Mining Incidents

Rochester Sand & GravelMetal/Nonmetal

Rochester, Sangamon County, IL · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 1102877
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
2
Years on record
2006–2013
Latest incident
Nov 2013
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

2 on file

2013 · 1 incident

Fall to the walkway or working surface

On 11/12/13 EE was unplugging sections of the material pipeline from dredge. On a trip from the dredge to the bank, EE exited Jon Boat, his feet slipped on muddy bank. EE put left hand down to brace himself, due to force his arm slipped. EE saw Ortho on 3/13/14 diagnosed as shoulder tendonitis/labrum sprain. Ordered physical therapy 4 weeks and EE was released w/out restriction.

2006 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE went down to the booster pump on the dredge to check for a stuck rock. While attempting to unbolt the inspection plate off the pump, the locking mechanism on the 3/4"" drive ratchet slipped causing the EE to hyperextend his left shoulder resulting in a strain. EE did not see a doctor until 9/18 adn MRI taken on 9/22.