All MSHA-reportable accidents at Walker Sand and Gravel operations in 2013. Fatalities appear first.
Employee was on the ground working on leveling the cone crusher unit when the unit shifted. There was an affixed ladder which struck the employees left leg causing a break in the left leg. Employee was struck just above the left knee. There was damage to the cross member on the unit. The wooden block that the hydraulic jack was sitting failed causing the unit to shift.
Employee was pulling on cables to get ready for moving plant. Employee was also using a hammer during the day, using his wrist. Employee notified supervisor that his wrist was hurting.
One of our employees approached a vehicle that was parked just inside our entrance, he found an unknown female (trespasser) that had committed suicide with a handgun inside of her vehicle. She had drove her vehicle just inside of our entrance gate located off of SR-92. 911 was called immediately and Alpine Police Dept responded to the scene.