Mining Incidents

Maintenance and Supply Metal/Non-Metal

Strawberry Plains, Jefferson County, TN  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4000605

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
15
Years on record
2000–2016
Latest incident
Feb 2016
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
49
citations
8
significant & substantial
$33,229
proposed penalties
$26,435
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
2016 Q3 21,653 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 1,040 0 0 0.0
2016 Q1 1,040 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 21,159 0 0 0.0
2015 Q3 21,608 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 16,505 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 14,806 0 0 0.0
2014 Q3 1,040 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

15 on file

2016 · 1 incident

February 3, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Standard Threshold shift

2013 · 1 incident

April 18, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bending parts and he was repositioning the part with a 4 lb hammer. He delivered a glancing blow with the hammer causing him to strike his left ring finger.

2010 · 2 incidents

May 6, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Injured was in the process of moving a barrel of chain. He stated he was rolling it to the fork lift and heard a popping sound in his right shoulder. He went to the Dr. He did not receive a diagnosis & was released to return to work. On 5/13/10 injured went for a follow up & was placed on restricted duty & referred to therapy. Injured was taken off work 8-17-10 for surgery.

2008 · 2 incidents

April 22, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY

EE was cleaning check valve with pneumatic needle scaler, when a piece of foreign material entered right eye, past safety glasses with side shield and a face shield. EE had material removed and was given antibiotic ointment for the eye.

2007 · 1 incident

June 25, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee had beam lying on saw table rollers. He lifted the end to align it with the saw and strained his back. Doctor placed man on temporary restricted duty, not to lift over10 lbs., and was given medications.

2006 · 1 incident

November 28, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut right ring finger-caught in trailer tongue. Reportable due to stitches/ No restricted lost workdays.

2001 · 2 incidents

August 2, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT LEFT THUMB WITH KNIFE WHILE REMOVING INSULATING MATERIAL FROM ELECTRICAL CABLE. REPORTABLE DUE TO SUTURES.

January 16, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A GUIDE SHOE. HE STATES HE FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE BEGAN LOSING TIME 1-16-01.

2000 · 5 incidents

December 5, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MASHED FINGER LOCKING OUT TILT CYLINDER REPORTABLE-HAIRLINE FX TO FINGER.

October 24, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING TORCH TO CUT WELD ON TRUCK BED. METAL OBJECT HIT EE ON LEFT FOOT. BEGAN LOSING TIME 10/25/00.

September 12, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SPRAINED LEFT KNEE WORKING IN AREA UNDER HOIST DRUM. BEGAN LOSING TIME 9-13-00.

March 1, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STRAINE DRIGHT SHOULDER SHILE CUTTING DOWN POWER CABLE. DID NOT GO FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 3-17-00.

February 26, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING KNIFE TO CUT BELTING, KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HAND. STITCHES REQUIRED. NO LOST WORKDAYS OR RESTRICTED DUTY DAYS.