Struck by falling object
On 11-16-08 EE was installing ground support to the rib in a timber set, when collaring the hole a rock fell from the back striking the miners left hand, EE's left index finger was broke from the impact.
Climax Ten Mile TunnelMetal/Nonmetal
Climax Molybdenum Company · Underground
Controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Climax, Summit County, CO · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0502255
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 3
- Years on record
- 2008
- Latest incident
- Nov 2008
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
3 on file2008 · 3 incidents
Over-exertion in lifting objects
On 11/1/08 night shift, the EE was cleaning up around the surface shop, moving wood and other materials. When EE attempted to move a portable welder and leads, he twisted as he lifted and felt a sharp pain in his lower back. The EE stopped work for the rest of the shift.
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Pushing a flat car that was too heavy for one person.