Hauler operator was being loaded and was startled by loud noise and tightened EE's shoulder and back. Employee left site at end of shift and reported sore shoulder on 10/08/20. Employee was seen by Panel Dr on 10/09/20 and diagnosed with shoulder strain. Employee was released to job duties. Employee resigned position 10/14/20.
SMALL MOUNTAIN QUARRY INCMetal/Nonmetal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 8
- Years on record
- 2000–2020
- Latest incident
- Oct 2020
Reportable incidents
8 on file2020 · 1 incident
2017 · 1 incident
Employee was using torque wrench and did not release handle. Wrench jerked employees arm and shoulder
2008 · 1 incident
The employee was removing screen cloth from the bottom deck of screen using 2 x 4's and extended hook. The screen cloth was stuck and the employee lifted cloth with both hands while another employee pulled the screen with the hook. As a result, his arm was caught between the cloth and frame.
2007 · 2 incidents
Employee was shoveling material off conveyor with a shovel and developed pain in right arm.
He was standing on running board, tried to step over to a barrier, foot slipped and he fell forward and his body weight crushed his right wrist into the barrier.
2005 · 1 incident
Was wiping off part of the gyro crusher and a foreign particle entered his eye.
2001 · 1 incident
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A 150 LB WATER PUMP BYHIMSELF HAVING FAILED TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE. IN THE PROCESS HE LOST GRIP ON HANDLE AND FELT PULLIN CHEST RESULTING IN LEFT CHEST WALL STRAIN.
2000 · 1 incident
EE WAS IN PROCESS OF INSTALLING DIRTY WATER PUMPIN WATER SHED-FINGERS WERE PINCED BETWEEN A BOLT& PUMP HOUSING