All MSHA-reportable accidents at Capitol Aggregates, Inc. operations in 2023. Fatalities appear first.
Assistant manager was notified of an approaching wildfire to the southeast of the location. The fire was stopped approx. 1/4 mile from mine property. The fire never contacted Capitol property. In an abundance of caution MSHA was contacted via the emergency line and notified of the approaching fire.
Two employees reported that they were stuck in the pre-heat tower elevator between the 4th and 5th floor. RICO elevator tech released both employees on the ground level at 2151pm. No injuries or illness were reported.
Employee was ridding elevator to top of silo to take measurements. The elevator braking system locked up causing the elevator to become stuck. RICO elevator arrived and released the elevator allowing the employee to exit the elevator at 0159am with no injuries.
Employee was putting away EE's tools for the day and got cement dust in EE's eye causing it to become irritated.
Employee was working with a crew clearing accumulation at the 8x20 primary screen. Employee walked away from primary screen to inspect #3 Drive Motor Belts. While looking up to inspect the belts, a falling rock struck the employee on EE's hard hat / face.
EE was trouble shooting an issue with the right rear axle. As EE loosened the plug/ bolt pressurized hot oil shot out, hitting EE in face, neck, chest, arm, and stomach. EE suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns.
EE was performing dye test on dust collector when door to compartment slammed shut on right hand. EE received several lacerations to hand.
Employee was opening a hinged guard to add oil to a machine that was down. Employee finger pinched in hinged guard causing fracture and laceration.
Employee was unfolding a forklift attachment to move barrels, as EE unfolded the attachment EE felt a pain in EE's left arm. Employee reported to supervisor and attempted to treat with OTC meds until EE requested to seek a doctor on 8/7/2023 at which time it became reportable.
EE was using a chipping bar to clean a chute on the pug mill. EE hit the side of the door with pinky finger causing laceration and fracture.
Employee was working inside the cab of a bulldozer. Rain started so the employee quickly shut the doors on the bulldozer & began to dismount using three points of contact. Employee's right foot slipped on the blade push arm, causing the employee to fall. The employee came to rest on the bulldozer push arm with legs straddling each side, causing contusion to legs & lower back.
Employee was getting welding rods out of the front right side toolbox on the welding truck bed. The employee was on top, kneeling on the toolbox while unlatching the door. The door started to swing downward away from the employee, and employee attempted to catch the falling door with right hand. The door smashed the employee's right ring finger tip.