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9 de septiembre de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Capataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de horno MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Rio Grande Mining Company · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Incident happened at the Filter Press 2nd Floor. Employee was concerned for tool bag to get wet, so he picked up 70lb tool bag tossed it into his office and as he let go he felt his right shoulder pop.

30 de junio de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Desconchador de techo DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
Rio Grande Mining Company · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was "loading dynamite" underground when he heard a "rock cracking" noise, so he looked up and a rock that fell from above hit him in the face. His right front tooth was dislodged and he had minor lacerations above his upper lip.

29 de mayo de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Operario de banco, Cantero DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
Rio Grande Mining Company · Golpeado por objeto que cae

ee was bolting back, when a approximately 10"x 10" rock came out from behind the wire striking him on the shoulder and collarbone. ee felt pain in shoulder/collarbone area. Was treated by a physician and received treatment. Placed on restricted duty for 7 days.

20 de mayo de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo ELÉCTRICO
Rio Grande Mining Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

At 10:40 pm employee was jump starting a 30 ton haul truck, after starting the truck he went to shut down the jump pack. At this time the jumper pack exploded on his hand. His thumb nail was bleeding very little and had a small cut behind his knuckle on his right thumb, also his ears were ringing.

12 de mayo de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Rio Grande Mining Company · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was using a pipe wrench to close the bombay doors on press #2, when the pipe wrench slipped and he felt a pain in his lower back.

18 de abril de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo OTRO
Rio Grande Mining Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

The wind was blowing extremely hard, the workers where welding some doors at the crusher. Employee felt a burning sensation on his left eye he kept working his shift with the other two workers. When he got home went to sleep when he woke up with burning sensation went to see the doctor in Alpine Texas. Employee does have small metal shaving on his left eye

15 de febrero de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Operario de banco, Cantero MAQUINARIA
Rio Grande Mining Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE was working with machinery (jack - leg) was pulling on a 8 ft. steel that was stuck in a underground hole a part of the steel broke off EE and another co-worker fell back and jack hammer landed on his (L) knee.

8 de febrero de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico DESPRENDIMIENTO DE TECHO O BÓVEDA
Rio Grande Mining Company · Tipo de accidente, sin lesiones

A roof fall occurred at the 5200 level crosscut #4, a 5ft. x 6ft. x 4ft. wedge came down from the back at the #4 crosscut nose pillar. Approximately eight(8)ft. split set rock bolts failed from the anchorage zone. The fall did not impede ventilation, travel-ways and / or entrapment. No injuries were sustained. MSHA

28 de enero de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Soldador (de taller) RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Rio Grande Mining Company · Caída desde una máquina

Employee when working in his area Cone Crusher he was wearing his PPE and harness and he slipped and fell 5ft from the ground never lost consciousness he was complaining about his left hand and his neck when EMS arrived he was triage he refused transportation next day went to see Dr. could not stand the pain.

25 de enero de 2013 TX · Metal/No metálico Bombero (operario de bombas) OTRO
Rio Grande Mining Company · Rozado o abrasionado

unable to walk due to blisters that were infected due to friction and moisture wearing the black rubber boot. This started shortly after he started to work at the mine and this was not reported until this date 01/25/2013 he could no longer walk and was unable to work.

26 de diciembre de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Capataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimiento MAQUINARIA
Rio Grande Mining Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

An Electrician was checking the bag house system, when he put his fingers into a piece of the equipment which he was not aware was spinning.

26 de septiembre de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Rio Grande Mining Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Operating kubota RTV 1140 on Entrance to mine site. Traveling at a speed of 20 MPH. The left front tire punctured and the kubota over turned onto the left side. Employee had his left foot out and the kubota rolled on top of it. He received contusions to lower left leg, a sprained ankle, and a cut requiring three stitches.

15 de septiembre de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Rio Grande Mining Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was attempting to cut a zip-tie off a filter press liner with a razor knife when the knife slipped and cut through his glove and lacerated his left index finger

30 de julio de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Oficinista, Controlador de tiempo, Trabajador de oficina, Director de ventas MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Rio Grande Mining Company · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee was lifting about ten lbs. While setting it into a kubota RTV she felt pain in the lower back. The pain worsened through the night. She saw a physician the next day. She was diagnosed with muscle strains in the lower back.

9 de julio de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Rio Grande Mining Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was cutting a Kubota tire on a bench and was standing on the right side of the tire. He received a laceration on his upper left abdomen. The laceration was 3/4 inches long. The wound was superficial. As he was leaving the mine site, he had noticed the wound had started bleeding again. The wound had started to bleed more indicating a possible arterial cut.

28 de junio de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Rio Grande Mining Company · Caída sobre o contra objetos

Employee was walking to the surface shop and tripped on wire protruding from a concrete form. He fell on his left knee, landing on some sheets of expanded metal. He heard his knee pop. The area was not lighted and he did not see the wire. His knee had sprang and strains of the knee cap.

23 de junio de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Capataz de cuadrilla, Capataz de obreros, Cabo, Capataz de sección, Jefe de turno TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Rio Grande Mining Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

EE was putting floor dry on a belt pulley. The guard was removed and the belt was still running. EE was using a 6' rebar to scrape off the roller. The bar got trapped in the belt roller. Another EE ran over and hit the E-Stop. EE had lacerations on his trycep, a dislocated elbow, broken bone on the lower arm, Broken bone on the lower pinky finger,lacerations of the hand.

21 de mayo de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Rio Grande Mining Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

EE was cleaning the filter press filters. The electrician was changing a fuse on the bombay doors. EE was with the electrician while he changed the fuse. The electrician started the door and thought EE was beside him. EE had got onto the bombay door to check the hole when the bombay door moved and trapped his right foot between the door and gutter.

14 de mayo de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Operador de pala de carbón/mineral, Paleador, Operador de pala mecánica MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Rio Grande Mining Company · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was climbing onto the Volvo trackhoe. As he pulled himself up he felt a pain in his right shoulder and felt it pop. He reported it to his supervisor.

8 de mayo de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Rio Grande Mining Company · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

While shoveling mud and muck at the ball mill containment area, employee felt a sharp pain in the center of his back. He was fatigued and possibly slightly dehydrated. He was diagnosed with a muscle strain.

5 de mayo de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Capataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de horno TRASTORNOS (AGENTES FÍSICOS)
Rio Grande Mining Company · Contacto con el calor

Employee was having symptoms of weakness and nausea. He sat down near his bucket. He reported to supervisor of symptoms and was sent to first aid room. EMT noted disorientation. Employee was transported to clinic. Diagnosed with heat exhaustion, dehydration and dizziness.

24 de abril de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Rio Grande Mining Company · Caída desde una máquina

Employee was adjusting a filter press while prying with a pry bar. He was pulling down on the bar, when the bar slipped. It jerked his body and He fell 2' to the landing. He did not notice any pain until a few hours later. Pain was felt in the lower back.

20 de abril de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Rio Grande Mining Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

EE was attempting to move an electrical starter box. He used both hands and upon lifting the box, his left hand slipped off. The weight from the box set down on his right index and middle finger. He pulled out his hand and tore the skin (laceration)away from under the nail of the index finger. He returned to work the same day on restricted duty.

24 de marzo de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Operario de banco, Cantero MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Rio Grande Mining Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

EE was helping another ee move a steel rack. The steel rack was tied to the forks of a fork lift. When ee delivered the rack to the new location on the surface by the portal. EE was working in the area and went over to help. When ee untied the wire, the load shifted and pinched his right thumb lacerating it.

15 de marzo de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Ayudante de mecánico PISAR O ARRODILLARSE SOBRE UN OBJETO
Rio Grande Mining Company · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Employee was walking across filtration area and stepped on 2" x 4" form board that concrete contractor left with nail protruding Thru and went Thru sole of boot sticking in the ball of his left foot. Treated on site and carried employee to clinic to receive tetanus shot. Returned to work same day with no lost time.

8 de marzo de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Operario de banco, Cantero MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Rio Grande Mining Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Failed set screw on roll up door spring caused roll up door to spin. Chain hoist bracket struck employee in chin causing laceration

10 de febrero de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Operario de banco, Cantero RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Rio Grande Mining Company · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

EE was carrying a bundle of bolts on his right shoulder; as he was walking down the decline ramp he slipped and fell backwards.

25 de enero de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Rio Grande Mining Company · Golpeado por objeto que cae

while unloading lockers, one set of lockers fell over hitting employee on his calf; he had a small red mark on his calf. High wind and wet landing were the causes.

13 de enero de 2012 TX · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MAQUINARIA
Rio Grande Mining Company · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

operator closed door of dozer and left his pinky exposed, which resulted in fracture and laceration

21 de julio de 2011 TX · Metal/No metálico Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Rio Grande Mining Company · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was backing a Cat 966C loader down a hill when he turned it into a depression and the loader became unbalanced and turned over on it's side next to an escape hatch for a tunnel under construction. Employee was wearing his belt and was not injured. Equipment was placed back on all four tires and driven off for mechanical and safety check.

18 de junio de 2011 TX · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Rio Grande Mining Company · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Cement burns due to over exposure while mixing grout with the grout pump. Reported the next day after being involved in the use of cement.

18 de junio de 2011 TX · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Rio Grande Mining Company · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Cement burns due to over exposure while mixing grout with the grout pump. Reported the next day after being involved in the use of cement.

10 de junio de 2011 TX · Metal/No metálico Operario de banco, Cantero RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Rio Grande Mining Company · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Employee was walking across mine office road when he tripped on left foot, fell to the ground, and sprained right knee. Employee felt pain in right knee and was unable to bear weight on foot.

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