All MSHA-reportable accidents at Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg., Inc. operations in 2025. Fatalities appear first.
Employee was attempting to clear a blockage in a chute with a pry bar and missed the chute striking their right ring finger on the side of the chute wall. Initially first aid only, doctor visit on 12/23 found fracture in finger on x-ray making it reportable.
Employee was cleaning a drain trough. when they went to replace the grate (80#) over the trough, they felt a strain in left shoulder. Reported to supv. Contacted clinic, who advised RICE and OTC ibuprofen. No restrictions at that time. At follow appt. 5/28, placed employee on weight restriction R arm- first day restricted 5/28/25
Employee was organizing parts in a storage area. EE had a shaker screen counterweight on the tines of a forklift. EE slid the counterweight off the tines of the forklift, when EE did EE felt a twinge in right shoulder. Self-treated until Monday, when EE was seen at a clinic, diagnosed with a muscle strain, placed on restricted duty (no use of R arm) until follow up appt.
Employee was walking to EE's haul truck when EE stepped on a frozen puddle of ice. EE slipped and fell straight backwards and injured EE's shoulder.
EE was attempting to remove a broken drill steel when the chain slipped pinching their right thumb
Using a wrench to loosen bolts on a waterline. Wrench slipped off bolt pinching their left ring finger between the wrench and pipe flange. Resulting in a fracture of their finger.
Employee lacerated forearm just below the elbow while running the bagging machine in the Fine Grind Plant. The wound required sutures to close.
Employee was installing a drive belt on the primary grizzly feeder with two other employees. During the task, their left thumb became wedged between the drive belts and a pulley,
Employee stepped in a hole causing them to lose balance. They fell backwards and attempted to catch themselves with left arm extended. They suffered a wrist injury when contacted the ground.
Employee was assisting with installing a tail pulley on P-3. The tail pulley rotated and pinched the tip of EE's right pinky finger. The would required stitches to close.
Employee was working on conveyor pulley & started to feel dizzy & nauseated. Temps were 90+ with Heat index 100+ Went to control room to cool off. After drinking fluids, EE vomited. As a precautionary measure, ambulance was called, EMT's checked vitals, all were ok. by that time employee had improved. Heat Exhaustion. Employee returned to work with no complications
Approx. 10:39pm on 11/22 we were contacted by Thornton fire dept. with a request for access to recover the body of an individual who had jumped to their death from Interstate 80/94 Tri-state tollway. The body was located approx. 150' below the road surface and was not accessible from the quarry & Was NOT Part of Mine Property according to Property Maps.