrasion and swelling
Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Operator misjudgment; heavy dew accumulation; Operator decided to try & turn on the fuel pump by standing on an oil dry container. Operator lost footing & slipped off. The employee worked their entire shift without making any note of injury. Employee later called the foreman over the job to notify the foreman they were at the emergency room getting their back looked at.
Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Missed a stair coming down the steps and sprained ankle
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Dump trailer tailgate