Employee was moving a a section of HDPE pipe with the aid of another employee. While stepping out, the employee caught their foot on the stack of pipe causing them to fall, while bracing the fall they injured their right arm.
1 de mayo de 2026CO · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was coming down off a service truck, slipped on the top step, and fell 3 feet landing on EE's back, causing a mid and upper back contusion, left 5th anterior rib fracture and left small pneumothorax.
27 de diciembre de 2025CO · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
14 de octubre de 2024CO · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
During Fuel Lunch Line at the Fuel Island, Maintenance Lube tech was tasked with guiding Haul Trucks for fueling. When crossing the pedestrian barrier to complete ground guiding they encountered uneven ground which resulted in losing foot placement and rolling an ankle resulting in injury to the left ankle.
The injured Miner was moving 8'x10' 6 gauge welded wire mesh panels from the stockpile to the LHD bucket for transport. The miner stepped on panels that were previously placed in the bucket, slipped and fell to miner's side.
19 de mayo de 2024CO · Metal/No metálicoBandero, Operario de transportador, Trabajador de banda transportadora, Operario de puente móvil, Operador de alimentador, Vigilante de transportadorRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was working in wet and muddy conditions. Employee slipped and twisted EE's right knee while trying to catch EE's balance resulting in a sprained knee. Employee was evaluated and put on light duty.
24 de abril de 2024CO · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Loss of traction while descending the steps of the shovel.
23 de marzo de 2024CO · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
While walking out to trash can, right foot slipped on ice while coming down with left foot. Left leg kicked out from underneath to the left. Employee sustained a contusion to left knee. Employee is scheduled at orthopedic specialist for further evaluation.
18 de marzo de 2024CO · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
21 de diciembre de 2023CO · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was picking up case of water from the pallet, tried to step backwards and caught foot on plastic wrapping around pallet. Employee fell backwards and hit back of head on concrete floor.
25 de octubre de 2023CO · Metal/No metálicoMinero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parteRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
The employee was climbing a permanent emergency ladder on the shovel and it released and when the feet of the ladder hit the ground it caused the employee to loose grip on the ladder rungs causing a fall to the track. EE landed on their left knee on the steel of the track.
10 de junio de 2023CO · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
On June 20, 2023 and employee reported that EE's right knee hurt from bumping it on the step of the lube truck on June 10, 2023 and wanted to see a doctor. The employee reported that EE's foot slipped on the step and EE bumped EE's right knee.
5 de mayo de 2023CO · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee's foot sunk into material inside the SAG mill while pushing bolts through the bolt holes for a liner change. This action caused the employee to twist knee suffering a strain.
27 de abril de 2023CO · Metal/No metálicoGerente de mina, Capataz de mina, Propietario de minaRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Miner was attempting to step up onto the flatbed of a light vehicle from ground level. The miner directed all weight to the right knee when it buckled beneath them, resulting in tibial plateau fracture.
6 de marzo de 2023CO · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Heavy Equipment Operator was dismounting off the last ladder step of a CAT 789, when their backpack slipped off their shoulder causing them to twist as they stepped off the equipment. This action resulted in the operator stepping off in an awkward position resulting in a sprain to the right ankle.
After completing office work, the employee exited the office area into the water plant truck bay next to the polymer area when employee slipped on wet polymer resulting in a twisted knee.
16 de mayo de 2022CO · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
While performing inventory of excavator teeth in laydown yard, employee stepped on uneven ground, twisting their ankle. Employee was seen onsite by emergency response personnel, then taken offsite to the hospital. Was provided a boot to immobilize ankle. No scheduled work was missed.
The employee fell from a Scissor Deck while assisting with ventilation installation tasks. The employee landed on their back and also hit their head and sustained several fractures to their back.
7 de abril de 2022CO · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee went to an outhouse, slipped on the icy floor, felt like they pulled a muscle but not reported. At the end of shift on 4/9 they reported their back was sore due to not sleeping well. On 4/11 they said that sore back was due to the slip on 4/7. EE was taken to a clinic for eval. on 4/11, released, no restrictions, returned to work. Received physical therapy on 5/12.
5 de abril de 2022CO · Metal/No metálicoDinamitero, Disparador, Pegador de tiros, Trabajador de explosivos, Cuadrilla de pólvoraRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
slip and fall same level on snow and ice when walking from one drilled hole to another for blasting processes tasks
22 de marzo de 2022CO · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
While responding to a troubleshooting event, an electrician tripped on a toe kick area guarding in the area and fell down. Electrician hit abdomen and left shoulder. They did not experience pain but could not lift/move their shoulder. Employee given lifting restrictions site was unable to accommodate.
7 de febrero de 2022CO · Metal/No metálicoCapataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de hornoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee tripped and fell breaking their right leg.
26 de noviembre de 2021CO · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was walking down the steps of a haul truck and when EE stepped off the bottom step onto the concrete floor, EE rolled left ankle which resulted in a sprained ankle.
20 de abril de 2021CO · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was coming down a dozer by stepping onto a ladder in the Climax shop. While stepping down with right foot and holding onto a handle on the upper push brace with left arm, the ladder potentially shifted causing the employee to lose balance and spin around, straining left shoulder in the process.
24 de febrero de 2021CO · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee fell while descending steps of LHD injuring left elbow and shoulder.
9 de marzo de 2020CO · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
1 de diciembre de 2019CO · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
While exiting a man van, the employee slipped on the step and fell to the ground. EE initially claimed to be okay, but after completing the pre-shift inspection and getting to the cab of the truck, EE felt dizzy.
11 de noviembre de 2019CO · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was performing a workplace exam at the Pit Shop. When EE was inspecting the used coolant tank level behind the Pit Shop, EE slipped on the ice, landing on EE's left ankle, which caused it to roll. Employee suffered a left sprained/strained ankle.
21 de octubre de 2019CO · Metal/No metálicoPerforador, Operador de talud, Operador de perforadora de taludRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
The employee was walking on snow that had recently been ran over by a haul truck resulting in a very icy surface, and slipped and fell, landing on EE's back. EE suffered back pain along with abdominal pain.
Employee was looking up at the racks at 7175 warehouse and when EE stepped back, the back of EE's foot caught the lowered forks of fork-truck causing EE to fall backwards injuring EE's left shoulder.
The employee was descending a step ladder in 10 bay of the pit shop. When they reached the second step and stepped down, they missed the first step and fell backwards onto their outstretched arm resulting in a sprained wrist. The ladder also fell to the ground.
3 de junio de 2019CO · Metal/No metálicoOficinista, Controlador de tiempo, Trabajador de oficina, Director de ventasRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was walking down stairs at the main mill building felt knee "pop" followed by some pain.
30 de mayo de 2019CO · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
While unwrapping water hose employee tripped on hose and fell on right knee causing injury.
7 de marzo de 2019CO · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was walking from the hoist house to the south side of the surface shop and slipped and fell down.
1 de marzo de 2019CO · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
The employee was climbing stairs and a toe slipped off a step. EE lost grip on the handrail resulting in hyperextension of the small finger of the right hand causing a fracture of the associated bone in EE's hand.
11 de julio de 2018CO · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Security Officer alleges that EE slipped and fell while shoveling snow at the fuel dock.
1 de abril de 2018CO · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Dozer operator parked dozer on the stockpile at the end of the shift where there was a slope. It snowed the evening before and there was snow on the stockpile. The operator walked down the slope to the man van at the end of the shift and slipped on the stockpile.
7 de marzo de 2018CO · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was carrying two 20 lb. propane bottles from a light vehicle into the reclaim area. Employee slipped and lost footing causing EE to fall to the ground on right side which resulted in a sprained right ankle.
19 de febrero de 2018CO · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Despite having plowed and applied scoria in the morning, a mechanic slipped while doing a pre-shift inspection on a tele-handler forklift and fell. Initially EE said was fine but on 2/22 EE said that EE wanted to see a doctor because shoulder was hurting.
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