Mining Incidents

Amrize Pit #52Metal/Nonmetal

Controlled by Amrize Ltd
Rollag, Clay County, MN · Intermittent
MSHA Mine ID: 2101277
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
13
Years on record
2001–2017
Latest incident
Oct 2017
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

13 on file

2017 · 1 incident

Struck against stationary object

Employee was changing cutting edges on loader bucket when, they reached in to grab bolt from falling. While doing so the bolt head spun a cut into their hand.

2014 · 1 incident

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE & co-worker were lifting the bearing assembly into place. Not able to fit it, they were bringing back into the manlift when the flange caught on the top railing. Assembly came to rest on EE's right forearm pinching it between the top rail and assembly.

2013 · 1 incident

Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was going to change tip on torch. He walked through some welding fumes from another employee completing that task and became sick. Reaction to the fumes.

2012 · 4 incidents

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was walking down steps from wash plant and rolled right ankle causing stain.

Struck against a moving object

EE was traveling along road way to another plant. As he was approaching a hill he moved to right side of roadway. As he proceeded the check engine lights came on. He diverted his attention to the lights and front tire came in contact w/ ditch. Causing truck to tip.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was putting V-Belt onto sheaves as belt went onto pulley the belt pinched his Right thumb between the two.

Struck against a moving object

EE claims lower back pain from 5-10-12 - 5-29-12 When he finally reported to supervisor states back became sore from turning in loader to look back and rough roads along with defective seat.

2011 · 4 incidents

Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was tightening the cap on the core using a 16 pound sledge hammer. it was getting dark and light conditions were low. he swung at cap with hammer missing it. He attempted to stop his fallen thru and strained his lower back.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges strain to upper right back and shoulder area from turning around and looking behind him. Also states ground was rough and bumpy.

Struck against a moving object

Operating dozer for past several months. Employee complains of upper back strain B/T shoulders.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stated he strained his upper shoulder/back area climbing into screen plant to change screen Did not seek medical attention until 8/5/11. Claim was under investigation while employee continued to work.

2010 · 1 incident

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE bent over to pick up oil pan and strained his lower back when he bent over.

2001 · 1 incident

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING A PUNCH & HAMMER TO REMOVE WEDGE FROM CABLE WINCH. HE MISSED THE PUNCH AND HAMMER HIT MIDDLE FINGER, LEFT HAND. OPEN FRACTURES OF LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.