Mining Incidents

Cumberland Mine Metal/Non-Metal

Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Underground
Controlled by Nyrstar NV
Carthage, Smith County, TN  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4002213

Cumberland Mine has $607K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 21 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
120
Years on record
1990–2021
Latest incident
Apr 2021
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
559
citations
166
significant & substantial
$607,103
proposed penalties
$528,070
paid to date
87% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $79,033 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
240
inspections on record
6,744
inspection hours
8.3
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.
559 citations across 6,744 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Cumberland Mine has $607K in proposed MSHA penalties and $2K outstanding across 21 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.
$607K
proposed penalties
$530K
current assessed
$528K
paid to date
$2K
outstanding
541 assessments are final orders; 21 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2021-07-21.
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
2021 Q2 60,226 9 3 149.4
2021 Q1 66,690 12 3 179.9
2020 Q4 66,692 6 1 90.0
2020 Q3 57,124 10 2 175.1
2020 Q2 53,162 14 3 263.3
2020 Q1 62,545 1 0 16.0
2019 Q4 64,669 2 0 30.9
2019 Q3 51,541 7 0 135.8
Show 68 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2019 Q2 51,608 26 7 503.8
2019 Q1 55,887 13 5 232.6
2018 Q4 30,287 8 1 264.1
2018 Q3 60,319 3 0 49.7
2018 Q2 54,547 2 0 36.7
2018 Q1 54,522 2 1 36.7
2017 Q4 41,814 8 1 191.3
2017 Q3 42,613 4 0 93.9
2017 Q2 29,073 1 1 34.4
2017 Q1 29,073 3 0 103.2
2016 Q4 9,560 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 3,166 1 1 315.9
2016 Q2 2,952 1 0 338.8
2016 Q1 37,381 1 0 26.8
2015 Q4 58,855 3 0 51.0
2015 Q3 87,438 12 2 137.2
2015 Q2 78,682 12 1 152.5
2015 Q1 70,170 8 1 114.0
2014 Q4 65,670 14 2 213.2
2014 Q3 57,874 17 2 293.7
2014 Q2 73,129 37 29 506.0
2014 Q1 57,069 21 10 368.0
2013 Q4 64,675 5 2 77.3
2013 Q3 53,251 8 3 150.2
2013 Q2 67,220 10 3 148.8
2013 Q1 58,433 14 2 239.6
2012 Q4 57,817 14 3 242.1
2012 Q3 52,271 12 4 229.6
2012 Q2 50,650 1 1 19.7
2012 Q1 48,917 12 2 245.3
2011 Q4 53,485 3 0 56.1
2011 Q3 43,149 21 9 486.7
2011 Q2 48,314 10 6 207.0
2011 Q1 28,486 14 6 491.5
2010 Q4 36,719 4 2 108.9
2010 Q3 10,351 25 8 2415.2
2010 Q2 4,991 27 1 5409.7
2010 Q1 1,211 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 0 0 0
2009 Q3 0 4 0
2009 Q2 788 0 0 0.0
2009 Q1 95 0 0 0.0
2008 Q4 102 4 1 39215.7
2008 Q3 18,773 24 16 1278.4
2008 Q2 11,742 0 0 0.0
2008 Q1 2,831 0 0 0.0
2007 Q4 4,481 4 0 892.7
2007 Q3 2,184 6 1 2747.3
2007 Q2 4,724 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 150 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 0 0 0
2004 Q1 1,730 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 998 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 686 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 9,336 2 0 214.2
2003 Q1 22,999 2 0 87.0
2002 Q4 25,464 4 2 157.1
2002 Q3 19,451 13 7 668.3
2002 Q2 26,742 4 1 149.6
2002 Q1 24,530 5 2 203.8
2001 Q4 23,892 3 1 125.6
2001 Q3 24,915 13 3 521.8
2001 Q2 24,366 4 1 164.2
2001 Q1 28,019 4 0 142.8
2000 Q4 25,106 4 0 159.3
2000 Q3 26,603 3 1 112.8
2000 Q2 26,591 4 0 150.4
2000 Q1 29,502 12 1 406.8
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

120 on file

2021 · 4 incidents

April 4, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal welder HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving cribbing when the crib employee grabbed dislodged another that fell onto employee's thumb. This resulted in a break in the tip of employee's right-hand thumb.

March 10, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a can of spray paint when EE struck the can against a rock, the contents ignited and the employee sustained burns to EE's face and both arms.

February 26, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was using a safety knife to strip 00 electrical cable when they sustained a laceration to the Left thumb.

February 6, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Hoist was tested, passed all function tests. After pre-shift safety huddle crews ready to work hoist did not function correctly. Troubleshooting found that 24V DC mag switch was gone. Troubleshooting indicated it had broke off after all other tests.

2020 · 5 incidents

December 19, 2020 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While reaching to open an air door manually with EE's right hand, the EE felt a sharp pain in EE's R upper arm and EE heard a tearing sound. The EE sustained a right dorsal bicep rupture that required surgical repair.

November 16, 2020 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was replacing the rear axel pin in the scaler when the axel moved, pinching Left middle finger resulting in a laceration and fracture.

September 22, 2020 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was exiting the haul truck when they jumped off the ladder skipping the last step. The employee rolled an ankle when they landed on the ground.

April 17, 2020 TN · Metal/Non-Metal diamond drill operator, core driller, exploration driller, longhole driller, prospect driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by falling object

They employee was assisting the Geologist with surveying an up hole, when employee lost grip on the survey instrument. The geo moved out of the way, but the injured employee attempted to catch the falling survey instrument and it struck employee in the upper right quad of the abdomen, causing broken ribs, a pneumothorax, and a liver laceration.

March 13, 2020 TN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was exiting a kubota side by side ATV when EE's right foot slipped on the wet/uneven ground, causing EE's right ankle to roll. The employee sustained a sprain to EE's right ankle.

2019 · 8 incidents

November 22, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE used a ratchet strap to set bead on small utility tire, upon releasing ratchet strap, it whipped & struck employee on back of left hand.

October 2, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The machine was getting the tire removed, the tire was being slid off the rim. When the tire was released from the hub, the tire spun slightly on the slings and crushed the employees hand between the tire and the frame of the machine causing bruising to EE's right wrist. Employee was given medical treatment, a splint was applied and EE returned to work with no restrictions.

September 18, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

The employee's hand slipped off the door of the AC condensor, tried to catch the door with the left hand and electric fan blade make contact with the hand, causing a laceration.

July 9, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Contact with heat

EE became disoriented and short of breath with doing vigorous work in a hot environment. Transported to local ER for evaluation and treatment for heat stress and dehydration.

May 21, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was working with the utility crew in 454-1 taking down waterline. As EE was taking the clamp loose the pipe separated unexpectedly, falling and catching EE's right hand between the pipe and the rail of the tele-handler basket. Employee was given ice by safety then taken to the doctor to have hand examined. X-Rays were negative but was given <5lbs lifting restrictions.

March 5, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Operator was hooking up a water hose to the Sandvik DD311 drill, when EE turned to return to the drill after turning the water on, EE tripped over something. EE caught self on outstretched hands, receiving a laceration to the palm of EE's right hand.

January 26, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was changing out the claw tooth of a scaler when the tooth fell onto employee's 4th digit of left hand causing immediate pain and swelling.

January 3, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Flash burns (electric)

An arc flash occurred as an electrician was attempting to check voltage on the secondary side of a 4160 Volt transformer. The electrician was seriously burned on both hands and one side of face and neck.

2018 · 3 incidents

November 25, 2018 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was in the powder mag loading stick powder onto the blasting rig when ee tripped on the banding of an empty pallet near the pallet of stick powder ee was loading from. EE fell, causing ee to roll R ankle. Employee continued to work through shift, telling supervisor at the end of shift and requesting to see Occupational Nurse.

June 7, 2018 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was engaging the feed on hydraulic drill to begin drilling when the feed knob broke and sprayed. Employee had eyes washed by safety, then went to ER later to have eyes washed again. Follow up with eye doctor on 06/08/2018 where RX written for drops and ointment.

March 4, 2018 TN · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hanging escape markers, bending metal strapping when metal broke and lacerated R thumb.

2015 · 1 incident

January 19, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped on a rock and it rolled out from under his feet causing him to fall down spraining his knee

2014 · 4 incidents

December 29, 2014 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving UV6 up incline, stopped the truck to engage the break, lost hydraulic pressure, rolled backwards approximately 60ft and struck a rib.

August 14, 2014 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a wrench to tighten a bolt on the test drill when he felt a sting in the back of his right shoulder.

June 25, 2014 TN · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by falling object

Repairing a water swivel when his hand slipped and water swivel landed on his hand

2013 · 9 incidents

December 7, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a pry bar to assist installation of a boom extension cylinder pin on mechanical scaler felt pain in back

September 8, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 9/8/13, ee reported to TCM that EE was hooking up pump trailer to truck. Ball slipped and caught his finger. EE had sustained laceration that was bleeding and supervisor believed it would require stitches

August 21, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by flying object

After welding, miner felt something in his eye. Medical exam revealed a metal fragment imbedded in eye.

August 15, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

using a pry bar to straighten the over travel bracket on the shop crane when the pry bar came loose and he twisted his knee

May 18, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee jumped down from a haul truck injuring his right knee.

April 17, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Moving telehandler forward; ran over a rock; chain barrel slide forward into the back of miner's leg; knee struck frame of basket

March 2, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was attempting to raise the door latch at the north fire door of the shop when the handle slipped from his grasp and pinched finger between the latch and the door.

January 10, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was leaning over to get into skid steer when he hit his head against the frame of the skid steer injuring his neck.

2012 · 5 incidents

December 30, 2012 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was lifting a five gallon bucket onto a fuel truck when the buckle handle came loose, which resulted in his left index finger being caught between the bucket and the truck frame.

September 21, 2012 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner bent over to get rock out of shoe when he began to have back pain

2011 · 8 incidents

November 26, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner tripped and fell. When he tried to catch himself with his hand, his thumb was bent backward.

October 2, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by falling object

A bar was put into place to support bed while Gator was being repaired. Bar was removed while attempting to start Gator allowing the bed to fall.

September 15, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was helping install a steering cylinder when he began to have pain in his left shoulder.

August 8, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner noticed an insect bite on his left lower leg when he removed his boot.

April 1, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was desending a set of stairs when he caught his little finger on a upright brace of the stairway handrail.

March 1, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner developed hearing loss. His routine job task include operating a mehanical claw.

February 2, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner developed hearing loss (STS) in left ear.

2010 · 2 incidents

December 3, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HOISTING
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Brake hung on hoist about 25 feet from the bottom of the shaft. The Hoistman had to raise the bullet cage to get the drum brake to release. When the Hoistman raised the bullet it hung on a brow at the bottom of the shaft. When the bullet came loose, it swung back and hit the back of the shaft causing the occupants to be bounced around inside the bullet.

July 8, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner entered barricaded sump and was overcome by H2S gas. Walked to fresh air, then transported to hospital for treatment.

2008 · 2 incidents

July 29, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Dynatec Mining Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

During weekly performance testing and routine maintenance, one of the brakes overheated and locked on the Timberland Hoist situated at #10 Shaft. All miners working underground were safely evacuated to the surface via #8 Shaft. After the brake was allowed to cool, it was adjusted, tested, and the hoist returned to service.

May 18, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Dynatec Mining Corporation · Accident type, without injuries

A broken spring was found during the preshift hoist inspection. No persons were underground. While the hoist still was capable of functioning, it was downed for repairs. The hoist was returned to service after the spring was repaired and proper function tests were successfully performed.

2003 · 5 incidents

April 25, 2003 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EE STATES HIS LEFT ELBOW BEGAN TO HURT WHILE LOADING 50 POUND BAGS OF ANFO ONTO A BLASTING RIG.

April 24, 2003 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

THIS EE STATES HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT WHILE WETTING DOWN MUCKPILES AND RIDING ON A GATOR.

April 10, 2003 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE ALLEGES PAIN IN HIS LEFT FOURTH & FIFTH FINGERS WHEN HE TURNED ON THE MASTER SWITCH ON A HAUL TRUCK.

March 18, 2003 TN · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS SUPERVISOR WAS OBSERVING AN EE REPAIR A LOADER PART. WHEN HE TURNED AND WALKED TOWARD THE LOADER HE FELT PAINS IN HIS BACK AND LEFT LEG.

January 30, 2003 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck against stationary object

THIS EE STRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE AS HE STEPPED DOWN FROM A JUMBO DRILL ONTO A ROLLING ROCK. SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON MARCH 12,2003

2002 · 5 incidents

December 28, 2002 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE SLACK ROPE SAFETY SWITCH FAILED ON THE MAN/ORE HOIST CAUSING THE HOIST TO STOP. NO ONE WAS IN THE CAGE AT THE TIME. THE SLACK ROPE SWITCH WAS REPAIRED AND THE HOIST RETURNED TO SERVICE.

December 9, 2002 TN · Metal/Non-Metal shopman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE'S LEFT KNEE BEGAN TO HURT WHEN HE STEPPED UP, ONTO A SET OF STEPS ON A GREASE RACK.

November 19, 2002 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE REPORTED SHOULDER PAIN FROM OPERATING PNEUMATIC ANFO LOADER HOSE. ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2003.

November 19, 2002 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EE SNEEZED AS HE LIFTED A 50 LB BAG OF ANFO TO POUR INTO AN ANFOR POT. WHEN HE SNEEZED HE STRAINED HIS ABDOMDEN.

October 29, 2002 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ENTRAPMENT
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE HOISTING A MINER TO THE SURFACE, THE HOISTSTOPPED UNEXPECTEDLY. POWER WAS RESTORED TO ALLOW THE CAGE TO BE LOWERED AND THE MINER EXIT THE CAGE. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE CONTACTS ON THE LILLY CONTROLLER AND THE EE REMOVED FROM THE MINE AT 6:34 P.M.

2001 · 7 incidents

August 23, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE CUT HIS HAND ON A METAL BURR WHILE TRYING TO POSITION A 20HP FAN. THE BURR WAS ON THE SHROUD.

August 17, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE RAISED THE BED OF A JOHN DEERE GATOR TO SERVICE THE ENGINE. THE BED LATCH SLIPPED AND ALLOWED THE BED TO FALL. THIS EE CAUGHT THE BED AND HIS RIGHT ARM WAS JERKED DOWN. SHOULDER SURGER Y WAS REQUIRED ON 10-15-01.

July 25, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON AN ELECTRICAL CABLE AND RUPURED A DISC IN HIS BACK. THIS BECAME REPORTABLE WHEN HERECIEVED AN EPIDURAL INJECTION.

July 20, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS HIT BY A DRILL AS THE DRILL BIT BROKE.

July 19, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Fall from machine

THIS EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE SAME LEVEL WHEN HIS TEST DRILL ENCOUNTERED WATER. THE WATER SPRAYED FROM THE DRILL HOLE UNEXPECTEDLY. SHOULDER SURGERY WAS REQUIRED ON 9/28/01.

June 11, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A WIRE CONNECTION FAILED IN THE RESISTOR GRID FOR THE #8 SHAFT MAN AND ORE HOIST. THE HOIST WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE HOIST WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.

February 16, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE STATES HE FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER AS HE USED AN ELECTRIC DRILL. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL AIDON 2/20/01 AND WAS TREATED ON 2/25/01.

2000 · 11 incidents

November 3, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS WELDING OVERHEAD WHEN SPARKS GOT IN AROUND HIS WELDING HOOD AND INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

October 19, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE HIT HIMSELF ON THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND WITH A HAMMER AS HE STRUCK A PUNCH LOCK BANDERWITH A HAMMER. HE REQUESTED MED TREATMENT IN MARCH & WAS SENT TO THE DR.

October 11, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE JUMPED FROM A FORKLIFT AND TURNED, TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED 12-4-00.

September 25, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THIS EE WAS KNOCKED TO THE GROUND BY THE FORCE OF VENTILATION AIR THRU A DOORWAY

August 10, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT 1:25 PM THE HOIST STOPPED; AN ELECTRICIAN WAS CALLED TO THE HOIST ROOM AND FOUND A FAILED RECTIFIER. THE RECTIFIER WAS REPLACED AND THE HOIST RETURNED TO SERVICE AT 3:01 PM.

August 7, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE WAS STRUCK BY ANFO AND AN ANFO HOSE WHEN A VALVE WAS INADVERTENLY ENERGIZED.

July 31, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by flying object

THIS EE REPORTED RUST ENTERING EYE WHILE DRIVING THROUGH DRIFT.

July 21, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING 2" WATER PIPE. A PIECE OF PIPE INSECURE ON ONE END SLIPPED FROM THE MAN BASKET HAND RAIL AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE.

June 17, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS STOPPED THE HOIST. REPAIRS WERE MADE AND THE HOIST RETURNED TO SERVICE AT 7:57 PM.

March 21, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS UNLOADING A DRILL MOTOR FROM THE BED OF A SERVICE TRUCK AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE MOTOR AND THE BED OF THE TRUCK.

February 8, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS OBSERVING A GEOLOGIST GRADE A MUCK PILE. A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN TWO ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HER HEAD.

1999 · 1 incident

December 3, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE INSPECTING SKIPLOADING EQUIPMENT FROM THE WORTHSKIP, THE BONNETT ON THE SOUTH SKIP WAS PULLED INTO THE HEAD FRAME. THE BONNETT HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF THE HEAD FRAME. NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE HOIST ROPE.

1998 · 4 incidents

June 19, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Savage Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

CONTRACTORS STUCK ON THE CUMBERLAND HOIST, CAUSING IT TO MALFUNCTION. REPAIRS WERE MADE AND THE HOIST PUT BACK IN SERVICE BY 1030 PM ADDITIONAL REPARIS WERE MADE THE NEXT DAY.

May 4, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

THIS EMPLOYEE DROVE OVER A SUBMERGED ROCK WHILE SCOOPING UP A DIPPER OF WATER TO WET DOWN A MUCKPILE. WHEN THE LOADER WENT OVER THE ROCK HE WAS THROWN UP INTO THE CANOPY AND STRUCK HIS HEAD.

March 24, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EE FELT PAINS IN HIS LOWER BACK AS HE CARRIED A DRILL STEEL FROM THE STEEL ROCK ON THE BACK OF THE DRILL IN THE BEAM.

March 14, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Zinc Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A BEARING TO THE CRUSHER. HE STUMBLED OVER A WELDING LEAD. THIS CAUSED HIM TO FALL AGAINST A CRUSHER SUPPORT BEAM. HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BEAR ING AND THE SUPPORT BEAM.

1997 · 3 incidents

October 16, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

THIS EE WAS MUCKING SHAFT BOTTOM WITH AN LGD WHEN HE CHANGE DIRECTIONS, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS NECK. HE BECAME DISABLED IN NOVEMBER.

July 15, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Savage Zinc Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-HEARING LOSS CLAIM DUE TO LOUD NOISES.

April 1, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT HAND BY A ROCK WHICH FELLF ROM THE BACK AS HE LOADED ROOF BOLTS ON THE ROOFBOLTER. THE ROCK FELL FROM BOLTED GROUND. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AT A LATER DATE & FRACTURE WAS DISCOVERED

1996 · 5 incidents

February 16, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE LOST CONTROL OF A HAUL TRUCK. THE TRUCK HIT THE RIB. EE STRUCK HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT. SURGERY WAS PERFORMED IN OCTOBER.

February 13, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE PULLED A HOSE UP THE MUCK PILE TO WET ITDOWN. A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK & STRUCK HIS HEAD.

February 9, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE FELT A PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE AS HE STEPPED DOWN FROM A TRACTOR. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED ON 4-9-96.

January 31, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE UNLOADING SUPPLIES FROM THE CAGE.

January 9, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Zinc Inc · Fall from machine

THIS EE SLIPPED AS HE WAS GETTING OFF OF THE POWDER RIG BASKET & STRAINED HIS SHOULDER/NECK AREA.

1995 · 4 incidents

October 3, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by flying object

THIS EE HAD A FOREIGN BODY ENTER HIS EYE AS HE OPERATED A LHD.

September 21, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Savage Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AT APPROX 230 AM THE HOIST STOPPED. A RECTIFIES WAS REPLACED AND CREW HOISTED OUT AT 430 AM

March 22, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Savage Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE HOISTING ORE IN THE SEMIAUTOMATIC MODE, THE NORTH SKIP DUMP LIP HUNG OPEN & WEDGED AGAINST A SHAFT RUNNER. THIS STOPPED THE HOIST CAGE COMBINATION & MINERS COULD NOT BE HOISTED. REPAIRS WERE MADE & THE MEN WERE HOISTED FROM THE MINE BY 2:30AM.

February 2, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal cage/cager/station attendant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A JOHN DEERE FRONT END FROM THE CAGE. THE HUB MOVED AND PINCHED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

1994 · 8 incidents

December 15, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Savage Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE HOIST MOTORE ARCED AND FLASHED. THE HOIST WAS CLEANED AND REPAIRED.

December 14, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Savage Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE BRAKES ON THE HOIST GOT OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. THE BRAKES WERE ADJUSTED AND HOIST REPAIRED.

June 22, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EE STATED THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN HE PLACED HIS TOOL BOX ON THE FLOOR.

March 17, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Fall down stairs

THIS EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN FROM A CONVEYOR ONTO A SET OF PORTABLE STEPS THE STEP BROKE CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS KNEE THIS ACIDENT BECAME LOST TIME ON 04-05-94

March 14, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE FELT PAINS IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER WHEN HE PICKED UP A MINE TIE. AS A RESULT, SURGERY WAS REQUIRED ON 8-23-94.

1993 · 6 incidents

August 31, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Accident type, without injuries

A RETIFIER FAILED ON THE HOIST MOTOR. THE RECTIFIER WAS REPLACED AND THE HOIST WAS INOPERATIVE FOR 34 MINUTES.

June 16, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Accident type, without injuries

A HOT WIRE IN THE RESISTOR FRID GROUNDED AGAINST THE GROUNDED FRAME, CAUSING A SHORT. THIS DISABLED THE HOIST FOR 59 MINUTES.

May 11, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Accident type, without injuries

THE SOUTH BEARING FAILED IN THE MAN/ORE HOIST. TWO EMPLOYEES WERE HOISTED FROM THE MINE WITH THE EMERGENCY HOIST TRUCK. THE BEARING WAS REPLACED AND THE HOIST WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE ON THE NE XT SCHEDULED SHIFT, WED. 5/12/93.

March 16, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Accident type, without injuries

AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SHUT DOWN THE CUMBERLAND HOIST. TWO MEN WERE UNDERGROUND AT THE TIME. THE EMERGENCY TRUCK MOUNTED HOIST WAS USED TO BRING THE MEN TO THE SURFACE. THE HOIST WAS PUT BAC K IN SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. BEFORE ANYONE WENT UNDERGROUND. THE INCIDENT WAS IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO MSHA.

February 1, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Accident type, without injuries

A PIN FAILED WHICH CONNECTED BRAKE LINKAGE. THE HOIST WOULD NOT MOVE BECAUSE THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE BROKEN PIN WAS REPLACED AND THE HOIST WAS BACK IN SERVICE 39 MINUTES AFTER IT STO PPED.

January 7, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Accident type, without injuries

AFTER MAKING REPAIRS TO THE SKIP IT WAS LOWERED TO THE LOADING POCKET.THE DOOR HAD NOT SHUT COMPLETELY THE OPEN SKIP HUNG IN THE SHAFT AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE CAGE TO BE USED TO HOIST MEN FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES.REPAIRS WERE MADE THE THE MINERS BROUGHT TO THE SURFACE AT 5:30PM.

1992 · 2 incidents

April 8, 1992 TN · Metal/Non-Metal cage/cager/station attendant, aerial tram (outside only) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THIS EMPLOYEE PINCHED TWO FINGERS BETWEEN A BARREL OF OIL AND CAGE WALL WHILE SLIDING THE OIL OFF OF THE FORKLIFT FORKS.

1991 · 4 incidents

October 18, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Accident type, without injuries

A WIRE BURNED INTO ON THE HOIST RESISTOR GRID STOPPING THE HOIST FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES REPAIRS WERE MADE & THE HOIST POUT BACK IN SERVICE THE INCIDENT WAS IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO MSHA FIELD OFFICE FRANKLIN,TN

June 5, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Accident type, without injuries

A BRIDGE RECTIFIER FAILED ON THE HOIST.NO ONE WAS IN THE SHAFT AT THE TIME.THE HOIST WAS REPAIRED AND WENT BACK IN SERVICE AT 10:40 AM.

June 3, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Accident type, without injuries

TWO WIRES WHICH CONNECT PORTIONS OF THE HOIST RESISTOR GRIDS WERE PULLED TIGHTLY AGAINST A GROUNDED SUPPORT FRAME. DURING OPERATION OF THE HOIST, HEAT BUILDUP IN THE GRIDS CAUSED THE INSULATIO N TO FAIL. THE WIRES GROUNDED AGAINST THE FRAME STOPPING THE HOIST. THE HOIST IS A NORDBERG, MODEL 7030-1145. NINE MEN WERE UNDERGROUND AT THE TIME. THEY WERE BROUGHT TO THE SURFACE AT 4:00PM

1990 · 4 incidents

November 28, 1990 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LIFTING BUCKET BAIL TO HOOK BUCKET, FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN BALE OF BUCKET AND BUCKET SIDE.

November 13, 1990 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Jersey Miniere Zinc Company · Accident type, without injuries

CONTACTOR ON HOIST CONTROL STUCK.MECHANIC CALLED ARRIVED AT SITE AND CLEANED CONTACTOR.

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