Malcom Mine Metal/Non-Metal

On 9/30/2015 EE received an additional restriction from a previous injury. His original restrictions were within his job duties but the new restriction of no climbing requires him be removed from his regular job making this a reportable injury. He previously received a first aid treated injury (right knee) when he lost 3pts of contact and fell from a scaler.

The fall was approx. 40'X40'X6' deep. There was slight damage to the elbow of the mine fan and to a electrical panel. This fall partially impedes airflow in the mine. The mine was immediately evacuated after discovery and MSHA was called.

At apporx 8:00am employee was moving boxed explosives from the magzine to the powder truck when he felt a pop & pain in his lower back. He continued working until 10:00am when he was carrying a box of explosives. He stepped on a rock while wading through water and felt intense pain in his lower back. He the reported his condition to Mgt. *Initial fax did not reach MSHA*

Emloyee has suffered increased hand cramping for ten years to the point he reported it to management on 11/20/2007. His condition, deemed carpal tunnel in both wrists, is not restrictive as yet, but will require surgery and a period of restricted duty recovery sometime in first quarter 2008.

Employee slipped on steps of powder truck as he was exiting the vehicle. He fell backwards catching his right hand in the door jam of the vehicle breaking a bone in his hand.

EE & MANAGER WERE TRYING TO REMOVE A 4" CAP ON WATER LINE USING A 36" PIPE WRENCH & A 8LB MAUL TO TAP ON THE WRENCH. THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF THE CAP & PINCHED THE EE'S FINGER REQUIRING 4 STITCHES.

EE WAS TIGHTENING THE NUTS ON 4 PIT TRUCK TIRE THAT HAD JUST BEEN CHANGED WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF OF THE NUT CAUSING EE TO LOSE HIS BALANCE& SLIPPED ON AN 8"X8" BOARD USED FOR BLOCKING