All MSHA-reportable accidents at Salt River Sand & Rock operations in 2014. Fatalities appear first.
While removing and replacing bucket tips on a 988K Cat loader miner was attempting to remove the retainer pins with a 3 lbs sledge hammer. Upon striking the pin it fractured a sliver off of the retainer and pierced the miners right knee cap. Upon a visit to the clinic it was discovered that the metal was still in the miners leg. Miner had to have surgery to remove the sliver.
Good weather; Employee was standing on the back of his truck and went to step down from truck and apparently his shoe got caught on something causing him to fall to ground. He was not more than two feet above ground when he fell. He claims that he injured his shoulder, arm and knee.
On 3/20/2014 ee was shoveling at the cone crusher and other areas of the plant. While shoveling he felt a pain down his right leg coming from his lower back. It was late in his shift so he sat down the rest of the day. On 3/24/2014 ee notified safety of the incident and was sent to the doctors. The doctor placed him on restricted duty until he his back and leg feels better.
Apparently, employee was replacing hoses on truck and was positioned in an awkward position and sprained his left shoulder.
Miner was using a chipping hammer to clean away slag on a new metal cut. Small piece of slag struck miner in right face check and bounced under his safety glasses and into his right eye. Miner received a corneal abrasion when the slag embedded into his cornea. Miner went to hospital and had it removed. Received a prescription to use for 7 days. No other doctors visits needed.
Miner was lifting a metal object when he felt a pop in his right shoulder. No medical treatment was required. There was no lost time or restricted duty and no doctors visits. 11/12/2015 Miner went to medical doctor and was given a shot of cortisone for this old injury. As of 11/13/2015 there has been no restricted work days and no lost time for this injury.