All MSHA-reportable accidents at Capitol Aggregates, Inc. operations in 2025. Fatalities appear first.
An employee was standing on VIS Crusher, trying to unclog/clean unit. The employee was holding a 1-1/2"" water line, awaiting it to be turned on so that they could wash the clogged VSI. When the water was turned on, the employee lost their balance and fell onto the deck below EE, approximately 4.5 feet below where EE was working.
Equipment Operator using pressure washer to wash Front End Loader. Tried using pressure washer to wet a rag that was being held in their right hand while holding pressure washer wand in their left hand. Injected water into their right middle finger.
On 2.20.24, EE was pulling & lifting on an empty battery tray on a CAT 349 Excavator trying to remove it. It did not move, so EE used pry bar to remove. EE reported back soreness the next day but did not want to go to doctor. EE requested to see doctor on 2.24.25 & doctor released to return work. On 2.25.25 doctor required physical therapy and allowed EE to return to work.