Mining Incidents

Ringgold QuarryMetal/Nonmetal

Controlled by CRH PLC
Ringold, Catoosa County, GA · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 0901039
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
5
Years on record
2002–2024
Latest incident
Mar 2024
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

5 on file

2024 · 1 incident

Fall onto or against objects

Employee fell while entering a skidsteer. EE lost balance and fell with arms stretched out. X-rays confirmed EE had broken EE's elbows and physical therapy was prescribed on 06/17/2024. At first, PT was prescribed for degenerative non-work-related issues with shoulder, but after investigation, the doctor stated PT was needed for elbows. Might be over reporting here.

2023 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

Employee was operating a trackhoe moving boulders around when are large section of rock broke off and went through the windshield. Employee threw the rock out as soon as it happened.

2013 · 1 incident

Struck against a moving object

Employee was attempting to park the Kawasaki Mule at end of shift. Employee was turning the Mule as the pathway, which was flat, changed from gravel to asphalt and the Mule turned over on its side. Injuries were scraped left forearm, broken finger tips to left ring finger and left middle finger. Left palm required 3 stitches and the left index finger required 6 stitches.

2004 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE CRUSHER TOP HAD BEEN SET ON THE GROUND BECAUSE WE WERE DOING SOME MAINTENANCE INSIDE CRUSHER. EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OFF THE BUILD-UP ON THE CRUSHER TOP WHEN THE CRUSHER TOP SLIPPED INTO TW O PIECES. (WE DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS 2 PIECES) AND CUT HIS RIGHT THIGH REQUIRING 24 STITCHES & A HIARLINE FRACTURE IN RIGHT ANKLE.

2002 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPETITIVE MOTION DUE TO CHANGING SCREEN INTO AND OUT OF SHAKER IN LAB DURING SAMPLING ACTIVITIES.