All MSHA-reportable accidents at Delta Sand & Gravel Company operations in 2024. Fatalities appear first.
Employee works as a mechanic at Delta. EE was driving a wheel bearing race into a wheel hub, for the tag axle, and was hitting the driver, using a MAC anti-vibe 48oz ball peen hammer. EE was wearing safety glasses and gloves. The hammer bounced and came back down, hitting EE's left pointer finger, with the shaft of the hammer. The hammer handle is manufactured slim.
Employee was cutting a bearing race off with a grinder. EE forgot EE's safety glasses and a piece of metal came back and hit EE in the eye.
EE left an open drink by the tool room and went to work elsewhere. A second employee used Permatex Super Penetrant near the open drink and left to work elsewhere. When EE later took a drink, EE stated EE tasted the Permatex. Employee reported feeling nauseated and motion sick. Employee was taken to urgent care, where EE was evaluated and released with no restrictions.