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Employee was operating CAT 775D haul truck in the pit. Employee lost control of the haul truck and turned the truck into a side ramp resulting in the haul truck turning over on its side. Employee was wearing seat belt at time of incident.

While EE was attempting to remove rocks from around a gate inside a chute that had stopped up, EE struck one of the rocks with a hammer that allowed the gate to fall. The gate struck the EE on the left thumb resulting in a minor fracture to the tip of the left thumb requiring only a small splint applied by the doctor.

The injured employee was reconnecting a 8 inch aluminum vacuum pipe that had been clogged. When connecting the pipe the stored energy cause by the 6 inch flex attached to the 8 inch pipe spun out of the employee's hand. When the pipe left EE's hand it cut EE's right middle finger.

EE was performing maintenance when left thumb was caught between a metal screen cloth and a handrail, sustaining a laceration.

While EE was exiting crusher booth EE fell (due to personal medical issue of low blood sugar/BP). EE fainted and does not recall the fall. EMS was called and confirmed the low blood sugar/low BP at the time of the fall and additional ankle pain. EE refused further treatment that day and was cleared by doctor the next day for low blood sugar/BP, but was kept off work for ankle.

Employee had right forearm mashed between two pieces of metal during plant maintenance causing a contusion.

Employee felt pain in lower back while using a water hose to wash out spilled material during cleanup.

Employee experienced back strain while assisting two other employees change screens.

While breaking the studs off of a belt fastener the worker sustained a laceration to the top part of wrist requiring 4 stitches.

While grabbing onto a metal screen to remove it from the forks of the lull the screen shifted and its edge cut through gloves and caused a laceration into the palm of right hand requiring 4 stitches.

Employee was collecting tools and rolling up welding leads onto the maintenance truck when work was completed. The automatic reel began to speed up and the employee instead of letting go of the cable, grabbed the lead near the end causing the quick connect end to whip back and strike EE on the right wrist. It was confirmed that a bone in EE's right wrist had been fractured.

While lifting a spool of wire into the bed of a pickup the employee felt a pop/burn feeling in left forearm.

EE entered the bed of a pickup truck to retrieve a tool. The tailgate was in the up position and after retrieving the tool, the EE attempted to exit the pickup truck facing forward and caught trailing foot on the top of the tailgate and fell forward injuring their knee. EE was taken for evaluation and returned to work. On 4/13/21 orthopedist ordered EE out of work.

EE entered the primary hopper to assist with dislodging a rock hung up in the grizzly bars at the jaw crusher. While EE's left foot was firmly planted and wedged into a tight location EE lost footing with EE's right foot, causing EE's left knee to twist. The employee was taken to a local clinic for evaluation where it was diagnosed as a strained MCL and torn meniscus ligament.

Injured employee was assisting with changing shim plates in the primary jaw crusher. As EE lifted the shim plate EE strained back. EE was taken for medical evaluation where EE was diagnosed with a thoracic strain and placed on restricted duty.

Employee was operating an off road dump truck while traveling down the ramp towards the pit. The truck gained speed and the driver maneuvered the truck towards the berm. Once the truck made contact with the berm, the truck flipped onto its side.

Employee was riding as a passenger in an off road dump truck, while traveling down the ramp towards the pit. The truck gained speed and the operator maneuvered the truck towards the berm. Once the truck made contact with the berm, the truck flipped onto its side.

While attempting to puncture a 1-1/2" rubber hose with EE's non-locking pocket knife, the EE had the blade close on index finger causing a laceration across the first knuckle above the finger nail of gloved right hand. At the emergency room 5 stitches were needed to close the wound.

EE sustained a laceration to middle finger of right hand when they grabbed the hedge trimmer they were using to dislodge the blade which was hung up in a bush.

EE EXITED CAB AND WALKED ACROSS TOP OF RADIATOR TO CLEAN RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR. WHILE RETURNING TO CAB EE AGAIN WALKED TOP OF RADIATOR AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET TO THE GROUND BREAKING LEFT LEG.

EE was attempting to access the cab of the drill when they stepped onto the rear section of the track and then onto the first step, when their muddy right boot slipped across the surface. When catching themselves and trying to pull themselves up into the cab they strained their back.

While welding on the Stedman crusher, EE had a piece of hot slag hit their face under the welding hood and safety glasses. EE removed their welding gloves and rubbed their face where the slag had hit and brushed particles of metal into the right eye.

EE WAS ASSISTING IN THE MOVING OF A METAL SIGN POST EMBEDDED INTO A 2'X 2'X 2' CONCRETE BLOCK WHEN IT WAS TIPPED FORWARD FROM A SKID STEER LOADER BUCKET STRIKING THE EE IN THE FACE CAUSING A LACERATION/AVULSION TO NOSE.

Employee was working on the #1 conveyor belt at the big jaw crusher that was choked down with material. Upon completion, employee noticed more rock underneath of the belt. As employee reached to remove the rock, the belt started, causing employee to jump clear of the belt and upon landing, right ankle rolled over causing injury to right ankle.

Employee was using a pipe wrench to loosen the curtain bolts on the Stedman crusher. As they were pulling on the wrench they felt a pull or strain in right inner thigh/groin area. Employee immediately stopped performing the task. Employee refused medical treatment at the time; however went to the ER later that night where they were diagnosed with a strain and given 1 day off.

While driving haul truck across rutted section, truck bounced in a manner that caused injury to lower back. Medical treatment resulted in time off/modified work duties.

While standing on the fuel tank, steam cleaning 769C Cat truck, employee stepped backwards and fell approx. four feet injuring left foot. Medical treatment resulted in modified work activity.

EE was helping change hammers in the Stedman. EE had a pry bar wedging one hammer up to assist tow other EE to install the hammer into place. Hammer went into place but caused ee hand to be pinched between bar & hammer.

Hearing loss in left ear per copies of the report which indicated the injury for 3 different audiometric tests done on 2/10/15 and 3/16/16.

Hauling shot rock to Jaw (primary) - while returning to the truck from a restroom break, rolled right ankle while stepping on a rock, didn't see. Medical treatment resulted in modified work duties. Return to work pending follow-up with doctor.

Called into MSHA emergency line on 10/19/17. EE found unconscious - called 911 transported by ambulance to ER-released.

While shoveling at the secondary plant, the employees foot slipped from the shovel and when employees foot landed, employee felt a sharp pain in left lower back & buttocks area. Medical attention resulted in restricted work activity.

Employee states while shoveling rock they hurt their shoulder. Employee notified the supervisor on Friday 5/5/2017 that the injury occurred on 4/27/2017. Employee currently off work due to restricted activity.

While replacing and tightening a bolt on a plant employee felt/heard a pop in right shoulder. After tightening a bolt on a plant, employee started to feel pain and had difficulty moving arm. Medical attention resulted in restricted work activity.

Extension cord caught on truck was throwing off from truck, stepped off truck, landed on both feet, right foot tibia fracture.

Working at bottom of feeder pan, chip down to bare steel to find plug hole; burn out the weld to move the plate-rust & fine dust on plate-immediately tried to wipe from eye and flushed eye-trouble with eye on way home; awoke to bad pain at 1:30 am; 5:00 am eye swollen shut. Medical attention sought 1/26/2017.

Over Christmas weekend, between 12/23 and 12/27/2016, refuse pile gave way causing damage to drag line, box ben and #2 conveyor. No injuries occurred.

Injured employee was helping another employee get a screen loose on the pep screen. They pulled on the screen and when it came loose, injured employee's right hand was mashed between the lever and the pep screen. Injured employee remains off work pending further doctor evaluation.

While employee was doing clean-up work using a shovel, ee reported ee injured back. Medical attention at local hospital.

Loading holes, unrolling & moving the dewatering hose, hurt low back

While cleaning the front window on CAT 769c truck, stepped back and foot slipped, caught right forearm on the hand rail. Treated/Released from clinic.

While walking to the Stedman feed belt at secondary plant, EE slipped & fell at a muddy spot hitting right arm on a rock that had been removed from the feed belt. According to foreman, no trip hazard, just mud from all the rain. EE take to ER then transferred via ambulance to Hospital where her right elbow was reset. EE remains off work pending further evaluation

On Monday (9/28/15) employee slipped and hit right leg while cleaning retaining wall and tanks. Right leg continued to get worse, left work early on Thursday (10/1/15). Hospitalized 10/2/15 for infection. Remains off work.

While climbing down from the cab of a bulldozer, placed right foot on the step down bar, then lifted his left foot to step down onto ground when his right foot slipped between the step down and the tracks. He fell backward with his right leg caught straining right knee. Treated at ER, off work until further evaluation.

While replacing a wall hammer in the crusher the hammer slipped out of position. Injured person & another employee lowered the hammer to re-position their grip so the hammer did not fall onto a 3rd employee. IP did not remove his hand causing the hammer to sit down on his hand pinching his hand/fingers. X-rays revealed no fractures & he was released to return to work.

Employee was washing off concrete pad. The employee went to pull the water hose with his left arm when the hose got caught on something and jerked his arm back. The employee heard and felt a "Pop" in his elbow and had immediate pain. The employee was treated at the Emergency Room for his pain and was instructed to follow up with an Orthopedic doctor.

While turning hammers over in the Stedman crusher and being assisted by another EE the other EE's end slipped from his hand crushing injured employee left ring finger. His finger was caught between hammer and the plated it attaches to causing laceration and contusion. First aid was performed at plant. ER treated and released day of injury. X-ray at ER showed not broken bones.

While lacing the lime screen belt back together with electric drill, the drill twisted causing his hand to be torqued before he could let go of the drill. Thought was a sprain, but next morning hand & finger swollen. Medical treatment 7/16/15 revealed broken right ring finger. Company accommodating restricted work activity.

While in transit on a company errand, truck employee was riding in came to a stopped position and was rear ended. Employee was treated and released at ER.

While replacing the skirt rubber at pioneer #3, noticed the hole was not correct and as employee was re-cutting the hole, his knife blade slipped cutting the top joint of his left thumb. First aide performed at facility. ER treated and released day of injury.