All MSHA-reportable accidents at McGeorge Contracting Company Inc operations in 2023. Fatalities appear first.
Night crew was rebuilding 5.5' Standard Crusher, which required the use of a 60- Ton crane, which was an outside contractor. After completion of the rebuild, the employee was assisting the crane operator with stowing away the outrigger foot pads. The employee placed their right hand on top of outrigger and crane operator extracted outrigger, thus crushing the employee's right hand.
Employee was lifting 1/2"" metal shim into the jaw and felt a pain in their mid-back. EE then went ahead and put the shim into place and back pain continued. EE then notified the supervisor of the back injury.
Employee was shoveling material off the C-4 pad and caught a snag on the surface of the pad with the shovel while scooping. Thus, causing EE to twist a little and strain lower back.
Employee picked up a piece of flat metal off back of welding truck. When employee began to carry metal to the work area, they felt an intense pain in their abdominal region. After medical review, employee was diagnosed with an abdominal strain.
Employee was in haul truck being loaded with material in pit. Loader was dumping material in bed of haul truck when a large boulder dropped out of loader bucket into haul truck bed and caused haul truck to shift abruptly. Thus, resulting in a strain to haul truck operator's neck and shoulders.
Employee was replacing a roller on conveyor. They lost grip of roller and it fell and struck their right hand.
Employee was assisting with supplies in the area where two welders were welding. Employee stated they did not look directly at the welding light but due to being in area while welding was taking place, the reflection of the welding light caused their eyes to be subjected to arc flash.