Getchell PitMetal/Nonmetal

Miner slid over side of dredge screen, slid down slowly so SRL did not catch. Caused contusion and neck / sternum strain.

While descending caged ladder, SRL lanyard hook on fall protection harness became caught on ladder cage. As lanyard extended from SRL it knocked off miner's hardhat then lanyard hook dislodged falling and lacerating miner's forehead. Miner was at ground level when struck.

While employee was changing screens on the washplant, he reached to his left for a bucket of tools.

Sprained right knee stepping from work skiff to floating conveyor

Employee was cleaning under the conveyor. A rock rolled off the belt and struck him on the hard hat.

Swinging a sledge hammer knocking rocks loose

Employee was pulling ladder from the rear of the service truck and felt a sharp pain in lower back. Employee first sought medical attention on May 1, 2007.

Injured employee is our full time heavy equipment operator at our Getchell Pit. Constant movement side to side created mid-back pain. He did not seek medical attention until 7/11/05.

EE WAS USING A PRYBAR TO DISLODGE CHUTE IN CRUSHER FEEDER.