Mosaic Potash Carlsbad IncMetal/Nonmetal

Emp was driving mantrip from A6 to lang shop when EE veered off the road and came into contact with rib. Emp. taken the emergency room and EE was given a prescription for Ibuprofen 800mg. No restrictions.

Employee was in the process of installing a continuous miner bit insert using a brass hammer. A piece of the insert broke off and pierced the employees hand becoming embedded. Employee taken to the ER and given two prescription medications. EE was referred to a surgeon for removal of metal.

While tied off to angle iron, employee was climbing on top of shaker to take measurements. As employee took a step, went to grab hold of angle iron for balance. Potash buildup loosened and slipped. Employee lost balance and fell to floor. Resulted in broken left forearm.

Employee was lifting a belt clamp/valve into position then pulled to tighten on belt line, causing an injury with pain to the left lower side of back. EE was treated by a medical professional for sprain/strain, and prescribed medications/pt. Restrictions are as follows: No lifting/carrying over 20lbs, no pushing/pulling, no reaching below waist, no stooping/bending.

While EE was in the process of fueling an underground diesel mantrip, EE had stepped off of the vehicle, lost balance causing them to trip and injure right ankle. EE was taken to an offsite clinic for treatment & x-ray. The injury has been determined to be a severe sprain/strain to Right Ankle. Restrictions as follows: No walking on uneven surfaces and seated work only.

While conducting maintenance on an underground vehicle, EE was opening the lid of the ore hauler, the lid slipped and pinched their left thumb between the lid and the frame. EE suffered a partial amputation to left hand, left thumb. Restrictions are as follows: No use of left hand

While repairing track on continuous miner, employee's thumb was caught between wooden block and gathering pan of continuous miner. Employee was wearing gloves at time of incident. Immediate Action Taken: First aid was performed, and incident was reported to supervisor. Employee was transported to local hospital for further treatment. Investigation started.

EE took toolbox out of the locker and loaded to the mantrip and felt a pop in their lower back. EE has been ordered PT 2 times a week for 4 weeks, a muscle relaxer to help with sleep. The restrictions are as follows: No lifting or carrying over 20 lbs, no pulling or pushing over 30 lbs, no reaching below waist level, and no stooping or kneeling as of 12/4/2024.

While EE was walking on the backside of the belt storage unit near 10 LML, EE walked RT foot into a unseen hole due to excessive fine dust. EE continued walking stepping with the LT Foot into another unseen hole causing the EE to feel pain in the lower back restrictions: no lifting, carrying over 20 lbs, no pushing/pulling over 20 lbs, no climbing, no stooping, no crouching.

Injured Left index finger with screw gun and became dizzy and fainted.

EE states that on 9/8/24, EE was replacing a drive belt in the tunnel in an awkward position that caused pain to EE's middle back. EE has been working without accommodations since the injury. Restrictions on 11/4 after unable to accommodate: No lifting, pushing, pulling or 10lbs of force, no climbing.

While shoveling out tail roller on Area 7 #4 Drive tail. Employee stepped back to discharge shovel full of muck back onto beltline when employee's left foot lost footing and all weight shifted to left leg. Employee felt a sharp pain down lower back on the left side and down left leg.

EE was walking going to step over a raised area right foot leading. EE stepped over in a way that when EE's right foot hit the floor with all EE's weight, EE stated that EE heard and felt a crack and pop noise from EE's knee. Majority of pain located on back side of knee, both sides. After MRI confirmation on 10/14/2024. EE has a Torn Meniscus No Restrictions.

While troubleshooting an electrical issue on the drum miner the employee inserted their hand into an electrical cabinet making contact with an energized conductor and receiving a shock. EE was given a prescription for 800 mg of ibuprofen 7-day antibiotic and Silvadene cream and antibiotic for the wounds. Restrictions - Lt Hand work only.

Operator just finished removing wet feed from discharge chute & was replacing the grating on the elevator discharge chute to close up. Operator did have gloves on & when lifted up the grating slipped out hand & ended up cutting glove & employee's finger. EE received 6 stitches & Rx antibiotic. No Restrictions. Stitches came out & had to be restitched 3/14. No use of hand till 3/27.

Employee was performing vehicle inspection on loader and was wearing gloves. During inspection was closing back door and caught finger on back gate. EE received cut on RT hand right hand ring finger. EE Has nondisplaced fracture to right hand ring finger. Restrictions are no pulling or pushing or lifting.

Employee was moving a 12-inch by 12-inch cribbing block at #5 Shaft. While adjusting block on pallet, EE's left hand slipped off the block causing EE's ring finger to wrap around the nylon webbing handle connected to the cribbing block. Employee pulled finger from nylon webbing handle and fracturing finger on LT hand. Restrictions are: Right hand only work

In Area 22 operator was walking back from mining face when EE tripped over miner cable falling backwards. Operator stuck arm out to brace the fall causing injury to right elbow. EE was diagnosed with a hairline radial head fracture to the right arm and a dislocated right elbow. EE was given prescription narcotics for pain and general anesthesia to reduce the elbow back in place.

Employee was removing the lower mounting plate on the leaf spring when it was loosed it fell striking the employee's left hand ring finger causing a laceration. Employee was wearing gloves.

Moving a charging carousel for batteries, ee was using a forklift to lift a hinged structure known as a wing plate. A small piece of metal had become lodged in the wing plate's hinge. When the plate was lifted, metal was subjected to a significant amount of force which caused it to be projected toward the employee at high velocity, striking the ee in the cheek.

Employee was performing daily rounds, checking for clean-up. Employee walked down to a lower deck and rolled ankle on the last step and fell on to the graded deck.

Two employees were in the process of installing the spray bar on the west concentrate screen. Employee 1 was using a hammer to align the bolt holes of the mounting plates, at that moment employee 2 started to place a washer and nut on a bolt to secure the spray bar. Employee 2 left ring finger was struck by the hammer.

Employee was using a stapler while splicing a belt and experienced a sharp pain which radiated down to the tips of the finger. Employee was diagnosed with bursitis / tendonitis on 3/8/23.

Employee was moving a flanged, 4' HDPE pipe out of the way by hand. As EE moved the piping EE's left middle finger was caught between the 4' HDPE flange and the stationary steel piping.

EE was closing gate and chain when left hand middle finger was struck. EE received Pain Medication, Stiches and was placed on Restricted Duty.

EE more likely than not contract COVID-19 at Work Determined 6/3/22

EE more likely than not contracted COVID-19 at work

Employee was traveling from area 9 to # 5 shaft and something blew into right eye, Employee wiped eye with towel. Later employee contacted supervisor and supervisor contacted safety dept.

Employee was roof bolting in Area 7. As employee reached half the depth of the drill steel, drill steel guard was released as is standard procedure. The employee's left hand became caught on guard and in the process the left thumb was pinched between the guard and boom of the roof bolter.

Employee was exiting a vehicle and felt pain in left knee. Employee went to the ER on 1/7/22 related to increased swelling to the left knee. Employee was given a prescription med and placed on restrictions.

Emp. was on the bottom floor of the KMAG Screening Plant planning clean up activities when EE was struck on the left shoulder/neck by a piece of product buildup falling from above. Emp. taken to ER and placed on restrictions and given prescription meds.

The incident occurred in a parking area. The walking surface is paved. At the time of this incident the walking surface was dry, flat, and well lit. There were no safety hazards in the area. The employee's knee gave out with no assistance from any onsite hazards. The employee fell on left knee and was later discovered that left tibia had fractured and required surgery.

Employee was removing motor pulley, the puller came off & hit EE in the abdomen. Emp. was evaluated & released back to work without restrictions. MRI was ordered. Emp. was placed on restrictions related to hernia to abdomen on 9/15/2021.

Employee tested positive for COVID-19. After investigation it was determined on 8/04/2021 that this was a workplace exposure.

Employee tested positive for COVID-19. After investigation it was determined on 8/04/2021 that this was a workplace exposure.

Emp was descending the stairway from the electric shop breakroom and felt a pop in EE's knee. Emp. was taken to the company clinic on 7/27/21 and was placed on restrictions and given orders for physical therapy.

Emp. was carrying two buckets of miner bits each weighing approximately 26 pounds to the mantrip. The employee tripped and lost their footing causing employee to drop bit buckets and in the process twisted and strained back. Emp. sought medical assistance on their own on 7/27/21 and was given 2 injections and a prescription for a muscle relaxer.

Emp. stepping down ladder from stacker underground and right knee popped, a few min. later emp. felt pain. Emp. had MRI on 7/26/21, working without restrictions. Emp. was ordered physical therapy visits on 8/5/21 and continues to work without restrictions.

Employee was traveling underground in a mantrip checking ventilation line on the main travel way. The vehicles passenger side front fender came in contact with pillar of mine causing it to come to a sudden stop. As a result employee taken to hospital.

Emp was operating a ramcar. Emp stated the articulation jack was bypassing & had to keep pushing & pulling the lever to prevent the bed from contacting the ground. Emp started to feel soreness in the right elbow on 1/10/2021. The emp was tasked with using an impact wrench & the pain in the elbow increased. No restrictions given however physical therapy ordered on 3/10/2021.

An emp. was using a scaling bar to remove rock cores left in the back by the continuous miner. The employee was unable to knock down the core and walked underneath it, the core fell and struck the the emp on the hard hat. Emp. taken to ER for a concussion and given prescription meds in the ER and prescription to take home.

Emp was lifting an 8' ladder onto shoulder & back. As emp swung the ladder into place emp felt a pain radiating from left elbow and along forearm. Emp. had Cortisone injection to the left elbow on 9.24.20. Emp. on the following restrictions: light duty, sedentary work. No lost time.

Emp installing a water pump. The flex-hose line blew off a coupling between the pipeline hose and pump hose striking emp on the left side, front of head and knocking emp into a chain-link fence. Emp went to ER on 2/23/20 and given 2 prescriptions meds for a headache. CT scan ordered with negative results. Released back to work without restrictions.

Going down stairs, slipped and fell forward, hit chest on a concrete foundation. Complained of chest pain and shortness of breath. Taken to ER and given a prescription for pain and released without restrictions.

Emp states that while outside a vehicle, a bee flew up inside EE's hardhat. While removing hardhat emp contacted bee and it stung EE on the middle finger of EE's right hand. Emp had an allergic reaction and was taken to Urgent Care. Emp was given Antihistamine, Pepcid and Solumedrol injection. Emp released back to work without restrictions.

Emp. had just spotted a string of rail cars at Storage & Loading, #4 Load out. Emp. exited the shuttle wagon to decouple the rail car from the shuttle wagon. The emp climbed between the rail car & shuttle wagon and fell from an elevated height of 42 inches. Emp has fractured ribs, fractured vertebrae, lacerated lung and adrenal gland. They was admitted to the hospital.

Employee pulled up to the work zone in forklift to help cherry picker remove material from Level 1. Employee was helping with the outrigger set, heard a clank and someone yell to run. Guard rail was knocked loose by the picker and fell, striking shoulder and forearm.

EE was removing a roller on UG belt conveyor, right hand was on top of the structure rail. As EE was pushing the roller with EE's left hand, the roller slipped & rolled onto EE's little finger of EE's right hand, pinching/cutting the tip of the finger. EE wearing gloves at the time of injury. EE taken to clinic & received 4 stitches, antibiotic, pain med & placed on restrictions.

Emp #1 was operating a ramcar & was parked behind a miner. Ramcar lights were off while ore was being loaded. Emp. #2 was driving another ramcar in reverse, approaching the miner with trailer lights off. Emp #2 didn't see Emp #1 being loaded behind the miner & bumped Emp #1 ramcar. Emp taken to Er per request. Prescription given for pain. Emp. back to work with no restrictions.

Emp. was welding overhead using welding hood. Used chipping hammer to remove slag while still under the welding hood. Lifted hood and used wire brush to clean up weld. A hot piece of slag entered the right eye. Emp. taken to ER and eye flushed and given antibiotic. No restrictions given.

Emp. stated had been using a pair of leather gloves that had excess material in the stitching on one of the fingers and emp. thought it had rubbed a sore spot on finger. When asked emp. showed finger and it was obvious that it was infected and swollen just behind the fingernail. Emp. taken to clinic, finger drained and given antibiotic. No restrictions.

Emp was working with two other emp underground. Co-workers noticed that the employee was exhibiting symptoms of heat related illness. The emp was removed from the work area and taken to ER for precautions. The emp was treated for heat stress and received IV fluids. The employee returned to work with no restrictions.

After experiencing discomfort in the ear for several days, an emp saw personal Dr. because they suspected an ear infection. The Dr. discovered and removed a small piece of foam from an ear plug within the ear, and prescribed preventive antibiotic ear drops. Initial investigation confirmed that the employee has only used hearing protection in the work environment.

Two emp. were operating the suction line off the vacuum truck. One employee got left arm pulled into the suction hose. Second emp. shut the truck off. Emp. taken to ER and given a prescription pain med.

Two emp were drilling a hole in the mine floor with a hydraulic drill. The drill bit caught causing this emp to stumble & loose grip on the handle of the drill. The drill spun causing emp hand to become caught in the hand guard with emp hand stuck on the trigger. 2nd emp fell into conveyor feeder. This emp taken to dr and placed on restrictions.

Two emp were drilling a hole in the mine floor with a hydraulic drill. The drill bit caught causing 1 emp to stumble & lose grip on the handle of the drill. The drill spun causing emp hand to become caught in the hand guard with emp hand stuck on the trigger. This emp. fell into conveyor feeder. This emp. taken to dr. and placed on restrictions.

Employee was roof bolting and stepped in a slightly uneven cut and hyper extended left knee. Emp. went to Dr. no restrictions or meds. On 5/17/2017 emp. had surgery for torn Meniscus. Emp on restrictions and pain meds as of 5/18/2017.

EE was using a hand-held air chipping hammer to remove build-up on the Granulator. As EE moved left hand down the towards the base of the chipping hammer, left middle finger was pulled into the tool & pinched. The employee was wearing leather gloves. EE taken to ER & treated for fracture to left middle finger with sutures. Pain Med was given & emp placed on restrictions.

Employees just finished cutting a piece of 10"" channel with a torch. EE was repositioning the channel for next cut when EE felt pain in lower back. Pain identified as a muscle strain.

After using a gas powered chop saw to cut cement, EE stated was not feeling well and wanted to go home. Once home, EE felt the dizziness, headache and nausea could have been caused by inhaling exhaust from the chop saw and sought medical treatment.

Employee was getting out of a vehicle when upon twisting felt pain in the lumbar region of back. Please note: Employee had surgery on back within the last 12 months.

Emp was preparing to wash out the bed of the battery car. Emp was standing on top of the battery car and fell 62"" to the ground. The employee struck right eye area on an orange traffic cone lying on its side. Emp taken to ER, has fx to eye and had stitches. No restrictions.

Emp was holding cage door on the bottom deck of #5 shaft mancage. Another emp was prying on the bottom of it to lift the door out of its hinges. The emp strained back when the door was dislodged from the hinges. Emp stated they did not want to see a dr at time of injury. On 3/28/2016 emp requested to see dr and was placed on restrictions for a strain to right shoulder.

Employee tripped on an elevated piece of the roadway. The asphalt had recently been removed due to trenching work that was done. Back fill had eroded away due to high winds causing an approximate 2-inch elevation change in the walking surface. Taken to ER, has fracture to right shoulder. Given prescription meds and placed on restrictions. Surgery pending.

Employee was performing clean-up duties using a Belt Tractor. The employee was in the process of backing up when his left foot was caught between the tractor and rock ledge. The employee's foot was outside of vehicle at this time. Emp. taken to ER sutures and pain med given. Small fx to small toe left foot.Restrictions given.

While placing fencing around a work zone at the end of the day, employee strained his lower back lifting and placing the fence panel.

EE just finished washing out the bed of the ram car. As EE was stepping up into the cab he lifted his left leg and put his leg in the cab then as he lifted his right leg EE felt a pop in his right knee. EE taken to ER per request. EE placed on restrictions and given a pain injection.

The employee was replacing a last section of liner inside the granulator. Employee was in kneeling position and when he stood up he cut his left ear lobe on a spray bar. Employee was taken to company Dr. for treatment. Employee received antibiotic injection and 3 stitches to his left ear. No restrictions given.

Emp walking down railroad track looking for location of air loss to hose. Rail car hose uncoupled under pressure and struck employee in right leg and right arm. Hose caused puncture wound in right arm with possible fracture. Emp. taken to ER and placed on restrictions, given prescription pain med and referred to orthopedic doctor.

Employee was donning his fall protection, and felt sharp pain in right shoulder. Employee taken to ER and given a prescription pain medication and placed on restrictions. Employee saw company Dr. on following day and taken off restrictions.

Emp stepped off of equip & missed a step. He felt pain to his R ankle & then fell to the ground. Emp reported incident to his team leader and cont working, but started to limp by the end of the shift. When emp took off his boot at home his ankle began to swell so he went to the ER. X-ray was taken & showed a stress fracture. Emp placed on restrictions.

Emp. was using a ladder to access the North Secondary Screen discharge chutes. Emp. fell off the ladder, striking his head on equipment causing a laceration to the back of his head. Emp. was taken to Dr. and required 2 sutures to back of his head. No restrictions noted.

After working on mintex screens, changing out worn gasket, pulling and lifting screen panels out, employee felt pain in his lower back. Emp. requested to see a dr. on 4/28/15. He was prescribed a muscle relaxer and placed on restrictions.

Employees installing head shaft bucket elevator, lifting the bucket chain above the sprocket. Emp reached down to pick up a second link of the end of bucket chain. The top link folded back towards the emp left hand. Left index finger right above the first knuckle was pinched at the hinge point of the first and second link. Taken to ER for stitches, placed on restrictions.

Emp was removing bracket from guard system. Emp removed bottom bolt of bracket leaving the top bolt in place. This in turn caused the bracket to pivot on the remaining bolt due to the overhung weight of bracket. The emp left thumb was in a pinch point at the moment this happened between the bracket and the frame of the belt drive. Left thumb had 2 fractures and 21 total stitches.

Emp was replacing an oxygen bottle. Emp re-positioned bottle to fit between the anchoring bolts. When the bottle twisted, his left middle finger was caught between the bottom of the bottle & the trailer causing a laceration to the tip of his middle finger. The emp was wearing gloves. Emp taken to ER & placed on restrictions. He had a fracture & received 9 stitches to his finger.

A power outage occurred at #5 Shaft causing an employee to become trapped in the shaft. The employee was safely rescued from the shaft at 3:15 am. Power resumed at this time.

Two emp. were caging up #5 shaft from 850 level to surface @ 5:29 am, as the cage started moving to surface, power tripped out for #5 hoist shaft at MOS #3 sub. The two emp. were in the cage between 850 level & 700 level landing until power was restored at 8:00 am. After resetting power at the MOS #3 sub, safety checks were made & the emps were hoisted to the surface @ 8:15 am.

Emp. came to work and put on work boots. During tool box mtg emp. felt a burning/itching to his right foot, 4th toe. He felt swelling later during his work shift and removed his boot. Emp. took IBU for pain and swelling and applied ice. On 8/29/14 emp. taken to company Dr. for increase swelling and drainage. Emp. given an antibiotic and placed on restrictions.

Employee was shoveling off spilled product on top of an overloaded railcar when he felt pain in his lower back. Emp. was taken to company Dr. and given steroid injections and a prescription muscle relaxer. Emp. was also placed on restrictions. Emp. is currently back at work and working with restrictions.

Emp. was pulling up a water line to relocate it, when he felt a pop in his shoulder. Pt denied need for doctor apt. until 8/18/14. Emp. taken to company doctor on 8/19/14 and placed on restrictions and an MRI was ordered.

3 men were lifting a top roller off of a skid. They had correct amount of people, and were using proper lifting techniques. They were walking with the roller and employee felt a pain in his back. They stop for lunch. When employee got up off of the mantrip after lunch he was very stiff. Injured emp. was taken to Dr. and received pain med and restrictions.

Emp. has hearing lose that is greater than 25 dB in the left and right ear. This indicates moderately severe hearing loss. Emp. trained in hearing conservation.

Employee has hearing loss that is greater then 25 dB in the right ear. This indicates moderate hearing loss. Emp. trained in hearing conservation.

Emp raising the boom with the fast feed lever with right hand and holding 6 steels in the hole with his left hand. The end of the steel extended out of the hole 10"" and as the boom was coming up to meet the end of the steel, the operator stated that the boom jumped & pushed his left hand up in the hole between the back and the turn table of the bolter.

A power outage occurred at 5 Shaft at approx 3pm on 9/2/13. Recloser #1 at MOS #3 sub tripped and locked out; this is suspected to have occurred due to storm activity in the area. #5 Hoist lost power just as it began hoisting 14 employees. Power was restored about 2.5 hours later. After hoist checks were completed all employees were then safely raised to surface.

During rounds at the crusher at the 1026 belt, the employee's ankle rolled while walking on the cat walk. There was nothing in the walkway and no other hazards present. Taken to company Dr on 8/26/13 and placed on restrictions.

Emp. was on Battery Car. He became unresponsive at approx. 1:50 pm. his hard hat fell off and another employee ran to help him (Facundo Baca) Emp. was taken out of the mine on stretcher to be taken to ER, and was pronounced dead at 4:30 pm by OMI on the Hobbs Hwy in route to town.

Emp. was hammering a conduit clip flat. As ee approached emp. ee felt something hit his thumb on his right hand. EE looked at his hand and there was an 1/8 cut above the knuckle on his right thumb. He went to the dinner hole and determined that a piece of metal was stuck deep in the cut and he could not dig it out. Taken to ER and metal removed by surgeon.

Emp. was loading an excavator and he went to get off and the equip. started to tip over and emp. jumped off and landed on his left heel. Emp. taken to the company Dr. He has a hairline fracture and was placed on restrictions. Emp. will return to work on his normal shift 7/24/13.

Emp was carrying a tool bag. The tool bag was in front of him about chest high which limited his visibility. He made a right hand turn. When he turned he stepped on a timber 6""x6""x3' and twisted his right ankle. He requested to go to the dr on 7/25/13 and has 2 fractures. He was on days off after the fall and requested not to go to the dr. at time of injury.

Emp. was getting impact out of toolbox. The lid can be laid flat when opened to eliminate chance of falling. Employee left lid in upright position and when he reached for impact, the lid came down on employees left hand small finger. Employee did have gloves on at time of incident. Emp. taken to ER approx. 10 stitches to finger, fracture to tip and restrictions given.

Emp.'s were replacing cutter motor on CU119 the new motor was on a trailer they were in the process of removing the clutch cover on the new motor when the last bolt was taken out the cover fell pinching the employee's left middle finger between the cover and the side rail of the trailer. Emp. has a fx to his finger.

While using a sledge hammer to drive in a I-beam employee miss and mashed his thumb between the beam and hammer handle.

4 employees were staging 54"" return rollers for replacement on the #7 Lang Main Line belt. One employee was pushing the roller to the side of the tractor bucket, then another employee would lift the roller and slid the roller out the side of the bucket. The roller inadvertently shifted in the bucket and the employee's finger was smashed between the bucket and the roller.

# 5 hoist was lowering workers to 850 level, when left brake on hoist drum slowly engaged. Workers were stuck 9 feet above 700 landing. Low pressure on left brake hydraulic system caused brake counterweight to drop and engage brake. Workers communicated to hoistman and climbed down to lower cage and exited to 700 landing at 6:56 AM.

#5 Hoist down and not running related to a track limit switch. Hoist #2 and Hoist #4, both man hoists, still operational. This is only notification of our #5 hoist being down. Hoist back up and running as usual at approximately 2:00 pm on 9/18/12.

Employee was in the process of replacing the east primary cyclone feed pump when the employee was stung by a bee in the upper right arm area. Employee went to supervisor to report bee sting. Emp. taken to company Dr. on 8/16/12 and given two antibiotics for infection.

Emp. was working on level XMTR, when a bee got into outer shirt, stinging him on the left side of hip, at belt line. Then into right sleeve stinging him on the right arm. Emp. taken to company Dr. and given 2 antibiotics for infection.

While trying to move a piece of pipe into position the pipe moved unexpectedly caught employee's hand between a beam and the pipe

Three employees were working on changing oil on #1 bird. Superintendent arrived as this was in progress witnessed the buckets melting. Superintendent asked employees to stop and to barricaded area off, decks below. When superintendent went around the bird to get water hose, employee was using water hose to wash oil from left side of face.

Emp. was driving up the slope underground, he fell asleep and drove under the conveyor belt. Emp. was taken to the ER and received 6 total stitches and placed on restrictions until 6/11/12.

Employee was hooking up air impact into airline. The employee used a wrench to tap on the air line to clear out brine, stated that he was trying to get debris to come out of the fitting before hooking up impact wrench. He tapped on rubber grommet to loosen material.. Valve was in the off position when it broke. Employee closed a blocking valve upstream to isolate air.

Emp was working in area 8 when a ground fall in the old working annihilated the area. Crew had to travel through the salt dust to evacuate the mine. Emp. went to company Dr. on 3/28/12 given two prescription medications, no restrictions.

Emp. was working in area 8 when a ground fall in the old working annihilated the area. Crew had to travel through the salt dust to evacuate the mine. Emp. taken to company dr. on 3/28/12 and given a prescription medication. No restrictions given.

Two employees were working in No. 1 Shaft. They were down approximately 400 feet washing in shaft. They heard two loud noises above them and they moved close under the bonnet when the bonnet was hit by falling objects. The first knocked the bonnet loose on one side and the second hit the injured employee on the shoulder. It also broke the back of his hard hat. Emp taken to ER.

Crew was tramming MBC's up to miner. Man on back MBC was almost dollied out and was on bad floor causing MBC to lean. He heard a noise from behind him and used his left arm to raise up and look back when he felt a pop in his elbow. Emp. given prescription pain med on 2/21/2012.

Emp had installed a rubber strip.The employee was making a final adjustment to the rubber skirt to extended down onto screen because metal lip was worn. The employees left hand moved along the feed lip to adjust rubber strip on worn feed lip. Metal feed lip cut into the employees leather glove. The employees left index finger was cut as a result. Emp. received 4 stitches.

Emp.was hanging up miner cable another emp. was helping out with the miner cable. Emp. stepped away and took one step and felt pain in his lower back and also felt a sharp pain down left leg and a twitch in his right leg. Emp. was taken to company Dr. and given a prescription muscle relaxant and placed on restrictions.

Emp. slipped or tripped while pulling an underground cable. He fell into a trough on his right side hitting his head, hip, and knee and said he felt like he twisted his ankle. Emp. taken to Dr. placed on restrictions, able to work job with restrictions. Confirmed torn meniscus on 2/10/12 and reported to MSHA.

Emp. operating front end loader when he felt a sting on his left shoulder. Emp. taken to ER because he was feeling sick. Emp. given an antibiotic and Tetanus injection. No restrictions.

Emp. parked ram car and exited vehicle. He stepped off the car onto some loose muck, his right foot twisted and he rolled his right ankle. He fell to the ground. He was taken to ER and placed on restrictions and given a prescription medication.

Emp. was spooling off new hoist rope on cable reel. Hoist rope socket got caught on axle of reel machine. Emp. lifted spool to get cable unhung. Emp. reached to grab rope with hand and rope sprung out. Wire rope hit emp. in upper lip. Emp. upper lip was cut and left front tooth was chipped.

Emp. working with 6 other employees taking down cable from J-hooks and dropping the cable on the ground. The weight of the cable bent the employees wrist back as it fell to the ground. She did have a fractured wrist and had surgery to repair. She is currently on restrictions.

Emp. welding when he felt a piece of hot slag fly into his welding glove on his left hand. Emp. removed glove and said he saw a small red spot on his finger where he had been burned. Emp. continued to work. Emp. reported injury on 10/5/11 because left hand ring finger was red and swollen with drainage. Emp. taken to company Dr. and given oral antibiotic and restrictions.

While using a pipe threading machine employee got his hand caught between the pipe and the machine, causing lacerations to right hand between thumb and forefinger.

Emp. was assisting 2 other emp. lifting a hand rail when he felt a crunch in his lower back. He had pain/discomfort and was taken to the company Dr. Emp. was given 2 prescription medications and placed on restrictions.

Emp. was changing out a gearbox on a drive belt. Emp. smashed finger between gearbox and metal table. Right hand thumb was smashed. Emp. taken to ER and received 3 stitches to open area. Emp. is currently on restrictions.

Emp. was changing a battery on a battery car. Emp. was nipping in car cable to #2 battery to put in use and emp. was shocked. Emp. went to ER and was given prescription medication, no restrictions.

Emp. was using a 24"" pipe wrench to turn motor sheave to move output shaft of reducer. Emp. got his rihgt hand index finger caught between the wrench and bottom half of the guard. Emp. finger was smashed and cut. He will have surgery to repair on 08/24/2011.

Emp. noticed red, swollen, red irritation on the left side of his navel on his stomach. He stated he was welding on ventilation fans the day before 8/4/11 and during the process a chip of slag or a ""pop"" of hot metal entered his shirt and he felt a burning sensation close to his navel. He went to the dr. and received an antibiotic. Emp. did not report injury until 8/5/11.

3 emp. were replacing a broken cable. All emp. were on their knees on the deck in front of spring box assembly. One emp. was using a 3' bar to hold the cable bolt in place. Another emp. place the wrench on the nut on top of the cable bolt to loosen it. As the emp. pulled the wrench the bar came out of the spring box and came into contact with the other emp. left knee.

Employee was prying a bent return roller hanger. Since the belt was up against the ribs he had to stand next to the structure to get the hanger off. The scaling bar slipped, causing the employee to fall forward into the belt structure. Employee's right ear hit the structure causing a laceration.

Emp. was riding down the shaft and felt a pinch on his right leg. He later had swelling, irritation, itching and burning. Emp. went to ER related to bug bite. Emp. instructed to take 2 days off work and given antibiotics and pain meds.

Emp. cut back of his hand between the knuckle on the ring and middle fingers (left hand) while blowing the grinder table area off. Emp. cut his hand on a duct opening behind the grinder, the flashing around each duct opening has sharp edges. Emp went to the ER and received 2 stitches. No restrictions.

# 5 Hoist electrical fault causing hoist to not operate. PLC control enclosure had a temperature of over 120 Degrees. Cabinet was cooled down and hoist was operational at 9:00 PM. Two other hoists were available for U/G miners to enter and exit the mine when the hoist was down.

Emp. was walking with a fluorescent bulb. She set the bulb down and walked down one step she attempted to pick up the bulb and finish the next two stairs; however fell and stated she could not remember what happened. Emp. taken to ER and did have a fracture to her left leg.

Emp. cleaning trash out of compactor. Emp. started noticing pinching and itching to right upper inner leg. When he looked there were 2 red hard areas. Appeared to be bug bites. Emp. taken to Industrial Health Services. Antibiotic given and placed on restrictions.

Emp. was raising the lid on the battery to let it cool, the latch to hold the lid was not secured and fell and crushed middle finger on his right hand. Emp. taken to ER.

Emp. was taking off metal cover off the granulator feed drag with three other employees. Cover fell and crushed emp. thumb in between the cover and a metal beam. Emp. taken to ER.

Employee walking down steps. When she stepped on the last step, she stepped on a water hose, which rolled out from under her, causing her to fall.

Six employees removing a falk coupling. The broken hub in the falk coupling was loose inside of the coupling hat. Employees had a plan to stay out of the line of fire. Emp. that was injured got in the line of fire. The broken hub inside fell out and rolled onto employees right leg. Emp. received a laceration and 2 puncture wounds. Emp. taken to the ER.

Emp. stripping away PVC coating from electrical conduit with a pocket knife in his right hand when it slipped and he cut his left thumb on his left hand.

Emp. was coming off ladder, stepped off last rung and twisted his right knee. He was taken to the dr. and placed on restrictions. He did state he had injured this knee in the past.

Emp. riding in a mantrip as a passenger. Driver of mantrip hit the side of the rib. Vehicle turned slightly sideways and emp. hard hat and safety glasses flew off his head. Emp. denied need for medical attention; however the following day he had left shoulder, neck and back pain. Emp. taken to the dr. and placed on restrictions.

Emp. and another emp. were cutting portions of the skip hung up in #1 shaft around the 900 foot level, when the skip suddenly came free and jumped upward approx. 4 feet, pinching emp. left foot between the shaft wall and the skip.

Emp. was swinging a 2 lb pin hammer to remove a link froman MBC conveyor chain when he felt a pain in his right elbow. Emp. requested medical attention. He was taken to ER and given restrictions and pain medication.

Emp. was working on West Tails Screen applying silicone on a crack between the poly decks and discharge lip on screen. When he finished he turned around to climb out and twisted his right knee in the process.

Emp. was positioning valve cover lid. Emp. and contractor were rotating the plate back into position. Contractor thought the emp. head movement was a signal to let go. The lid fell into position crushing the emp. right middle finger between the concrete and valve cover. The emp. received 19 stitches to close the wound.

Emp. eye was wet from perspiration. When he was wiping the sweat from his eye, he inadvertently wiped sylvite ladened grease from his cotton glove into his eye. Emp. stated that his eye felt irritated and was watering, he denied need for medical attention. On 1/20/11 emp. taken to the doctor related to eye irritation/redness and drainage. Emp. placed on restrictions.

Emp. was driving CU106 Boom Rig around a rib at main shop. He hit a pothole which caused the air ride seat to hit bottom and jar his lower back. He said he felt no immediate pain. Later in the day the pain increased. When he went home for the weekend he started taking Oxycontin. Injury reported on 1/10/11.

Emp. was adjusting gate in storage tunnel when the clean up crew was moving the suction hose from the vacuum truck and knocked his feet from under him and he fell on his knee and shoulder. Emp. stated that it was very dusty in the tunnel and could hear the hose moving but didn't know it was that close to his feet. Taken to the doctor on 12/10/10 and placed on restrictions.

A custom made guard was made for a pit. The emp. kicked the 15lb guard to knock in place. The heal of his boot caught the guard. The emp. felt some pain to his right knee. Emp. continued working however later in the day his right knee swelled with increased pain and he was unable to get out the man trip. Emp. taken to doctor and placed on restrictions.

Operator car stalled, emp. got out of the car to check breaker. When returning to car emp. stepped on a rock and lost his balance, his left knee shifted and popped. Emp. did not fall. Later when trying to stand up in ram car to get out, left knee buckled again.

Emp. was unloading air boat off trailer into the water. To get the boat to start turning away from the bank emp. had to push the boat using the back of her legs to get the boat to start turning. Emp. felt the back of her right knee strain.Emp.taken to Work Comp. doctor and restrictions given on 11/23/10.

Emp. walking to the belt controller & tripped on a turnbuckle & anchor. He fell face down on the floor. Emp. denied pain at the time of injury. He contin. to work & his left knee started hurting. Emp. was off on personal leave & notified the Safety Dept. on 12/8/10 that he was still having swelling & pain to his left knee. Emp. taken to doctor & placed on restrictions on 12/9/10.

Emp. was working in #1 Shaft scaling. He was 708'deep. He was struck on the left shoulder with a piece of re-bar. The re-bar was 2 1/2"" long by 1"". The Constructors crew was cutting the re-bar and a piece that was being cut flew down the shaft and hit emp.

Emp. felt discomfort to right ankle, got home and found ankle swollen and red area noted. Emp. went to ER and was given an antibiotic and pain prescription for possible spider bite.

Emp. going through a set of manual airlock doors. He left the first door propped open, opened the small door, then pushed the drive-through door open. As he pushed the drive-through door open the small door closed, causing pressure on the drive through door. The pressure caused the drive-through door to close, pinning emp. between the door and a wooden post.

Emp. was cutting vacuum hose with a utility knife. He was cutting with his right hand rotating from right to left around the top of the hose. Knife slipped resulting in a laceration on his left forearm. Emp. taken to doctor and received 3 stitches.

Emp. cutting a hole in ventilation tubing to regulate the air, he cut the top of the first finger on his right hand just behind the finger nail. He was using his personal knife. Emp. taken to ER where he received stitches to his finger. No restrictions given at initial visit.

Emp. states he parked a front end loader and when stepping out from the loader, he caught his right foot in the last bottom step. Emp. fell to the ground and when he got up he felt pain in his right knee.

Emp. was removing old conveyor belt. Emp. had to clean belt conveyor covers to remove them to work on belt line. Belt covers were covered in dust. Dust was in the air and warehouse was hot. Emp. was sweating in this environment. Emp. got dust and particles in his eyes. He saw doctor and was prescribed an eye antibiotic.

Emp. was throwing a track switch (pulling motion) at loading station, when he felt a sharp pain in the left shoulder. He applied ice and took aspirin. He was taken to the doctor on 8/12/10 and prescribed a muscle relaxer.

Emp. lifted one end of the stabilization cylinder to change out the hydraulic fitting and was lowering the cylinder back down when the weight shifted and mashed the tip of his middle finger on his right hand.

Emp. stepping backwards and fell into a hopper. Another emp. had removed the grating over the hopper without notifing the emp. that stepped into it.

Emp. hanging cable near the air door at main shop entrance when mud on the cable fell off and hit the left side of his face, the left side of the hard hat and safety glasses. The mud went around the edge of the safety glasses and into his left eye. Emp. taken to shop and eye wash was used to clean his face and eye. Emp. taken to Work Comp. doctor. Antibiotic prescription given

Emp. was using a large forklift to move a motor. He was attempting to adjust the forks to pick the motor. The forks did not move freely, he then tried to push one fork over with his left foot, at that time he felt his knee pop. He grabbed the mast to keep from falling.

Team leader pulling a water hose with mantrip, hose came around a mantrip & caught the right front tire, at this point water hose stretched, came loose. Hose wrapped around emp. legs, which caused emp. to fall on ground on his left side.

Work being performed on desliming screens. Feed valves to screens closed for repairs. When lang brine started, lang brine ran over onto mechanics working in screen. Energized welding lead got wet. Emp. assisting to get another emp. out of screen and received electric shock.

Employee was exiting a battery car. His right foot got stuck between the operator's seat and the side of the cab as he was stepping out of the car. He lost his balance and his weight shifted to his left leg. He states he heard his left knee pop.

Roof fall occured in the inactive workings that extended over an active conveyor sytem. Falling material directly over the conveyor sytem was apr. 20' x 15' x 33"". Acting supervisor who discovered the fall was apr. 1 mile away when it occured and discovered it upon checking the belt conveyor system.

Emp. had accumulation of product on the bottom of his boots, as he stepped down from bottom step of stairs he slipped and hit his elbow on the handrail of the stairs. Emp. bruised his elbow and strained shoulder.

Emp. stated that 2 yrs ago he noticed the beginning of discomfort in his left shoulder. In the last 6 mo. he has had pain to this shoulder when he pushed roofbolt steels up into the drill hole. There is no actual injury date and emp. did not notify supervisor until 4/14/10. No restrictons placed on emp. until 11/4/10.

Emp. stepped off a bolter's operator platform, which was approx. 12"" above ground level and stepped on a rock approx. 3"" diameter in loose muck, causing his right ankle to twist.

Emp. attempted to lift one end of a belt roller off the ground. The other end of the roller was in a bracket. As emp. began to lift from one end the opposite end of the roller fell out of the bracket, pinching the tips of employee's fingers on both hands between the roller and ground. Emp. taken to ER. Emp. with fracture to each middle finger on both hands, placed on restrictions.

Emp. backing out of face, reached down with his cable hook to pull the mine cable out of the way he felt his right knee pop. Took emp. to the dinner hole, ice applied to knee. Safety dept. was called and took emp. to emergency room. Patient returned to work without restrictions. MRI read on 4/16/10 with diagnosis of torn right meniscus. Restrictions started on 4/27/10.

Emp. drove shuttle wagon to get 3 cars. Emp. hooked up 3 rail cars to transport to loadout station. Emp. was slowing down approaching the previously staged cars when the stray car hit the back of the cars that were attached to the shuttle wagon. The force from the collision caused the emp. to slam into the steering wheel. Emp. taken to ER for evaluation.

One emp. was hitting an eye bolt from the side with a sledge hammer to jar it loose so it could be removed. The sledge hammer came loose from his hands and hit another emp. on the left shin. Emp. that got hit was standing approx. 12' away.

Emp. was spotting bits on miner. He was using a raw hide brass hammer and bit wrench, as he was coming down to hit the bit wrench, the outside of his hand between the knuckles and wrist came in contact with another bit. Sent to ER. Positive X-Ray for fracture, placed on restrictions.

Emp. changing bits. While leaning over and using hammer, felt pain in between shoulder blades. Severe pain began as he started to adjust the position of the roll fan. Tips of his fingers on his left hand were numb and tingling. Sent to company dr, placed on restrictions. Muscle relaxant, MRI and P.T. ordered.

Emp. in lab felt dizzy, burning eyes, heavy chest. Discovered samples of chemical D31-18 were placed in oven prior to his shift which may have been cause. Removed chemicals from oven. Emp. went to company doctor. X-Ray showed Bronchitis, meds prescribed, restrictions ordered.

Emp was loosening a fitting on a water line a miner. He was using two end wrenches and pushing them inward. He felt pain in his right shoulder. Took to company doctor and was placed on medication, restrictions, and therapy.

On 11/23/09 #1 converter on the #2 hoist tripped out at 3:34 a.m. It was reset at 4 a.m. MSHA was notified via phone.

Descending stairs on second landing from bottom twisted right ankle on uneven grating, caught self on handrail. Sent to company dr. not placed on restrictions until 01-28-2010.

# 4 hoist down due to electrical outage Friday 10/23/09 at 8:42 pm. Power restored & # 4 hoist running Saturday 10/24/09 at 9:00 pm.

A loader opr was trying to loosen a guard rail pipe by using a loader to lift the rail. The rail pipe broke due to the force being applied and flew toward emp. The pipe hit emp's hard hat and knocked him to the ground. Emp had laceration from lining of hard hat and was sent to doctor for eval. 3 staples were applied to laceration.

EE was taking bolts out of cutting head motor. He was standing on side of pan when his right foot slipped causing his left knee to hyperextend. Complained of pain so went to company doctor on 10/20/09 and back on 10/27/09 - restrictions applied. EE back on restrictions 12/18/09 due to continuing pain. Waiting for orthopedic specialist appt for 2nd opinion.

Employee was climbing up the stairs (approx 7) and felt his knee pop, causing it to hurt. Rested the knee for a while but it continued to hurt so he went to company doctor on 11/16/09. Had Surgery on 12/29/09 and was placed on restrictions.

Emp was repairing a leak on the #5 Hoist brakes. He removed a steel tube hydraulic line. When he loosened the hydraulic fitting, oil blew out of the line and hydraulic fluid came in contact with the emp's eyes. Flushed eyes and sent to doctor. Doctor found burn/abrasions in both eyes. Prescribed antibiotics. Emp able to go to full duty.

8/11/09 at 7:14 am #4 Hoist went down due to SPS power outage. MSHA notified at 7:18 am via telephone.

#1 Production hoist down electrical 75% speed switch was out. Called MSHA at 5:05 pm. Had to wait for 10 minutes for someone to answer, asked him to make note of this. Called MSHA back at 8:31 to report hoist was running.

2:57 AM #1 hoist down. #1 converter is out.

5:15 PM #2 hoist down. Oil temperature switch is out.

Emp was watching mantrip operator move a miner cable and was going to signal him when to stop. As she turned to flag the operator to stop, the cable hit her on the left thigh, knocking her to the ground. Bruises at left thigh and left knee swollen. Went to company doctor on 7/28/09 placed on restrictions and given prescription.

Emp finished assisting other employees in loading miner cable onto generator. He used his right forearm to wipe sweat off of his forehead when he felt a pain in the right side of his neck. Due to limited range of motion and pain, he went to company doctor. Placed on restrictions and given prescription.

Emp was disconnecting motor drive on kmag thickner drive. He then turned and stepped back catching his foot on the conduit cover on the landing. The emp fell back and caught himself on the handrail but twisted his right knee. Went to company doctor and placed on restrictions and prescribed a medication.

Employee lifted a small piece of beam, another beam shifted and pinched employee's right hand ring finger between the two pieces. Emp initially required first aid (ice, bandage), but later reported foul odor and green tint to nail. On 7/20/09 he was sent to company doctor. They removed the nail to send to lab and prescribed antifungal meds.

Employee slipped and fell and caught himself with his left side causing him to strain his left shoulder. Emp placed on restrictive duty and given pain medication. Went to company doctor on 5-22-09 and ER for 5-23-09.

Employee was cleaning off top of rail car when he slipped and fell onto his right side. The car was slippery due to rainy weather conditions. On 6/3/09 emp went to company doctor for continuing knee pain. Placed on restrictions and referred to othropedic doctor.

Power was lost at # 2 hoist and # 5 hoist. Southwest Public Service was called to restore power.

Emp. lifted tool box out of truck and felt pain at his right elbow. Emp thought he was fine, but on 5/27/09 he reported that the pain in the elbow is still there. Went to company doctor on 5/29/09 and was placed on restrictions.

Emp was rerouting the miner cable on the miner. He lifted the miner nip onto the back of the mantrip and felt a sharp pain in the center of his stomach. Went to doctor on 4/30/09 and was placed on restrictions.

Emp. was welding on an axel beam which weighed approx. 570 lbs. emp. was positioned on a 4x4 open metal structure box. Emp. was attempting to turn the beam over when it flipped and smashed his right hand, between axel beam and 4x4 metal box being used as a work platform.

Electrical failure on circuit board. Underground miners had 2 additional escape ways out of the mine.

Not an accident, injury or illness. It was an event that met the definition(11)in that hoisting equipment operation(""use of equipment"")was interfered with for >30 minutes. Related to equip. for hoisting ore, not lifting persons out of the mine. The cooling fan motor had failed. For lifting persons, the cooling fan could have been bypassed. 2 hoists still in operation

Emp was using a Hilti nail gun attached to a 3 ft extension to attach a red warning ribbon to a rib. He let the gun extension handle slide through his hand to rest it on the ground and it hit the top of his foot instead and the gun fired on contact with his boot causing a fracture to top of Lt foot. Went to ER, placed on restrictions.

Employee was descending stairs at #4 loadout coming down from the screw deck. He stepped on the edge of the stair with his heel causing his right knee to jar (hyperextend) causing immediate pain. He was holding onto rails (3 point contact) Placed on restrictions.

Emp. was assisting a co-worker removing a 2"" pin from a cylinder, both emp's were using a wrench & a bar-down-bar to rotate a sheave block. Co-worker was pushing on bar while injured emp. was pushing a wrench while kneeling, the bar slipped side-ways while hitting the emp. in the right elbow.

Emp. was in a low area of the mine, and was moving/dragging a miner cable away from the miner. Emp felt pain in lower back that went down his leg.