Miner 1 was observed by miner 2 lying on their back having trouble breathing, control room was notified and an ambulance was called and miner was conveyed to the hospital. This writer was informed that miner 1 had several preexisting conditions that may have been contributing factors.
12 de octubre de 2026MT · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaOTRO
Garnet USA LLC · Reacción corporal, no clasificada en otra parte
While operating the backhoe EE was swiveling chair in the backhoe. The boom began to drift to the left. EE reached behind EE to the controls to correct the drift. In the process of reaching behind EE felt a pop in EE's left shoulder.
9 de octubre de 2026PA · Metal/No metálicoMaestro mecánico, Capataz, SupervisorOTRO
4 de octubre de 2026TX · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorOTRO
Alpine Silica, LLC · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas
A miner was clearing overburden and brush with an excavator when a swarm of bees entered the cab through the opened door and stung the operator more than 60 times. The operator was transported to the emergency room, where EE was treated and released.
3 de octubre de 2026GA · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoOTRO
Employee reported on 10/4/26 that their neck was hurting from something they did at work on 10/3 but could not identify what they did to cause the injury. They said it was hurting before they left work. We question the validity of this injury and whether it happened at work. EE was taken to the doctor and diagnosed with neck muscle spasm and returned on light duty restrictions.
1 de octubre de 2026AL · Metal/No metálicoOperador de grúa, Operador de equipo móvil (MEO), Operador de dragalina, Operador de bola de demolición, AparejadorOTRO
Employee stated that their job required them to get in and out of a front end loader several times, after which they felt discomfort in their left shoulder/arm areas causing pain. Employee states there was no individual event that led to the pain.
1 de octubre de 2026MN · Metal/No metálicoMinero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parteOTRO
Employee was walking to their vehicle at the end of the shift when a piece of dirt flew into right eye. The weather conditions were sunny with a light breeze
28 de septiembre de 2026AZ · Metal/No metálicoOperador de barcaza/embarcación/draga/barcaza de remolque/remolcador/lixiviación, Ribereño, Marinero de cubiertaOTRO
Utility crew employee was assisting with prep work. The employee stated they had bent down and felt a slight pop followed by shooting pain through the leg. The event went reportable on 09/29/2026.
24 de septiembre de 2026WV · CarbónSuperintendenteOTRO
Call comes out there is a white pick up on its driver side around the 19 marker. EE was found seating on the driver side door EE was removed from the vehicle from the front of the vehicle though the windshield. that had been removed by the rescuers patient was transported to lagan regional medical center by STAT EMS were EE was lighter discharged.
23 de septiembre de 2026AL · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteOTRO
EE suffered a severe cardiac arrest while waiting for EE's CAT haul truck to refuel. Life saving methods (CPR) were performed on site until EMS arrived on scene. Employee was taken to local hospital where EE was ultimately declared deceased after numerous attempts.
21 de septiembre de 2026AL · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteOTRO
Employee was completing the first round in Moly Leach and experienced lower right back pain and stiffness while ascending stairs and using the right arm for support. Employee reported feeling the lower right back "lock up". Employee was placed on restricted duty.
18 de septiembre de 2026NV · Metal/No metálicoEnsayador, Geólogo, Metalurgista, Ingeniero, Gerencia de ingenieríaOTRO
Employee was picking up a flag from the ground and when they bent over to pick it up they immediately felt pain in lower back. They did not report the incident until 9/19/2026. They were then transferred to the ER and was put on restrictions.
17 de septiembre de 2026TX · CarbónOperador de grúa, Operador de equipo móvil (MEO), Operador de dragalina, Operador de bola de demolición, AparejadorOTRO
Equipment operator stepped off equipment to go use the restroom and foreign debris blew into their eye.
15 de septiembre de 2026PA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoOTRO
Back Sprain while changing out Cement CLinker feed belt
12 de septiembre de 2026WY · Metal/No metálicoBandero, Operario de transportador, Trabajador de banda transportadora, Operario de puente móvil, Operador de alimentador, Vigilante de transportadorOTRO
The EE was sitting down in the break room, on a lunch break, when they felt something fall into their left eye.
10 de septiembre de 2026AK · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoOTRO
Injured was walking from 80 to 81 block on the walk side of 5 belt and felt a pop and pain in EE's left knee. EE did not slip/trip or step on anything, diagnosed with unspecified knee sprain. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
4 de septiembre de 2026IA · Metal/No metálicoMinero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parteOTRO
EE advised they were working on the surface when they felt a pop in their L calf. EE did not report to employer until 9/8/26 and was seen by provider on 9/10/26
3 de septiembre de 2026AL · Metal/No metálicoMinero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parteOTRO
Supervisor was removing an employee from site for cause when an altercation occurred.
27 de agosto de 2026AZ · Metal/No metálicoMinero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parteOTRO
Copper World · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas
Employee was stung by a bee. The stinger was removed. On 8/28/2026, employee experienced swelling and went to urgent care and received steroid shot for allergic reaction. Incident and treatment were reported on 09/1/2026.
25 de agosto de 2026KY · Metal/No metálicoOperador de excavadora de cangilones rotativosOTRO
Employee was operating an excavator digging sand to stock pile. Another employee working in the area noticed that employee's excavator not moving for a period of time and went to check on EE and the employee was not responsive with no pulse.
24 de agosto de 2026CA · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaOTRO
Deer Creek Rock Co · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas
Employee was operating a loader when bit by spider in right ankle
24 de agosto de 2026IN · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaOTRO
23 de agosto de 2026AZ · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoOTRO
Employee was completing paperwork near EE's toolbox in Bay 4 of the Truck Shop when a gust of wind blew dust/debris into EE's right eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident.
22 de agosto de 2026NV · Metal/No metálicoMinero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parteOTRO
Nevada Gold Mines LLC · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas
Paramedic contractor noted swelling and pain to right elbow after waking up on 8/22/26 at Station 1. Swelling reduced after three days to allow for straightening of arm. Located bite marks on elbow after work shift had been completed. Medications prescribed by doctor for reduction of swelling and infection control.
22 de agosto de 2026GA · Metal/No metálicoOperador de filtro al vacío, Operador de molino de flotación/concentrador, Operador de planta de flotaciónOTRO
Thiele Kaolin Company · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas
The employee was performing normal job duties at the S Tank-manifold when they was bitten/stung by an unknown insect. Employee went to ER and was perscribed Benadryl and Prednisone.
21 de agosto de 2026PA · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteOTRO
While coming down the stairs from the 2nd floor, and as the employee stepped on the first floor landing of the prep plant, they twisted their Left ankle resulting in a fracture of the 5th metatarsal bone in their left foot and strained ankle.
20 de agosto de 2026AZ · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteOTRO
At 8:35 AM, Employee radioed that they were having difficulty breathing. I met them at the ready line, where they reported chest pain and a migraine. They initially declined medical assistance but later requested it due to concerns about their heart and family history. I immediately called 911, notified Safety and my supervisor, and transported EE to the front gate to meet EMS.
18 de agosto de 2026OK · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteOTRO
EE alleges dropping a safety T on EE's toe from the height of a 5-gallon bucket. EE reported wearing safety toe shoes. EE did not report injury until 08/31/26, however did not confirm work related until 09/30/26. No damage found to safety T or PPE assigned to employee. Safety T is aluminum weighing less than 20 lbs.
17 de agosto de 2026WV · CarbónObrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techoOTRO
IE twisted an ankle while assisting a co-worker who had been knocked to the ground by the disturbance of rib sloughage material. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
16 de agosto de 2026MO · Metal/No metálicoOperario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteoOTRO
EE complained of slight dizziness throughout the evening. A little later EE fainted and their partner immediately called the Control Room to report this, and when they turned around EE had already regained consciousness.
14 de agosto de 2026AZ · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorOTRO
During shift change, the operator sustained a back strain while reaching behind the seat to retrieve EE's lunch bag. The discomfort was reported immediately following the movement.
13 de agosto de 2026AZ · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteOTRO
Operator was doing a walk around on their haul truck and got dust/debris in their eye. Employee lost time on 08/14/2026.
12 de agosto de 2026OH · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaOTRO
The IP was on the surface retrieving parts for a piping project when they were stung by a bee. The bee stung them on the R Side of their neck and experienced localized swelling. They had no other symptoms. Using the IP reported to the clinic where they were given a OTC antihistamine. The IP returned directly to work.
5 de agosto de 2026PA · CarbónEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoOTRO
EE came into the garage and stated EE didn't feel well and asked for someone to take EE home. An EE called EE's supervisor and notified them that EE didn't look or feel well. proceeded to take EE to Lehigh Valley hospital in Hazleton. EE was subsequently life flighted to Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Barre and received emergency heart surgery (2 stents) and is currently in recovery
3 de agosto de 2026PA · CarbónEmpernador de techo, Empernador de roca, Empernador, Operador de soporte de techo móvil (MRS)OTRO
When getting into the operator's compartment (kitchen) of the roof bolter they twisted and felt a pinch in their back that radiated down their leg. Employee is off and awaiting results from the MRI and doctor visit.
23 de julio de 2026FL · Metal/No metálicoSuperintendenteOTRO
Employee was walking in a work area and suddenly felt like EE was being bit. The employee removed EE's shirt and had other employees examine EE for bites. The employee described feeling stinging. The employee did not report the incident until 7/28/2026 by way of texting after not showing up for work.
21 de julio de 2026PA · CarbónCapataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimientoOTRO
Employee was replacing a blown hose on the angle bolter. When they were getting down from the bolter, they placed their weight on to left leg and left knee gave out. Employee finished their shift. Was seen on the 22nd of July and diagnosed and taken off work with a possible tear to their ACL in their left knee.
21 de julio de 2026NV · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techoOTRO
On the morning of July 21, 2026 at 11:01 the IP was found unresponsive on the deck of DDS-09. Emergency response team was called, IP was transported to hospital for evaluation
20 de julio de 2026AZ · Metal/No metálicoOperador de lixiviaciónOTRO
Employee was performing routine work and bent over to connect strongback. As employee stood up, they felt a sharp pain in their lower back. Event went reportable 07/22/2026.
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