All MSHA-reportable accidents at O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) operations in 2011. Fatalities appear first.
Employee breathed in smoke while evacuating the mine during a fire on a haul truck. He was sent to the hospital for evaluation as a precaution. He was released to light duty one day then released back to full duty. EE operating haul truck, heard pop, stopped truck and opened door and saw flames out the door. Accident is still under investigation to determine cause of the fire.
Employee turned to pick up tool to clean concrete off and knee twisted causing knee cap to dislocate.
Employee was cleaning the pre heater. When he finished the task he felt some discomfort in his lower back. He requested medical attention the following morning. He was diagnosed with a lumbar strain.
Employee was climbing the ladder to the loader cab and slipped on the second step. He caught himself with his right arm on the handrail, regained his footing and climbed up to the cab. He later went to the ER where it was determined he broke his right forearm. He was talking with another employee while climbing and was distracted.
Employee #1 was holding the slug wrench in place while employee #2 was hitting wrench with a hammer. The hammer hit employee #1's left middle finger. Employee was diagnosed with a fracture to the tip of finger. He received a tetanus shot, glue for the laceration, a splint and an antibiotic prescription.
Employee was using a chain saw to cut trees. The employee states as he was cutting a limb the saw kicked back and struck his shin.