Selma Plant Quarry & Mill

Safety activity

1. accident2026-09-15220262710024

   MACHINERY · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   EE on Preheat Tower found a water gun disconnected from its hose with the water valve closed. A miner asked on the radio if the "pressure was good" and they heard someone say "yes". When EE began to screw the hose coupling onto the gun, the other miner opened the water valve. High pressure water then shot out of the coupling and was injected with a piece of cloth into EE's hand.

2. accident2026-06-12220261730038

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

   Accident narrative

   EE walked up the stairs inside the Core Building when EE tripped on the third step, fell forward and used EE's right hand to catch self. EE struck the staircase with a clenched fist. EE noticed swelling on EE's right hand and immediately reported EE's injury to EE's supervisor. EE sustained a closed displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone of right hand.

3. accident2026-05-05220261340006

   HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   EE was driving out a pin with a hammer for the finish mill hydraulic arm when the pin broke loose causing the punch EE was holding to shift pinching EE's left middle finger against the pin eye edge causing a laceration on EE's left ring finger.

4. accident2026-04-07220261050021

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   EE was walking in the crosswalk from the Employee Parking Lot towards the Main Office. When they got to the office sidewalk, they placed their left foot up on the sidewalk and was beginning to take a step up with their right foot when they lost balance and fell backwards striking their head on the crosswalk pavement.

5. accident2026-04-05220261030029

   MACHINERY · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   EE was performing inspections when they noticed dust burping from the vent line above the feed bin on the fourth floor of the Preheat Tower. They said they looked up to identify where it was coming from when dust vented out and landed just above their glasses under the brim of their hat. Dust entered their left eye causing irritation. They received antibiotic ointment for the eye.

6. accident2026-02-03220260430002

   MACHINERY · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   Employee was using a grinder throughout their work shift. Around 3:30PM they notified site safety coordinator about irritation in their right eye.

7. accident2026-01-22220260350014

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   EE was walking towards EE's office when EE tripped on a rug causing EE to fall forward landing on both knees. EE then noticed blood seeping through EE's jeans at the right knee. Upon inspecting knee, EE noticed a laceration measuring about 4 inches in length across EE's right knee. EE went to Mercy Jefferson ER where EE received 12 stitches to close the wound.

8. accident2025-10-12220253170401

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

   Accident narrative

   EE was inside manlift basket using a steel lance attached to a vacuum hose to clear material from apron feeder below. While vacuuming the material the hose became stuck and EE tried to free it by yanking on the lance. The hose broke free and EE's hand flew back striking the corner of the basket's railing breaking the 5th metacarpal bone in EE's right hand.

9. accident2025-09-14220252690015

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

   Accident narrative

   EE was pulling a Wright dump hopper from under the Clinker Cooler. While navigating through the "I" beams the hopper struck the edge of a beam causing the hopper to stop suddenly. EE's momentum continued backwards while gripping the hopper during which they heard a pop in left shoulder. EE immediately felt sharp pain in their shoulder/neck and reported it to a Supervisor.

10. accident2025-09-06220252610005

    EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee was sitting on an I-Beam that was stacked on top of another I-Beam with wooden cribbing between the two I-Beams. Their left hand was down near the space between the 2 I-Beams. The wooden cribbing broke, pinching the tip of their left thumb.

11. accident2025-08-04220252310025

    STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While cleaning in the 010 Conveyor area, employees noticed unusual material on the floor, but did not think it was concerning, assuming it was safe since spills or hot materials are normally barricaded. As one employee stepped to retrieve a shovel, the material gave way, and hot material entered their boots, causing a second-degree burn.

12. accident2025-07-07220252550016

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE helped two workers lift a 4x8 screw lid back on top of its housing at Silo 17 Screw Floor. EE and workers lifted the lid onto the housing and began to push it into place when they heard a pop and felt slight pain in left shoulder. EE asked to see a doctor after pain persisted for 10 days. EE had surgery on 09/02/25 to correct a torn rotator cuff and bicep tendon.

13. accident2025-07-07220252590016

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    Employee was removing a bracket and a grease injector assembly from the center arm of a wheel loader. When they removed the bracket that was over their head they felt something pull in their left shoulder and arm gave out. They have pain in their left shoulder. They saw doctor on 8/5/25 and started restricted duty on 9/8/25.

14. accident2025-06-25220251880006

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

    Accident narrative

    EE used a hammer to strike the head of a 10" chisel to free a stuck idler on a belt conveyor. When EE struck the chisel EE felt a sharp pain in EE's left forearm and EE's arm bled. EE was taken to the hospital where EE received treatment for a foreign body puncture (metal from the chisel head). EE received two stitches after the doctor tried to unsuccessfully to remove the metal.

15. accident2025-05-13220253300010

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    On 5/13/25 EE lifted an oil bucket onto a truck with right arm and felt pain in shoulder. EE told their supervisor but didn't seek medical evaluation. When the pain persisted EE requested a doctor's appointment and was seen on 06/25/25 where they were treated for strain of rotator cuff & prescribed PT. EE had MRI on 8/1 and then surgical repair of right rotator cuff on 11/20/25.

16. accident2025-04-01220252030004

    DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) · OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6

    Accident narrative

    Employee reported to management on 4/1/25 of right and left hand/arm numbness. Nerve Conduction Study on 6/4/25 revealed right & left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. EE had right hand surgery on 7/17/25 and will return to work after left hand surgery scheduled for 8/7/25 is completed.

17. accident2025-03-17220250900009

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE was assisting other Mechanics lift one leg of the Finish Mill 1 duplex compressor north compressor with a crowbar so shims could be placed under the leg. While lifting the motor, the end of the crowbar broke and flung back against employee causing EE to fall and twist EE's right ankle in the process.

18. accident2025-03-10220251070004

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE was fueling EE's loader and when EE finished EE went to lower the rubber cover over the fuel cap. As EE reached for the cover EE jammed EE's left thumb on a bracket EE didn't see. MRI reveals left thumb tendon tear. Tendon transfer surgery performed on April 11, 2025.

19. accident2025-02-08220250490034

    MACHINERY · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF JOB TRAILER AND ONE OF THE NIGHT SHIFT FOREMEN INADVERTENTLY SHINED A LASER PEN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S DIRECTION STRIKING EE'S RIGHT EYE. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK FOR THE NEXT TWO NIGHTS AND ON THE SECOND NIGHT EE REPORTED EE WAS SEEING WHITE SPOTS AND EE'S VISION WAS FUZZY AND WANTED TO BE SEEN BY A DOCTOR. EE WAS SEEN BY AN OPTOMETRIST.

20. accident2025-01-21220251880007

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    On 1/21/25 EE was lying on EE's back with 2" of clearance while replacing screens on C114 Screen. EE completed job and while lying on EE's back EE had to push self uphill using EE's feet and elbows. EE reported to supervisor a shoulder strain. On 3/20/25 EE saw doctor for first time. EE was given an MRI that revealed right shoulder labrum tear. Surgery was performed on 6/26/25.