Mining Incidents

HORIZON POTASH Metal/Non-Metal

Controlled by Horizon Gold Corp
Eddy County, NM  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 2900174

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1987–1994
Latest incident
Feb 1994

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
March 18, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Amax Potash Corp · Contact with electrical current

WORKING ON LEFT SIDE OF CONTINUOUS MINER AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH 460 POWER MODULE AND WAS ELECTROCUTED.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

1994 · 1 incident

February 3, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

CUTTING SCRAP PIPE AT TAILING BUSTER STATION. CUT PIPE SECTION FELL STRIKING EE ON LOWER RT LEG CAUSING COMPOUND FRACTURE.

1993 · 12 incidents

December 21, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Horizon Potash Recvrship/Burton Electric & Const · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN THE RIGHT HALF OF THE MARIETTA MINER CUTTER HEAD WAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE REAR SUPPORT ARM IT SWUNG WHILE SUPPORTE BY THE OVERHEAD CRANE AND STRUCK EE IN THE LEFT HIP/.

April 27, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Horizon Potash Recvrship/Burton Electric & Const · Struck against a moving object

THE RAIL BAR BETWEEN THE TRAIN WHEELS ON THE TRACKMOBILE FELL OFF FELL OFF ON THE FRONT WHEEL AND HUNG UP ON THE SWITCH GEAR CAUSING THE TRACKMOBILE TO COME TO AN IMMEDIATE STOP EE STRUCK HIS LEGS ON THE SHIFT LEVERS AND FRAME OF THE TRACKMOBILE AND ALSO CAUSED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND NECK.

April 20, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Horizon Potash Recvrship/Burton Electric & Const · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OFF CLIP ON SELF RESCURER AND ACCIDENTLY STABBED HIMSELF IN THE PALM WITH THE SHARPENED HANDLE OF THE CHANNEL LOCKS.

March 25, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Horizon Potash Recvrship/Burton Electric & Const · Accident type, without injuries

A 30' X 55' SECTION OF BACK FELL AT 30 BREAK IN 12 SOUTH SECTION. TWO EMPLOYEES WERE IN ROOM 4 AT THE TIME OF THE FALL. THE FALL OCCURRED IN ROOM #3. BOTH OPERATORS WERE NOT INJURED. 1/2 OF 2 PORTABLE BELT SECTIONS WERE COVERED UP.

February 19, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Horizon Potash Recvrship/Burton Electric & Const · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WAS MOVING THE MINER FROM RM 3 TO RM 2, WHEN MINER STARTED SWINGING FROM LEFT AND RIGHT BUMPING EMPLOYEE INTO THE ROOF CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS HAED ON TOP.

February 13, 1993 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Horizon Potash Recvrship/Burton Electric & Const · Accident type, without injuries

SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE HAD POWER LINE PROBLEMS WHICH INTERRUPTED OUR POWER. POWER WAS DOWN AT 5;45 AM AT WHICH TIME WE WENT ON EMERGENCY HOIST AND EMERGENCY MINE FAN. POWER WAS BACK AT 7: 15 AM.

1992 · 22 incidents

November 9, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Potash Recvrship/Burton Electric & Const · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNFOLDING BELT ON PORTABLE, WHEN BELT UNFOLDED IT ROLLED AND PULLED EMPLOYEES FINGER IN BETWEEN BELT AND CHUTE.

October 9, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Potash Recvrship/Burton Electric & Const · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE ATTACHING TURN BUCKLE HOOK TO THE PORTABLE ANOTHER EE STATED TO MOVE THE PORTABLE AND PINCHED EE THUMB BETWEEN THE HOOK AND PORTABLE.

August 28, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Horizon Potash Recvrship/Burton Electric & Const · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AT THE END OF PM SHIFT 2 EMPL HORSEPLAYING IN CHANGE HOUSE. ONE LIFTED THE OTHER EMPL UP,THEY SLIPPED AND FELL TO GROUND RESULTING IN A KNEE SPRAIN TO EMPL.

July 15, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Horizon Potash Recvrship/Burton Electric & Const · Accident type, without injuries

A 20 FOOT LENGTH OF 3 1/2" DIAMETER COLD ROLL SHAFTING STEEL FELL DOWN THE WEST COMPARTMENT OF THE #2 SHAFT. THE STEEL HAD BEEN PUT ON THE TOP DECK OF WEST CAGE AND CAGE RAISED TO SUSPEND ADDI TIONAL STEEL PLATE UNDERNEATH THE CAGE FOR TRANSPORT IN UNDERGROUND. THE PIECE SHIFTED IN THE COMPARTMENT, FALLING OUT OF THE CAGE LODGING INTO THE WEST WALL OF SHAFT, NOT ALLOWING WEST CAGE

March 15, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Horizon Potash Recvrship/Burton Electric & Const · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING A BOLTER TO THE FACE IN RINGWALL.AS HE TRAMMED THE BOLTER BY THE MINER HIS LEFT FOOT WAS OUTSIDE THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT AND HE PINCHED HIS LEFT LEG BETWEEN THE SEAT PL ATFORM OF THE BOLTER AND THE MINER.

January 10, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

THE MINOR OPERATOR WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS RIGHT SIDE PICK UP CHAIN. HE SAT UP IN THE OPERATORS SEAT TWISTING HIS BODY TO THE RIGHT TO OBSERVE THE CHAIN AND THE MINOR JOLTED AT THE SAME T IME CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE AND HIT THE TOP.

January 8, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ATTACHED TWO EMPLOYEE BRIME BUCKETS TON ROPER. AS BUCKETS WERE BEING RAISED TO FLOAT DECK ONE FELL HITTING EMPLOYEE ON HER HEAD & FOREAM.

1991 · 41 incidents

December 25, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL TRAMMING PORTABLE CONVEYOR TO REPAIR BROKEN TRACK.A PORTION OF BROKEN TRACK BROKE OFF STRIKING EMPL IN RIB CAGE.

December 16, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING SPROCKET OFF OF FRONT DOCK AND PUTTING THEM IN CAGE (WAREHOUSE).

November 30, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER MINER CABLE WHILE WALKING UP LONGWALL TOWARD MINER.

November 8, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING UP SODA ASH AND WAS BENDING OVER PICKING UP A 100 LB BAG. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT AWARE OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE ACCIDENT @ SIX MONTHS LATTER THEREFORE IT WAS NOT REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR UNTIL 6/19/92. USF&G CONTROVERTEDTHE WORKER'S COMP. CLAIM.

November 2, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE BIT OFF HEAD AND METAL SHAVING FLEW OFF AND GOT EMBEDDED IN EMPLOYEE'S UPPER PART OF LEFT ARM.

October 12, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON EDGE OF GRATING CAUSING HER ANKLE TO TWIST.

October 8, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE CARRING OLD THOUGH IDLER.

September 24, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL PARKED SEATED IN VEHICLE WITH LEG UNDER HIMSELF AND FOOT EXTENDING ON SIDE OF VEHICLE.STARTED TO TRAM VEHICLE -SCOOTER AND STRUCK ANOTHER BEHICLE PASSING BY.TIRE TO TIRE.CAUSING FOOT TO B E STRUCK BETWEEN I-BEAM AND THE SEAT OF SCOOTER.

September 12, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING BELT WITH KNIFE LACER L RING FINGER

July 29, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON STEPS DUE TO MUD ON BOOTS EMPLOYEE HAD SURGERY ON 7/29/91 AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE WORK. EMPLOYEES INJURY HAS NOT REQUIREDSURGERY AND HAS BEEN ABLE TO WORK.

July 2, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

MOVING BOLTER STRUCK HEAD AGAINST TOP

July 1, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOEE WAS WALKING AROUND ON OVERHEAD MOBILE CRANE AND STEPPED ON A CRUST OF PRODUCT WHICH HAD BEEN WASHED UNDER BY WATER GIVING WAY CAUSING A DROP OF APPROX. 4" TO 6". THIS PATH WAS NOT A NO RMAL TRAVELWAY.

June 24, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTED A BOX WEIGHING ABOUT 60LBS SET THE BOX ON TOP OF THE DESK & FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

June 22, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WENT TO LIFT A DRAG RAIL FOR SHUTTLE CAR

June 20, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO GET SAMPLE OF POTASH FROM TRUCK MISPLACED FOOT & FELL OFF STEPS

May 29, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE MIVING PORTABLES EMPLOYEE BUMPED INTO CORNER OF POWER BOX. EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 5/4/92

May 27, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPTING TO TIGHTEN GUIDE WITH WRENCH IT SLIPPED OFF, INJ TO NOSE

May 27, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal lampman, lamp person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR IN MINE CHANGE ROOM DURING SHIFT CHANGE.

May 10, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING PLATE WITH HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN ROOF PLATE AND TOP

April 27, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS BACKING UP MINER CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN TRAM LIVER AND TOP.

April 23, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING MINER FRONT JACK FELL INTO HOLE INT EH FLOOR MINER RAISED UP ON RIGHT SID STRIKING OPERATOR INTO TOP.

April 20, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING GEAR CHAIN SLIPPED HIT ON HIS RT FOREARM LACER 4 STITCHES

April 5, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BITS. BIT BAR SLIPPED OFF THE BIT CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO HIT HIS HAND ON THE FLOOR.

April 1, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRWAY BETWEEN PRODUCT SCREENING 6-9, HUNG EIGHT FINGER ON HAND RAIL.

March 30, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

MOVING CABLE WITH ROPE IT BROKE EMP HIT ELBOW ON MINER

March 28, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WENT TO TURN BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH PIPE WRENCH TO CHECK FOR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT WHILE TURNING SHAFT WITH WRENCH, ELEVATOR BACKLOADED AND PINCHED LEFT HAND BETWEEN WRENCH AND MOTOR MOUN T.

March 25, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO WELD TYLER MOTORBASE ACCDIENTLY TOUCHED METAL WITH WELDING ROD CAUSING ARC.

March 19, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING SEAL FROM BEARING BLOCK, ACCIDENTALLY SLIPPED AND MASHED EMPLOYEE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER.

March 18, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING BAND AROUND RUBBER BELTING FOR PORTABLES. BAND WAS CUT WITH CLAW HAMMER, RELEASED ENERGY, CAUSING BAND TO STRIKE LEFT ELBOW.

March 14, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OVER BELT ROPES & PULLED BACK MUSCLE.

February 19, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MOVING MINER CABLE WITH HOOK (CABLE HOOK).

February 19, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEP JACK SLIPPED FROM EMPLOYEE HAND LANDING ON RT FOOT.

February 18, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall down stairs

ROUTINE INSPECTION OF TAILPIECE, MISPLACED FOOT ON BUILD UP MATERIAL. TWISTING OF KNEE.

February 14, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against a moving object

OPERATED EQUIPMENT WAS BUMPED BY SHUTTLE CAR.

February 12, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF A RAILROAD CAR MISSED A STEP & TWISTED HIS KNEE

February 11, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE WITH ROPE IN 48 INCH TOP.

January 13, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A CONVEYOR MOTOR ON A MINER, PRESSAR SLIPPED AND JARRED RIGHT HAND. INJURY OCCURED WHILE EMPLOYED UNDER AMAX POTASH CORP) EMPLOYEES INJURY HAS NOW REQUIRED SURGERY

January 10, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

MOVING METAL PLATE SLIPPED OUT OF HAND AND STRUCK TOP OF ROGHT FOOT CAUSING SMALL PUNCTURE WOUND TO TOP.PLATE APPR 1'X1'X 1/8".

January 7, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING SLACK IN POWER CABLE TO MINING MACHINE EMPLOYEE FLET DISCOMFORT IN ABDOMINAL AREA.EMPLOYEE HAD HAD PREVIOUS STOMACH SURGERY AND HAD LEFT APPR 8" SCAR.HERNIA OCCURRED ALONGSIDE OF SCAR TISSUE.

1990 · 46 incidents

December 31, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL BENDING DOWN TO SHOVEL TAILPIECE OF BELT.LEFT KNEE CAME IN CONTACT WITH TURNBUCKLE CAUSING BRUISING AND SPRAIN TO MUSCLES OF LEFT KNEE.

December 19, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL REMOVING BUILDUP OF MATERIAL FROM BELT CONVEYOR EXCHANGE.WHEN CONVEYOR STARTED UP PINCHING LEFT FINGER IN CONVEYOR PINCH POINT.EMPL FAILED TO LOCK OUT CONVEYOR BELT BEFORE REMOVING MATERI AL.

December 6, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator OTHER
Amax Potash Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CHANGING BIT MINER GOT FOREIGN BODY IN L FOREARM WENT CO DR TETANUS SHOT REACTION TO IT

November 5, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DOCTOR DIAGNOSED EMPLOYEE HAVING TENOSYNOVITIS OF RIGHT THUMB DUE TO HER CONTINOUS WORK WITH A NAIL GUN.

October 21, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING BITS ON MINER AND BIT DISLODGED AND STRUCK EE ON MOUTH.

October 18, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE FELL ON GRATING WHILE ON HER WAY TO CHECK A TANK.

October 15, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AND PULLED GROIN MUSCLE.

October 13, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL STRAINED LOWER BACK OPENING AN AIR DOOR THAT WAS DRAGGING.

September 30, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRS AND MISSED LAST STEP. FELL ON HER KNEES AND HANDS. (THIS FIRST AID IS NOW A LOST-TIME AS OF 11/26/90 DUE TO COMPLICATION WITH HER LEFT WRIST).

September 16, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TRAMMING & GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN CATRACK & CABLE STAND-OFF ON RUBBER TIRE.

September 2, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall from machine

EE WAS OPERATING MANTRIP WENT TO ADJUST HIMSELF ON SEAT AND LEFT LEG SLIPPED OUT OF MANTRIP.

September 2, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CABLE ON P&H MINER IN 29E AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

August 19, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BITS ON A MINER BAR SLIPPED & CAUGHT LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN BAR &BIT

August 19, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING MOTOR ONTO REAR CONVEYOR WHEN MOTOR SLIPPED & PINNED FINGER BETWEEN SHAFT & FRAME OF CONVEYOR

August 16, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLOSING VALVE WITH A CHEATER WRENCH. IT SLIPPED OFF OF VALVE STEM AND HIT RIGHT ANKLE.

July 31, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING FORKS ON FORKLIFT FORK SLIPPED AUGHT HIS R INDEX FINGER

July 23, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING WOOD PLUGS OFF OF A 4 X 6 TIE, IT SLIPPED CUTTING FINGER.

July 9, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

ORY ACETYLENE BOTTLE FELL FROM A VETICAL POSITION.STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT FOOT.

June 18, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

GUIDING BOLT N PLATE, BEING PUSHED BY PORT O POWER PLATE FELL BOLT FELL ON FINGER

June 13, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HELPING OTHERS LIFT END DRUM ON TIES STRAINED GROIN

June 11, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AN EVALUATION WAS CONDUCTED WITH TWO DOCS.& DIAGNOSSED WAS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME TO RT HAND NO LOST TIME OR MEDICATION HAS OCCURED AT THIS TIME

June 11, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DOC HAS DIAGNOSSED EMPLOYEE HAVING CARPAL T UNNEL SYN.DUE TO HIS CONTINUOUS WORK WITH NAIL GUNS

May 25, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS DRIVING A JEEP WHEN IT HIT A PILE OF MUCK IN ROADWAY CAUSING HIS HEAD TO HIT A ROOF BOLT AND LOW TOP.

May 23, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL PULLING ON GIMMICK POLE THAT WAS STUCK AND PLE RELEASED AND PINCHED HIM BETWEEN POLE AND SADDLE BAGS.

May 22, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING GOLF CART AND HIT A HOLE IN ROADWAY CAUSING STEERING WHEEL T SPIN & HIT RIGHT ELBOW ON STEERING WHEEL.

May 22, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING CENTER HANDRAIL PIPE ON PLATFORM WHEN IT FELL OUT STRIKING HIS FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.

May 20, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

(WHILE GOING INTO SECTION) WAS HIT BY SLAB OF MATERIAL ABOUT 3 TO 4 INCHES THICK 9FT LONG BY 14FT WIDE CONTUSIONS TO RT SHOULDER LEG & ARM SMALL ABRASIONS TO RT SHOULDER

May 20, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE WALKING INTO SECTION EMPLOYEE WAS HIT BY A WIDE THICK SLAB OF MATERIAL CONTUSIONS TO LOWER BACK REAR OF RIGHT LEG AND FRACTURE TO MIDDLE FINGER.

May 17, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

AT END OF SHIFT EMPL WAS DRIVING DIESEL GOF CAR TO FAST & HIT RIGHT REAR OF PARKDED LARGE DIESEL MANTRIP WITH LEFT LEG.

May 14, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SOCKET & SOCKET CAME OFF HEAD OF BOLT CATCHING FINGER BETWEEN RATCHET HANDLE & DISCHARGE CHUTE OF PUMP.

May 3, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON MINER, THE WIRE ROPE WAS WRAPPED AROUND A SQUARE MEMBER AND THE SHARP CORNER CUT THE CHOKER AND CHOKER HIT UPPER LIP.

April 28, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Amax Potash Corp · Accident type, without injuries

UNDER VOLTAGE RELEASE RELAY ON THE MAIN 4160 SWITCH, GEAR BACKER ON THE STEARNS & ROGERS MAN AND MATERIAL HOIST HAD A COIL FAILURE, CAUSING HOIST TO BE INOPERATIVE.

April 21, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Amax Potash Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

NO REPORTED ACCIDENT,NO WITNESS.WE ARE CONTESTING THIS.INJURED COMPLAINED OF PAIN,WORK UP AT 3:00AM WITH BACK PAIN,NO INDICATION OF INJURY ON THE JOB AT END OF SHIFT.

April 16, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL WAS CLEANING RAKES ON S QUAD & SLIPPED & FELL ON SHARP PIECE OF METAL. LACERATION TO WEB ON RIGHT HAND.

April 11, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A 50 POUND BOX OF BELT FASTENERS AND TWISTED AROUND, STRAINING HIS LOWER BACK.

March 28, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Amax Potash Corp · Accident type, without injuries

WIRE ON LILLY CONTROL BROKE CAUSING HOIST TO STOP DOWN FOR 50 MIN.

March 26, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Amax Potash Corp · Accident type, without injuries

CONTRACTOR COIL FOR SAFEY LOOP FAILED CAUSING MAN HOIST TO BE INOPERATIVE.

March 20, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING MUCK FROM TROUGHING CHUTE & FINGER WAS PINCHED BY SIDE BOARD

January 18, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL STOOD BELT LOCKS UP AGAINST BELT.LOCKS FELL HITTING HIM IN FACE CAUSING SMALL SCRATCH ON EYELID FROM GLASSES.

January 16, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE PULLING ROPE ON GIMMICK POLE TO TURN MINER, SEAT ON MINER BROKE CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL.

January 12, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPL SERVICING CRUSHER AND RAISED UP INTO LOW HANGING BROW RESULTING IN STRAIN TO NECK.

January 12, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL CHANGING GIMMICK POLE ON MINER.WHILE PULLING SPRING LOOSE ON POLE FELT STRAIN IN GROIN MUSCLE.

January 8, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

CHECKING WATER I HEAT EXCHANGES TWISTED CAP, HOT WATER SPRAYED OUT BURNING EMP ON SHOULDER AND CHEST.

January 4, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING INTO AREA AND FELT SHARP PAIN TO LEFT FOOT.

January 3, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BATTERY AND STRAINED HSI LOWER BACK.

1989 · 50 incidents

December 18, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE AND CO-WORKER WERE CHANGING POSITION AROUND A TURN TABLE. ONE END DROPPED CAUSING A FRACTURE TO A FINGER.

December 4, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING ON A MINER, TURNED TO LOOK BEHIND HIM AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

November 28, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

KNOCKED OVER PC OF STEEL IN WHICH LANDED ON FT.

November 20, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL REPAIRING TRAM CHAIN.CHAIN BROKE AND HIT EMPL ON LEFT UPPER EAR.

November 17, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING END BELL OFF OF BELT MOTOR AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

November 8, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WAS INSTAALING TRACK ASSAY ON BELT AND RIGHT THUMB WAS PINCHED BETWEEN CAT TRACK AND BLACK.

November 2, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NEW EMPLOYEE FAILED TO OPEN AIRDOOR PROPERLY AND AIRDOOR HIT HIS LEFT LEG CAUSING KNEE TO HIT HIS RIB CAGE.

October 23, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS FILLING MINER WITH WATER HOSE CAME OFF OF REEL AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD.

October 22, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING DOZIER IN LOW TOP AND BUMPED HEAD.

October 7, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING CARRYING A STEP JACK, HE TRIPPED AND JACK HIT RIGHT FOOT.

October 5, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CHANGED FROM CABLE SLING TO NYLON CHOKER ADN IT BROKE CAUSING HAIRLINE FX TO ANKLE.

October 4, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL BENT DOWN TO REPAIR CABLE AND RECEIVED LOWER BACK PAIN

September 29, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

AIR DOOR CLOSED ON RIGHT FOOT CAUSING SEVERE BRUISE.

September 27, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO CHECK LEVEL IN TANK AND LOWER BACK STARTED HURTING.

September 17, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HIT HEAD ON LOWER TOP. CAUSING STRAIN TO NECK.

September 12, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING PIN, IN JACK AND BAR SLIPPED.

September 12, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL BENT OVER TO DISCONNECT POWER CABLE TO WELDER AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

September 4, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING CABLE,PINCHED HAND BETWEEN CABLE LOOPS.

August 29, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING COMPACTOR ROLLER DOWN ON DECK AND HAD HIS HAND ON ROLLER, THE ROLLER BUMPED DOOR FRAME CAUSING A LACERATION TO LITTLE FINGER.

August 16, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SPLICING CRUSHER PLUGS ON CABLE, HE WAS TAKING TAPE OFF OLD B.O. PLUG, KNIFE SLIPPED THROUGH TAPE AND CUT WRIST.

August 14, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL REMOVING STANDS IN 8 WEST FROM TOP.HOLDING STAND BY HIMSELF WHEN EMPL PUT STAND DOWN ,STRAINED LOWER BACK.

August 6, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPER MANTRIP JEEP TO SECTION OPENED DOOR ROPE BROKE CATCHING HIS LEFT FOOT BETWEEN DOOR AND BELTING

August 3, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by flying object

GRINDING ON MINER FRAME AND PC OF FOREIGN MATERIAL WENT INTO HIS EYE

August 1, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE & PULLED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK.

July 25, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall on save level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING INTO SHOWER, SLIPPED AND FELL AND RECEIVED BRUISE TO LEFT FOOT. LOWER BACK STRAIN.

July 14, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CHANGING OUT ROPES THEY CU T THE ROPE A LITTLE SHORT & PUT THE HEAVIER GRIP TO CLOSE TO THE END OF THE ROPE THE HEAVIER GRIP SLID OFF

July 11, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Amax Potash Corp · Flash burns (electric)

DEFECTIVE AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER(ELECTRIC) WOULD NOT OPEN.ATTEMPTING TO MANUALLY ASSIST TRIP.1 PHASE WAS FAULTED TO GROUND CAUSING ELECTRICAL ARC REULTING IN FLASH BURNS TO RIGHT HAND AND ARM.

July 6, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS MOVING DUST FANS AND STRAINED HIS MIDDLE BACK

June 29, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING LUBE WAGON AROUND AND DROVE OFF UNEVEN FLOOR AND HIT HIS KNEE ON THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER.

June 26, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SETTING UP A BARREL DRUMER TO A STAND. THE WEIGHT OF THE DRUM STARTED TO SHIFT AND JAMMED HIS THUMB.

June 22, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE WITH CABLE HOOK AND THE HOOK SLIPPED OFF THE CABLE.

May 26, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS OPERATING HOIST AND GUIDING 5'X 10' SHEET OF 1/4" PLATE RESTING PLACE PLATE SLIPPED FROM CLAMP WHILE EMPL HAD HOLD OF IT

May 23, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL MOVING SMALL VENT.GAN AND STRAINED RIB CAGE.

May 10, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING NUT WITH HAMMER AND BOX END WRENCH HAMMER SLIPPED HITTING EMPL ON FINGER.

April 29, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPL WAS USING CHIPPING HAMMER WHEN SMALL PIECE OF STEEL FLEW OFF & EMBEDDED IN LEFT HAND.

April 26, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING OIL SEAL RING FROM COMPACTOR. SEAL COA TED WITH OIL SLIPPED FORM HAND LANDING ON LITTLE FINGER.

April 20, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS GETTING OFF GOLF CAR TURNED TO PICK UP HIS GLOVES AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK

April 11, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS DEMONSTRATING THE PROCEDURE ON HOW TO ADJUST A CONVEYOR CLUTCH AND PULLED UP ON WRENCH AND STRAINED LOWER ABCK.

April 4, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING COVERS ON SCALPER SCREN IN 1-5 COMPACTOR SECTION WHILE STANDING ON OLD COVER AT BOTTOM SLOPE OF SCREEN EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING UP NEW COVERS STANDING ON OLD COVER THAT OBRO KE & CAUSED HIM TO FALL INT5O THE SCREEN LANDINGIN THE DISCHARGE CHUTE

March 27, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DUMPING TRASH OUT OF 55 GALLON DRUM FROM BACK OF PICKUP, WHILE STANDING ON UNLEVEL GROUND AND LAST HIS FOOTING AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

March 10, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS SERVICING A MINER WAS BLOWING OUT HEAT EXCHANGES AND WAS TRYING TO HOLD RADIATOR COVER WHEN COVER FELL ON L THUMB

March 10, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING OFF A PIECE OF PLATE WHEN THE CUT WAS FINISHED THE PLATE HINGED AND FELL ON TOP OF BOTH FEET.

March 9, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shopman MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING WITH DRILL PRESS SHAVINGS WHIPPED AROUND DRILL BIT & HIT RIGHT INDEXK FINGE

March 5, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING STRAINER AND SLIPPPED ON 5 J THREW ARMS BACK TO KEEP BALANCE AND HURT L SHOULDER.

January 21, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON REMOVING TRAM TRANMISSION WHEN WINCH TRUCK ROLLED & MASHED ANKLE BETWEEN BUMPER OF WINCH & MOTOR.

January 13, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man ELECTRICAL
Amax Potash Corp · Flash burns (electric)

OPERATOR TURNED ON CUTTING HAND MOTOR SWITCH ON ELECTRICAL PANEL ELECTRICAL LEAD IN PANEL BLEW UP CAUSING ARC OF LIGHT TO COME OUT OF PANEL.

January 3, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LEANING TO FAR TO ONE SIDE OF LADDER AND LAST BALANCE ONTO OF 15 FT LADDER HITTING HIS FORHEAD IN THE FELL ON A LOCKER.

January 3, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE TAPING A PEEL ON CABLE ON PIECE OF FRACTURED RIB SEPARATED AND FELL AGAINST OPERATOR.

1988 · 10 incidents

December 13, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING AN INSPECTION WITH MSHA INSPECTER AT #5 COMPACTOR FLAKE BREAKER WHEN SECTION OF GUARD DROPPED OUT OF PLACE HITTING EMPLOYEE ABOVE LEFT EYE.

December 11, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

WAS WALKING UNDER SCREW AND HIT HEAD AND JAMMED NECK.

November 21, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE INJURED A BELTMAN WAS MOVING MINER CABLE IN 8 WEST SECTION WHEN HE FELT PAIN TO HIS LOWER BACK.

November 3, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against a moving object

SHUTTLECAR KICKED INTO FAST TRAM HITTING CONTINUOUS MINER CAUSING MINE RESCUER TO H IT LEFT LOWER BACK.

October 25, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS CHANGING A FLAT TIRE ON A SHUTTLECAR LIFT THE TIRE TO CHANGE OUT AND HAD BURNING AND STRAIN TO THE GROIN.

August 30, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME SHUTTLECAR OPERATOR WAS BENDING OVERR TO MOVE MINER CABLE OUT OF THE WAY AND STRAINED HI S LOWER BACK

June 4, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal INUNDATION
Amax Potash Corp · Accident type, without injuries

CONTINUOUS MINER BROKE THRU INTO OLD MINED OUT AREA WHICH CONTAINED 1.5 - 2 MIL GALLON OF WATER CREW SHUT OFF ALL POWER TO EQUIPMENT AND VACATED THE SECTION AFTER FINDING WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP INCOMING WATER NO INJURIES RESULTED FROM THE INCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT WILL FOLLOW

May 12, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I NAME HAD RIGHT LEG HANGING OUT OF CAB OF MINER AND HIT A LEDGE CAUSING MINER TO BOUNCE CATCHING FOOT BETWEEN CAB AND BASE OF MINER.

March 28, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS GRINDING ON METAL WITH CUP TYPE GRINDING STONE, WHEN STONE EXPLODED

February 9, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by flying object

FILLING OIL RESERVE ON 8 COMPACTOR WITH A 5 GALLON BUCKET WHILE ADDING OIL TO RESIVORE CAP ON OIL FILTER FLEW OFF AND STRUCK RIGHT ELBOW.

1987 · 17 incidents

November 23, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE SLAMMED A ME7AL DOOR SHUT AND DIDN'T MOVE HIS HAND FAST ENOUGH AND CAUGHT IT IN THE DOOR. HE CUT RING FINGER LEFT HAND. REQUIRED 5 STITCHES. RETURNED TO WORK NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT.

September 4, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING BELTMAN REMOVE 4160 CABLE AND CARRIED ABOUT 20', FELT PAIN IN BACK.

August 15, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DR3VING THRU AN AIR DOOR-DOOR CLOSED TO AVOID BINS STRUCK BY DOOR-EMPLOYEE MOVED AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

August 12, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. PUSHED WRONG LEVER-PINCHED LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN PLATE & TOP.

July 21, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CH5NGING TIRE ON SHUTTLERCAR-EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK UPON COMPLETION OF TASH.

July 15, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against a moving object

CLEANING CRUSHE9 WITH DOZER STRUCK BACK SHOULDER & SIDE ON TOP.

July 14, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING PUMP CONTROL COMPARTMENT DOOR ON A CONTINUOUS MINER STRAINED LOWER BACK.

July 6, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL SWINGING S5EDGE HAMMER-HEAD CAME OFF STRIKNNG EMPL ON LITTLE FINGER.

June 25, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DR3VING SHUTTLE CAR OVER ROUGH HAULAGE WAY COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN.

June 24, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SPRAINED KNEE 3

June 17, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CL3MBING UP LADDER IN MAN ELEVATOR- STRAINED LOWER BACK.

June 5, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STEPPE8 OFF FORK LIFT ONTO UNEVEN GROUND.

June 2, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SL3DING 4160 J BOX ON GROUND AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

June 1, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MO5ING A WATER TANK FROM A CONTINOUS MINER TANK SLIPPED OFF BLOCKS AND PINCHED LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND

June 1, 1987 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING WATER TANK OFF MINER STRAINED BACK.