All MSHA-reportable accidents at Florida Rock Industries, Inc. operations in 2018. Fatalities appear first.
IE was moving the portable crusher by remote control when a small piece of metal broke from an undercarriage roller and struck abdomen. IE transported to hospital where a 2nd piece of metal was found in abdomen from 20 yrs ago. Dr decided newer piece of metal could remain but recommended removal of older piece for fear of working into bowels. Dr removed metal, not sure which piece.
The employee was injured in the left hand and leg when EE was struck by metal chips from a hammer.
IW strained right elbow while pulling water hose up stairs. IW was given restrictions on 11/05/2018 which IW was unable to do job duties at full capacity.
EE drilling in sheet metal, bit hung up twisted hand/arm. No medical at time, later reported pain, had treatment. EE advised of strain shoulder/upper arm. EE returned, regular job duties. Follow up 3/9 added ""no operating heavy equip."" EE unable to perform the regular job duties. 7000-1 reported within 10 business days of new restrictions. Terminated on 3/14, unrelated to injury.
While preparing for end of shift, the employee slipped on a small rock on way from one MCC room to the next causing a left ankle sprain.
Employee suffered a cardiac arrest while dismounting front end loader.