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1,202
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2000–2026
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10 de abril de 2026 OR · Metal/No metálico ATRAPAMIENTO
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Tipo de accidente, sin lesiones

Outside hauler from Brix dropped off material at rap pile and left box up while pulling away, resulting in the box making contact with an overhead 240 powerline pulling it down. Power line fell on top of the hood of the Brix truck. Hauler stayed in the cab for more than 30 minutes until a qualified electrician from PGE removed the power and clear the scene. No injury.

1 de abril de 2026 OR · Metal/No metálico Capataz de exterior, Cabo OTRO
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Reacción corporal, no clasificada en otra parte

Team member was tightening a set screw in a slightly bent position, stood up, and experienced back discomfort.

22 de marzo de 2026 OR · Metal/No metálico Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Tunnel feeder had concrete chunks get stuck on crossbeams and needed to be removed before any more material is fed into the feeder. Employee took a 12lbs sledgehammer and tried to break material, this did not work. After this task the Employee felt pain in their right hand. Employee did not report the pain until 03/27/2026 at 630am after medical treatment

16 de septiembre de 2025 OR · Metal/No metálico Operador de barcaza/embarcación/draga/barcaza de remolque/remolcador/lixiviación, Ribereño, Marinero de cubierta RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Caída sobre o contra objetos

Team member was assisting rolling pipes on the dredge. Tool became disengaged when team member went to pull down on handle, causing them to lose balance and fall backwards onto a metal box.

18 de julio de 2025 OR · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MAQUINARIA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Employee was blowing themselves off with air hose after end of shift. Leading to foreign material getting into their right eye.

15 de abril de 2025 OR · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Individual attempted to lift a 5-6 ft. long chunk of I-beam (weighing approximately 150 lbs.) and toss it over the handrail of an elevated screen deck to the ground below. The I-beam shifted and pinched their right thumb between the beam and handrail. Individual complained of extreme pain and was transported to Urgent Care where an X-Ray discovered a broken bone in the right thumb.

4 de septiembre de 2024 OR · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Team member was tying a boat up when their left hand was caught between the metal railings, resulting in fracture.

8 de agosto de 2024 OR · Metal/No metálico Gerente de mina, Capataz de mina, Propietario de mina OTRO
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · NEC (no clasificado en otra parte)

Team Member complained of chest pain before suddenly becoming unresponsive. Bystanders administered CPR and they were transported to the hospital.

24 de junio de 2024 OR · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Rozado o abrasionado

Team member got dirt and a small cut on their left eyelid on 6/24/2024. By 6/26/2024, the eye was swollen and became painful. Team member sought medical care at a local eyecare center.

7 de abril de 2024 OR · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Team member was removing washer bearing from back of log washing machine. While pushing the bearing flange through the wall, their finger was pinched between the wall and the flange causing a laceration to pinky finger which required stitches.

12 de febrero de 2024 OR · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja OTRO
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Reacción corporal, no clasificada en otra parte

Miner was performing maintenance on a cone crusher. While lying down, miner reached up to access bolts on the hydraulic block when their shoulder spontaneously dislocated. Miner reports previous history of same condition, outside of work.

14 de noviembre de 2023 OR · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

The miner was operating a 966 feed loader over rough terrain, which caused them to bounce around in their seat and cause back pain.

11 de octubre de 2023 OR · Metal/No metálico Capataz de exterior, Cabo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Team member was guiding the leg of a crusher into the foot pedestal. As the foot fell into place, it caught the right ring finger when the leg slid into the stand. Team member sustained a right ring fingertip amputation without bone loss.

18 de septiembre de 2023 OR · Metal/No metálico Peón de tierra, Operario de patio MAQUINARIA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Miner entered HP400 cone crusher after performing lock out/tag out to clear a large rock stuck between cone and mantel. Miner failed to recognize the stored energy in the cone being suspended by the rock. When dislodging the rock, the weight of the cone came down trapping both feet between the cone and mantel.

18 de septiembre de 2023 OR · Metal/No metálico Maestro mecánico, Capataz, Supervisor MAQUINARIA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Individual sustained a 5cm laceration to left forearm while performing maintenance with a 4.5" grinder. Grinding wheel became bound in material while individual was cutting a weld, causing the grinder to accelerate forward into their arm.

1 de septiembre de 2023 OR · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

On 9/11 individual reported injury of unknown origin. EE later states that on 9/1 EE was attempting to obtain leverage with EE's shoulder on a wrench handle, and injured EE's shoulder trying to break a screen bolt loose. Last date of work was 9/11, on 9/17 was seen by medical provider and released to work with restrictions. No-call, no-showed and terminated 9/21.

16 de agosto de 2023 OR · Metal/No metálico Capataz de exterior, Cabo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

MINER WAS INSTALLING A BRACKET ON THE WALL AND BRUSHED THEIR ARM AGAINST ONE OF THE PROTRUDING BOLTS THAT HAD NOT YET BEEN FULLY SECURED RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO THEIR ARM THAT REQUIRED SUTURES.

18 de mayo de 2023 OR · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Caída por escaleras

Miner was negotiating stairs to perform maintenance on a screen. When they turned to face screen, their foot slipped off of the stair tread causing them to trip down the remaining two steps and sit down on top of their right foot/ankle. Miner was evaluated for right ankle strain.

18 de enero de 2023 OR · Metal/No metálico INCENDIO
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Tipo de accidente, sin lesiones

An electrical fire in the MCC initiated upon startup of operational controls. Damage includes a total loss of MCC and appurtenant wiring/electrical systems. No persons were injured.

8 de diciembre de 2022 OR · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Caída sobre o contra objetos

MINER WAS USING A PRY BAR TO LIFT UP THE LATCH OF A PINTLE HITCH. THE PRY BAR LOST PURCHASE ON THE LATCH WHILE THE MINER WAS PUSHING DOWN ON THE END OF THE BAR RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BALANCE. MINER FELL FORWARD AND STRUCK THEIR FACE ON THE TOP SUPPORT BAR OF A MUDFLAP RESULTING IN THE DISLODGEMENT OF A DENTAL CROWN. THE UNDERLYING TOOTH WAS CHIPPED AND STILL AFFIXED TO THE CROWN.

22 de noviembre de 2022 OR · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado por objeto que rueda o se desliza

MINER WAS STRUCK IN THE LOWER BACK BY THE OVERFLOW CHUTE OF A PORTABLE CRUSHER AFTER IT SHIFTED WHILE BEING STOWED ON THE TRAILER FOR TRANSPORT. THE IMPACT KNOCKED MINER TO THE GROUND.

31 de octubre de 2022 OR · Metal/No metálico Electricista, Liniero TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Electrical Contractor (ID K893) on our mine site was operating a F-350 pickup ascending a haul road when the vehicle suffered a brake failure and began rolling backwards. Individual removed their seat belt and jumped from the moving vehicle resulting in left lower extremity being "run over" by the L front tire of the pickup as it rolled backwards.

17 de octubre de 2022 OR · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte MAQUINARIA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

DUMP BOX OF HAUL TRUCK BEING OPERATED BY MINER WAS JOSTLED BY EXCIVATOR BUCKET WHILE LOADING MATERIAL. MINER REPORTS NECK AND BACK PAIN.

25 de agosto de 2022 OR · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

LIFTING 8" PIECE OF STEEL CHANNEL TO REPLACE A LEG/SUPPORT BEING INSTALLED ON AN OVERLAND CONVEYOR. CARRIED ITEM APPROX 30' AND SET IT DOWN. MINER EXPERIENCED RIGHT TESTICULAR PAIN.

1 de agosto de 2022 OR · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado por objeto que cae

TEAM MEMBER WAS LIFTING INSPECTION DOOR TO VSI. WHILE MOVING TO GET A BETTER LEVERAGE ON THE DOOR TO USE TWO HANDS, THE DOOR SLIPPED AND LANDED ON TEAM MEMBER'S LEFT THUMB. THE EVALUATION BY THE HAND SPECIALIST INDICATES NERVE DAMAGE AND BONE IS OFFSET AND WILL NEED SURGERY.

13 de abril de 2022 ID · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Southern Idaho Division · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Miner was working on a conveyor and cleared the dust off the are they were about to work on and got dust in their eye.

14 de enero de 2022 OR · Metal/No metálico Despachador MAQUINARIA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Team members were picking up a sand screw equipment off a trailer with a crane. One of the rear rigging legs was hung up on a bolt/stud. Team member went to correct the rigging. As EE's hand got near the chain it released tension, taking EE's hand with it towards the sand screw frame rail, pinning it between the chain and the frame. Tip of right index finger was fractured.

27 de septiembre de 2021 OR · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador OTRO
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · NEC (no clasificado en otra parte)

Prior to the beginning of Team Members regular shift, they experienced a non-work related acute on-set medical event that resulted in their death. This is an immediately reportable accident not a work related injury or illness.

30 de agosto de 2021 OR · 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)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES ON AN HP 400 CONE CRUSHER, TEAM MEMBER WAS REMOVING PIN FROM HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ON AN HP 400. WHEN PIN WAS REMOVED, THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER CAME DOWN PINCHING LEFT PINKY FINGER BETWEEN CYLINDER AND OBJECT USED TO REMOVE PIN. FINGER REQUIRED STITCHES.

1 de abril de 2021 OR · Metal/No metálico Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ACITVITIES ON A CONVEYOR, EE DISLODGED MATERIAL THAT WENT BETWEEN THEIR FACE AND SAFETY GLASSES CONTACTING THEIR LEFT EYE. EE WAS EVALUATED AS HAVING A CORNEAL ABRASION AND PRESCRIBED EYE DROPS.

12 de marzo de 2021 OR · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja MAQUINARIA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES, PNEUMATIC HOSE ATTACHED TO IMPACT GUN SEPARATED AT UNION. COUPLER AT END OF HOSE STRUCK TM IN RIGHT CHEEK AND MOVE BETWEEN EYE AND EYE PROTECTION. TM WAS EVALUATED AND PRESCIRBED MEDICATION

23 de junio de 2020 OR · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Team member was walking on unstable ground. Sunk into mud up to knee, went to turn to grab a stable ladder and felt a pop in the right knee.

18 de mayo de 2020 OR · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Team Member removed the mantel nut on an HP-400 Cone Crusher while performing regular maintenance. Team member lost grip of the mantel nut while setting it to the side causing there right hand / wrist to be pinch between the cone liner and mantel nut.

14 de octubre de 2019 OR · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

TM WAS DRIVING RENTAL WATER TRUCK AND BOUNCED THROUGH RUTTED AREA CAUSING PAIN IN BACK. PHYSICAL THERAPY PRESCRIBED TO STRENGTHEN BACK MUSCLES STARTING 10/14

12 de septiembre de 2019 ID · Metal/No metálico Capataz de exterior, Cabo ELÉCTRICO
Knife River Southern Idaho Division · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Trouble shooting on electrical starter in control van. Employee went to de-energize breaker and the breaker malfunctioned causing small debris to discharge into employee's work area. Debris went inside the top employee's safety glasses. Employee suffered laceration to surface of eye and no impairment is expected.

3 de mayo de 2019 OR · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador TRASTORNOS (TRAUMA REPETIDO)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Rozado o abrasionado

INJURY OCCURRED ON 5/3/19 BUT MINER DID NOT SEEK TREATMENT UNTIL 5/13/19. ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIBED AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE FOR BURSITIS OF THE KNEE RESULTING FROM CONTINUOUS WORK WHILE MINER WAS CRAWLING/KNEELING ON EE'S KNEES.

28 de febrero de 2019 ID · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Knife River Southern Idaho Division · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

The employee was trying to adjust a chain on the telescoping conveyor. The cable clamp holding the sliding conveyor in place came apart and the conveyor belt slid down crushing the employee.

11 de febrero de 2019 ID · Metal/No metálico Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Knife River Southern Idaho Division · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

Employee was adjusting an under guard on a cross conveyer. The belt caught the guard and pulled the employees hand in where EE received 12 stitches to the top of the right hand

5 de diciembre de 2018 OR · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MAQUINARIA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Miner was operating long stick excavator over a period of time and felt weakness, muscle burning and loss of feeling in right shoulder and arm. Miner lists the date of injury as early September but did not report it to employer until 12/05/2018 and first sought medical treatment on 12/15/2018. Attending physician has listed injury as right arm pain and hand numbness.

26 de noviembre de 2018 OR · Metal/No metálico Capataz de exterior, Cabo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Miner was lifting hood on fuel truck for pre-operation inspection and back gave out while attempting to lift hood.

26 de noviembre de 2018 OR · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Miner was lifting guard under tail drum of VSI and heard a pop in their back, followed by pain.

4 de septiembre de 2018 WA · Metal/No metálico Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

A miner operating a CAT 980 loader developed back pain over the past several months resulting in a modified duty to take a 30 minute break for every 3 hours of mobile equipment operation.

14 de agosto de 2018 OR · Metal/No metálico Operador de barcaza/embarcación/draga/barcaza de remolque/remolcador/lixiviación, Ribereño, Marinero de cubierta MAQUINARIA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

ON 8/16/18, MINER REPORTED EXPERIENCING SEVERE BACK PAIN AFTER SITTING IN A CHAIR WHILE OPERATING THE DREDGE ON 8/14/18, FOLLOWED BY A 12 HR SHIFT PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON 8/15/18. MINER INITIALLY REPORTED TO SUPERVISOR AND A GROUP OF MORE THAN FIVE OTHER MINERS THAT BACK PAIN WAS NOT RELATED TO WORK CONDITIONS.

7 de agosto de 2018 ID · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Knife River Southern Idaho Division · Caída desde una máquina

The employee was on a conveyer belt. Harness was on. The employee failed to follow lockout tagout procedures. The belt was started and the employee jumped from the belt causing a hairline fracture to the right ankle. Employee is currently on light duty.

12 de julio de 2018 OR · Metal/No metálico Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Caída a la pasarela o superficie de trabajo

Miner was removing a rock from a conveyor. When they stepped back, they tripped over a rock and jammed their left thumb while trying to catch themselves.

24 de octubre de 2017 OR · Metal/No metálico Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Caída sobre o contra objetos

WHILE CLIMBING ONTO LOADER, EMPLOYEE CAUGHT RIGHT FRONT TOE OF BOOT ON DECK CAUSING EE TO FALL FORWARD AND JAM RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER INTO CORNER OF RADIATOR GUARD.

13 de septiembre de 2017 ID · Metal/No metálico Encargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandeja MAQUINARIA
Knife River Southern Idaho Division · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

The employee attempted to stop a pulley and belt system with employee's left hand.

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