All MSHA-reportable accidents at P&K Stone, LLC operations in 2024. Fatalities appear first.
While servicing a tire on the left front of a WA600, the technician placed a hydraulic ram between the axle suspension assembly of the WA600 and the inside flange of the wheel. When the bead of the tire came loose from the force of the ram pushing on the flange, the ram slipped and hit the technician in the face.
EE was operating a haul truck, hauling clay to the dump. EE dismounted the cab of the haul truck and walked toward the excavator's work area unannounced. At this point a chunk of clay came off the face and struck the EE in question on the outer right thigh. EE was seen by company clinic and was issued work restrictions.
On 7/26/2024, while walking on a travelway, EE moved to opposite side of the road due to conditions ahead being uneven. EE stated that upon moving to the other side of the travelway, they felt a pop near the arch of their left foot. EE was seen by company doctor and put on restricted duty and was prescribed the use of an immobilization device.
stepped into soft mud, fell forward, sprain left wrist (1st day of treatment 1/24/24)
On 5/13/2024, at approximately 3:50pm, Management received a report of an EE having difficulty breathing after having worked to adjust a gate for a feeder in the surge tunnel. EE was assessed by Plant Mangement and taken to local ER for assessment for CO poisoning. EE was admitted and treated for elevated levels of CO in EE's blood.