All MSHA-reportable accidents at VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LP operations in 2012. Fatalities appear first.
Due to a rain event earlier in the week the Brazos river began to rise substantially. The river eventually rose to a height greater than our levee and entered our dredge pond. No one was exposed to any danger associated with this event. No equipment was damaged as a result of this event.
Working under haul truck and upon standing employee felt pressure in his left knee.
While attempting to remove the bucket from a skid steer, the bucket came loose and struck IW in the shin.
Employee was struck by cable attached to pole being moved by dozer.
While dismounting the machine the mechanic turned his body while his foot was planted and twisted his left knee. He could not bear weight on his left leg and the knee began to swell immediately. He was taken to the medical facility for examination and tests are being performed at this time to determine the extent of the injury.
Contractor EE moving overburden from one area of pit to another was descending the SW ramp empty when lost control of the Terex TA35. The truck drove into the W.berm/boulders which redirected him to the E.berm where truck drove up and thru berm resulting in truck upset & landing on the level below. EE was seen at hospital and released with minor injuries.
On 8/25/11 employee reported back pain. He said he had back pain over the years but it worsened on 6/21/11 when team-lifting a 80 lb pump cover. On 8/25/12 diagnostic test revealed a back strain and preventative treatment was performed. On 1/17/12 additional diagnostic test revealed degenerative disc disease and fusion surgery was performed on 3/12/12 (first day off)
Mechanic was inflating tire on 988F cat wheel loader when tire failed, causing sudden release of air that had been under pressure. 3 miners in area were injured w/flying debris. Later determined that the acc. did not meet requirements for immediate report. Pursuant to MSHA's guidance, this report is being modified to reflect that this did meet requirements of immed. reportable acc.
Mechanic was inflating tire on 988F cat wheel loader when tire failed, causing sudden release of air that had been under pressure. 3 miners in area were injured w/flying debris. Later determined that the acc. did not meet requirements for immediate report. Pursuant to MSHA's guidance, this report is being modified to reflect that this did meet requirements of immed. reportable acc.
Mechanic was inflating tire on 988F cat wheel loader when tire failed, causing sudden release of air that had been under pressure. 3 miners in area were injured w/flying debris. Later determined that the acc. did not meet requirements for immediate report. Pursuant to MSHA's guidance, this report is being modified to reflect that this did meet requirements of immed. reportable acc.
Employee injured shoulder while picking up chain wrench.
While ascending the ladder on the motor grader the employees right foot slipped causing him to lose his balance and slip back to the ground resulting on a groin area strain
Injured employee was assisting another employee to change finger door on the chute. When the weight of the door began to slip the injured employee grabbed the door, and when he did he felt a twitch in his back. Employee did not seek medical attention until Wednesday, January 2, 2012. Injury resulted in a strain to the back.
The employee tripped on an air hose and fell to the second step/platform 17 inches below. He fractured his left arm which requires surgery that is scheduled for 12-13-12.
Employee strained back while using a pry bar at grizzly box at primary crusher.
EE was sliding tire off LF wheel position in order to separate wheel components. EE proceeded use 1800 tool to separate wheel parts when he moved the tool for reposition the wheel parts slid from the tire and struck EE on the back side of the right leg.
Employee was attempting to trim urethane skirt board rubber with a utility knife in his left hand, the knife tracked inwards toward his body cutting his left leg.
Employee slipped descending steps while holding the right hand rail resulting in torn bicep tendon.
Employee was performing maintenance on drill when a piece of steel unexpectedly moved and struck the employee in the cheek.
Employee was working on the deflector plate inside the U5 Discharge Chute, when the employee experienced pain in the right shoulder. On September 27th, the employee requested to see a physician. MRI revealed Tendonitis of supraspinatus & infraspinatus tendon as well as mild degenerative changes to AC joint. Employee was given PT and no lifting restriction.
""EYES ON PATH"" Incident - While walking on ground level & looking up to diagnose noise coming from C11 conveyor, the EE stepped on a 3"" rock causing his rt. ankle & knee to roll. The EE sought medical treatment on 9/24/12 & diagnosed with a knee sprain. On 9/28/12, the MRI revealed no deterioration or damage, but the employee will have to go to physical therapy for 2 weeks.
On 8/9/12, employee team lifted a shackle and cables from the ground to a loader tow pin. He reported that he experienced pain in the abdomen. After taking a pain reliever the pain went away. The pain seemed to come and go. On 9/24/12, the employee visited a physician who sent him to see a specialist. On 10/4/2012, the Specialist confirmed a hernia. Surgery is scheduled.
Employee sought medical attention on 7/18 for a strained shoulder that occurred when he released a brake on a railcar. He was released to full duty. He had an MRI and an app't with an Orthopedic surgeon on 8/16 revealed a torn rotator cuff. He is currently on restricted duty while awaiting surgery. This is being reported within 10 days of being placed on work restrictions.
Employee experienced pain in his right shoulder while removing a cable from a barge July 7, 2012. On October 2, 2012 he was placed on restricted duty. This incident is being reported within 10 days of employee being placed on restrictions.
Employee was driving a wedge with a hammer to loosen concaves on primary crusher when the wedge released and struck the employee on the back of the leg.
EE strained himself while he was lying on a creeper adjusting the front brakes on a forklift. The straining resulted in a hernia. This incident is being reported March 29, 2012 which is within ten days of seeking medical attention.
Employee was standing on a 12x12 wooden block when he stepped off and twisted his right ankle.
Employee was lifting the door on a portable light station to crank the engine, when he felt a pop in his left shoulder. He sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a shoulder strain and given work restrictions. This incident is being reported within 10 days of employee seeking medical attention.
While shoveling spillage from under the tunnel conveyor on to the conveyor, the employee felt pain in the left side of his neck. He went to the doctor on 10-17-12, was diagnosed with a neck strain and placed on light duty. He was returned to full duty by same doctor on 10-19-12.
Employee was pouring concrete, attempting to move to another area of the pour, when his boot became stuck under the rebar causing him to trip. He stuck his hand out to break his fall and fractured his left middle finger. He is currently on restricted duty. This incident is being reported within 10 days of the employee seeking medical attention.
At the end of shift, EE parked haul truck at the access platform located on E. side of shop. The EE was walking down the stairs and caught his rt. heel on the edge of the 2nd to last step causing his rt. ankle to roll/twist and stumbled to ground. On 9/19 an X-ray revealed a closed fracture of the right ankle. The EE was given a walking boot, crutches and placed on restrictions.
Employee slipped while exiting fuel truck causing a strain to his right knee. He sought medical attention on 9/14 and was placed on restricted duty. This incident is being reported within 10 days of seeking medical attention.
While clearing down trees from drainage ditch, a tree entered the front windshield of cab injuring employee.
Employee strained his wrist while closing rail car doors with a pry bar. He sought medical attention and was placed on restricted duty 8/22/12. He returned to full duty 8/27/2012. This incident is being reported within 10 days of employee seeking medical attention.
While cleaning a plugged chute and screen bellypan, material struck employee's left knee. He did not wish to seek medical treatment at that time. On 7-25-12 employee was taken to local clinic, who referred him to a specialist. On 8-13-12 specialist diagnosed a fracture.
Injured employee was attempting to shut a chute on a gate using a sledge hammer. Employee missed the gate and hit his right foot causing a contusion.
While operating a haul truck, employee strained his right shoulder and is currently on restricted duty. This incident is being reported within 10 days of the employee seeking medical attention.
EE injured his right knee while jumping from a concrete block to the ground . He sought medical attention on 4/25/12 and was placed on restricted duty. This incident is being reporting within 10 days of employee seeking medical attention.
Employee was fueling excavator. The fuel nozzle was slipping out of the fuel tank so the employee reached up to grab it. While reaching for the nozzle the employee felt a sharp pain in his back. Employee decided to seek medical treatment on 6-12-2012. Diagnosis: Lumbar Strain. Light Duty.
EE was performing maintenance on the liner in the surge tunnel feeder. While using a pry bar to loosen the liner he felt a sting in his back. He did not request medical attention until April 9, 2012. He was diagnosed with a lumbar strain and placed on restricted duty.
EE slipped when he was stepping down from the crusher platform hitting his right shin on the flange of a column. He received sutures at a local clinic and is currently on restricted duty.
Employee strained lower back while performing unit weight samples in the lab.
Employee was changing the lip guards on loader when a bolt on the underside of the bucket spun and cut through his gloves.
Employee was removing broken glass from a motor grader and was scratching the material from the old seal when something flew into his right eye. He sought medical attention on 10/2/12 and was diagnosed with a corneal laceration and given prescription eye drops. He was released to full duty. This incident is being reported within 10 days of seeking medical attention.
Employee was spraying off a concrete pad with a water hose when something splashed underneath his safety glasses into his left eye. He sought medical attention on 9/15/12, was given an antibiotic eye ointment and released to full duty. This incident is being reported within 10 days of employee seeking medical attention.
Employee was removing the clamp that held the stationary belt during the repair the clamp released suddenly and struck employee in the nose between the eyes causing a laceration and resulting in stitches.
Employee wiped his face with his shirt and got debris in his eye. Employee did not go to the dr. until 8/6/2012.
Employee was getting down from working on loader bucket and suffered a laceration to his left hand.
Removing a cutting edge on a Cat 980G Front End Loader bucket. When the last bolt was removed the metal came loose from the bucket and struck the victim on top of the left foot causing a fracture to a metatarsal bone.
While replacing guard on crusher employees left index finger got caught between the guard and the clamping post on crusher causing a laceration to the top and bottom of finger.
Employee was using a sledge hammer to remove a corner shroud when a piece of shroud flew off and struck the employee in the leg causing a laceration.
Employee was installing a steering cylinder on a 988F wheel loader when a metal splinter dislodged from a pin head into his right thumb. The splinter was surgically removed on July 23, 2012. He has remained on full duty, no lost time or restrictions. This incident is being reported within 10 days of employee receiving reportable medical attention.
Employee was removing a piece of wear metal from feed chute when metal slipped out of his hand causing a laceration to finger.
An employee performing was drilling a hole in the back of an electrical box bracket. In the process of wallowing out the hole to make it larger, the drill bit slid out of the hole and contacted the employee's palm of his left hand. This resulted in a laceration that required stitches.
IW was using a battery powered drill to drill a hole in a metal trough and as the drill bit cut through, it pulled his hand into the top of the trough cutting his index finger on this right hand.
Injured employee was lifting metal catwalk section when it shifted and smashed hand against catwalk and ground. Causing cuts on two fingers on his right hand.
Employee injured his right 5th finger while opening a sliding chain link gate. He was diagnosed with a mallet finger and it was placed in a stack splint. No restrictions or lost time. This incident is being reported within 10 days of seeking medical attention.
Injured employee was removing the grating in order to access a turn buckle to make necessary adjustments, when the grating hung on adjacent beam. When the grating was freed the employee lost his balance which caused the grating to strike his shin. Resulting in a laceration.
After tightening motor mount bolts at the primary, employee was uncoupling an air line hose from the back of the mechanic's service truck, standing directly in front of the coupler (that was 55"" off the ground), when it released, the hose kicked back and up striking employee on the upper lip. Resulted in laceration with 3 stitches & released to return to work without restriction.
On 3/29/2012, employee was hauling waste in a Euclid R85 Haul truck. While lowering the truck bed the bed slammed down bouncing him in the cab. It was reported as a first aid injury (neck sprain). On 5/25/2012, he saw a physician for diagnostic purposes (no medical treatment or restrictions). On June 14, 2012, he began physical therapy for his lower back (no restrictions).
On 3/12/12 an injury was org. reported #1538802 where a mechanic was inflating a tire on a 988 Cat Wheel loader when the tire failed causing sudden release of air that had been under pressure. During annual audio. it was determined that the EE had a reportable shift in his hearing due to the noise generated from the previous tire failure that had been reported to MSHA.
Employee was having symptoms of a heart attack prior to reporting to work. Other Employees notice and took action to get him to the hospital safely. It was later determined not to be life-threating or work related.
Three juveniles were trespassing at the quarry. One juvenile slipped into a pond and drown.
On 8/11/12 the body of a 22-year-old female was found in the S/E sump in the east pit. It appears that this individual trespassed by climbing over the 7-ft chain-linked fence with barbed wire along the east edge of the property parallel to Charles St. Then fell from the highwall. According to Caledonia PD, autopsy showed ""multiple blunt force injuries consistent with a high fall.""
A customer truck driver exited his truck at the scale house window to retrieve his ticket when he fell to the ground gasping for air. 911 was called and CPR performed until EMS arrived. Later died of full cardiac arrest at the emergency room.