Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
Employee was changing screen on wash plant. He threw old screen off of deck and strained elbow. Accident was not recordable until 6-29-05 when he was placed on restricted duty.
May 4, 2005NV · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Employee was throwing a weighted rope to capture a pump float, and felt a pop in his right arm. Ruptured right bicep
April 13, 2005NV · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was shoveling on elevated platform, he twisted and felt pain in lower back. Lumbar Sprain
February 8, 2005CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee bumped knee against a protruding angle iron bracket next to the roller mill. This resulted in a contusion to her knee. She had been off work for non-industrial knee surgery within the past year. Though the injury was minor, it was determined that a physician should evaluate her condition.
November 1, 2004CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
The injured employee and his partner were working on the secondary screen deck, he bent over to pick up an extension cord, and when he stood up he caught his nose on the edge of a screen. Lacerated Nose
October 16, 2004NV · Metal/Non-Metalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was removing a rock from a primary bypass chute, when the employee threw the rock over the side of the chute he caught his hand between the side of the chute and the rock. Left hand laceration
October 8, 2004FL · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A SAMPLE FROM FOOT STOCK PILE AT THE BASE OF PILE, USING THE SAMPLE TUBE. WHILE SHOVING THE TUBE INTO THE PILE, EE TWISTED HIS HIP CAUSING PAIN IN RIGHT HIP. NOTE: THE REASON THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TIMELY WAS DUE TO WEATHER, THIS WAS AN EXISTING CONDITION NOT MADE AWARE OF UNTIL 10/08/04.
September 16, 2004CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
EE WAS PUSHING A DUMPSTER ACROSS THE BURNER FLOOR & CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN DUMPSTER & I-BEAM.
August 23, 2004CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was cleaning chutes above the base transfer conveyor. The water hose was slipping and employee tried to hold on to it. It jerked the employees shoulder which cause him back pain.
August 10, 2004CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE was moving a rock chute into place, he had his arm between the two pieces of chute. The chute moved and pinched his arm.
May 5, 2004CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was working under a screen, when he was walking out from under the screen he stood up before he cleared the frame holding the screen and struck his head on a frame cross member, resulting in a strained neck.
March 30, 2004CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN LIME MILL. AFTER A FULL SHIFT HE NOTICED ALKALI BURNS ON HIS HAND AND WRISTS.
March 2, 2004CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE LOOKED UP WHILE OPERATING A ROLL UP DOOR AND DIRT FELL INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.
December 3, 2003NV · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS BREAKING A BOLT LOOSE WITH A BREAKER BAR USING HIS LEG. THE BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE EE'S LEG TO HYPEREXTEND. SPRAIN OF UNSPECIFIED AREA OF LEFT KNEE.
November 23, 2003CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS DUMPING A FORWARD DUMP CONTAINER. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SECURE A SPRING LOADED LATCH (HANDLE) WHEN IT SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND AND THE HANDLE HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH.
November 21, 2003CA · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS TRYING TO FREE A CABLE THAT WAS UNDER CONVEYOR BELT, IT BROKE FREE HITTING EE IN THE MOUTH.
October 17, 2003CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING & CARRYING A 10 HORSEPOWER MOTOR THAT WEIGHED APPROX. 90 LBS. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE DIDN'T NOTIFY ANYONE UNTIL 11/3.
October 1, 2003CA · Metal/Non-Metalgreaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oilerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS PLACING HIS SAFETY GLASS ONTO HIS FACE AFTER HAVING CLEANED THEM. HE POKED HIMSELF IN THE EYE WITH A TEMPLE ARM ON THE GLASSES.
September 26, 2003CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CRANE WAS LOWERING SCREEN INTO SCRUBBER. EE WAS TRYING TO POSITION SCREEN, IT SLIPPED & CAUGHT HIS FOREARM BETWEEN SPRAY BAR IN SCRUBBER & SCREEN, CUTTING WRIST.
September 3, 2003CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN PALLET OF STEEL AND HAND RAILING. FORK LIFT OPERATOR WAS POSITIONING PALLET. SUPERVISOR ( INJURED WORKER) WAS DIRECTING HIM. INJURED WORKER PLACED HIS HAND ON THE RAILI NG WHEN THE STEEL STRUCK HIS HAND.
May 7, 2003CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE REPORTED INCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR ON THE DAY AFTER IT HAPPENED (5/8/03)THE EE REP'T IT TO THE SAFETY DEPT ON 5/11/03. ON 5/12/03 EE REQUESTED TO BE SEEN BY A DR. EE SENT TO CO. DR 5/12/03 LIGHT DUTY RESTRICTIONS GIVEN
March 24, 2003CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A FAN IN THE ROLLER MILLAIR DUCT, LIFTED IRON ROD OUT OF DUST AND STRUCK HIS ARM, COMPLAINED OF SORENESS 1 MONTH LATER.
January 30, 2003CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects
WHILE EE WAS REMOVING SOME PIPE FOR A JOB HE WAS WORKING ON SOME PIPE ROLLED OFF THE AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT HAND INJURING HIS PINKY FINGER.
DUST FROM WASTE DUST TANK SPRAYED INTO BOTH EYES WHEN CAP ON CLEAN OUT FELL OFF WHEN DRIVER APPLIED COMPRESSED AIR.
January 3, 2003CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A 4" RUBBER VACTOR HOSE OUT OF AN ELEVATOR PIT THROUGH A HOLE IN THE FLOOR. HE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.
December 5, 2002FL · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
PLATE USED FOR BACKSTOP BROKE OFF INSIDE HOPPER. ROCK FELL OUT OF HOPPER AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SHOULDER. HE WAS IN MANLIFT GREASING BEARINGS BELOW. HE SUFFERED LACERATION & CONTUSION.
November 15, 2002CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN A PIN & GATE.
September 10, 2002CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
RIGHT HAND NEAR RING FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN ROLLER AND CONVEYOR BELT CLAMP.
GOT ON 50 TON HAUL TRUCK TO MOVE DUST. REACHED BEHIND SEAT TO RETRIEVE WINDOW CLEANER. FELT BUMP ON HAND. PULLED BACK AND NOTICED CUT ON FINGER.
August 24, 2002CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EE WAS CLEANING TAIL PULLEY ON CONVEYOR 13. WHILE CLEANING PULLEY HE BEGAN TO FEEL BURNING PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA. WAS TOLD TO KEEP AN EYE ON IT AND IF IT GOT WORSE, EE WOULD NEED SURGERY. EE WENT IN FOR SURGERY ON 2-12-03.
August 12, 2002CA · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
AFTER INSTALLING A RUBBER GROMMET AROUND WIRING AT THE CLARIFIER, THE EE WAS APPLYING RTV SILICONE AROUND THE GROMMET TO HOLD IT IN PLACE. WHILE THE EE WAS SQUEEZING THE TRIGGER ON THE CAULKIN G GUN, THE EE FELT AND HEARD A POP IN HIS LEFT HAND RING FINGER. THE EE SUFFERED A RUPTURED TENDON ON HIS LEFT HAND RING FINGER.
February 25, 2002NV · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE WAS CHANGING A BEARING ON A HEAD PULLEY, THE SUPPORTS HOLDING THE HEAD PULLEY SHAFT SHIFTED AND CAUGHT THE EE'S LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE PULLEY SHAFT AND THE CONVEYOR FRAME. THE ACCIDENT R ESULTED IN AN OPEN WOUND AND CONTUSION OF FINGER ON LEFT HAND, WITHOUT MENTION OF COMPLICATION.
February 20, 2002FL · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WHILE STARTING TO UNPLUG THE DRAIN PAN AND DISCHARGE LINE AT THE BASE PLANT'S DEWATERING SCREEN, A BURR OF BRASS CAME OFF FIRE NOZZLE AND GOT IMBEDDED INTO THE THUMB OF LEFT HAND.
January 31, 2002CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE WAS MOVING LARGE 6" DIAMETER VACTOR HOSE & FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER.
January 26, 2002CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS