Mining Incidents

Titan Florida, LLC.Mining Incidents in 2024

All MSHA-reportable accidents at Titan Florida, LLC. operations in 2024. Fatalities appear first.

Fatalities in 2024
0
Total incidents
6
Year
2024

Top incident classifications

  1. 01HANDLING OF MATERIALS3 incidents
  2. 02POWERED HAULAGE1 incident
  3. 03EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE1 incident
  4. 04MACHINERY1 incident

All incidents in 2024

Struck by falling object

While unloading an ibeam from a truck using a forklift, the ibeam became unstable and slipped, falling and impacting the employee causing a fracture to employee's left leg. Employee received medical treatment and surgery.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON DRAG SYSTEM K446. EE WAS PULLING OUT THE CHAIN THAT WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE SPROCKET. WHILE SETTING DOWN THE CHAIN, EE'S FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN THE CHAIN AND THE BOTTOM LINK.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 10/30/2024, EE was working with three team members to load a thermocouple for kiln shelf installation. While positioning the thermocouple inside the Preheater elevator, EE experienced pain in the lower back and waist. The employee initially declined medical treatment but sought care on 11/5/2024, when EE was prescribed medication, physical therapy, and imposed work restrictions.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Loading chemicals into the truck when a hose fitting broke, sprayed on back and shoulder.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was opening the silo 8 cleaning door located at the top of the silo when the door slipped causing EE's right finger to get caught between the door and the structural beam. EE had a minor cut on the index finger. Employee received prescribed medication.

Struck by flying object

Employee was using an impact wrench equipment with a swivel and socket to tighten one of the bolts that rend the knives. The accident occurred when the socket separated from the swivel and flew into employee's face causing a laceration on the upper lip.

Other years on record

Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) accident records, kept current weekly. Operator identity is MSHA's operator_id on the accident record; records are scoped to Titan Florida, LLC.'s numeric MSHA operator ID.