Struck by falling object
While attempting to load a sheet of steel onto a loader bucket the miner lost control of it and it fell striking him in the lower leg resulting in a broken right leg.
IdabelMetal/Nonmetal
Controlled by Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Idabel, Mccurtain County, OK · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 3400507
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 4
- Years on record
- 2003–2013
- Latest incident
- Oct 2013
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
4 on file2013 · 2 incidents
Struck against a moving object
Employee says he was digging a stuck boulder in muck pile. The loader bucket popped over the top of it when he curled it back causing loader to lurch forward hitting muck pile jarring employee. This caused a pain in his lower back and legs. MRI on 6/19/13 shows 2 herniated discs. Evaluation of injury and surgeons is taking place. Lost-time status effective 6/24/2013.
2008 · 1 incident
Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Weather was cold and wet. Employee was exiting loader at the end of his shift, when his foot slipped on the slick step. This allowed his weight to shift, causing a sprain to the lumbar region. Employee did not fall.
2003 · 1 incident
Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS SORTING THROUGH A SCREEN PILE, WHEN HE LIFTED UP THE EDGE OF A SCREEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT THAT WAS ACTUALLY LIFTED IS BETWEEN 20 AND 30 POUNDS.