Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Mike was exiting his work truck, when his right leg came in contact with the ground he felt a twist and had problems putting weight on his leg.
Palm Beach Aggregates LLCMining Incidents in 2011
All MSHA-reportable accidents at Palm Beach Aggregates LLC operations in 2011. Fatalities appear first.
- Fatalities in 2011
- 0
- Total incidents
- 4
- Year
- 2011
Top incident classifications
- 01SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON3 incidents
- 02HANDLING OF MATERIALS1 incident
All incidents in 2011
Fall from machine
Plant @ #4 shaker. Employee was changing the top deck screen on the #4 shaker. Slipped with the screen and slid down the chute feet first.
Fall down stairs
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING STAIRS CARRYING A PIECE OF METAL, WHEN HE DROP IT, HE WENT TO CATCH IT. HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN STAIRS. HE STRAINED HE RIGHT SHOULDER
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Helping another employee remove a 1/2 sheet of plywood from under a belt. When he picked it up to pull it out he heard a pop and felt a pain in his left lower leg. Pulled a muscle or possible tear to MCL or Achilles rupture.