All MSHA-reportable accidents at Stevens Creek Quarry, Inc operations in 2012. Fatalities appear first.
The dispenser on the lime silo @ the long belt was malfunctioning due to clumps in the mix. While attempting to adjust & shut down the dispenser a gust of wind blew lime dust into the employees eyes. When he attempted to rub it our with his hand he hurt then got dirt in his eye.
Employee was inspecting conveyor belt going to the HR screen, went to step up on concrete curb and foot slipped off. Resulting in sprain to knee. Subsequently learned he had a ton meniscus.
Miner was chipping dirt slag from inside chute to cone 2 feed belt going from screen 1. Working in small space miner was holding chip gun chest high for extended period and shoulder became sore. He did not report this at time and sought medical assistance from chiropractor, who said he had separated shoulder, which he moved back into place. Reported incident on 9/24/12.