All MSHA-reportable mining accidents in May 2020, sorted by severity. Fatalities appear first.
A continuation from a previous roof fall (12/21/18) occurred on 5/31/2020. The continuation damaged a belt stopping that was repaired in a timely manner. There were no injuries and no escapeways were blocked by the fall. Floor to roof support have been installed. New stopping have been built and the area has been dangered off.
Lightning initiated a grass fire on the south property line at Belle Ayr today. The Campbell County Fire Department was dispatched and put the fire out. The grass fire consumed approximately 11 acres of grass mostly Cordero/Rojo's property and only about 1 acre on Belle Ayr's property along the fence line.
A roof fall was discovered in the return during the weekly run. The fall occurred between 5/23 & 5/30/2020 when it was discovered. MSHA & PA DMS were notified. Section was withdrawn until the area could be rehabilitated. The roof fall was located at spad #760 in the East Mains #2 rooms. It extended from the solid rib in the #1 entry, across the #2 entry, into the crosscut #2-#3.
While walking a Hitachi 470 excavator a fire started in the rear of the machine. Operator safely exited the machine after shutting it off and engaging the parking/hydraulic lever. No injuries.
On 5/26/2020 a roof fall was found in the #1 entry just inby crosscut 26 in the mine 4 submains. This fall was not above the anchor zone, and did not restrict airflow. However, it impedes the travel of the weekly examiner.
The overload was tripped causing the elevator car to stop. The employee did NOT experience any Health or Safety issues while trapped in the elevator.
An area of inadequately supported roof that prevented travel was discovered at the 15M return regulator for a distance of 10'. The condition was most likely caused due to gradual deterioration of the mine roof. No problems with mining machines, PPE or compliance issues.
Roof fall 4 south #3 entry BK 33 1/2 to 34 1/2 in the neutral. Did not affect ventilation or travel.
A fall of ground was discovered by a geologist on 5/23/20 and was reported to the area supervisor who went to confirm that ground support had came out with the FOG. The MSHA hotline was called at 6:30 am to report this incident followed by a verbal 103 K order
FBC 2 conveyance system that transports coke to the mill had a return idler that has ceased and was no longer turning. Due to this condition the belt when running created friction against the return idler. When the belt stopped running the heat due to the friction ignited the fine coke on the return side of the belt causing the belt to burn. The fire last 65 minutes.
The slope car was going in the mine with a personnel carrier attached to it and the carrier de-railed. The cars were pulled to the top, rerailed, and inspected. A kink was found in the rope, the hoist was took out of service, the rope shortened, and examined before putting back into service. MSHA was notified when hoist was took out of service and when it was put back into service.
Four contract employees were stuck on Cameron elevator when a door switch malfunctioned. The switch was fixed and they returned to the surface.
An unplanned roof fall, above anchorage, occurred in the left return of the West 2E Mains section.
The slope hoist went down at 10:00 am with a blown fuse. It was repaired and put back in service at 10:57 am.
A blast hole had prematurely detonated in the WRX 4860 10R40 heading. No injuries occurred from this event.
Employee contacted a gas line while cleaning out a drainage pipe
Found an unintentional roof fall at xcut #53, 6 Heading, Intake side of the 012 MMU.
City public power lost service to the grid providing power to the West side of the city. All site power was interrupted.
Coeur Hoist, scheduled maintenance to replace power switch, went to activate hoist, new switch would not energize. electricians traced out, bad fuse. Hoist up and running at 12:10 hrs.
The #6 elevator went down at 9:38 am with a slow down fault at the top and bottom. The Brody brake was repaired and the elevator was put back in service at 12:30 pm. During the downtime the alternate escape way was re-routed to the #1 Slope.
Smoker in A5. Dozer smothered smoker with dirt. Area being monitored.
There was an unplanned roof fall at #4I Intake #7 Entry, Spade 15+10.
A Non-Injury Roof Fall occurred between the No. 4 & No. 5 entries at crosscut No. 22 on the 005-0 MMU on the DS-5 Panel. The roof fall was found during the weekly exam. MSHA was notified about the roof fall.
The bell cord used for communicating with the cage hoist and Hoistman was damaged and could not be repaired within the 30 minutes of discovery so the MSHA Hotline was called to report the incident.
As the hoist car was bringing supply cars out of the mine the cars came off of the track. This tore up some rail. The cars were put back on track and the rail was repaired. MSHA was on site at this location, the hotline was called at time of incident, and MSHA was notified once the rail was repaired.
While operating in the dig face a Hitachi 5600 shovel caught fire causing extensive damage. The operator was able to safely exit the machine with no injuries. The investigation of the cause was inconclusive.
The mechanics just finished their daily checks on the hoist when the hoist tripped out. The hoistman tried to reset the hoist with no success. The hoistman then tried to restart the hoist with the same result. The maintenance department discovered that the governor lever in the lilly's had fallen out of place. With the lever out of place the hoist will trip out & not reset.
A reportable roof fall was found in Sunset South 1 Headgate, entry 1, crosscut 22. The fall was approximately 25' long, 19' wide and 10' high.
A Ground fall above the anchorage zone occurred sometime between shifts and was discovered by the night shift crew. MSHA hotline was called and a Verbal K Order was issued.
An unplanned roof fall occurred on the active 002 section. The fall was above anchorage in the intersection of the last open crosscut in the #5 entry between SS 8440 and SS 8463.
The 7 North Portal Hoist began to operate at a very slow speed. The hoist was removed from service and upon inspection, it was discovered the leveling switch had been dislodged. Two small welds that secure the aluminum bracket and switch in place had failed. The bracket was re-installed using bolts. Hoist was returned to service at approx. 4:00pm.
Overhead Line on Cleveland Public Power feed to Production Hoist failed.
A roof fall occurred on the 8A belt flight at SS# 8660, measuring 43' long by 35' wide by 11' high. There were no injuries. The MSHA hotline was called.
The North Portal Hoist blew an O-Ring on the hydraulic system. The hoist was downed and repaired. The O-Ring and pressure transducer was replaced. MSHA hotline was called when hoist went down and also after the hoist was repaired, tested, and placed back in service.
The No. 9 shaft auxiliary cage dog spring was found to be defective during the pre-shift inspection. Underground work was suspended until the new egress cage was commissioned on 5/5/2020.
Employee was removing an electrical motor using a chain hoist suspended from a cross brace when the cross brace became unsecured and struck the employee.
Employee was engulfed when they entered the primary feed hopper/bin to clear clogged material.
A fully trained miner was lifting a cover on a continuous miner when the cover slipped and employee dropped it onto finger resulting in loss of the tip of finger. The injury was not the result of any compliance issues nor were any protective guards involved.
Employee smashed the tip of left middle finger between a bottom roller and a spreader bar while loading the structure onto a belt trailer in the 6th North belt line. X-ray indicated a fracture to the bone in the tip of the left middle finger.
The employee was installing new drive belts on 94 pump. While installing one of the belts, the belt slipped, this caused employee's finger to be caught between the belt and the drive pulley. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Injured employee was descending the operator's compartment of the pan employee was operating. As employee stepped on the ground employee slipped and grabbed one of the machine steps to prevent falling down. Felt pain in right shoulder and arm. Employee didn't violate any rules or regulations. Began missing work on 6-1-20 and returned on 6-4-20.
IE was changing rollers on a beltline when EE felt a pain in EE's lower and middle back. IE did not request attention until the end of EE's shift.
Employee was hanging water line, as EE reached out EE missed the hook and caught self with EE's right hand on the rib, when a piece of rock above EE's right hand came out striking EE's hand resulting in abrasions and contusions.
While loosening a radiator cap on a grader, hot antifreeze caused blisters on IE right hand. IE received medicine and was taken off work for 2 days while blisters healed.
An employee received a left ankle sprain when the employee's foot slipped out from under the employee when stepping down onto a slippery surface at the bottom of the stairway at the Primary Crusher.
I.E. was installing a bearing cap over a tail roller bearing, the cap slipped and smashed the left ring finger between the cap and housing.
Was swinging a hammer to hit nut to break it off and piece of metal bounced and hit employee in the face causing a laceration to the upper lip
Employee alleges was using a prybar to remove a large rock from the conveyor, As EE was using the prybar, the rock got caught and cut EE's rt. middle finger. Employee did seek medical attention but was released. EE went back for medical treatment again on 10/15/20. A procedure was performed on EE's finger and EE is losing time as of 10/15/20.
A 50# bag started to slip from the pallet the employee was pulling bags from. The miner grabbed the slipping bag. EE believes that is when EE pulled a muscle in EE's forearm. Sprain of Left wrist.
Employee was rolling up the curtain in the #11 entry when they stepped in a hole and twisted left knee which caused them to fall. The Hospital determined that they had broken the left leg right below the left knee.
Employee was securing a chain to a piece of sheet metal. As EE was pulling on the chain, the piece of sheet metal tipped over striking the employee on the left ear causing a laceration to EE's left ear. The injury required stitches.
EE was working in the Jaw after removing the fixed plate. EE was standing on the railroad timber cleaning the jaw face. The timber moved causing EE to catch self, body weight on left elbow jamming left shoulder. EE says EE has needle pains on left shoulder and can't lift anything causing pain.
Employee was doing pre inspection on conveyor and wanted to move a large rock off of conveyor and while moving the rock the rock pinched EE's pinky between the rock and metal part of the conveyor. Had to have surgery to repair pinky.
Mechanic slipped off the damp track of an excavator. EE fell and hit EE's head.
I.E. was bumped in the chest by the grill guard on an underground dodge pickup truck. They were working under the hood when another Dodge pickup pulled in behind them and the brakes went out causing it to hit the back of the I.E.'s truck. The tire was chocked but the impact still moved the truck enough to knock the I.E. to the ground.
Conditions were good with mild temperatures, dry footing and good lighting. The accident occurred while the miner was installing a new belt on a belt press. There was an identified opening in the working platform that the miner was aware of and mis-stepped and fell through the opening. Operations were impaired during the time the miner was cared for and EMT's were on site.
EE was cleaning out material that spilled onto a take up pulley. EE was positioned inside the belt standing on the pulley. As a rock on one side of the pulley was freed, the pulley began to roll and EE's foot was caught between the belt and the pulley. EE was taken to the ER. X-rays showed no broken bones but was taken off of work to follow-up with an orthopedic surgeon.
While changing a belt on a roller, employee was checking alignment of belt by pulling through roller, momentum pulled fingers of right hand in contact with roller causing injury.
IE was walking the LW face when EE's right knee ""popped"" and felt as if it was out of place.
Excavator operator was repositioning. Swung machine to operator's blind side and bucket impacted side of truck, bending mirror bracket and hand rail.
IE was standing at the edge of a crosscut when a scoop was passing. The scoop caught a feeder cable causing it and an emulsion line to fall striking the IE in the head. IE was taken to the hospital and released the same morning. MSHA hotline was immediately called. MSHA inspector investigated the incident.
While an employee was descending stairs at scalping screen, they tripped/twisted right ankle.
Ee was using a screwdriver to clear a blockage in a shotcrete accelerator hose. The blockage was scraped away, and backed up material sprayed the ee in the face. EE flushed eyes, EMTs flushed EE's eyes. EE sought treatment the following day and put off work due to corneal abrasion and med requirements.
The haul truck operator was dismounting the truck at the fuel island. When the operator reached the bottom step of the ladder and stepped to the ground, the ladder was higher than anticipated. The operator strained the right leg upon impact. This leg was previously injured at home just days prior. The operator was placed on restrictions until the follow up appointment.
Employee was removing a broke pinner steel that was stuck in the pinner chuck. The employee had a punch wedged between the flinger plate and the canopy post jack and hit the rotation lever, the steel came out of the chuck striking EE in the right jaw.
EE had cleaned the floc strainer area and was washing the excess floc from the floor of the Refuse Building. EE slipped and fell on EE's left side. EE returned to work on 5/26/2020 but EE's doctor took EE off work on 5/29/2020.
Tire service tech, operating a IMT tire service crane/manipulator. Pick up a 3300-51 haul tire in a scrap pile. Lifted tire approximately 6'ft, tire slipped out of tire clamp, impacting the ground and rolled onto service tech operating controls. Pinned by weight of tire, causing several broken bones. Wet weather..
IE was picking up a 60"" bottom roller and felt a pop in IE's shoulder. IE continued working and alerted management 3 hours after incident. IE continued working the next 4 months. IE was taken off work on 9/24/2020.
Miner was crawling near inby corner of tailpiece, when scoop approached to dump, striking the miner on the right lower leg, resulting in compression fractures to right tibia and fibula.
Injured employees right thumb lodged between a 1/2 inch winch cable and a AWJ drill rod causing a compression injury.
Employee hurt knee on 11/12/2018 and had surgery. While working on a muddy section employee's knee started hurting. Employee seen the doctor on 5/21/2020 and was advised to rest the knee for two weeks.
At approximately 5:50 AM, EE entered level 5 of the quarry with the M503 water truck for dust suppression activities. In traversing towards the working face, EE hit a pile of chat used for leveling the quarry floor. The impact launched EE in the cab. Despite being restrained by seat-belt, EE received facial wounds and a fracture of the L3 vertebrae.
Miner was loading in a left handed cross cut which laid down hill toward the outby area of the mine. As the car left the miner, the car slid into the rib pinching the operator's left arm between the car and the rib.
Employee stated that EE was walking beside the 222 cm when EE saw a piece of the rib falling. EE stated that EE tried to get out of the way but could not and the rib fell striking EE on the left leg and pushed EE into the operator side of the cm. The rock measured 2' x 2' x 1' thick.
Employee was loosening base bolts on the #1 bearing assembly drive end of FM1 when the #2 cylinder valve broke off and struck the employee on the inner side of the left leg.
Operator of 773 haul truck reported a leak in truck. As they traveled to a safe spot, the hydraulic ram on the right side of the truck wedged between right rear inner tire & frame causing tire to come off the rim. Operator in the cab alleged to have ringing in left ear from the tire blow out.
Employee was carrying 8"" aluminum pipe on EE's shoulder when EE's left index finger became pinched between the pipe and a roof strap, Employee sustained a fracture and a laceration of EE's left index finger.
While walking along a bank at a rock dust hole, the employee slipped off of the bank and in an attempt to grab a chain to catch self, employee injured left shoulder. Employee began missing work on 12/8/20 for surgery.
Employee was in the beltline helping remove a 10' length of monorail. EE's end was placed on the ground and EE stepped back to go to the other end and stepped on a small piece of coal. This resulted in a sprained ankle and employee missing 4 days of work.
EE was struck on top of the right foot while in the process of installing a straight bottom roller in a high area. The employees were using chain hoists to lift the roller into place when the chain slipped off allowing the roller to fall.
The miner was mixing up mortar in a bucket. When the mixing was complete the miner lifted the bucket and felt a muscle pull in lower back.
The employee was riding as a passenger in the #10 track mounted mantrip, on the way to the section. As the mantrip entered the curve at #35 Spur switch they were struck by the L4 locomotive that was traveling in the opposite direction.
Employee was filling water pump to prime pump and slipped and caught finger on clevis. Employee continued to work until 05/20/2020 where employee was taken off work and scheduled to see orthopedic surgeon.
The employee was riding as a passenger in the #10 track mounted mantrip, on EE's way to the section. As the mantrip entered the curve at #35 Spur switch they were struck by the L4 locomotive that was traveling in the opposite direction. *Note: The employee was under referral to a specialist, on 6-04-20 it was determined by the doctor that EE was unable to work.
IE was laying out belt structure for a belt move when they felt a pain in right upper leg. EE did not report the injury until 5-20-20 when they requested medical treatment.
Employee was installing last ring of rock bolts using a CMAC bolter when a rock fell from the face, as the rock was falling employee was turning to exit bolter deck, rock landed on the ground tipping over contacting employee's right foot that had slipped while employee was exiting the deck. Seen site medic, referred to ER, x-rays were positive for a fracture to little toe.
While laying out the drill pattern, the Miner slipped on mud causing Miner to fall onto hand and break middle and ring finger.
While changing out a top cradle in the conveyor belt, employee stumbled and fell causing the cradle structure to fall pinching EE's right middle finger against the water line. Resulted in a avulsion.
Employee was attempting to take off a 3"" rubber expansion joint. While doing so the employee decided to kick down on the pipe to remove it. The joint fell off and the employee bumped their knee. The employee did not report discomfort until half way through the next shift before leaving early.
The injured employee was working on a haul truck pm in the pm bay. EE tripped over the oil hose that was pulled out to fill the engine. EE fell to the concrete floor, landing on right side causing injury to wrist. EE was taken to the ER and diagnosed with a fractured wrist.
Employee was positioning HDPE pipe in fusion machine. 300' length of 18"" pipe was suspended from a trackhoe by a chain & being aligned by a rough terrain forklift. Employee attempted to make a final adjustment in the pipe alignment & placed hand between the pipes. At that time the pipe shifted in the chain & entrapped the employee's fingers. Gloves were being worn.
Mechanic moving LHD tire, reported possible hernia on May 14th 2020. Mechanic thought it would get better over time - Requested to go see medical provider on July 14th 2020. Waiting for second opinion and surgical date.
employee was putting core in belt roll when they felt pain in midsection
Miner was descending the ladder of a haul truck parked at a barge loading facility. Miner slipped on a wet ladder rung causing miner to get foot twisted in the ladder. This resulted in an acute ankle/calf strain/sprain.
I.E. was loosening a Belt Clamp that was under tension from the belt. The belt started to slip and then grabbed the clamp again which caused it to jerk and the clamp come off of the bars. The clamp came off with force and struck the I.E. in the left upper arm.
While installing a curtain board, a piece of draw rock fell from between bolts. Employee dodged the rock, stumbled and fell injuring right shoulder.
Employee fell while descending steps of LHD injuring left elbow and shoulder.
Employee was dismounting D11 dozer when EE's foot slipped on bottom step. Employee struck the top part of push arm with EE's side resulting with injury to the left rib area.
While handling shield off of shuttle car, employee felt pain in groin. Was diagnosed with hernia which will be repaired. Was determined reportable on 05/26/2020.
EE was cutting laminated glass using denatured alcohol from a 1 gal can. Somehow the alcohol inside the can was ignited, and blew the bottom of the can off. Burning alcohol sprayed onto the EE, causing extensive 2nd degree burns to the front of EE's body.
Employee cut a tree approximately 5"" in diameter. When tree fell it sprang back on top of employees foot. Employee kept working. Employee received medical treatment on 5-25-20 and a fracture was found.
Miner was breaking up a 3'X3'X2' rock on the shield toe with a Jack Hammer. The tip of the Jack Hammer slipped and the Jack Hammer went forward causing the miner to pinch finger between the Jack Hammer handle and the rock.
Employee was loading 4' long hole steel into a Kubota at surface warehouse yard when EE felt pain in lower right back. Seen site Medic, referred to ER & was issued a full work release. On 5/13/20 EE called in saying back was too sore to work, at that time was seen by an orthopedic specialist & given restrictions making incident reportable.
I.E. was operating a 3.5 scoop, hauling supplies to the J-Mains development section. The I.E. noticed the smell of antifreeze and stopped to investigate. The radiator cap was not seated properly and the I.E. reached up to tighten the cap properly. As soon as the I.E. grabbed the cap, it blew off and hot steam/antifreeze burned the left forearm
Emp was cleaning area around and under conveyor/tailpulley with shovel. The conveyor was operating. EE allowed shovel to become engaged with conveyor belt/pulley. Emp got off balance and hit left eye on 2"" diameter 2' long pipe on conveyor frame. Emp completed shift. Did not report for work on 5/13 due to swelling in left eye. Returned to work on 5/14. Eye is fine.
Employee was using forklift to transport 55 gal oil drum to powerhouse area. In the process of moving drum from warehouse pallet to transport pallet, drum rolled and pinched/smashed right middle and ring finger causing fractures to top of both digits.
After loading at Superior Pit and Mill location driver was performing an inter-trip inspection when EE stepped down off of the loading platform onto a rock and turned EE's ankle. Driver experienced immediate pain and the sensation of rubber bands popping.
IE was doing a pre-op on a locomotive when IE stepped on a rock and twisted left knee.
IE was taking apart water line after a power move on the longwall. As the IE stepped under the monorail IE slipped and strained IE's back. IE did not seek medical attention until 5-13-20.
The employee was walking on the longwall face when they struck their head against the #2 shield. It did not involve any equipment or compliance issues. It also did not involve job skill, proficiency, training, PPE or protective devices.
Employee stated was walking down the #1 entry at 33 crosscut when employee stepped in a hole and felt pain in left knee. The employee worked until 8/10/2020 when employee had surgery to repair meniscus.
Miner dismounted dozer to go to the restroom, when mounting dozer miner's foot slipped off the step causing the miner to catch self with the left arm.
EE knelt to inspect track pads. EE raised up, felt pop in knee. Knee popped a 2nd time, pain left. Ee cont working. Knee popped a 3rd time. EE called Supv. EE was diagnosed w/a sprain. MRI was ordered at followup visit. EE was diagnosed with Meniscal tear on 06/08/20. EE can no longer cont w/normal work duties. EE sent home pending medical evaluation. 1st shift missed 06/19/20
On 5-10-20 an Employee stepping out of passenger side of vehicle when EE slipped twisting right knee. Seen by ER & referred to next level of care. Due to Covid 19 protocols not able to be seen until 5-19-20, a MRI was ordered & scheduled on 5-22-20, results were available 6-10-20 where operator was informed of a positive tear to meniscus tendon making this reportable
While Employee was unloading 8 x 8 x 12 wood timbers off a flatbed truck for a paste wall, EE had one of the timbers roll onto EE's gloved right index finger smashing the tip area of finger. Seen by site medic, referred to ER, x-rays positive for fracture and surgery was required.
Employee was walking into Press Floor area at NE entrance to assess scale buildup on wall to determine work that needed to be done in area. Was in process of communicating to mobile equipment operator supervisor when liquor dumped on back and neck from floor above. Caustic burns to upper back, posterior neck, upper anterior and posterior of left arm, small spot on left wrist
Employee went to bend over & pick up wheel chocks & in doing so felt pain in lower right back. Seen by site medic referred to ER & was given a full release for next shift. When they got up the next day they called stating back was still hurting & was taken back to the doctor, who then restricted them from work.
Employee was helping tram a mobile feeder from the 5 Right section to outby. The other employees were getting ready to pull cable slack when the employee stepped back to get out of the way. The employee felt discomfort in the back of the right knee. Employee continued to work until 10/2/20 when surgery was needed to correct the injury.
IE was carrying structure for a belt move. As the IE was walking back IE tripped over a hose that was in the walkway. As IE tripped IE fell into the side of the feeder bruising IE's ribs. IE did not request medical treatment until 5-8-20
Employee stated while tramming miner from #9 entry to #8 entry employee stepped on a piece of coal or rock and twisted left knee.
The company was notified on 7/14/2020 that EE was diagnosed with a hernia that requires surgery. The diagnosis stems back to when EE was cleaning in the shop (on 5/7/2020) and tried to pick up debris from underneath a metal table leg.
While cutting a block of metal from a sheet of steel, the block of steel was levered by a support block once it became free. The block struck the Miner's helmet and then the Miner's forehead which caused a cut on the forehead.
Hook came off chain during belt move while tightening up come-A-long and belt fell and struck EE in neck. EE worked up until 5/11/2020 then went off for this injury.
Two employees were moving a metal plate. Injured employee stepped in to stabilize and over-exerted, pulling the plate onto their leg.
3000-020 Chute - ore car overfilled while pulling muck, the handle on chute valve to open gate came off. While cleaning up mess, miner was using hands to pick up rocks. A rock fell from chute or ore car landing on miners left hand.
While entering the office building, the employee tripped on a boot scraper and fell forward contacting the door jamb/outside wall of the back door to the office with their left shoulder.
Employee was cleaning #10 chute. EE noticed a ""clump of dirt"" falling down toward EE's foot. EE made a ""move"" to keep it from hitting EE's foot and in doing so, EE twisted ankle.
EE was adjusting a curtain so EE could scoop/clean the #5 Left x-Cut. While doing so EE heard a ""pop"" and when EE turned a piece of rock fell from the roof, between the rib bolt and the rib. EE was struck on the lower left side and on top of EE's hip bone.
Employee stepped out of cat haul truck tweaking ankle which has since turned into a knee injury.
Employee stepped away from a railcar and got right foot hung up on an air hose and fell on right shoulder. Employee immediately reported accident but did not want to receive any treatment at the time. No time loss or treatment beyond first aid until 12/9/2020.
IE picked up a bottom roller at the Main North 2 Drive and felt a sharp pain in right shoulder. IE has worked with no restrictions until 11/4/2020. At that time the IE was taken off work for right shoulder surgery.
employee was stepping out of the fuel truck when EE felt a pain in EE's knee. EE was given restricted duty and scheduled for an MRI
Operator was cleaning out the chemical make down shoot where the bags dump out into the make down system. A lump stopped the shoot so EE began washing down with the water hose when chemical ran down EE's arm under the chemical suit and caused chemical burns on EE's left and right arm.
EE was moving a wire saw with a come along winch and strained back.
Employee was lifting a cable when employee felt something snap in right forearm. EMT transported employee outside where employee made arrangements to go to the ER.
Employee was removing a drain plug on the right side of a final drive. When drain plug broke loose employee stumbled back and ran shoulder into the tracks of the dozer
Employee was exiting Mechanic's Truck when employee slipped on step while getting out of truck and pulled something in back. Doctor said employee had a strained muscle.
Metal tread in stairway was dented. Employee stepped in dent twisting foot.
Employee went to move a traffic cone from out of the street and twisted a knee.
Employee was installing a rib pan bolt, and a brick-sized rock fell on employee's left hand while operating roof bolter. X-rays showed employee had hairline fracture in left hand.
IE had turned the water booster pump on and noticed a leak. When IE went to check to see water was leaking the cap on the water filter came off striking the IE. IE continued to work before deciding IE needed to be checked out.
Employee was struck in the head by a pry bar as a co-worker was prying on an entrance gland to the main control panel of a roof bolter. As the co-worker was working the pry bar back and forth, the victim moved EE's head into the path of the moving pry bar to look inside the panel. Victim was struck in the head behind the left ear.
Employees were changing 8'x 24'screen. The counter weight was being heated and employee stepped forward to give instruction when the counter weight came loose and struck employee in the right leg.
Personnel had rolled spool out of #1 Decanter U/F Pump and was washing rocks out of pump, this loosened plugged material in pump causing hot caustic mud to spill out of discharge line. Personnel heard material break free in line and turned to get away from it when it came out of pump across majority of back. This caused burns to back.
While climbing a ladder on a scaffold, the employee lost their grip and fell three rungs onto the ground causing a broken left foot.
Mechanic was changing a pulley on a motor and attempted to lift it with one hand when felt a ""pop"" in upper arm. Suffered distal tendon damage requiring surgery.
Employee was changing screens and felt a pop in EE's right elbow. No restrictions until EE's surgery date of 6/11/2020.
As employee was loading a jack plate back onto truck it slipped out of employee's hands smashing the middle finger on right hand
DRILL TECHNCIAN WAS DEMO'ING A NEW DRILL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ADD STEEL LENGTH TO THE DRILL, TECHNICIAN'S HAND BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE LIFTING SLING. AS THE STEEL PIPE WAS LIFTED THE SLING PINCHED THE SMALL FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND. TECHNCICAN REQUIRED MEDICAL CARE BEYOND FIRST AID.
EE was adjusting the jaw die setting on the crusher. While EE's right hand was on the rod the hydraulic cylinder became overpressurized and failed on the cylinder end. When the cylinder failed the hydraulic fluid hit EE's hand at a very high pressure. The cylinder failure caused severe bruising and a laceration to EE's right hand and the back of the arm above the wrist.
While lifting and moving a ""Jack Leg"" bolting drill with a co-worker, the employee strained a muscle in EE's lower back.
Employee was assisting removing the trunnion liner which broke loose of its interference fit and fell uncontrollably. The employee stumbled back and EE's foot became trapped between flange and floor.
The bleeder 195 had gone bad. The EE opened a bleeder & closed it. In the process of closing the bleeder the EE was sprayed with chemical. It went into their eye & passed their safety glasses. EE flushed eye with water. EE continued to rub eye; scratched retina.
Employee was stacking rock and twisted the wrong way and felt pain.
EE was trying to jar some rocks loose in the jaw crusher and caught hand between a chain and the hand rail.
Employee climbed up approximately 4' up side of conveyor to get a wrench and slipped, falling backward. Clothing got caught on the conveyor as they fell. A ladder was nearby, but not used.
Employee operates loader over quarry terrain that is rough due to rains & heavy traffic, causing potholes & washouts. Employee has been jostled around in loader seat continuously for weeks, resulting in low back pain, left leg pain. Originally felt it was aggravation of old injury, but filed new report on 5-28-2020.
Employee was unloading cut slabs off saw cart. Co-worker was barring slabs apart. EE dropped wooden wedge into opening, stepped back to get off saw cart, missed step, fell backwards landing on butt, back & hitting head. Due to travel & COVID didn't see doctor until 12-4-20 for imaging. 12-14-20 appt diagnosed cervical strain & right wrist strain, requires therapy. No lost time.
Employee slipped off the top step of a fuel truck and fell to the ground straining EE's knees. Steps were in good condition, employee just lost balance. Actual incident happened on 5/19/2020. Lost time started on 1/06/2021 due to surgery.
EE was removing a filter from a filter cart. While pulling up on the filter, EE felt a pop in EE's left shoulder.
Miner was changing screens on 1205 from a bent position and felt a pop in EE's lower back when EE was staging bottom screen frame for removal.
Employee was using a jib on the bucket truck to guide wire into a vise. The wire needed a little more help, and employee went to push on the wire when employee felt a burning sensation in left shoulder.
Ee turned right leg to go down a ladder and felt pain in knee. EE was seen at the clinic, diagnosed with a sprain and possible patella dislocation, and released to modified duty which the site could accommodate.
After dumping haul truck, ee was watching the bed lower while slowly moving forward. EE hit a bump in the road, and the truck bed seated at the same time, jostling EE in the cab. Diagnosed with spasm and whiplash in the neck and released to modified duty.
Mechanic used a chain as a puller to replace center bushings and chain broke and hit mechanic in the mouth. The lip was split open and employee was taken to hospital where it was sewn back up. Mechanic tried to come back to work the next scheduled work day but was advised to take a few days off with pay to let it start healing.
Doing repairs on the screen deck. Windy conditions. Was not reported to a supervisor until 5/26/20
Was stepping up into CAT haul truck prior to entering the cab. Went to turn and boot did not turn with leg. Felt a pop in knee. Knee sprain.
Employee stopped personnel carrier along the #3 belt line to mark a bad belt roller to be removed, got off the ride and during checking the roller the ride drifted backwards and struck the employee. It was found that the employee failed to set the park brake on the machine. Employee received fracture in the pelvic area and was sent home for recovery.
EE pinched EE's right thumb between a piece of stone and the table while moving the stone.
While carrying pipe wrenches up a set of stairs, EE tripped and fell on right hand which caused bruising and cuts to the hand. EE visited doctor where EE was advised to stay home from work.
Employee was doing blast hole sampling when allegedly a small piece of rock became embedded in left elbow causing irritation. Employee did not report injury until 5/26/2020. Employee did not become Lost Time until surgery 6/17/2020.
Winch got bird nest from cable being frozen on boom overnight and was in process of rewinding cable back on drum when crowbar slipped and EE fell back 4.5 feet of counterweights onto ground on outrigger pad mat.
Miner was removing wedged cobbles and as soon as EE was able to remove the wedged cobbles one slung out and hit EE's shin.
EE was working off a ladder adding steel on the hopper and the high reach jerked causing EE to fall off ladder onto arms.
Employee said EE bumped knee on the track of the impact crusher that was in shop
Injured reported on 05/06 that EE began experiencing back pain while operating loader on 05/05. Injury was determined to be compensable by WC carrier on 05/26.
Employee and partner were given the job of drilling 4 3-inch holes in the side of a dust collector's emission stack. Employee used a power drill with a 3-inch circular saw to drill the holes. While drilling the 3rd hole, the saw bound up causing the power drill to quickly twist R hand/wrist resulting in a displaced fracture of the 4th metacarpal bone.
The employee was removing a door on the BE-23 bucket elevator (head end); when employee felt a pain in lower back. The employee did not want a medical evaluation at the time of the injury. On 05/04/2020 the employee did not work scheduled shift due to back pain, and was evaluated by the occupational medicine clinic resulting in a restriction of duty.
Employee clearing a blockage of coal at coal mill rotary feeder. 1 bolt was left in the door and swung the door to the side to start unplugging blockage. A surge of coal hit the table causing the mill to vibrate and the door to swing closed. Employee's hand was in the doorway and in return smashed three fingers, cutting the ring finger below the finger nail.
The employee was cleaning the electric shop (putting a ladder into its storage location); when they lost grip on the ladder. As the ladder fell it pulled their arm with it causing a shoulder injury.
EE leaned out the window of a truck to adjust the mirror and felt pain in right knee. EE received medical treatment and was placed on restricted duty at that time. Treatment on-going.
Mechanic had parked EE's service truck and was exiting the cab. A gust of wind caught the door and slammed it into employees right side.
The employee operates a loader as part of EE's normal work activity. The employee experienced lower-back pain and reported it to EE's employer on 5-29-2020. The employee did not know if the pain was work related or personal went to medical treatment on EE's own. On 9-21-2020 EE reported to EE's employer that the pain had persisted and the employee was sent to a WC Physician.
While preforming clean up in the con-shed, the EE pulled on a piece of plywood to remove it from the shed when EE felt a ""pop"" to the Left lower abdomen/groin. EE was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia.
EE stepping off drill and felt pain in right leg. EE received medical treatment and was placed on restricted duty. Treatment is on-going.
Employee was moving a wheelbarrow full of rock. EE felt a twinge in the belt line area of stomach. EE moved the wheelbarrow approximately 15 yds. EE continued working and later that shift EE felt burning sensation in stomach area and noticing a bulge. EE then reported the incident. EE is considering surgery at this point.
Employee twisted lower back while pushing stone on rollers.
EE slipped walking up steps and fractured right foot
Employee pushed a stone onto a pallet and felt lower back pain.
When dismounting equipment (tractor) employee felt EE's right knee pop. Miner was treated conservatively, after worsening pain the injured was placed on restrictions by physician until diagnosis from orthopedic physician.
Greasing equipment and while descending the excavator, EE put foot on the ground and EE's back popped. EE immediately felt pain in the lower back. EE was taken to medical office where EE was treated and released with restrictive duty. EE was examined again on Friday 5/29/2020 and was released to full duty.
Two employee's were transporting a wheelbarrow to the top floor of the crusher building. One employee missed a step and began having muscle spasms in their back.
A support equipment operator stepped off the 84 dozer for fuel and rolled their ankle on uneven ground.
EE shoveling material to level the ground out to install stairs and platform to allow for storage of fueling tank.
An employee was dumping a wheel barrel of muck. As the employee was backing up, they slipped and landed on HDEP pipe, hurting their tail bone.
Employee was stepping down from the equipment and rolled right ankle.
EE was using a compressed air hose removing a blockage in a lime dust system when the hose became crimped and then releasing air outwards, blowing dust from off the work landing into the EE's right eye.
Mechanic was splicing a belt when it shifted causing mechanic to reach to steady self which resulted in back pain.
Employee was mucking out the cone of 4cy10 vessel and was struck in the right shoulder by piece of falling debris.
While in the process of lifting a bag of silica sand for transfer into a bucket, a lab tech felt a sharp pain in right shoulder when they lifted the bag of sand.
Subject was in close vicinity where a repair man was using a hammer and chisel on the off side roof bolter drill head. A piece of the chisel broke away when struck by the hammer and hit EE underneath the chin. The sliver of metal was embedded under the skin.
While cleaning raw material build up from feed hopper skirt board with a scraping bar the employee attempted to strike an over size chunk of material and smashed right index finger and thumb on the corner post of the hand rail.
Employee was picking up an elevator bucket that weighed approximately 50 pounds. As they were removing the bucket out of a chute, they felt a sharp pain in lower back. Employee was taken for follow up and has x-rays scheduled.
EE was jogging conveyor to remove mud and oversize before releasing the conv. for operation - pressed button to energize the conv. torque arm welds broke loose from the head section of the conveyor and the reducer/motor rotated downward motion of the catwalk striking EE on EE's left shoulder
Miner was splitting flag stone with Hammer and chisel. EE missed the chisel head and struck EE's ring finger with hammer against the stone.
Employee was descending a short, stationary ladder. As EE reached the ground, EE lost footing and fell. Employee used EE's arms / hands to brace the fall and injured the left wrist when EE hit the ground. Employee was taken for x-rays and they showed that EE broke the wrist.
Employee stated through the course of duties changing screens on a shaker deck on 5/22/2020 that employee's knee tightened up. Employee thought it would be fine, but 5-hours into the shift on 5/23/2020 employee reported the injury.
Employee was sliding a heavy part (shaft pinion drive) from a ground position and suffered a right bicep injury. Employee was treated with first aid and sought medical treatment on 5/26, at which time was diagnosed with a probable bicep tear and put on restricted duty pending further diagnostics.
Employee was lancing the tower and felt a pain in back. The employee was taken to the doctor on 5/21/20 and diagnosed with a chest wall strain.
Miner was exiting the Motorgrader when a finger got caught between the door and the machine. The tip of the 4th finger on left hand was found to be fractured.
Employee was loosening a fitting to install an air motor. Felt a sharp pain in right elbow. Muscle strain diagnosis by physician.
Employee was stepping from an even platform onto a railcar and felt knee ""give away""
The employee was walking on sloped concrete near plant 32 truck loading when employee slipped and fell. There was a thin layer of slurry type material that has washed there from the 1"" of rain we got overnight. As employee fell employee tried to catch self with right hand. Employee's right ring finger was bent during the fall and resulted in a fractured finger.
Employee was pulling on cross-tie trying to square cribbing up under Finish mill. In doing so employee felt right arm pop or strain. Employees were putting cribbing under mill prepping for changing the slide shoes out once the mill was raised.
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.
Miner was placing a 3'piece of 10"" diameter sch. 40 pipe onto pipe stands. While setting the pipe onto the stands they missed the edge of the saddle of the stand which caused the pipe to fall, striking left foot just behind the steel toe of work boot. Initial medical report showed no fractures. On 5/27/2020 a specialist diagnosed miner with small fractures in two toes.
Employee was climbing into the crusher bowl, didn't see a pry bar, slipped, and landed on their side.
EE water blasting on tower and has alleged injury to right shoulder while positioning water blasting lance. Additional report of continued pain on 6/17/20. Taken for med. eval. and referred to specialist. Became MSHA reportable on 7/10/2020 with the Specialist positive diagnosis of rotator cuff tear on 07/10/20 and prescribed physical therapy.
Operator was checking oil when a loose strand of wire on the dipstick penetrated employee's finger. Employee was placed on modified duty with a splint.
Mobile mechanic was working on D9T bulldozer installing a ripper tooth. EE rolled over and slid out from under bulldozer and felt the knee pop. Iced knee and did not feel EE had to see doctor minor discomfort. The pain did no go away completely and EE went to the doctor and was given some minor restriction on 6/9/20.
Employee was lifting the bag cage, while changing bags in polishing bag house.
Employee dropped a heel plate onto tip of right ring finger crushing the distal joint tissue.
The operator was going into the muck pile when EE ran into a boulder on the left side of the bucket. This incident was initially reported as a First aid but was upgraded to a Modified Work duty on 6/25/2020.
Ee stepped out of service truck, missed the last step, fell and rolled ankle. Ee was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a sprain. Ee was released to restricted duty which the site accommodated.
Was unhooking the drill and stepped wrong and experienced a pull in left knee which strained the knee.
Employee was in the process of dismounting a front end loader and shutting the cab door. EE lost footing and fell off the ladder to the ground. Employee was released to work the next day with work restrictions.
While helping to hook up the anode strong back, employee fractured their finger in between the hook and the loop of the strong back.
Employee was replacing buckets on bucket elevator chain and was holding new bucket to bolt into place when EE felt 2 pops in EE's right arm. Employee diagnosed with a detached right biceps tendon.
Slipped & fell on a wet rock, fell to the ground, hurt left elbow.
Employee was laying cable for a drill in the pit. While laying a pile of cable by the cable boat, the employee stated they felt some pain in the right elbow. Employee notified supervisor and was sent for evaluation.
Employee was adjusting a wire rope sling, which was connected to a bar that assists in unrolling conveyor belt. The employee lost EE's balance and fell backwards. When EE fell backwards EE braced EE's fall on a pallet positioned behind self fracturing left wrist.
Employee throwing rail road ties. Caught finger and lacerated left hand middle finger.
Employee was removing DA cartridges and in doing so EE scraped EE's left finger. Finger became infected the next day.
(1st date of treatment 6/30/20) MADE 200 STICKS OF 4 X 20 bags & dropped them in the holes, pain in left elbow.
Contractor employee was climbing the ladder steps on a CAT 50 ton haul truck to check the oil. A foot slipped and they hit a knee. Employee informed a supervisor the next day and was taken to the Dr. The Dr. said the knee was bruised and employee was placed on light duty.
The employee was parking the grader in the shop to begin routine maintenance. When EE was climbing down the grader ladder (using three points of contact) EE lost EE's footing and grip with EE's left hand, EE caught self with EE's right arm/hand. EE originally thought EE just pulled a muscle but the range of motion and pain level continued to decline.
EE stepped over a pipe and right foot slipped when stepping down, EE felt pain in right knee. EE was taken for medical treatment on 5/11/2020 and was placed on restricted duty at that time.
Injured was swinging a sledge hammer underground and pulled a muscle in back. On 5/11/20 employee was placed on restrictions.
Employee was guiding a roller deck roller up the stairs when one end became detached from the spreader bar and dropped approximately 10 feet glancing against the employees shoulder.
Employee was removing rocks that were wedged in the Feed Belt discharge chute at the Dry Plant. The chute has a metal door that was required to be opened to get to the wedged rocks. A gust of wind blew the door closed and slammed on the employee's left hand middle finger, causing a deep laceration.
Employee was clearing debris from conveyor when they experienced pain in right shoulder.
A Lab Tech was picking up a pallet to place in the bed of a pickup truck when they heard a pop in left shoulder and felt some discomfort. The Lab Tech went to Urgent care where they were diagnosed with a sprain and provided restricted duty returning to work the same day.
Employee was cleaning under the P10 conveyor using a digging hoe. The Employee experienced a pop in the right elbow.
Employee was performing clean up duty at 18 plant using a shovel. It was sand, rock, clay material it was wet. EE put the shovel in the ground and prying back on it to loosen it was when EE felt the pain in EE's left shoulder.
Employee was walking up the ramp at the security office, noticed other employees were at smoking area. Employee took a step back when left foot was on half of the concrete and asphalt, left ankle twisted as they went to their knees. Employee heard the ankle crack at least 4 times.
The employee was walking down a set of steps when EE slipped & landed awkwardly on EE's left ankle, resulting in a sprained ligament.
Miner was kneeling while performing maintenance. When miner stood up, EE felt pain in EE's right leg.
While employee was picking up the 50 lbs bags off the floor to stack them on the pallet the employee complained of pain at the back of shoulder. The employee was diagnosed with a muscle strain and have a restriction of a 20 lbs lifting capacity.
While pressing an apron feeder track pin into place with a hydraulic track press. The employee chose to add a small 3-pound sledgehammer at the end of the pin to steady it. Once pressure was applied, the sledgehammer was ejected from its location and struck the employee in the chin fracturing one tooth.
Employee was cutting some belting on the ground using a razor knife. The knife slipped and caused a small puncture/laceration to the left thigh. Employee was transported to local hospital for treatment.
At 12:30 AM ee was performing work near 7-ft. crusher, cutting a piece of rubber. EE was using a utility knife to cut rubber. While performing the cut knife slipped & punctured EE above R knee. EE radioed the lead-person & first aid was performed. Foreman was called and it was determined that the employee should receive medical attention. Ee received 1 stitch at hospital/ER.
Employee was helping to put counterweight on screen, weight slipped and lacerated palm of hand.
Employee reported EE had reached under EE's safety glasses to itch left eye. EE immediately noticed a painful sensation in the eye. EE was treated by an optometrist who removed a foreign body.
Employee was trying to turn guard on grinder while grinder was still powered and moving. Employee's finger got caught and pulled into wheel, sliced into the top of left index finger.
While performing welding duties employee received a laceration from an electrical grinder requiring stitches
Employee was using a sledgehammer. EE missed the target and hit EE's finger. Employee had to get sutures.
Employee was bending a 6' resin bolt when a hand slipped off causing the bolt to strike their mouth.
While walking up stairs and carrying 12 liters of oil, employees knee gave out and became unstable. Employee provided with physical therapy on 6/8/2020 making reportable.
Employee was hanging a 480 volt cable with a cab hook. The cable slipped pulling the cab hook off the wire causing the cab hook to come into contact with the employees' right hand causing a laceration.
Walking by bay 1 while someone was hammering on a bucket. Something flew off and hit employee in the face. Thought it had hit a tooth, then noticed the bleeding. After EMT cleaned up, noticed it was through and through. Sent into town for X-rays. X-rays showed metal still in lip it was removed.
EE was cutting a plastic ventilation curtain in the face area when EE slipped on a piece of rock, causing EE to cut right palm (close to the thumb). It took 4 stitches to close the wound.
Employee was using a scaling bar and a split set bolt plate to hold the wire up in place while installing roof bolts. When employee removed the scaling bar the split bolt plate fell off the scaling bar and contacted employee in the upper lip causing a laceration that required sutures, no days lost, making this a medical reportable.
EE rolled ankle as EE stepped off north access ramp to pump room. EE stepping off a concrete ramp to the ground & rolled ankle. On 5/26/20 EE went to urgent care, x-ray showed sprained ankle. Follow up visit on 5/28/20 showed improvement requiring continued OTC pain meds & ice packs. Follow up on 6/5/20 showed improvement & dr recommended phys therapy. On 6/8/20 EE started PT.
During installation of Nash blower, employee was working off a ladder removing 16 inch blind on CO2 line when they aggravated their back. Employee returned to break area and notified supervisor about what happened. Safety was contacted and employee was taken to Occupation Medicine for screening and observation.
Employee dropped a battery on the left foot while unloading material from a pickup truck. The incident was originally a first aid, but on 5/26/20, it was diagnosed as a fracture.
Employee was changing bits on the shearer when a piece of rock fell from the top and struck the employee in the right hand causing a laceration. The laceration reqired three sutures.
IE was helping to change the spray boom on the LW shear. The IE's right middle and ring fingers were caught between the pan cable tray and the spray boom when lowering the boom from the shear. This resulted in a laceration and fracture to both fingers.
Employee was moving a metal screen when it slipped in EE's right hand causing a small laceration.
Employee strained groin while loading bolter. Employee continued to work through 5/29/20. On 6/1/20 elected to self exclude themselves from work by going on furlough due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. Employee remained on furlough until the mine fully reopened on 7/27/20 at which time they returned to work. While on furlough, employee had a hernia repair on 6/15/20.
While lining up pipe to bolt flange the pipe sprung back and hit miner in the knee. On 5/21/2020 miner had x-ray which was negative. After continual discomfort miner had a MRI on 6/29/2020. MRI results on 7/1 revealed a fracture to the end of the fibula.
used hammer to break metal band on pallet of rollers. hammer hit right index finger. Laceration to finger/sutures required
The employee and a co-worker were moving the metal lid of the #2 Slurry detection box by hand to check the flow meter. The lid slipped and the employee's hand was pinched between the lid and box frame, cutting a finger.
On 5-19-20 employee noted some stiffness in EE's lower back from the repositioning of 20' section of pipe being fabricated for rail offload. Employee went to the doctor on 6-8-20 and a steroid was issued for a pinched nerve in the lower back. No work restrictions were issued for the injury
Employee was working on the shop floor underneath the Komatsu 900 pit loader. When coming up from under machine EE hit head on the edge of the hydraulic tank causing a laceration on the top of EE's head, requiring stitches.
EE's R thumb was pinched monitoring FF equipment. EE was unaware of where EE placed hand resulting in the pinch occurring. After investigating the area it was clear that there were no moving parts in the location of the injury. It is believed that EE's thumb was pinched between the clasp on the electrical control panel door. EE was not wearing gloves. EE got 5 stitches to R thumb
While going to hook up slings EE slipped and fell. While falling EE put arms out to break the fall resulting in a fractured right wrist. No work missed.
Employee was cutting a length of electrical cable for installation in CIC-2. The employee was using a Klein cable splicer's knife to cut the zip tie holding the end of the cable secure to the reel. When the blade cut through the zip tie and the blade struck back of the employee's wrist cutting through the cut gloves that EE was wearing.
Environmental engineer suffered lacerated pinky finger (right hand) while operating a cordless drill in order to retrieve water samples from a well.
Employee placed right hand on door frame of track drill. Wind blew door shut injuring the thumb.
Employee was enlarging a 9/16"" hole in a stainless steel transition for a slide gate when the drill bit, bit on the edge of the hole and the drill twisted in the employees hand, twisting EE's wrist. Employee was fine but woke up the next morning with minor swelling.
Employee was cutting a bolt off a piece of belt structure on the slope belt. Employee was using a electric grinder. While cutting the bolt the grinder wheel broke apart and struck the employee in the left hand causing a laceration that required several sutures.
The employee was working on a hub assembly of a cage mill. While trying to turn the hub and shaft employee's hand slipped. The rough worn surface had a sharp edge that cut through employee's glove causing a laceration on the palm near right thumb. It required 4 stitches with no restrictions. The employee removed own stitches on 5-25-2020.
Ee was operating a jackleg bolter. The bolter lost air pressure and lost contact with the bolt. The bolt fell out of the drilled hole and struck the ee's left pinky finger. Diagnosed with a tuft fracture and the laceration required stitches. Released to full duty.
EE was leaving the break room. EE pushed on the glass with the pinky side of left hand to open the door. In doing so, broke the glass and cut left hand and forearm.
Employee was removing the water truck tank drain hose, the hose popped loose from the fitting striking the employee in the mouth. The impact resulted in a contusion to the lower lip and chipped the front left tooth. The tooth will need to be capped and the employee did not miss any scheduled shifts.
Employee was walking along the track in the 73 HG section when they tripped and fell. Employee struck nose on a rock when they hit the ground causing a laceration that required 6 sutures.
Injured party states they had turbo in hand and as they are walking around engine being rebuilding, catches a foot on engine stand, looses balance, falls to shop floor and hits left cheek and cuts left pinky.
Employee was re-positioning self inside the deck of the roof bolter at which time the roof bolter teetered from running over a rock, striking EE's right middle and index fingers between the deck canopy and the mine roof.
Employee was removing a stuck bearing race off of a PTO shaft. Employee cut one side off and it freed the rear end of the shaft - it caught one burr of imperfection on the shaft and while hammering the imperfection off a piece of metal flew off and struck employee in leg.
Employee stated while drilling hole for outside bolt in first row of #8 entry, a rock 27""x8""x3"" fell from the top onto the canopy, slid off canopy and fell to the drill steel tray. EE stated the rock struck and injured EE's Rt 3rd & 4th finger. EE was transported to medical facility where EE was treated and released to full duty.
WORKING ON THE GEAR BOX AND THE SHAFT THAT COMES OUT OF THE GEAR BOX SLIPPED, PINCHING THE LEFT PINKY FINGER TIP OFF.
Employee was trying to remove a tooth from a loader bucket with a hammer and part of the tooth chipped and entered EE's abdomen.
Passenger seat of unit was lifted to gain access to the electrical panel. The seat and panel cover closed, pinching left middle finger.
REPORTABLE ONLY - Employee was taking apart a 2"" Aqua pipe, as they were removing coupling the pipe and coupler swung out striking employee in the mouth and breaking a front teeth.
Miner was connecting a 2"" air hose from the finish mill air system to a portable compressor. Miner was in the process of connecting the cable whip check when a second employee turned on the air valve at the receiver tank blasting the miner in the face with pressurized air.
Employee was conducting maintenance on a haul truck. While utilizing a torque gun on a wheel lug the employee pinched pinky finger between the torque gun and the wheel well. The pinch resulted in a laceration and fracture to the tip of the pinky finger.
Employee was laying down on conveyor belt trying to remove a strap that was placed on the side, ratchet on strap was not releasing tension, EE reach over with EE's right arm to cut 1/2 width strap, with a forward and back motion to make the cut employee felt a sharp pain in EE's right shoulder.
EE notified HR on 9/4/20 when HR called to verify EE was not continuing employment that EE received stitches on 5/12/20. EE was unable to provide the location of the incident or if there were any witnesses. EE was cutting and clearing trees and stated the saw was turned off but a limb kicked it back and struck EE in the leg giving EE 5 stitches.
Employee was lifting a battery lid up with right hand and while doing so the lid slipped out of employee's hand coming down on right pinky finger. The pinky was X-rayed showing negative for fractures and employee received one stitch in the treatment of right pinky finger.
EE was assisting replacing shanks on a CAT 345 bucket in the pit. The EE was grinding on the shanks that had come off of the bucket. The EE was wearing a shield and safety glasses, but the EE said something got in EE's eye while grinding. The EE was taken to the doctor and was prescribed Antibiotic Ointment Drops for 7 days, thus making the incident reportable.
Employee was using an excavator to dig a boulder out of the pit floor, and the bucket slipped off the boulder, jarring the excavator and causing a whiplash effect.
A Plant Operator sustained a fracture to right index finger while handling a rock. While moving a rock by hand to clear a crusher it slipped and the Operator caught the finger between the rock and an access door resulting in the injury. The injured did not request medical treatment until May 26 2020.
Employee was raking clinker when a piece of dust got behind face shield and safety glasses and in eye causing irritation. The employee was seen by a Dr. and issued a prescription.
Utility person went to get the rope ready to drop the cable down from the cable tree. Employee was taking the last wrap of rope off the hooks and the rope slipped roughly one foot through the break. EE had left hand under the break grasping the rope, when it slid, EE's hand was pulled up into the break pinching the left thumb.
While unjamming jaw crusher employee was using a digging bar to try and knock the rocks down out of the chute. EE made a swing at a rock with the bar and missed, the momentum caused the employee hand to come in contact with the chute. EE's hand got crushed between the bar and the chute.
Employee was welding and grinding and got a foreign body in right eye.
Employee scaling the rib near the face & as rock was scaled off more came down than expected & in an attempt to keep a plate sized rock from hitting employee in the torso employee swatted it away with gloved right hand. In doing so employee received a laceration to the right palm which required sutures, a full work release was issued making this medical reportable.
Employee was attempting to remove a water filter housing using a strap wrench at our water treatment plant. The employee was pulling on handle of strap wrench when it slipped hitting them in the mouth loosening a front tooth #8.
Employee was tasked with straightening and resetting the bonnet on the Raptor 400 Standard cone crusher. EE then reached in with a hand to remove the rock and the angle iron pinched a thumb between the corner of the angle iron and side of the bonnet causing a laceration to the right thumb.
Conducting maintenance on a front end loader and was changing the cutting edge. EE was using an impact gun to remove a nut off a bolt and the bolt slipped causing a laceration to EE's hand.
EE WAS CUTTING V-BELTS THAT HAD BECOME ENTANGLED AROUND THE MOTOR SHAFT OF THE HP - 300. THE BLADE OF THE UTILITY KNIFE EE WAS USING SLIPPED AND CUT THROUGH THE EMPLOYEE'S GLOVE CUTTING EMPLOYEE'S HAND.
Employee was beating in a pin with a hammer, pin fragmented and metal sliver went into arm.
Employee was raising the side gate of a flatbed truck at the same time a forklift was pulling away from the truck. The tire of the forklift struck the gate and the employee's hand was caught between the tire and the truck gate resulting in a laceration to the right index finger that required sutures.
EE was working on filling the newly installed greaser pump up on the Wa 600. When EE stepped back to see how full the tank was getting EE lost balance and fell hitting the floor. The rim of EE's glasses cut EE just above the eyebrow on the left side. Put a bandage on it from the first aid kit.
Employee was pulling on belt when employee felt a strain in their back. Employee has continued to work but has now started to receive Physical Therapy for the back strain.
On 5-7-2020 associate was mixing soup using an immersion blender, the associate reached for seasoning to add to the soup, and lost control of the mixer, the mixer was failing out of the soup kettle when the associate tried to catch it with EE's hand which in the process came into contact with the spinning blade of the mixer causing multiple lacerations.
Tech was flushing a cooling system on a loader. When draining the coolant EE removed the lower radiator hose and splashed EE's right lower arm and right neck with hot coolant. This caused second degree burns to EE's right arm.
while replacing tracks of an old excavator employee was working with colleague. while the affected employee was holding the roller in place, colleague was swinging the sledge hammer. during this process, a tiny piece of metal shot off the roller and pierced into employees hand (right hand wrist area - just above the glove line - where a wrist watch would be worn).
Ee was going out door to retrieve tool, and forcefully put arm through the plexiglass window. Ee states had ""attitude"" and ""was on a mission"". Seen at clinic where stitches were required to close the cut on EE's right elbow. Released to restrictions, but ee termed for cause effective 05/11/20 so no shifts worked following incident.
Employee was walking on a freshly graded road in 29S-6A, up to the face, when left heel slipped in the gravel causing employee to lose balance. While attempting to catch self, employee hyperextended L knee, causing a sprain.
Changing the pin on the curl arm of a 336 excavator.
While operating a Jackleg drill, the drill steel shanked causing the drill to drop which pulling EE's left arm when it dropped. The employee was evaluated and release to EE's normal duties. EE later experience difficulties with EE's arm and will be scheduled for surgical repair to tendon tear on July 15, 2020 (notified the mine on 07/13/2020)
Changing hose on pump after waiting for engine to cool. Hot oil splashed on right forearm, neck and down back.
The employee was in the three right crosscut roof bolting when a piece of rock fell striking the employee in the right arm, causing a laceration. The employee sought medical attention at CAMC where is received 28 sutures. The employee return to work the next scheduled shift. This incident if being reported as medical only.
Injured employee lifted the welding hood and a small piece of metal entered EE's eye. A doctor was able to remove the fragment and the injured employee was prescribed an antibiotic.
Miner was wearing correct PPE but got dust in right eye due to high winds.
Employee was using an o-ring pick, it slipped and stuck EE in the hand. EE looked and the wound, became light headed and fainted to the ground. EE was taken to the hospital, no head trauma found, given tetanus shot and antibiotics for precaution. EE was released same day to return to work without restrictions.
Employee was removing a chunk of dirt from the push-arm of a dozer and pinched a finger between the chunk and the push arm. EE received 2 stitches to hold the rear of the finger nail in place.
Mechanic cut out a driveline bracket with a torch. The bracket started to fall, EE grabbed it to help guide it to the ground. The bracket fell, pinched EE's index finger between the driveline and bracket causing a crushing injury that split the index finger open requiring 6 sutures to close the wound. Employee wore welding gloves at the time of the incident.
IP woke up with an embedded metallic foreign body in eye. Unknown when it happened. Seen by on site PA, foreign body was removed by drilling of the eye.
EE was cutting off a bolt in the rib with a Sawzall, when a rock fell from higher up on the rib and struck the EE in the mouth.
The employee was using a pipe wrench to take a knuckle valve apart. The knuckle valve was secured in a vice. While rotating the pipe wrench, the pipe wrench slipped off the knuckle valve causing the employee to lacerate a finger on metal ducting that was on the work bench. The laceration required six stitches.
AN EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE SHAKER SCREEN AT CHEMOURS. EE WAS ASSISTING IN THE WASH DOWN AREA. THE FIRE HOSE HAD NO VALVE ON THE END TO REGULATE. WHEN EE GRABBED THE HOSE THE OPERATOR OF THE FIRE TRUCK TURNED WATER ON FULL FORCE. THE FORCE OF THE WATER COMING THROUGH THE HOSE KNOCKED EE OFF BALANCE, MAKING EE FALL BACKWARDS HITTING THE BACK OF HEAD ON THE TOE BOARD.
Over the last several months employee has felt itching and irritation on neck while working in the tank house.
Repetitive Motion illness associated with the use of hand tools. Nerve Conduction testing was positive for Carpal Tunnel. Confirmed by Orthopedic Surgeon on 7/2/2020. Employee has chosen not to complete surgery at this time, but may at a later date.
Employee was not feeling well. EE was experiencing light headedness and dizziness. EE left work at 8:30 am. EE was seen by EE's doctor and was diagnosed with heat exhaustion.
Belly belt stopped on screen had to shovel it out not a lot of room and lay on side and pull material out. After EE came to me and told me that arm was sore. When the soreness didn't go away we decided we should report it, which occurred on 7/6/20. At that point it was a first aid and didn't become recordable until 7/24/20.
Ee uses right hand to push/pull on levers. Ee reported feeling a popping sensation and pain in the right wrist. Seen at the ER, diagnosed with tenosynovitis, and put off work for one day, then released to restricted duty the site could accommodate.
On 5/15/20 employee informed management that R hand has been hurting and it hurts all the time. It started about a year ago when building a house. Now it's an every day thing - for the last 6-8 mos. Sent for a nerve conduction study and both R/L carpel tunnel syndrome was diagnosed. Surgery was scheduled for 06/23 for R hand and then on 07/14 for L hand.
Received a hearing loss diagnosis for employee on 5/15/2020.
EMPLOYEE STATED THEY WERE FEELING PAIN IN BOTH HANDS. UPON THREE EVALUATIONS, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY A DOCTOR THAT THIS MAY BE WORK RELATED, coupled with the absence of repetitive hand activities as part of the employee's job description. EMPLOYEE REMAINED FULL DUTY UNTIL FIRST SURGERY 1-29-2021.
Employee was diagnosed with pneumonia on 5/8/20. It turned to double pneumonia on 5/9/20. On 5/10/20 EE was informed they also had valley fever. On, 5-14-20, EE decided they were going to file a workman's comp. claim against the company, saying the valley fever was contracted at the mine. There's no evidence from the dr's that the valley fever came from the minesite.
EE was in Wash Plant Lab starting up the plant. EE blacked out and fell on the floor. Co-worker walked into Lab and tried to do chest compressions on EE. EE opened eyes. Co-worker called 911. EE is on several medications. EE was in the hospital for a couple days for observation. Cause was issue with medications.
We are reporting a change in hearing sensitivity of an average of more than 25 dB at the 2K, 3K, 4K, Hz in the right hear relative to the miner's baseline. The employee is currently enrolled in a hearing conservation program. The condition is currently being investigated for work relatedness.
Miner was filling a plastic jug of DEF from a barrel of DEF. The pump had a leak in it and DEF fluid sprayed in to the miner's face.
Employee contacted safety and stated that EE's knee was acting up. This is the same knee that was previously injured. Treating physician contacted and a follow up was scheduled.