Miles Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object
Miner was tightening 5/8 inch bold with ratchet wrench. ratchet slipped off bolt and miner struck right #5 finger on conveyor framework.
Miles Sand & Gravel Metal/Non-Metal
Miles Sand & Gravel
· Surface
Controlled by
Walt Miles
Auburn,
King County,
WA
·
Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4500662
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 8
- Years on record
- 2004–2010
- Latest incident
- Jul 2010
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2001
67
citations
18
significant & substantial
$9,864
proposed penalties
$8,301
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Q4 | 3,420 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q3 | 1,887 | 2 | 2 | 1059.9 |
| 2014 Q2 | 2,517 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q1 | 839 | 1 | 0 | 1191.9 |
| 2013 Q4 | 1,288 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q3 | 1,002 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q4 | 2,266 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q4 | 731 | 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
8 on file2010 · 1 incident
2005 · 5 incidents
June 23, 2005
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Miles Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object
Worker was doing general maintenance on a portable CEC Jaw. As he moved around the area he stepped on a small rock and rolled his ankle.
June 7, 2005
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Miles Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object
While perfoming maintenance and tightening a bolt the wrench slipped and employee's wrist struck an angle iron. The metal contacted his right wrist between his long sleeve shirt and his glove causing a small 1/2 inch laceration.
April 22, 2005
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miles Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Miner was using a metal bar to dislodge a rock from under a hopper where it discharges onto a belt. The bar slipped and he fell backwards against the wall and fell to the ground. As he impacted the wall his hard hat was dislodged and caused a laceration to his right eyebrow. In trying to gain his balance he sprained both wrists and his left shoulder.
February 4, 2005
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miles Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects
miner slipped and fell on a catwalk. Hard hat fell off during fall, striking head on conveyor support.
January 5, 2005
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miles Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface
As he desended a slightly elevated walkway, his right leg slipped out from under him. He was unable to support himself with his left hand that was on the handrail. He fell down with his left leg twisted under him. The walkway and handrail were slippery. He was immediately taken to a medical clinic where they diagnosed his left ankle as broken.
2004 · 2 incidents
June 25, 2004
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miles Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Three people were trying to lift a large electrical panel and it slipped and fell hitting his left knee.
April 13, 2004
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Miles Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was cutting a piece of rope with a razor blade knife that slipped and cut his right arm