Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Miner was trying to remove a rock that was stuck underneath the jaw crusher with a 5 lb sledgehammer. While trying to dislodge the rock that was stuck, the miner strained EE's right shoulder.
Salt River Sand & RockMining Incidents in 2023
All MSHA-reportable accidents at Salt River Sand & Rock operations in 2023. Fatalities appear first.
- Fatalities in 2023
- 0
- Total incidents
- 3
- Year
- 2023
Top incident classifications
- 01HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)1 incident
- 02HANDLING OF MATERIALS1 incident
- 03SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON1 incident
All incidents in 2023
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Miner was shoveling material around the crusher area. After getting home, EE's back became sore and tight.
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Miner was running for cover from the starting rain storm when EE stepped on the concrete near the flocculent tank. In doing so EE stepped on a small amount of spilled wet flock and slipped. Miner said they felt a pain in lower back.