Mining Incidents

Hopewell Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Mosaic Company
Hopewell, Polk County, FL  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0801004

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
31
Years on record
2000–2010
Latest incident
May 2010
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
124
citations
40
significant & substantial
$39,595
proposed penalties
$38,939
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2011 Q2 2,263 0 0 0.0
2011 Q1 5,621 0 0 0.0
2010 Q4 34,747 2 2 57.6
2010 Q3 18,333 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 33,069 14 5 423.4
2010 Q1 36,777 0 0 0.0
2009 Q3 16,585 16 7 964.7
2009 Q2 37,659 0 0 0.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

31 on file

2010 · 1 incident

May 25, 2010 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mosaic Phosphates Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

According to hearing tests performed it has been determined that employee has sustained a hearing loss threshold shift in left ear.

2009 · 1 incident

June 10, 2009 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mosaic Phosphates Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

According to hearing tests performed, it has been determined that employee has sustained a hearing loss threshold shift in both ears.

2007 · 4 incidents

October 2, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was replacing a 6? X 5? spool of pipe on the final concentrate pump discharge. Employee had to use come along to line pipe up. After job completion and while removing come along chain from around pipe and as hook came over pipe the hook fell to lower pipe, striking employee right thumb. X-ray revealed fracture.

May 21, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mosaic Phosphates Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE sustained noise-induced hearing loss.

May 21, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mosaic Phosphates Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE sustained noise-induced hearing loss.

January 30, 2007 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While walking down the stairway a piece of out of service pipe fell and laid across handrail. Crane was called to pick up pipe as it was suspended above another working area. While picking up pipe, employees, thinking the pipe was wedged, let down load. While shaking load employee's left index finger got pinched between pipe and screen rail.

2006 · 2 incidents

November 12, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping off last step of float plant onto concrete floor when foot slipped causing employee to fall, resulting in injury to left wrist.

September 21, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employees were attempting to open a 6" gate valve. Pipe wrench was applied to handle of valve to increase leverage; employee grabbed valve wheel as other employee pulled on pipe wrench. Little finger on right hand was caught in pinch point.

2005 · 5 incidents

December 20, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Fall from machine

Mechanic was assigned the task of welding a cable retention device on a water jack pontoon. The mechanic was positioned on top of the pontoon for part of this task. The pontoon blew open the top seam on the north side, knocking the mechanic up in the air and backward appproximately 15 feet southward onto the concrete slab.

December 10, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Fall from machine

Employee was operating payloader. He parked the loader to get off. While coming down the ladder the employee missed the last step falling to the ground and injuring his right wrist.

October 15, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee put on a pair of used leather palm work gloves. When he removed the gloves he complained of his hand itching and then hives appeared on his wrists.

August 15, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Contact with heat

EE WAS SHOVELING AROUND HOSE FLANGES WHEN HE BEGAN TO FEEL OVERHEATED.

August 10, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing down into the hole of the revolving frame without the use of a ladder to weld a seam. When he got to the bottom, his (L) knee gave out on him. Reportable as of 8/25/05. EE did not seek medical treatment until 8/25/05 (1st visit to doctor): severe knee strain requiring the use of an immobilizer, crutches and sedentary work only.

2004 · 5 incidents

December 17, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP TOOL AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

October 14, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS USING WRENCH TO LOOSEN BOLT AND SMASHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND PIPE.

June 15, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he was wiping face with rag and apparently a piece of dirt or sand scratched his eye. He was given Rx eye drops.

March 10, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Mosaic Phosphates Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee tested positive for STS Hearing Loss.

February 18, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WORKING ON BEARING ASSEMBLY WHEN WORKER BEHIND HIM TURNED AROUND AND OTHER WORKER'S TORCH BURNED INJURED EMPLOYEE ON BACK OF HEAD & EAR.

2003 · 2 incidents

October 16, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Mosaic Phosphates Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE STATES HE WAS REMOVING BOLTS WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH AND SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO PINCH THUMB BETWEEN WRENCH AND PIPE.

April 16, 2003 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imc-Agrico · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS STEPPING BACKWARDS AND TRIPPED OVER A MOTOR STARTER CAN CAUSING HIM TO FALL ONTO ANOTHER MOTOR STARTER CAN.

2002 · 4 incidents

September 23, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imc-Agrico · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS USING A 5' PRYBAR TO REMOVE CROSS TIE SPIKE FROM RAILROAD TRACK, AS HE PUSH DOWNWARD, THE PRYBAR SLIPPED AND HE PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND GROUND. HE WAS WEARING GLOVES. EE DID NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO KEEP FINGERS FROM UNDERSIDE OF BAR, TOOL NOT DEFECTIVE AND WEATHER WAS GOOD.

September 5, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imc-Agrico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ALLEGES THAT WHILE WALKING ALONGSIDE PIPE HE SLIPPED & TWISTED ANKLE. (HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION.)

August 23, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Imc-Agrico · Struck against a moving object

EE DROVE 50' OFF BOARDERED HAUL RD, HIT A WASHOUT APPROX. 2' DEEP 3' WIDE, SAID SEATBELT HURT ADBOMEN.

March 5, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imc-Agrico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING RATCHET TO UNBOLT PIPELINE. AFTER HE FINISHED JOB HE WAS WALKING AWAY. HE STATED HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN BACK WHILE WALKING. INCIDENT HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION. RECEIVED PRESCRIP TION MEDICINE.

2001 · 3 incidents

November 16, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Imc-Agrico · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS USING TORCH WHEN HOT SLAG BURNED THROUGH TOP OF BOOT INTO FOOT. INITIALLYDIAGNOSED AS 1ST DEGREE BURN. BURN LATER WORSENED AND GOT INFECTED RESULTING IN MAN GETTING PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE. INFORMATION JUST RECENTLYTOLD TO SAFETY DEPT.

August 1, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imc-Agrico · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WORKING ON PACKING ON PUMP. LINE HAD BEEN PLUGGED CAUSING WATER TO RE-CIRCULATE INSIDE PUMP AND GET HOT. WHEN HE OPENED PACKING, HOT WATER GOT ON FACE AND NECK, CAUSING 1ST DEG. BURN, SMALL SPOT ON NECK BLISTERED RESULTING IN 2ND DEG. BURN.

April 26, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imc-Agrico · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATES THAT WHILE PULLING CABLE HE FELT PAIN IN ARM AND SHOULDER. ON MAY 9 HE WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE AND PALCED ON RESTRICTED DUTY./

2000 · 4 incidents

August 7, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imc-Agrico · Struck against stationary object

EE STATES HE WAS LOOSENING BOLT & WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO CUT HIS HAND ON PIECE OF STAIR METAL OVERHEAD.

August 1, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imc-Agrico · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PRYBAR WHICH SLIPPED AND HEFELL BACKWARDS FRACTURING HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

July 6, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imc-Agrico · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS USING PRY BAR AND PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN BAR AND STEEL PLATE. ON 7/12/00 HE WAS GIVEN SPLINT ON FINGER. (REPORTED 7/7/00)

February 16, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imc-Agrico · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE WAS USING A PRYBAR AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER. GIVEN PRESCRIPTION AND RESTRICTED DUTY.