All MSHA-reportable accidents at Salt River Sand & Rock operations in 2022. Fatalities appear first.
Miner was climbing into service truck when they felt something shift in lower back. Miner requested medical attention and EMS was called. Miner was taken by ambulance to the ER where they were admitted for lower back strain.
Miner was changing guarding on crusher when miner stepped backwards and stepped on another guard lying on the ground. This resulted in miner twisting an ankle. Miner was placed in a removable boot from medical and placed off work until Jan 18th, 2022.
On the morning of 12/6/2022 miner reported to their supervisor that on 12/05/2022 they had jumped from the Jaw crusher frame rail and injured their right knee upon landing on uneven surface. Employee was sent for medical and placed on restricted duty for a sprain knee.
Miner was stepping out of service truck when they missed the bottom step and fell to the ground. Miner impacted the ground with left shoulder resulting in an injury to the shoulder.
Miner was using a swinging sledge to tighten the mantel nut on the crusher. When the sledge swung past the wrench the miner attempted to catch the sledge on its backswing and got finger smashed between the sledge and the wrench. Miner received medical attention for the injuries and stitches for the cuts.
Miner's personal pocket knife came open in miner's pocket and tore through the material of miner's jeans exposing the blade. Upon sitting down the miner ran hand down leg contacting the exposed blade and cutting hand. 3 stitches were given by medical to close the wound.
Miner was adding engine oil to a 775G haulage truck. As EE was finishing the task, EE closed the engine compartment access hood/door. EE wasn't aware that EE's right thumb was placed on a pinch point area and struck EE's right thumb causing a laceration. EE was treated and received stitches. Miner was given restricted duty.
Miner was climbing the ladder of a 775 haul truck during servicing of equipment. While climbing miner felt a pull in lower left abdomen. Upon medical review miner was given restricted duty for a strain.