Mining Incidents

BLACK CLOUD MINE - LEADVILLE UNI Metal/Non-Metal

Asarco Inc · Underground
Lake County, CO  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0500516

BLACK CLOUD MINE - LEADVILLE UNI has $55 in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

Watch this mine

Email me when a new MSHA incident is filed at BLACK CLOUD MINE - LEADVILLE UNI.

Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1984–1999
Latest incident
Sep 1999
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
1
citations
0
significant & substantial
$55
proposed penalties
$55
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
2
inspections on record
43
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 43 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

BLACK CLOUD MINE - LEADVILLE UNI has $55 in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$55
proposed penalties
$55
current assessed
$55
paid to date
$0
outstanding
1 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2000-08-02.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2001 Q1 6,508 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 5,991 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 5,010 1 0 199.6
2000 Q2 5,111 0 0 0.0
2000 Q1 4,486 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
February 26, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal Fatality · FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS STANDING AT THE CONTROLS OF A CAVO MUCKER-NOT MUCKING- WHEN THE RIB FELL AGAINST HIM CRUSHING HIM BETWEEN THE MACHINE & ROCK.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

1999 · 6 incidents

September 13, 1999 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EEW AS REMOVING A CONTROL DOOR CYCLINDER FROM OVERHEAD WHEN THE CYCLINDER BOLTS WERE REMOVED THECYCLINDER BECAME STUCK THE EE ATTEMPTED TO BAR THE CYLINDER IT BROKE LOOSE & STRUCK EE BETWEEN THECYLINDER & THE SCALING BAR CAUSING BROKEN R RING FINGER & LACERATION

July 27, 1999 CO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A WAGNER TIRE ONTO A FLAT CAR. INJURY DID NOT AFFECT EMPLOYEE UNTIL HE WAS LAID OFF. LAY-OFF WAS DUE TO CLOSURE OF THE MINE. BACK PROBLEMS AROSE AFTER HE WAS OFF WORK.

May 13, 1999 CO · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GUIDING BONUS ROD ONTO HUNG DRILL STEEL WHEN HUNE DRILL STEEL BROKE LOOSE CATCHING EE INTHE PINCH POINT OF THE LONG HOLE DRILL CAUSING A LACERATION & BROKEN TIP OF RIGHT INDEX FINGER REQUIRED 6 STITCHES

January 18, 1999 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING A CANOPY ON AN ELECTRIC MUCKER WITH HIS PARTNER WHEN HE PUSHED THE CANOPY INTO PLACE, HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS GROIN.

January 6, 1999 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING BOLTS IN A MAT (2), WHEN DRIVING ONE BOLT IN THE MAT, THE OTHER BOLT PLACED IN A DRILL HOLE FELL APPROX 2' OUT OF THE BACK, SRIKING THE INJURED ON THE RIGHT CHEEK OF THE FAC E.

January 5, 1999 CO · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE (DRILL HELPER) WAS LIFTING AND ALIGNING THE NQ CORE BARREL INTO A 30 DEGREE UP HOLE WHEN HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN.

1998 · 12 incidents

December 30, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS RIDING ON THE LAST CAR OF A FULLY LOADED TRAIN WHEN HE WASN'T PAYING ATTENTION & STRUCK AN ORE CHUTE WITH HIS RIGHT FOREHEAD. CHUTE WAS MARKED WITH REFLECTORS

December 28, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

MINER WAS COLLARING A BACK HOLE, WHEN A 3" DIAMENTER ROCK CAME OFF THE FACE & STRUCK MINER ON THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE & RIGHT CHEEK

December 8, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING GROUND SUPPORT, WHEN HE WAS GOING TO CHANGE DRILL STEEL, HE WAS HOLDING THE ACKLEG, LOST HIS BALANCE AND THE DRILL FELL BACK, PPINCHING HIS RIGHT HAND IN THE PINCH-POIN T OF THE DRILL.

December 4, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A COMPRESSED AIR BLOW PIPE, BLOWING BUILT UP MUCK DOWN IN THE 1500 GRIZZLY, WHEN HE FELT SOME MUCK GO UNDER HIS GLASSES AND INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

October 16, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

HOISTING CAPABILITIES AT THE BLACK CLOUD SHAFT WERE INTERRUPTED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTOR-BL HOIST. CREWS WERE EVACUATEDVIA THE IRENE SHAFT. HOIST WAS RETD TO SERVICE AT 12:00AM 1017/98, NO INJURIES

September 17, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING AN LM56 TRACK MUCKER WHILE CLEANING SPILLAGE AWAY FROM AN ORE CHUTE. WHILE MUCKING THE CHUTE BOARD MOVED CAUSING A PINCH POINT BETWEEN THE MUCKER CONTROLS AND THE BACK BOARD

March 17, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING HIS WORK AREA TO INSTALL GROUND SUPPORT. AS HE LIFTED A ROLL OF SUPPORT WIRE (APPROX WEIGHT = 250LBS) HE FELT PAIN IN HISLOWER BACK.

March 13, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN THE 2ND TO LAST CAR OF ANEMPTY TRAIN, WHEN THE TRAIN DERAILED CAUSING THEDOOR TO OPEN AND THE LEFT LEG THEN ENTERED THE PINCH-POINT. THERE WERE NO FRACTURES, THE LEG WAS BRUISED BADLY. THERE WERE SAFETY EQUIPMENT SAFEGUARDS PROVIDED BUT WERE NOT USED.

February 24, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING THE BROW OF BACKSTOPE, WHEN A ROCK APPROX. 18"X18"X4" FELL FROM THE BACK, STRIKING THE EE ON THE LEFT SHOULDER AND HEAD, HE THEN FELL AGAINST THE RIB.

February 17, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DURING MCUKING OPERATIONS, A RAG WHICH HAD BEEN LEFT ON THE 3-STAGE PUMP BEAGAN TO SMOLDER. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE STOP CREW.

February 16, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MEASURING NEAR THE WORKING FACE WHEN A FALL OF GROUND OCCURRED. AS THE EMPLOYEE REACTED TO THE GROUND FALL,HE RAN INTO THE LEFT RIB,STIKING HIS HEAD-EMPLOYEE HAD NO CONTACT WITHTH E ROCK.

January 13, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING ORE TO UNPLUG A CRUSHER BOWL, FELT A SHARP PAIN IN BACK WHILE SHOVELING

1997 · 15 incidents

December 23, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING TIMBER WHEN A ROCK FELL (APPROX 10 LBS) STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE SMALL FINGER OF THE LEFT HAND.INSTALLING TIMBER FOR MANWAY ACCESS.

November 19, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MOVING LONGHOLE EQUIPMENT TO A DIFFERENT LEVEL. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT THE TOOLBOX APPROX. WEIGHT = 100 LBS, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

November 18, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLING GROUND SUPPORT, THE EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK (EST. WEIGHT 50-70 #) WHICH FELL FROM OVERHEAD, IMPACTING HIM ON THE NECK AND BACK. -MSHA NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE-

November 7, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DURING THE GRAVE YARD SHIFT OF 11-7-97, A GROUND FALL OCCURED IN THE 295 STOPE. THIS GROUND FALL OCCURED BEYOND THE ANCHORAGE ZONE OF THE 8' SPLIT SET ROCK BOLTS. THERE WERE NO EE'S IN THE 295 STOPE WHEN THE GROUND FALL TOOK PLACE.

October 31, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON 11-31-97 AT 8:25 PM, A PROBLEM DEVELOPED IN THE ELECTRICAL UTILITY FEED, PROVIDING SERVICE TO THE MINE SITE. THE MAIN HOIST WAS INOPERABLE DUE TO LACK OF ELECTRICITY. THERE WERE NO CREWS UN DERGROUND. POWER WAS RESTORED AT 4:30 AM ON 11-1-97. MSHA NOTIFIED ON 11-03-97 BY TELEPHONE.

October 6, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CHOPPING A 6"X8" TIMBER WHEN HE OVERSWUNGTHE AXE, THE AXE WENT THROUGH THE TIMBER, STRIKING THE EE'S RIGHT LEG. LACERATION TO THE RIGHT LEG, NEEDED 5 STITCHES.

August 27, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLING GROUND SUPPORT, A SMALL ROCK (3"DIA_) FELL FROM THE BACK, STRIKING THE EE ON THE HAND.

August 19, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS CLEANING SPILLAGE FROM TRAIN LOADING WHEN A ROCK (APPROX WT 150 LBS) FELL FROMTHE ORE CHUTE, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK.

August 12, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PREPARING TO INSTALL GROUND SUPPORT. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE A ROLL OF FENCE FABRIC (APPROX WEIGHT 2OO#) HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 28, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A HOLDIN COIL LOCATED IN THE LILLY CONTROLLER- B.C. HOIST FAILED-NO ONE WAS UNDER GROUND DURING THE IMPAIRMENT. HOIST WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AT 7:12 A.M.

July 15, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING GRIZZLY ON THE 1500 LEVEL, WHEN A ROCK PINCHED HIS HANBD AGAINST THE PICK HANDLE.

April 14, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT 11:00 AM. MAIN ELECTRICAL FEED TO IRENE SHAFTWAS INTERUPTED, REMOVING IRENE HOIST FROM SERVICE - ALL CREWS WERE EVACUATED UNTIL POWER WAS RESTORED AT 11:50 AM. PROBLEM WAS IN PSCO(UTILITY C O.) EQUIPMENT. MSHA NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE.

March 12, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD 6"X 8" X 16' TIMBER FROM THE IRENE CAGE, WHEN ONE OF THE TIMBERS PIVOTED OUT OF THE CAGE, FALLING OUT ONTO SHAFT STATION. UPON FALLING ON THE STATION, THE TIMBER BO UNCED, STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE.

March 7, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A LONG BAR IN AN EFFORT TO RERAIL A TRANSPORT CAR, WHEN HIS HAND WAS CAUGHT IN A PINCH POINT. EE FELT THAT INJURY WAS MINOR. DIDN'T SEE DR UNTIL 3-10-97.

January 9, 1997 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN EE WORKING ON THE IRENE 1000 LEVEL, REPORTED VISIBLE SMOKE ISSUING FROM A BORE-HOLE. CREWS WERE EVACUATED, AND A MINE RESCUE SEARCH FOUND THAT A CHUTE INSTALLATION PROJECT, WHICH HOLES WERE BEING BURNED INTO RUBBER LINERS WITH HEATED BOLTS, WAS THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE. ALL WORK AREAS WERE GAS SAMPLED PRIOR TO CREWS RE-ENTERING THE MINE.

1996 · 11 incidents

November 6, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A TRACK-JACK(APPROX WEIGHT 30 LBS) FROM FOOT LEVEL TO A FLAT-CAR WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 16, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON OCT 16,1996 AT 300 PM A PROBLEM DEVELOPED IN THE ELECTRICAL UTILITY FEED, PROVIDING SERVICE TO THE MINE SITE. THE MAIN HOIST WAS INOPERALE DUE TO LACK OF ELECTRIN. UNDERGOUND CREWS WERE NOT IFIED, AND HOISTED TO SURFACE VIA THE IRENE SHAFT POWER WAS RESTORED AT 730 PM.

September 23, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A AIR-POWERED CHAINSAW TO CUT TIMBER FOR A SHAFT STATION INSTALLATION. AS HE PROCEEDD TO MAKE A CUT, THE TIMBER MOVED ALLOWING THE SAW TO LEAVE THE CUTTING GROOVE, CUTTING THE EMPLOYEE.

July 19, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE WORKING NEAR THE BLACK CLOUD SKIP POCKET, EMPLOYEES NOTICED A BRIEF SMOKE CLOUD PASS THROUGH THE AREA. AS A PRECAUTION, ALL CREWS IMMEDIATELY EVACUATED TO THE SURFACE. MINE RESCUE ENTERE D THE AREA, FINDING ONLY NORMAL CONDITIONS. NO POSITIVE READINESS FOR CO/HYDROCARBONS WERE FOUND. THE POSSIBLE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE IS A GLAND WATER PACKING ON A SHAFT PUMP.

July 9, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS LOADING THE SHAFT CONVEYANCE WITH TRASH TO BE SENT TO SURFACE. WHEN A 6' SCALING BAR SHIFTED, STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE, RESULTING IN A SSMALL LACERATION OF HIS UPPER LIP, REQUIRING 4 S TITCHES. SHAFT CONBEYANCE WAS NOT IN MOTION.

May 12, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING UP A FLIGHT OF STAIRS, WHEN HE SLIPPED - FEELING PAIN IN HIS LEFT FOOT. *REPORTED BY EE AS A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON 5/17/96.

April 29, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS INSTALLING A PATCH ON THE LIME BIN FEED PIPE, WHEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIMEDUST FELL INTO HIS EYE.

March 14, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING SPLIT SET BOLTS IN THE BACK, WHEN A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM OVERHEAD, STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE.

February 29, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE HAD FINISHED RILLIGN THE WORKING FACE OT PREP FOR LOADING. AS HE WAS MOVING HIS DRIL FORM THE AREA. THE FACE BROKE OT HIDDEN CONTACT, RESULTIN GIN A FALL OF GROUND WHICH STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE.

February 12, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A LENGTH OF PIPE FROM A STORAGE RACK, WHEN HE FELT A "POP" IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

February 12, 1996 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A COUPLING PIN ON A LOCOMOTIVE, WHEN HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT IN THE PINCH POINT.

1995 · 10 incidents

November 11, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal shopman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS REMOVING THE RETAINING PIN FROM THE ROPE ATTACHMENT ON A SHAFT CONVEYOR WHILE CUTTING CABGE END OF ROPE. AS HE WAS DRIVING THE PIN OUT HIS FINGER WAS PINCHER BETWEEN THE PIN AND RETAINI NG PLATE.

October 23, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS CHANGING THE DRILL STEEL ON A JACK LEG DRILL, WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF THE DRILL, ALLOWING THE MACHINE TO PIVOT, CATCHING HIS FINGER IN THE PINCH POINT.

October 11, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE A TRAININEE WAS OPERATING THE HOIST (BEING DIRECTLY SUPERRUNED BY AN EXPERIENCED HOISTMAN) HOIST POWER WAS APPLIED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION RESULTING IN #2 CAGE & #1 CAGE OVERTRAVEL DAMAGE WAS SLIGHT TO BOTH CAGES ALL RELATED EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRS & INSPECTION HAD BEEN COMPLETED CREWS WERE EVACUATED VIA THE IRENE SHAFT

August 15, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALTHOUGH ON RESTRIC TED DUTY WITNESSED A EMPLOYEE HAVING PROBLEMS LIFTING A FRONT END LOADER TIRE AS HE ATTEMPTED TO HELP HIM THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FELL FROM THE TIRE LANDING ON HIS LEFT FOOT

August 7, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS PULLING ON THE JACK LEG DRILL IN AN EFFORT TO REMOVE A DRILL STEEL FROM A LIFTER HOLE, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 12, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDNG UPON A 2' CONCRETE CURB, IN AN EFFORT OT HAND A NIAL TO ANOTHER MINDIVIDUAL, WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE, FALLING TO FLOOR LEVEL (2') LANDING ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

May 15, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SAND AWAY FROM A MANWAY RAISE, WHEN THE PREVIOUSLY MUCKED SAND SLOUGHED,BURING HIM UP TO HIS THIGHS.

March 6, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal INUNDATION
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON 3-6-95, AT 5:12PM, THE MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTED BY A FAULTY HIGH-LINE INSULATOR. MAIN FAN POWER WAS SWITCHED TO IRENE FEED. CREWS WERE EVACUATED VIA THE IRENE SHAFT WITHOUT INCIDENT. MSHA WAS NOTIFIED AND UPDATED BY TELEPHONE. POWER SERVICE RETURNED AT 4:00AM 3-7-95.

January 16, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SCALING LOOSE MATERIAL FROM HIS WORK AREA WHEN A SMALL ROCK (3" DIA.) FELL FROM OVER HEAD, STRIKING HIS HARD HAT, CAUSING A GLANCING BLOW TO HIS NECK.

January 11, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE INSPECTING HT EBLACK CLOUD SHAFT, THE CREW NOTICED AN ELECTRICLA FIRE ODOR NEAR THE 1100 SHAFT STATION. CREWS WERE EVACULATED AND EMERGENCYY PROCEDURES INTIATED. SOURCE OF ODOR WAS A R OTTON RUBBER HOSE USED FOR ACOMPESSED AIR LINE WATER DRAIN. NO FIRE OR SMOKE WAS PRESENT.

1994 · 17 incidents

November 23, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON 11-23-94 AT 9:10 AM A POWER DISIPATION GRID FAILED WHICH SERVICED THE MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER FEED TO THE BLACK CLOUD HOIST. A HOIST OPERATOR WAS PLACED AT THE IRENE SHIFT IN CASE EMERGENCY H OISTING WAS REQUIRED. MSHA NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE AT 9:20 AM. HOIST WAS REPAIRED AT 10:08 AM.

October 28, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE PERFORMING MUCK HAULAGE ON THE 1500 LEVEL, TWO MUCK TRAINS COLLIDED ON A CURVE. THE INJURED EE WAS A SWAMPER FOR AN EMPTY TRAIN WHICH WAS HEADED BACK INTO THE MINE TO LOAD. THE IMPACT CA USED THE EE TO HIT HIS FACE ON A MUCK-CAR.

September 15, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING A SHAFT ON A SAND PUMP. HIS HELPER STRUCK THE SHAFT WITH A LARGE HAMMER WHILE THE AFFECTED EE WAS HOLDING THE SHAFT. THE RESULTING SHOCK & VIBRATAION CAUSED THE INJURY. *EE W AS DIAGNOSED & HAD SUSRGERY FOR 5/12/95. HE RETURNED TO RESTRICED DUTY WORK 5/18/95.

August 4, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from piled material

EMPLOYEE WAS SCALING AN AREA AT THE TOP OF A BACK-STOPE MUCKPILE, WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL DOWN THE MUCKPILE.

July 25, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLING GROUND SUPPORT A SMALL AMOUNT OF POWDER SIZE ROCK MATERIAL FELL FROM ABOVE, LANDING IN THE EMPLOYEES LEFT EYE ANTIBIODICS PRESCRIBED.

July 20, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON 7-20-94 AT 9:55 AM CONTROL POWER WAS LOST TO THE BLACK CLOUD HOIST. AT 9:56 AM A HOIST OPERATOR WAS DISPATCHED TO THE IRENE SHAFT IN CASE PERSONNEL REMOVAL WAS REQUIRE. ELECTRICANS FOUND THAT A DEFECTIVE FUSE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE POWER LOSS. HOIST WAS RETURNES TO FULL CAPABILTY AT 10:45 AM. MSHA NOTIFIED BY PHONE.

June 28, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BUNDLE OF SPLIT-SET BOLTS (APPROX. WEIGHT 35#) WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 29, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS MAINTANING PUMP DISCHARGE LINES WHEN A SMALL QUANITY OF SLIMBS FELL FROM A NON-PRESSUREIZED LINE LANDING IN HIS EYE

April 25, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DURING SANDFILL OPERAT ORS IN THE 307-STOPE(900 LEVERL) WATER MIGRATED TO AN ABANDED BASE & FLOWED INTO THE 1100 STA POCKET AS PUMPS WERE BEING PLACED IN THE POCKET THE WATER RELEASED INTO THE BLACK CLOUD SHAFT A HOISTMAN WAS SENT TO THE IRENE SHAFT AS CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS WERE PERFORMED IN THE B/6 SHAFT MSHA NOTIFIED BY PHONE

April 21, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

HOIST OPERATOR HAD #2 CAGE SPOTTED AT THE HEADFRAME DUMP & THE #1 CAGE AT THE 1100 LEVEL THE OPERATOR RECEIVED BELL SIGNALS TO MOVE THE NUMBER 1 CAGE & INSTEAD APPLIED HOIST POWER TO THE #2 CA GE CAUSING IT TO STRIKE THE CRASH BARS MSHA NOTIFIED BY PHONE

April 4, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING GROUND SUPPORT CONSISTING OF 5 SPLIT SET BOLTS AND WIRE WHEN A SMALL ROCK 5 INCH DIA FELL FROM THE WIRE, STRIKING HIM ON THE NOSE.

March 4, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING IN AN EMPTY MUCK CAR WHEN HE BECAME DISTRACTED & HIT HIS HEAD ON A CHUTE DOOR.

March 4, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING THE FACE WHEN A SMALL ROCK 3" DIA. FELL FROM THE BACK STRIKING HIS HARD HAT.

February 23, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE AND HIS HELPER WERE CARRYING A PIPE (T\6"DIA 20' LONG 200#W) FROM OUTSIDE TO THE CUT-0FF SAW. THE AFFECTED EMPLOYEE SLIPPED CAUSING THE PIPE TOF ALL, STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT LEG.

February 17, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING GROUND SUPPORT (WIRE, MATS, SPLIT SETS) WHEN A SMALL ROCK (1" DIA) FELL FROM THE BACK, STRIKING HIM IN THE MOUTH.

January 25, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WA SCALING LOOSE ROCK FROM THE BACK. AS HE WAS EXAMINING THE AREA, A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK, AND STRUCK HIM ON THE UPPER LIP.

January 15, 1994 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING VARIOUS SAND PREP TASKS, WHEN HE STARTED TO FEEL PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN.

1993 · 8 incidents

December 8, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DELIVERING MATERIALS ON THE 1250 LEVEL, WHEN HE STEPPED FROM THE EDGE OF A TIMBER DECK TWISTING HIS KNEE REPAIR OF TORN CARTLIDGE IS REQUIRED.

October 14, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING WIRE MESH FOR GROUND SUPPORT WHEN A SMALL ROCK 1 INCH DIA 502 WEIGHT FELL FROM THE MESH IMPACTING HIM ON THE RIGHT INCISOR TOOTH.

October 3, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING GROUND SUPPORT, WHEN A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK, STRIKING HIM IN THE MOUTH.

August 26, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING THE WORKING FACE OF A RAISE ROUND, WHEN A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK, STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT RING FINGER.

June 22, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING SPLIT BOLTS WHEN THE MACHINE STALLED. HE ATTEMTPED TO CATCH THE DRILL AS IT FELL, STRAINING HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

May 27, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE HAD FINISHED DRILLING THE WORKING FACE, WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE FACE, STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT ANKLE AND RIGHT HAND.

April 9, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CUT A PIECE OF SUPER SAUT SAUSAGE DURING SHIFT CHANGE IN THE SURFACE DRY AREA. AS HE PROCEEDED TO CUT THE AFOREMENTIONED MEAT PROUCTS THE KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING A LACERATIO N TO HIS RIGHT THUMB.

April 4, 1993 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A 8" X 8" X 16' TIMBER FROM GROUND LEVEL ONTO A TIMBER FLAT CAR, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. DIAGNOSED AS A HERNIA ON 4-20-93.

1992 · 13 incidents

December 31, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

BLACK CLOUD HOIST BECAME INOPERATIVE DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRICAL CONTACTOR. HOIST PERSON AND HELPER WERE DISPATCHED TO IRENE SHAFT AS A PRECAUTION. MSHA NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE.

November 11, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BOARD THE LAST CAR OF TH EMUCH TRAIN, WHEN AS HE STOOD ERRECT, HIS FOREHEAD MADE CONTACT WITH THE CHUTE DOOR.

October 26, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SCALING HIS WORK AREA THE EE WAS STRUCK BY SOME SMALL ROCKS WHEN DISLODGED HIS HARD HAT AS HE ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE HIS HARD HAT HE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD BY A SMALL ROCK.

September 9, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING AROUND A DRILL HOLE, WHEN A ROCK (2' X 1' APPROX. 20 LBS) SHIFTED, PINCHING HIS LITTLE FINGER AGAINST THE SHOVEL.

September 4, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON SEPT 4 1992 AT 5:40AM CONTROL PANEL UNDER VOLTAGE CONTRACTOR FAILED TO OPEN RESULTING IN IMPAIRMENT OF THE BLACK CLOUD HOIST HOIST WAS RESTORED TO SERVICE AT 6:55PM MSHA NOTIFIED BY TELEPHO NE

August 26, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS INSTALLING SPILT SET BOLTS WHEN A SMALL ROCK APPROX. 4 DIR FELL FROM THE BACK STRIKING HIMN ON THE LEFT KNEE.

August 25, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE HOIST WHICH SERVICES THE IRENE SHAFT WAS TEMPORARLY IMPAIRED DUE TO ELECTRICAL CONTROL PROBLEMS HOIST WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AT 355 PM ON 8-25-92.

August 24, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT 830 AM ON 8-24-92 MINERS WORKING ON THE 313 STOPE REPORTED AN ODOR SIMULIAR TO BURNING RUBBER. CREWS WERE IMMEDITLY WARNED AND EVACUATED MINE RESUE TEAMS SEACHED THE AREA BUT NO FIRE WAS LO CATED MSHA WAS NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE. INCIDENT WAS INVESTIGATED BY MSHA INSPECTOR .

July 10, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A FIVE FOOT SPLIT-SET BOLT, WHEN A ROCK APPROX 4"X4"X1" FELL FROM THE BACK (APPROX 8') STRIKING HIM ON TEH LEFT ARM.

May 22, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

DURING DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AT THE IRENE SHAFT1000 LEVEL A ROUND WAS SHOT NEAR THE SHAFT WHICH SERVES AS THE BLACK BLOUD MINE SECONDARY ESCAPEWAY THAT INTRODUCED A SMALL AMOUNT OF ROCK INTO THE SHAFT CAUSING SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SHAFT TIMBER.

April 21, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING AN AIR MOTOR (47 POUNDS) WITH THE AIDE OF A SHOULDER STRAP, WHEN HE TURNED TO WALK HE FELT PAIN IN THE LOWER RIGHT QUADRANT OF HIS ABDOMEN.

March 26, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

DRILLING HOLE WITH JACKLEG ROCK FELL FROM BACK STRUCK ON R WRIST

March 25, 1992 CO · Metal/Non-Metal timberman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A TIMBER (8" X6" 7') WEIGHING APPROX 150 POUNDS.,WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

1991 · 11 incidents

December 16, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal timberman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE AND HELPER WERE CARRYING A TIMBER 6"X8"X16') WHEN WEIGHED APPROX. 150 LBS, WHEN THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED, CAUSING PAIN IN HIS GROIN. EMPLOYEE REPORTED THS INJURY ON 12-16-91 AS A MINOR A CCIDENT. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED TO A BE A HERNIA. LAST DAY WORKED 1-6-92.

October 15, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE DRILL STEEL FROM A BOLT HOLE APPROX. EIGHT FEET OVERHEAD, WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS MID BACK AREA.

September 19, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

ON 9/19/91 FALL OF GROUND INCIDENT OCCURRED IN 11-19-307 STOPE. AREA FELL APPROX 3' FROM MAXIMUM ANCHORAGE ZONE OF SPLIT SET ROCK BOLT. AREA MEASURED 46'X27'X8' H. NO INJ RESULTED FROM THIS IN CIDENT. MSHA NOTIFIED BY PHONE.

September 17, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A MUCK CAR COUPLING (APPROX. WEIGHT 35 LBS) FROM GROUND LEVEL TO LOCOMOTIVE RECEIVED (APPROX. HEIGHT 18 IN.) WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN.

August 13, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A HOLE WITH A JACKLEG DRILL WHEN THE TELEROPIL LEG DISLODGED. WHEN THE EMPLOYEE TURNED AWAY FROM TEH WORKING FACE TO RE-POSITIONT HE LEG. A ROCK 1 1/2"X6"X8" FELL FROM T HE FACE, LANDING ON HIS LEFT HAND.

August 11, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING MUCK FROM THE MUCK CAR INTO THE DITCH FOR BALLAST,WHEN HE ROTATED,SEVERE PAIN WAS FELT IN HIS LOWER BACK.

May 2, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT 12:50 PM ON 5-2-91, THE BLACK CLOUD HOIST BECAME INPAIRED DUE TO A BROKEN WIRE IN THE AUX. HOLDING COIL CIRCUIT. THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED AND REPAIRED PLACING THE HOIST BACK INTO SERVICE AT 2 :30 PM.

April 11, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING AROUND THE 297CHUTE WHICH WAS EMPTY & WEDGED CLOSED THE CHUTS DOOR OPENED STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON LEFT ELBOW

March 25, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE DRILLING AT THE WORKING FACE A ROCK MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 2'X1 1/2'X6" AND WEIGHING APPROX 40 PONDS BECAME LOOSENED AND FELL FROM THE BACK,STRIKING THIS EMPLOYEE.

February 25, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPOSITION THE JACKLEG WHICH WAS STUCK IN THE SOFT MUCK.HE THEN FELT PAIN IN HIS ABDOMEN.

February 20, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A DIESEL LHD AS A WORK PLATFORM IN ORDER TO TIE IN PRIMERS FOR A BACK STORE ROUND.AS HE REACHED FOR A PRIMER THE EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE RESULTING IN A FALL OF APPROXIMATE LY FOUR FEET.

1990 · 11 incidents

December 27, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS SCALING DOWN RIBS IN THE 302 DRIFT WHEN A ROCK WEIGHING APPROX. 5 POUNDS FELL FROM THE RIB, STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE.

December 17, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ELECTRICAL
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE PULLING MUCK ON THE 1250 LEVEL, A MOTORMAN NOTICED SMOKE ISSUING FROM THE MAN FAN ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION. THE MOTORMAN NOTIFIED THE SURFACE HOISTMAN TO INJECT THE STENCH WARNING. ALL CREW S WERE QUICKLY EVACUATED WITHOUT INCIDENT. A MINE RESCUE TEAM ENTERED THE MINE TO PERFORM GAS CHECKS AND RE-ESTABLISH VENTILATION.

November 21, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE ENROUTE TO THE 12-76-297 STOPE TO LOAD THE TRAIN, WHEN A DE-RAIL OCCURRED AT THE 214 SWITCH, ALLOWING THE CAR DOOR TO OPEN, THEN CLOSING ON HIS RIGHT LEG.

November 6, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE TRAINING TO OPERATE THE HOIST, THE TRAINEE POWERED THE HOIST THE INCORRECT DIRECTION CAUSING THE #1 CAGE TO STRIKE THE HEADFRAME CRASH BARS, AND THE #2 CAGE TO IMPACT THE SPILL POCKET. I NCIDENT INVESTIGATED BY MSHA 11/7/90 AND 11/8/90

August 13, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MUCKING OUT A DRIFT ROUND WITH AN ATLAS. COPCO LM-56 TRACK MUCKER WHEN THE BUCKET HUNG UP ON THE FACE CAUSING THE MUCKER TO DERAIL, PINNING HIM AGAINST THE LEFT RIB.

May 30, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PERFORMING PIPE WORK ON THE LEAD FILTER. AS HE LOOSENEND FITTING ON A VICTAULIC ELBOW THE ELBOW FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT RESULTING A HAIRLINE FRACTURE OF THE RIGHT FOOT.

May 17, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING DRILL STEEL THE EMPLOYEE HELD THE MACHINE UPRIGHT BY THE LEG.AS HE STOOD THE MACHINE TO INSERT THE STEEL THE MACHINE PIVOTED PINCHING HIS HAND.

May 7, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ROCK BOLTS WHEN THE MACHINE SLIPPED , CATCHING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER IN THE MACHINE SADDLE.

March 23, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A WORK BARGE FROM THE HORSE SHOE SUMP WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

March 22, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SAKING SANDLINE APART WATER WHICH CONTAINED RUST PARTICLES SPRAYED INTO EE S FACE.

February 12, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING GRIZZLY ON 1500 LEVEL, THE EMPLOYEE USED HIS HANDS TO REMOVE ROCK FROM BETWEEN THE GRIZZLY BARS. AS THE ROCK MOVED, IT PINCHED THE MIDDLE FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND. CLEANING GRIZ ZLY WITH THE HANDS IS A VIOLATION OF ASARCO SAFETY POLICY.

1989 · 13 incidents

December 1, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING THE TRACK SWITCH HANDLE FROM ONE POSITION TO ANOTHER AND HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIT THE MUCKER TIRE.

October 19, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL WAS RIDING IN THE LAST CAR OF THE MUCK TRAIN ENROUTE TO THE LOADING POINT WHEN THE CAR DERAILED THE CAR DOOR OPENED CAUSING APINCH POINT INJURY AS THE DOOR CLOSED ON HIS LEG NOTE RIDING I N THE LAST CAR OF A MUCK TRAIN IS A VIOLATION OF ASRARCO SAFETY POLICY

October 6, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DURING WELDING ACTIVITIES IN THE MUCK CHUTE THE AFFECTED EMPLOYEE HAD HIS RESPIRATER RESULTING IN LEANAGE. HE SPENT TWO DAYS UNDER A DOCTOR CARE FOR ZINC METAL FUME FEVER.

October 1, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE DUMPING A LOAD OF MUCK FROM THE CAVO MUCKER, THE BED CONTACTED A SECTION OF STEEL VENT LINE KNOCKING IT LOOSE FROM ITS SUPPORTS, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE, PUSHING HIM FACE-FIRST INTO THE OP ERATOR GUARD.

September 1, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A 480 VOLT CONNECTING PLUG CAUGHT FIRE. FIVE MOTORMAN AND AN ELECTRICAN WERE IN THE AREA 250 FEET FROM THE 1500 BLACK CLOUD SHAFT SECTION, AND HE HAD THE PROBLEM UNDER CONTROL. ALL CREWS WER E EVACUTATED AS A PRECAUSTION AND GAS CHECKS WERE MADE BEFORE THE NEXT CREW ENTERED THE MINE.

August 23, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD ROOF BOLTS FROMT EH SKIP BUCKET WHEN HE STRAINE DHIS LOWER BACK.

August 1, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal timberman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE UNLOADING MATERIALS EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT A TIMBER RESULTING IN A STRAINED BACK.

June 30, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNCOUPLING MUCK CARS, WHEN A CAR ROLLED FORWARD, PINCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE COUPLING AND THE GROUND.

April 27, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BARRINF DOWN NEAR THE WORKING FACE WHEN A SMALL 3"X3" ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK,STRIKING HIM ON THE CHIN.

February 8, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIDING ON COUPING OF LAST CAR OF LOADED TRAIN WHEN TRAIN PASSED UNDER CHUTE ROLLING ROCK ONTO HAND.

February 1, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WERE CRRYING 16' L 6' X 8" TIMBER WHEN ONE DROPPED HIS END TRANSFERRING THE LOAD TO OTHER EMP DR PRESCRIBED ORVDIS FOR PAIN.

January 18, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT 0840 AN EMPLOYEE REPORTED SMOKE ISSUING FROM THE 12-27-303 DRIFT AT 0845 THE STENCH WARNING SYSTEM WAS ACTIVATED AND ALL CREWS EVACUATED THE MINE AT 0903 AN ELECTRICIAN INFORMED THE HOISTMA N THAT A POWER CABLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE BUT HAD SINCE BEEN REPAIRED AS A PRECAUTION MINE RESCUE E ENTERED THE MINE

January 3, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS G RIZZLYING MUCK ON 1500 LEVEL WHEN TWO LARGE ROCKS WEDGED TOGETHER IN AN ATTEMPT TO BREAK IT KFREEK HE REACHED IN WITH HIS HAND & GOT HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER SMASHED & CUT

1988 · 16 incidents

November 20, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE REPLACING A BLOWER LINE, AN EMPLOYEE WAS RAISING THE OVER-HEAD CRANE HOOK, WHEN THE CRANE EITHER COASTED UP OR THE CONTRACT SWITCH STUCK CLOSED WHICH CAUSED THE SHEAVE BLOCK TO JUMP APPR OX 2-3 FT, CAUSING THE DEAD END OF CABLE TO DETATCH FROM THE DRUM, ALLOWING SHEAVE TO DROP.

October 12, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car operator MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

BOLTING ,INSTALLING A MAT WHEN MAT FELL STRIKING HIM ON HAND.

October 4, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MUCKING WITH A MUCKER, THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE A GROUND SUPPORT MAT, WHEN A ROCK BOLT DISLODGED FROM THE MAT, STRICKING HIM ABOVE THE LEFT EYE.

July 29, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BARRING DOWN A ROCK BECAME DISLODGED THAT ROLLED DOWN ON TOP OF SCALLING BAR FORCING IT OUT OF EMPLOYEES HANDS IMPACTING RT.KNEE CAUSING A TWISTING ACTION TO THE KNEE AREA

July 21, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE PREFORMING REPAIRS ON A DIAGRAM PUMP THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT THE PUMP RESULTING IN A HERNIA TO HIS LET ABDOMEN.

July 19, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING HOLES FOR ROOF BOLTS WHEN ROCK, LOOSENED BY THE DRILL FELL, KNOCKING OFF HIS HARDHAT AND LACERATION HIS FOREHEAD.

July 18, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE DRILLING THE FACE, EMPLOYEE LOST HIS BALANCE RESULTING IN THE DRILL FALLING, A STRIKING HIM ON RIGHT FOOT.

July 1, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE LACING FROM THE IRENE SHAFT TO GAIN ACCESS TO A CABLE, EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS ABDOMEN.

June 17, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT NOTED TIME AND DATE, TWO BIRDS FLEW BETWEEN PHASES ON THE MAIN POWER LINE WHICH SUPPLIES ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENTIRE PLANT. AS A RESULT OF THE OUTAGE, THE MAIN HOIST WAS OUT OF SERVICE F SERVICE FROM 6:15 TO 7:20 AM.

June 9, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A CAVO MUCKER DOWN A DOUBLE MUCK RAMP WHEN A TIRE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAVO STRUCK A ROCK, TWISTING THE CAVO TO THE SIDE, PINCHING EMPLOYEE,S HEAD, ARM, AND KNEE BETW EEN THE CAVO AND STOPE RIB.

May 4, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE CLEANING MICK CARS AT THE 1500 GRIZZLY,THE TRAIN MOVED SLIGHTLY CAUSING THE FIFTH WHEEL TO RUN OVER THE EMPLOYEE LEFT FOOT.

April 6, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE INSTALLING SPILT SET ROOF BOLTS A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 1X1X1 FT BECAME DISLODGED STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD.

April 6, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE TRAVELING TO MUCKING AREA THE EMPLOYEE AS PER COMPANY POLICY WAS RIDING IN THE NEXT TO LAST MUCK CAR WHEN THE CAR BECAME DERAILED ALLOWING THE CAR DOOR TO OPEN SLIGHTLY ALLOWING HIS FOOT TO BE CAUGHT IN THE PICKY POINT.

April 1, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX. 200 AM ON 4-1-88 A TRANSFORMER WHICH POWER THE BLACK CLOUD HOIST MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE EIGHT EMPLOYEE UNDERGROUND AT THAT TIME TO BE REMOVED VIA THE IRENE SHAFT REPAIR WERE COMP LETED ON 4-2-88 AT 1140 AM.

March 17, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

WHILE SEARCHING FOR THE BREAK THROUGH OF DRILL HOLE THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT HIMSELF ONTO A RAISE PLATFORM THE TIMBER WHICH HE WAS SUPPORTING HIMSELF WITH GAVE WAY RESULTING IN A FALL TO LEVER OF APPROX. 5 FT.

March 11, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL REMOVING JACKLEG DRILL FROM SKIP USED TO LOWER MATERIALS INTO STOPE WHEN HE FELT SEVERE PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

1987 · 14 incidents

December 16, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BA9RING DOWN WHEN A ROCK (1'X9"X4") FELL FROM THE BACK, STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD.

December 10, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE CHANGING 6ATTERY ON THE LOCOMOTIVE,THE EMPLOYEE PINCHED HIS HAND BETWEEN THE BATTERY CASE AND THE UPRIGHT SUPPORT BEAM FOR THE BATTERY HOIST.

October 27, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOTORMAN WAS AT7EMPTING TO DISLODGE ROCK FROM A MICK CHUTE USING A SCALING BAR.A ROCK FELL FROM THE CHUTE STRIKING HIM IN THE RIGHT HAND.

September 29, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER WAS DRIVI3G A ROOF BOLT WHEN THE MACHINE SLIPPED CATCHING HIS RING FINGER IN THE PINCH POINT.

September 2, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CLEANING3THE GRIZZLY, WHEN HE SET HIS PICK DOWN TO ROLL A ROCK OUT OF THE WAY, WHEN ANOTHER ROCK SHIFTED FROM ABOVE SMASHING HIS LEFT PINKY AND RING FINGER.

July 29, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DURING COLLARIN1 OF THE HOLE, THE DRILL BIT DETACHED FROM THE DRILL STEEL, RESULTING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE DRILL. UPON LOSING CONTROL OF DRILL, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE ROTATING STEEL DIS-LID LODGED A ROCK A5POX 6 INCHES, COULD HAVE IMPACTED THE FOOT. HOWEVER IT IS MORE LIKLY THAT THE MACHINE ITSELF INFLECTED TH INJURY.

June 5, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EE WAS TIGH7ENING A BOLT ON THE RIB WHEN A SMALL ROCK CAME LOOSE. THE ROCK BOUNCED OFF THE DRILL & S TRUCK THE EE IN THE UPPER LIP. ALTHOUGH THE CUT WAS NOT DEEP THE DOCTOR PI %@%* PUT IN 43SUTURES TO PREVENT A SCAR.

June 1, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE AN8 HIS PARTNER WERE LOADING 3 INCH PIPE ON A FLAT.HIS PARTNER PUSHED A PIECE OF PIPE TOWARD THE EMPLOYEE AND PINCHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE PIPE AND THE MOTOR.THE EMPLOYEE WAS TA KEN TO LEADVILL9 MEDICAL CENTER WHERE HE RECEIVED 2 SUTURES TO CLOSE THE WOUND.HE WAS GIVEN A RELEASE TO RETURN TO WORK THE SAME DAY.

May 22, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 CUTTING THE INSULATION OFF AN ELECTRIC CABLE WHEN T HE KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT THUMB. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED FOUR STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND AND WAS GIV EN A RELEASE TO3RETURN TO WORK THE SAME DAY.

May 1, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE SL3PPED WHILE COMING OFF THE MUCK PILE AFTER BARRING DOWN AND FELL ON HIS BACK. HAD A FRACTURED TAILBONE.

March 12, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Asarco Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE EMPLOYEE AN8 HIS PARTNER WERE LOADING A ROUND IN 15-44-247 DRIFT WHEN THE 15-62-283 DEVELOPMENT CREW SHOT A ROUND APPROX. 1000 FT AWAY. THE EXPECTED VENTILATION FLOW WAS AWAY FROM 247 FACE BUT, UNEXPECTE8 RECIRCULATION CAUSED FUMES TO BE CARRIED TO THE MINERS IN 15-44-247. THE EMPLOYEE LATER COMPLAINED OF SMOKE INHALATION AND RECIEVED MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR LOW BLOOD OXYGEN.

February 5, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING A3BACKSTOPE AREA A PIECE OF MUD (GOUGE MATERIAL) FELL FROM THE BACK AND STRUCK EMP ON HEAD. EMP FINISHED THE SHIFT BUT LATER WENT FOR CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT. EMP WAS GIVEN AN UNR UNRESTRICTED RE5EASE TO RETURN TO WORK

January 13, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CL9ANING UP IN A SAND POUR AREA. HIS PARTNER MOVED A PIECE OF STEEL WHICH CAUSED A SECOND PIECE OF STEEL TO MOVE AND STRIKE THE EMPLOYEES LEFT THUMB.

January 12, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TI1HTENING A BOLT IN THE BACK WHEN A SMALL ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIIS RIGHT ARM.

1986 · 10 incidents

December 11, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING U3DERGROUND. A ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN UPPER LIP REGION. THE ROCK CUT THE UPPER LIP AND CHIPPED TOOTH.

November 13, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL ROCKBOLTIN1 IN 15-34-320 STOPE WHEN SMALL ROCK DISLODGED AND HIT DRILL STEEL AND THEN HIT MINER UPPER LIP.RECD 4 STITCHES.

September 24, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck by powered moving object

MOTOR CREW WAS 9E-RAILING A DERAILED MUCK CAR WITH A FOUR (4) FOOT SPRAN CAR PIVOTED TO WRONG DIRECTION & STRUCK MOTORMAN EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A 1IN LACERATION JUST ABOVE RIGHT KNEE CAP REQUIRING 4 STITCHES 3

September 10, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING ON FOURTH RUNG OF A LADDER WHEN FOOT SLIPPED THROUGH RUNG AND MINER FELL 3 FEET.

August 21, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS DI8MOUNTING FROM ELECTRIC MOTOR WHEN HE BUMPED HIS KNEE ON A BATTERY BRACKET. HE HAD GOOD BOOTING AND LIGHTING.

July 21, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Asarco Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

DRIFT CREW IN A8JACENT HEADING TO THE 15-60-280 DRIFT BLASTED A ROUND AND THEN RETREATED +600 FT TO THE 280 DRIFT LOCATION OF LONGHOLE DRILLERS TO AVOID SMOKE AND FUMES DUE TO SOME UNEXPECTED CIRCULATION EM1LOYEES HAD TO BREATH SOME FUMES ONE OF WHICH LATER COMPLAINED OF SMOKE INHALATION

April 7, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP AND PARTNER3WERE LOADING 6X8X16 TIMBERS ONTO A TIMBER TRUCK AS THEY WERE STRAIGHTENING THE LOAD ONE PIECE OF TIMBER SHIFTED POSITION AND ROLLED OFF THE TRUCK FALLING 1 1/2 FET TO STRIKE

March 24, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DR3LLING A FACE ROUND AFTER SPENDING MORE THAN HALF A SHIEFT BOLTING WHEN A ROCK (3"X4"X4")DISLODGED FROM THE BACK.THE ROCK HIT AND BROKE HIS SAFETY GLASSES.THE METAL FRAME OF THE MSHA APPROVED S5FETY GLASSES THEN CUT HIS RIGHT CHEEK,REQUIRING STITCHES.THE ROCK ALSO CUT HIS NECK AND ABRADED HIS RIGHT HAND (W/SMALL LACERATION.)

February 20, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

MINER WAS INJUR9D WHILE BARRING DOWN LOOSE MUCK UN-SEEN TO MINER WAS A SLIP PARALLEL TO FLOOR 1 FOOT THICK & A SMALL SLAB BROKE BACK TOWARDS HIM STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD CAUSING HIM TO PULL A MUSCLE IN HIS R3GHT LEG

January 13, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAS EX1ERIENCED A CONTINUAL DEGENERATION OF HIS LEFT SHOULDER. ILLNESS SUPPOSEDLY IS THE RESULT OF LONG-TERM. CONTINUED OPERATION OF LEVERS ON A CAVO MUCKER.

1985 · 17 incidents

December 28, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BENT DOWN TO PI7K UP BOLT BY THE GRIZZLY AND EXPERIENCED SHARP SHOOTING PAIN IN LOWER BACK,PAIN WOULD NOT SUBSIDE SO HE DECIDED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR.

December 16, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BA9RING DOWN WHEN A ROCK ROLLED DOWN FROM A MUCK PILE TOWARD HIM AND HE RAN TO AVOID ITS PATH WHEN HE COLLIDED WITH THE CORNER OF A MUCKER BUCKET THAT WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME.

October 25, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TWO MEN WERE INSTALLING A CHUTE CYLINDER AT 900 POCKET. THE INJURED MAN\S HAND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE CYLINDER AND THE STATION GATE.

October 3, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STRAIGHTENING OUT AN AIR HOSE ANDSTXXX STEPPED BACK, TRIPPING OVER A CAR AXLE FALLING AGAINST A SAWHORSE. THE SAWHORSE HAD A HOOK MADE OUT OF A NAIL WELDED TO IT WHICH HOOKED HER IN THE RIGHT BUTTOCK.

September 16, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MANWAS REMOVING A VIC CLAMP AND SMASHED HIS RT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE PIPE AND THE WRENCH

September 3, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS DRILLING A HOLE IN THE BACK WHEN A ROCK FELL HITTING HIS LEFT HAND

August 19, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

PLACING CHUTE C9IBBING ON CHUTE A 10"X10"X80" CHUTE CRIB FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

August 1, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRILLING A PULL ROUND I. NAME PARTNER LEANED HIS MACHINE AGAINST THE RIB & THE MACHINE FELL OVER & LANDED ON I.NAME FOOT (RIGHT FOOT)

July 18, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE PULLINGR OPE TIGHT TO POUND INTO GROVE THE ROPE PULLED LOOSE ONT HE OTHER END CAUSING I.NAME TO LOSE HIS ABLANCE & FALL. I.NAME WAS INSTALLING A NEW CANVAS ON THE LEAD FILTER.

May 20, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from piled material

BARRING DOWN FROM MUCK PILE SLIPPED ON MUCK AND HURT HIS BACK

May 2, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS BLOWING DOWN THE CHUTE THE CHUTE CAME DOWN AND THE BRICKING CAME OUT AND THE MUCK HIT THE MAN.

April 16, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL SLIPPED ON MUD AND FELL IN HEAD HOUSE.

April 9, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MAN WAS CHANGING STEEL THE MACHINE TIPPED DOWN AND PINCHED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN DRILL AND LEG.

February 26, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING ROCK BOLTS IN THE BACK AND WAS ABOUT TO DRIVE IN A BOLT WHEN SMALL ROCKS FELL AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE, CAUSING FACIAL LACERATIONS.

February 18, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BARRING DOWN BACKSTOPE WHEN LOOSE GROUND FELL & STRUCK EE WHEN TRYING TO ESCAPE INJURY.

February 7, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CHUTE DOOR OPEN AND DOWN.I.NAME TRIED TO PULL OUT DAMAGED WEAR PLATE.HE REMOVED THE PLATE WHICH FREED THE DOOR.THE DOOR THEN CLOSED AND CAUGHT RIGHT HAND BETWEEN DOOR AND PLATE LEAVING LACERAT IONS AND BROKEN RING FINGER.

January 25, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS CUTTING TIMBER WITH BOW SAW THE SAW BOUND IN TIMBER AS HE PULLED HIS HAND SLIPPED ACROSS THE BLADE

1984 · 15 incidents

November 15, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MAN WAS REPAIRING AN ORE CHUTE HE PICKED UP A MILL RING SECTION TO WELD IT IN PLACE AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN LEFT SIDE

November 12, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

MUCKING DRIFT ROUND WITH TRACK MUCKER WHILE GOING FORWARD WITH BUCKET DOWN BUCKET HIT ROCK CAUSING MUCKER TO JUMP SIDEWAYS HITTING HIM IN RIGHT CHEST AND RIGHT SHOULDER.

October 2, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS CUTTING BOLTS OFF RAIL FISH PLATE. HIS PARTNER HIT THE AXE WITH DOUBLE JACK AND THE BOLT BROKE OFF HITTING HIM IN THE MOUTH

September 11, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS DRIVING PIN INTO MILL RING, MISSED PIN AND HIT HIS HAND WITH DOUBLE JACK

July 23, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL DOWN ORE PASS HITTING MANS HAND THAT WAS RESTING ON MUCK CAR

July 17, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS LOADING TIMBER ONTO CAGE WHEN THE BONNET FELL SHUT HITTING HIM ON THE HEAD

July 17, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON THE SURFACE CRUSHER, HE STEPPED INTO THE FEED CHUTE TO RECOVER A TOOL AND STEPPED ON THE EDGE OF THE PLYWOOD AND STRADLED IT

July 2, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by powered moving object

MAN WAS MUCKING WITH 12-B AND RAN OVER HIS RIGHT FOOT

June 19, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal cage/cager/station attendant MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

HE WAS DUMPING A LOAD OF MUCK FROM WAGNER 1 YD MUCKER WHEN A ROCK SIZE OF SHOEBOX ROLLED DOWN THE BOOM AND STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH WHILE BACKING MUCKER AWAY FROM PILE AND LOWERING BUCKET

May 24, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING 55 GALLON TRASH CAN APPROX 250 POUNDS

May 15, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by flying object

MEN WAS BREAKING ROCKS ON THE GRIZZLY WITH DOUBLE JACK, ROCK FLEW UP AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH

May 9, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE DRILLING A HOLE IN THE BACK THE DRILL BECAME HUNG IN THE HOLE. HE WAS TRYING TO FREE IT AND FELL BACKWARD AND TH E DRILL FELL ON HIS LEFT FOOT

April 17, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS DELIVERING A 1"X48"X96\ (1307 LB.) PLATE TO WELDING SHOP WITH FORK LIFT. IN THE PROCESS OF DISCONNECTING THE PLATE FROM THE FORK LIFT AND CONNECTING ITTO THE OVER HEAD CRANE, THE PLATE FELL TOWARD LEE AND PINNED HIS LEG AGAINST A CAMEL BACK THE WAS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS.

March 20, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS CLEANING TRACK AND A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE CHUTE HITTING HIM IN THE SHOULDER

March 16, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS USING A PICK TO LOOSEN GROUND THE PICK GLANCED OFF A ROCK HITTING HIM IN THE FOOT

For insurers, brokers, and safety consultants

The full compliance file on BLACK CLOUD MINE - LEADVILLE UNI

A dated report covering the 26-year penalty trail, line-item violation pattern, contest and docket posture, rate-normalized peer benchmark, and full fatality history. Delivered as a PDF with the underlying data as CSV.