Mining Incidents

Augusta PlantMetal/Nonmetal

Staunton, Augusta County, VA · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4402337
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
4
Years on record
2004–2025
Latest incident
May 2025
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

4 on file

2025 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

The accident occurred when employee was attempting to get a hammer disassemble in a set of jaws. They put a spacer piece in to help the jaws grip better on the hammer, and the spacer piece split into pieces. One of the steel chips struck and lodged into employee's arms. The entry site bled but was wrapped up and the employee finished the job they were working on.

2022 · 1 incident

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The cable on the drill were caught in the tray. EE reached to free the cables when EE felt 3 pops in EE's right bicep.

2016 · 1 incident

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

The injured employee was helping another employee load a wire cloth screen (48"" x 54"") on the back of the welding truck when left index finger became caught between the screen and the bed of the truck resulting in a laceration.

2004 · 1 incident

Struck by flying object

Associate removing metal strapping band from conveyor after shipping, when cut band came back and lacerated back of associates left hand.