Mining Incidents

Smoky Canyon Mine Metal/Non-Metal

J R Simplot Company · Surface
Controlled by Scott Simplot
Afton, Caribou County, ID  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 1001590

Smoky Canyon Mine has $97K in proposed MSHA penalties and $125 outstanding across 9 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
2
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1988–2026
Latest incident
May 2026
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
276
citations
53
significant & substantial
$97,321
proposed penalties
$91,534
paid to date
94% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $5,787 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
104
inspections on record
5,072
inspection hours
5.4
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.
276 citations across 5,072 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Smoky Canyon Mine has $97K in proposed MSHA penalties and $125 outstanding across 9 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.
$97K
proposed penalties
$92K
current assessed
$92K
paid to date
$125
outstanding
268 assessments are final orders; 9 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-01-21.
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
2025 Q4 108,081 0 0 0.0
2025 Q3 111,189 8 4 71.9
2025 Q2 114,403 0 0 0.0
2025 Q1 111,150 11 2 99.0
2024 Q4 105,925 0 0 0.0
2024 Q3 112,333 3 0 26.7
2024 Q2 118,436 0 0 0.0
2024 Q1 118,141 7 1 59.3
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 104,611 0 0 0.0
2023 Q3 114,845 16 4 139.3
2023 Q2 118,902 0 0 0.0
2023 Q1 111,336 3 0 26.9
2022 Q4 111,970 0 0 0.0
2022 Q3 112,582 1 0 8.9
2022 Q2 111,891 0 0 0.0
2022 Q1 104,805 5 2 47.7
2021 Q4 109,043 0 0 0.0
2021 Q3 103,894 5 0 48.1
2021 Q2 100,493 1 0 10.0
2021 Q1 105,886 3 0 28.3
2020 Q4 108,786 0 0 0.0
2020 Q3 107,740 7 0 65.0
2020 Q2 106,371 0 0 0.0
2020 Q1 108,882 0 0 0.0
2019 Q4 113,057 4 4 35.4
2019 Q3 118,283 27 5 228.3
2019 Q2 122,274 0 0 0.0
2019 Q1 116,992 0 0 0.0
2018 Q4 113,372 7 0 61.7
2018 Q3 126,741 0 0 0.0
2018 Q2 128,119 0 0 0.0
2018 Q1 120,822 4 1 33.1
2017 Q4 103,689 7 0 67.5
2017 Q3 110,728 0 0 0.0
2017 Q2 113,802 3 0 26.4
2017 Q1 115,816 0 0 0.0
2016 Q4 113,449 0 0 0.0
2016 Q3 116,959 0 0 0.0
2016 Q2 126,363 2 1 15.8
2016 Q1 119,971 0 0 0.0
2015 Q4 127,208 4 2 31.4
2015 Q3 137,632 0 0 0.0
2015 Q2 131,382 2 2 15.2
2015 Q1 126,494 0 0 0.0
2014 Q4 123,786 1 0 8.1
2014 Q3 128,294 0 0 0.0
2014 Q2 125,987 4 1 31.7
2014 Q1 122,176 0 0 0.0
2013 Q4 122,518 1 0 8.2
2013 Q3 126,024 0 0 0.0
2013 Q2 127,924 1 0 7.8
2013 Q1 122,515 0 0 0.0
2012 Q4 115,500 0 0 0.0
2012 Q3 116,342 1 0 8.6
2012 Q2 122,296 0 0 0.0
2012 Q1 125,097 0 0 0.0
2011 Q4 123,446 1 0 8.1
2011 Q3 129,990 4 0 30.8
2011 Q2 129,984 2 2 15.4
2011 Q1 113,641 6 0 52.8
2010 Q4 109,729 0 0 0.0
2010 Q3 135,566 0 0 0.0
2010 Q2 113,975 5 1 43.9
2010 Q1 116,681 0 0 0.0
2009 Q4 119,765 16 3 133.6
2009 Q3 114,045 19 2 166.6
2009 Q2 105,934 2 1 18.9
2009 Q1 102,474 5 2 48.8
2008 Q4 107,810 0 0 0.0
2008 Q3 115,775 0 0 0.0
2008 Q2 107,795 1 0 9.3
2008 Q1 110,685 10 0 90.3
2007 Q4 105,425 0 0 0.0
2007 Q3 98,911 0 0 0.0
2007 Q2 103,148 0 0 0.0
2007 Q1 98,523 2 1 20.3
2006 Q4 121,671 7 0 57.5
2006 Q3 98,112 1 0 10.2
2006 Q2 98,526 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 96,393 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 97,127 1 0 10.3
2005 Q3 98,829 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 97,601 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 97,639 4 2 41.0
2004 Q4 96,039 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 97,715 10 1 102.3
2004 Q2 100,412 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 103,852 10 1 96.3
2003 Q4 97,720 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 99,590 6 1 60.2
2003 Q2 97,001 1 0 10.3
2003 Q1 94,642 3 0 31.7
2002 Q4 94,466 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 88,639 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 86,733 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 82,497 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 89,863 1 0 11.1
2001 Q3 97,767 14 4 143.2
2001 Q2 102,280 0 0 0.0
2001 Q1 110,369 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 116,438 0 0 0.0
2000 Q3 108,828 1 1 9.2
2000 Q2 99,595 1 1 10.0
2000 Q1 101,171 0 0 0.0

Fatalities at this mine

2 recorded
August 2, 2019 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee maintaining equipment in mobile fuel truck lost power and brakes moving down a steep grade resulting in over-turned truck.

February 24, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman Fatality · FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EARTHEN HIGHWALL GAVE WAY SENDING TONS OF MUD & MATERIAL DOWN WHICH BURIED THE SUBURAN UTILITY TRUCK IN WHICH HE WAS SITTING

Reportable incidents

198 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2026 · 2 incidents

May 1, 2026 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

blaster was loading a shot and stepped in a drill hole causing EE to lacerate EE's shin, the laceration required 3 stitches

April 13, 2026 ID · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking the drill pad prior to doing EE's pre shift on the drill. it had snowed 3 inches that evening and EE stepped on the edge of a tire track that caused EE to slip/Trip and fall to EE's knee. when EE came down, EE came in contact with a sharp-edged rock on EE's shin just below the knee cap. we took EE to urgent care where they gave EE 4 Stiches. same day.

2025 · 4 incidents

October 20, 2025 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was doing a brake inspection of a Trailer when EE was measuring the slack adjuster a small chunk of dirt fell between EE's safety glasses and EE's eye causing scratches on EE's eye. we took EE to urgent care where the prescribed EE antibiotics.

September 22, 2025 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WIPING DOWN HUB SURFACE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE ON 13060. ANOTHER EMPLYOEE WAS REMOVING DUO-CONE SEAL AT THE SAME TIME. THE DAMAGED METAL RING SPUNG FORWARD AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT THUMB KNUCKLE CUTTING IT OPEN, RESULTING IN STITCHES.

April 15, 2025 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Electrician was stripping wire with a box knife, when the electrician pulled the wire the knife caught pinky finger requiring 3 stitches.

February 11, 2025 ID · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was picking up a chock block that was froze down and felt discomfort to their left shoulder. They continued to work and did not want to be seen by a doctor. On April 18th they reported that they were feeling a lot of pain and would like to be seen by a physical therapist. They then received dry needling.

2024 · 4 incidents

November 18, 2024 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 11/18/2024 an Employee was getting into a pickup truck when employee slipped on the ice and caught themself on the door. Employee felt a twinge in lower back. Employee was taken in for a check up. Doctor gave a full release to go back to work no restrictions. We found out on 3/5/2025 the employee was using chiropractic care to treat the injury.

March 19, 2024 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was working over on another shift on 3/19/2024 changing a hydraulic hose under a 785 haul truck. When the employee stood up the employee felt a pop in knee. Employee was scheduled to return to work 3/22/2023.

January 8, 2024 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from machine

Employee was descending off a Kenworth T-800 when employee lost 3 points of contact landing on butt on the ground. Causing pain to lower back.

2023 · 1 incident

August 3, 2023 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was doing a shop inspection and seen a tire out of place, when EE bent down and picked it up to return it to its proper location EE felt pain in EE's lower back.

2021 · 2 incidents

April 21, 2021 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee strained their left wrist and forearm back on 08/08/2018, pushing on the door handle of a 785 CAT haul truck. Surgery had to be performed on 04/21/2021 to remove some scar tissue from the wrist.

February 22, 2021 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting a 785 haul truck. Stepped off ladder rolling their ankle. Minor first aid was administered. Employee felt like could return back to work. Two days later employee started feeling more discomfort. We then requested employee seek evaluation from a Doctor. It was found that employee had fractured fibula. This injury went lost time on 02\24\2021

2020 · 4 incidents

December 18, 2020 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall onto or against objects

Operator was attempting to access the cab of a CAT D10 dozer. Slipped and fell onto dozer push arm. Employee was transferred to hospital for observation. After x-rays were performed it was determined by the doctor that the employee had fractured ribs.

December 10, 2020 ID · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator OTHER
J R Simplot Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was attempting to access the cab of CAT 345 track hoe. Employee pushed off with leg when they felt a pop and discomfort in left knee. Employee was transferred to the hospital for observation. Employee was sent to an Orthopedic surgeon. Was released to return to work on restricted duty on 12/18/2020.

May 21, 2020 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Tire service tech, operating a IMT tire service crane/manipulator. Pick up a 3300-51 haul tire in a scrap pile. Lifted tire approximately 6'ft, tire slipped out of tire clamp, impacting the ground and rolled onto service tech operating controls. Pinned by weight of tire, causing several broken bones. Wet weather..

March 16, 2020 ID · Metal/Non-Metal hammer mill operator, breaker mill operator, jaw mill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An operator in the mill was running a loader on the mill stockpile ore pad, feeding the mill hopper. When operator was getting out of loader at the end of shift, employee felt a pain going down right leg. Employee later contacted a doctor, where an MRI was performed. On March 16 a cortisone injection was administered. Minor Injury report was filed Feb.14 2020

2019 · 1 incident

January 15, 2019 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling frozen mud from the track frame of a D-10 dozer when EE felt a strain in right shoulder. Employee went to the doctor for observation two days later. EE was referred to an orthopedic surgeon. This injury went LTA on March 14, 2019.

2018 · 2 incidents

August 7, 2018 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing a Lock Ring from a 785D wheel assembly. The Lock Ring began to fall off the wheel assembly. The employee tried to stop the Lock Ring from falling resulting in the employee getting thumb smashed.

May 29, 2018 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by falling object

Employees were replacing teeter tubes inside the hydrosizer. There were filings left inside tubes from drilling out nozzles. While lowering teeter tubes filings fell onto employee getting into left eye. Employee flushed eye and thought debris was cleaned out. On 5/31/18 employee was taken to the doctor and a small fragment of metal was removed.

2017 · 2 incidents

May 15, 2017 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two employees were removing a pivot shaft seal using a pry bar and a utility knife. While one employee was prying on the seal the other employee was cutting the seal when the pry bar slipped off and struck the employee that was cutting the seal. Employee received three stitches in nose.

May 3, 2017 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was using a Hilti caulking gun to dispense epoxy into loose bolts. Employee failed to puncture the seal on end of tube and pumped pressure into the tube. When nothing came out, employee turned tube to look inside the end, the seal burst shooting epoxy onto safety glasses and into employees eye.

2016 · 3 incidents

December 4, 2016 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lowering a piston into a ram of a track adjuster for a D 10 dozer. When piston was in place employee grabbed it and was lowering the overhead crane to unhook lifting straps. The crane hook came in contact with left pointer finger, requiring stitches.

June 24, 2016 ID · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a zip tie off of an extension cord. The blade of the pocket knife slipped and struck the employee in the left hand. The employee received 6 stitches on left hand.

June 23, 2016 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Flash burns (welding)

Employee reported to work on 6/23/16, knee was swollen so employee left to see doctor. Employee was admitted into the hospital with a staph infection. Employee had some old welding burns on arm and possibly one on leg. It's unclear as to what caused the infection and waiting for doctors report.

2014 · 3 incidents

November 9, 2014 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a pocket knife to cut a hole in and vent the bottom of a 1 gallon RV antifreeze bottle used to fill the water system of a blast hole drill. The bottle slipped from his hands, employee tried to catch it and in the process the knife cut his left thumb requiring seven stitches.

June 27, 2014 ID · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

Kenworth blast truck was being used to load holes on a shot on the G haul road when driver lost control and rolled down a steep ramp tipping truck up onto its side at the bottom of the ramp. The driver was pinned under the steering column for approximately 2 hours. Employee was transferred by helicopter to Eastern Idaho medical center.

January 29, 2014 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was helping install Hilfickers around the inlet and outlet of a fifteen foot culvert. Employee stepped over the four foot rise to retrieve a rake that was stored inside the culvert. Employee lost footing and slipped puncturing upper leg with a 3/8 inch wire located on top of the hilfickers requiring two to three stitches.

2012 · 5 incidents

December 7, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading oak blocking timbers from his trailer to his ramps to load a piece of equipment when he felt a sharp pain in his shoulder (strain).

October 19, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Person had is arm and hands between a fusion machine carriage using a crescent wrench. He was using this tool to wrench out the liner to help the liner pipe line up. staff member closed the carriage on his arm. This was caused from miscommunication between the two staff members. Tyrone was checked out a medical facility and had no breaks or cuts. He did have a bruise.

May 22, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was heading up the stairs to the upper control room of the mill to answer the phone. Employee was just reaching the top of the stairway and caught their toe on the step causing them to fall onto the grading. Employees thumb went through the grading breaking their thumb.

March 28, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in the mill area between the flock tanks on main floor. Employee was going to get hose to finish the clean up at shift end. Employee slipped on the wet concrete, falling and bruising their right forearm. Employee went to doctor for ex-rays, there was no fracture, however doctor sent employee home.

February 16, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall down stairs

Employee was walking up the stair way into the lubrication planning office, slipped on some black ice and was not able to catch themselves, landing on right shoulder. It had snowed the night before, snow had been cleaned around the steps but there was a small patch of ice that employee did not see. Injury went lost time on 03/29/2012.

2011 · 7 incidents

December 5, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was under a D-10 dozer doing maint. When employee crawled out they felt a pain in right knee (employee has had prior issues with same knee). Surgery was done on 2/6/2012 and it has not been determined whether this is preexisting or a new injury.

October 22, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing blow bar keeper blocks from the shales crusher when the block slipped out of their hand, went to grab it and wedging left thumb between bar and rotor of the mill. Employee went to doctor and was diagnosed with a cracked bone in thumb.

September 29, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling on an old spool of three inch fuel hose, did not see the wire reinforcement sticking out the end of rubber. He was moving hand to get better grip and wire caught middle finger on right hand. Employee received 6 stitches.

June 30, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was using a pry bar to dismantle and repair a light duty vehicle drive shaft when he sustained right shoulder pain. Was reported as a minor strain and employee would monitor improvement. Smoky Canyon received notification 12/12/11 from workmans comp that this injury was work related after an investigation was completed.

May 16, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was Using an air arc, had face shield and safety glasses on. Employee lifted shield, had not pushed the air release button on gouging torch which blew debris into the air. Employee did not feel anything in the eye until that night and did not seek medical attention or report until the next day. The eye doctor removed a small particle of rust from the eye.

April 27, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaning work area at close of shift, was using a pressure reducer on an air hose to clean up work bench. There was an accumulation of dust and metal shavings that was hidden between items on the bench; employee had a foreign object taken out of left eye as a result.

February 15, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing roller pin with a porta power from the under carriage of a D10 dozer. Pin became wedged,employee was tapping it with a 3lb. hammer. When the pin gave free it hit employee in the thigh bruising it. The next day employee's leg hurt, we sent him to the doctor. Examination showed possible blood clot, employee was admitted into the hospital for observation.

2010 · 4 incidents

September 11, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was using a porta power to push a pin out of track frame, the pin slipped and porta power fell on employees right shoulder. There was damage to a tendon and surgery was done on 11/22/2010, first lost day was 11/23/2010.

June 1, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was in the shuttle bus ridding back from pit area to the main mine parking area. The bus hit a rut in the road and as a result the employee hit left elbow on window frame, needing to see the Doctor. The Doctor could not verify the elbow was fractured but recommended light duty for a few days.

February 28, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was opening a can of welding rods by pulling on the pop top tab, it hung up and employee grabed the can to get a better hold. Employee was not wearing gloves and caught right index finger on edge of lid, cutting index finger. Required four stiches.

January 21, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a saws-all to cut a 2x6 stud with a plywood sheet attached to the back. The saw kicked back when it hit a knot or a screw in the wood, cutting left 5th digit and requiring stitches.

2009 · 4 incidents

August 13, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a drill press to drill 1-1/2 inch hole, bit was slipping so employee was using a chuck to tighten. Employee stepped to the right to get a better position and hit the foot actuator, turning the drill bit and chuck. Employee had two stitches in hand as a result.

August 1, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was operating a 992G Cat front end loader when a hydraulic hose on the tilt ram sprayed fluid inside the cab. Operator had safety glasses on but did get some over spray in eyes. For precaution, employee went to hospital to be evaluated. Flushed eyes and presciption eye rinse was prescribed, employee returned to work.

June 23, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in the B pit area on the date of incident and around 2:00 PM. He started to have some irritation in left eye, he filled out an accident packet at end of shift. The next morning he was taken to the hospital and a small foreign body was taken out of eye and antibiotic was prescribed in eye drop form.

April 9, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a pressurized grease system on 2085 lube truck to get a small amount of grease to put on the o-ring on a hyd. filter while servicing a D10 dozer. The grease system injected grease through the gloves and into the right hand, 3rd joint of middle finger.

2008 · 1 incident

September 27, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was testing a hydraulic pressure line and was using a pressure hose guage with a ball valve. The guage or ball valve was rated as high as the pressure in the line. The ball valve came apart and cut employee's hand, requiring three stitches.

2007 · 8 incidents

December 10, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a Cat 988 loader feeding an ore hopper. When employee was digging into the stock pile a large rock was buried in the pile and he hit it with the loader jamming right arm and shoulder back causing moderate pain in shoulder. At the time no first aid but turned into a lost time on 1/18/2008.

November 29, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to adjust the louvers in the heater vent of a Cat 988 loader, when his fingers, (pointer and middle) came in contact with the heater fan. Employee received 10 stitches in fingers.

November 9, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was running a loader, employee stepped off on to a small rock. He got back on the loader for 30 minutes. Later he complained of knee pain. He was taken to the doctor. Doctor found no damage but there was arthritis and bone spurs. Employee has a history of previous work and non-work related knee injuries. Workers compensation is investigating this incident.

May 23, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was removing a track roller off a 3600 Hitachi shovel, it was hung up and employee was prying on it with a pry bar. He felt a burning sensation in his groin area.

May 8, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was rotating a drive pump to get the timing right, the pump moved unexpectedly and smashed his hand between the flange and pump. Employee received a cut in the palm of hand and a bruise on the top of hand resulting in three stitches

February 15, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was installing a rear gear on the end of a camshaft. He missed the punch with a hammer and hit his hand on stud between the middle and ring finger. He was taken to local medical facility. Hand was soaked in antibiotic liquid, ex-ray taken, and given a tetnus shot. Employee was given prescription for antibiotics and released to full time non restricted work.

January 29, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee became entangled in the rotating drill steel on the air track drill when he left the cab for some unknown reason.

January 11, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Mechanic was changing out a welding gas bottle when he felt a sharp pain in lower left groin. He went to the doctor for diagnosis and returned to work until 2/6/2007 when he went in to have a small hernia repaired. He reported this to his supervisor on 2/20/2007.

2006 · 6 incidents

December 20, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was using a wire feed welder when he missed and the wire went through the seam of his welding glove and hit his finger. The finger later became infected and the individual had to have his finger lanced and be treated with IV antibiotics on 12/26/2006.

October 10, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from machine

EE was tightening a bolt on the ROPS of a dozer when he slipped and fell to the ground. Approximately 5' hitting lower back.

August 1, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee claimed he was driving motor grader and hit a rock. He did not report accident until next day after he went and saw a chiropractor for neck and shoulder discomfort. A Workers Compensation claim was made 8/7/07.

March 18, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was being loaded by an excavator when a large rock rolled in the bed striking the side of the truck bed. Employee was bounced around in the cab causing possible whiplash.

February 11, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting the chock block into the holder when something popped in the left shoulder. Felt some numbness in left hand. Employee went to a doctor during days off. Doctor did not see anything. Employee continued to work for about a month. Then went in for exploratory surgery on 3/13/06.

January 18, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was sitting in cab of haul truck being loaded by excavator when a large rock rolled off the bucket, hitting headache rack on the truck. Jarred their back.

2005 · 13 incidents

December 13, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

EE was prepairing metal for welding. The grinding wheel caught on the edge and sprayed paricles in the left eye. The EE was wearing a facesheild and safety glasses.

October 20, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was loading a pump impeller in to a bucket of a skid steer loader. The impeller tipped over and pinched employee's finger between impeller and I-Beam.

October 4, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a small air conditioning unit from an office window. It was frozen to the frame. When the unit broke loose it slipped out the window. Employee grabbed the cord to catch it from falling. The cord wrapped around employee's ring finger on the left hand, breaking the finger when the cord pulled tight.

September 11, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was using a rubber mallet to remove wet product from a bucket. Felt a strain in the middle of the back.

August 29, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
J R Simplot Company · Struck against stationary object

As EE was walking away from a piece of equipment, he slid hand across a sharp rock. Caused a small cut on hand. Required 2 stitches.

August 6, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee said back was too sore to work.

June 18, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was crawling under a haul truck to change the oil in the tranmission. Twisted the right knee on uneven ground. Was not accepted by state workmans comp until 8-31-05.

May 14, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee removed the top cover on the radiator housing to see why the cap was leaking. When the Employee reached to remove the cap it blew off spraying the employee with hot antifreeze.

April 6, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving a trommell screen assembly with an overhead crane when the weight of the screen shifted and hit EE in the left leg and right foot. EE was knocked to the ground by the screens.

March 29, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Strained lower back while lifting scrap iron.

March 19, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a dozer in rough terrain all day, causing stiffness in lower neck and upper back.

March 18, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was removing snow from the mine haul road with a motor grader and hit a rock jarring lower back.

January 11, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from machine

EE was climbing ladder to perform engine service. EE slipped on the second to top rung of the ladder. While falling to the ground EE grabbed the handrail and felt something pop in right arm.

2004 · 3 incidents

June 28, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FIRE
J R Simplot Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Haul truck blew a hydraulic line and caught fire. Employee extinguished the fire. Employee was burned on the left arm from the elbow to the shoulder.

May 21, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PRYING THE CAP OF AN AEROSOL PAINT CAN WHEN THE SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED & STABBED HIS LEFT HAND.

May 5, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing rocks with a Jack Hammer on mine access road. Strained back when moving Jack Hammer.

2003 · 8 incidents

November 22, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE TWISTED KNEE CARRYING A WATER BOTTLE INTO THE MILL, CAUSING POSSIBLE CARTEDGE DAMAGE. STATE WORKMAN COMPENSATION REPORTED IT AS WORK RELATED ON 12-8-03.

November 19, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

USING AN OVERHEAD CRANE TO MOVE AN ELECTRIC MOTOR, EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING MOTOR INTO PLACE AND STRAINED RIGHT SIDE OF BACK.

August 12, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MOVING 4" SQUARE TUBING WITH A FORK LIFT. TOP PIECE SLID OFF AND PINCHED HAND AND WRIST BETWEEN THE FORK AND THE TUBING.

June 2, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING IN A CONVEYOR DRIP PAN. WHEN CLIMBING OUT OF THE DRIP PAN THE EE TRIPPED & FELL ABOUT 3' ONTO WALKWAY, HITTING SHOULDER ON STEP.

May 18, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck against stationary object

REMOVING OIL PLUG TO ADD OIL IN PIVOT SHAFT, PLUG WAS TIGHT. WHEN PLUG BROKE LOOSE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAND SMASHED INTO TRACK FRAME.

March 25, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE RAN INTO FORK ON LIFT TRUCK, CUTTING LEFT EYE BROW.

March 16, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BEATING DENTS OUT OF BUCKET ON SMALL BACKHOE. SMASHED LITTLE FINGER BETWEEN HAMMER HANDLE & CONCRETE FLOOR.

March 14, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE JUMPED FROM DRILL PLATFORM TO GROUND (ABOUT 3') AND FELT A PAIN IN LEFT GROIN. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO TOWN FOR EXAMINATION, THE DOCTOR RELEASED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS. THE E MPLOYEE WENT OFF WORK ON 4/7/03 FOR A HERNIA OPERATION. WE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION FROM WORKMANS COMP ON 5/5/03 THAT THE INJURY WAS WORK RELATED.

2002 · 11 incidents

December 18, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING A PRY BAR TO UNPLUG FEED CHUTE. BAR SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO TWIST BACK.

October 8, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPENING A CAN OF COFFEE. PULL TAB BROKE OFF OF LID. CONTINUED TO REMOVE LID WITH MULTI-TOOL & IT SLIPPED AND CUT HIS THUMB. HE RECEIVED 4 STITCHES.

July 24, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING OFF DOZER & MISSED STEP OR SLIPPED ALLOWING FULL WEIGHT OF BODY TO PULL ON ARM PULLING MUSCLE.

June 21, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING A HEAVY BAG OF GARBAGE SHE TURNED TO THROW IT IN BIN. EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON 6/22. EMPLOYEE WENT ON DISABILITY ON 6/30/02.

May 13, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLIMBING OFF TRUCK SLIPPED ON STEP AND FELL, THEN CAUGHT HERSELF WITH RIGHT ARM DURING FALL. EE WENT TO DR ON 6-3-02, BECAME REPORTABLE ON JUNE 7, 02.

May 7, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by falling object

WORKING ON TRACK DRILL. 2 EMPLOYEES WERE PULLING ON PIPE WRENCH WHEN THE WRENCH BROKE. ONE EE FELL ON THE OTHER'S KNEES. WENT TO DR. ON 6-11-02. BECAME REPORTABLE 6-17-02.

April 30, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLEANING WHITE BOARD SPRAYED CLEANER IN EYES.

March 15, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INDIVIDUAL WAS WALKING ACROSS THE PIT FROM ONE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO ANOTHER WHEN HE TWISTED HIS FOOT. PIT WAS COVERED BY GLAZED SNOW.

March 13, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SHOVELING SNOW WITH A HAND SHOVEL AND EXPERIENCED STOMACH DISCOMFORT. A FEW DAYS LATER HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HERNIA WHICH BECAME REPORTABLE ON 3/19 WHEN HE WENT IN FOR SURGERY.

January 15, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INDIVIDUALS WERE PULLING THE PIN OUT OF THE NOSE CONE ON A 150-TON HAUL TRUCK. THE PIN HUNG UP, SO THE INJURED EE LIFTED THE END WHILE ANOTHER MECHANIC PUSHED THE PIN FROM THE OTHER END. THE P IN CAME OUT, SMASHING THE EE'S THUMB JOINT AND CUTTING THE THUMB-REQUIRING SEVERAL STITCHES.

January 8, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INDIVIDUAL WAS CARRYING 2" CONDUIT UP A LADDER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LEFT HEEL. INJURY WAS REPORTED 1/15/02 AFTER IT WOULD NOT GET BETTER. ON 1-16-02 INDIVIDUAL WENT TO HOSPITAL AND HE WAS DETE RMINED THAT A PIECE OF BONE AND TENDON HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM THE INDIVIDUALS LEFT HEEL UNKNOWN LAST TIME.

2001 · 9 incidents

December 28, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall onto or against objects

INDIVIDUAL STEPPED THROUGH FLOOR GRATING, INJURY TO LEFT KNEE / LEG - BRUISE/SPRAIN. (AGGRAVATION / RE-INJURY OF PREVIOUS INJURY.)

November 6, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED ON FLOOR GRATING, FALLING AND CUTTING HIS HEAD ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE FROM THE RIM OF HIS SAFETY GLASSES. REQUIRED SEVERAL STITCHES.

August 28, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

OPERATOR SLIPPED ON A ROCK ON A BERM AND LANDED ON A SHARP ROCK ON HER KNEE, REQUIRING MEDICAL TREATMENT.

April 5, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

EE HIT A LARGE ROCK BURIED IN MUD WHILE BLADING HAUL ROAD. WHEN HE HIT THE ROCK, HE SUFFERED AN INJURY TO THE LOWER BACK.

March 22, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person OTHER
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INDIVIDUAL STOOD UP FROM DESK, TURNED AND TWISTED HER KNEE, PRE-EXISTING INJURY, INDIVIDUAL WENT TO DOCTOR 6-12-01 AND HAD SURGERY 6-13-01.

February 27, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INDIVIDUAL WAS CLIMBING A LADDER TO FILL A GENERATOR GAS TANK. WHILE LIFTING A 5-GALLON GAS CAN,SHE TURNED WRONG & PULLED A BACK MUSCLE. SHE REPORTED TO WORK THE NEXT DAY BUT COULD NOT PERFORM HER DUTIES. SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL, TREATED FOR MUSCLE SPASMS & MISSED ONE DAY OF WORK.

February 16, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING OUT A SHOVEL BUCKET, EE WAS KNOCKING WEDGE WITH A 12LB HAMMER. THE EE LOST HIS FOOTING CAUSING THE EE TO FALL ON THE HAMMER HANDLE & HIT HIS SAFETY GLASSES SMASHING THE BRIDGE INTO HIS NOSE. THE NOSE CUT REQURIED 5 STITCHES

January 31, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AIR COMPRESSOR WAS BEING CHECKED FOR FUEL LEAKS.EE HAD LEFT HAND ON ENGINE FRAME WHILE CLIMBING.HE SLIPPED & LEFT HAND WENT INTO FAN CUTTING RING FINGER. SURGERY REQUIRED TO REPAIR TENDON.

January 4, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WENT TO TURN ON STEAM CLEANER IN WAY BAY TO CLEAN HIS BOOTS. HE FELL THROUGH THE SUMP GRATING AND SKINNED HIS LEFT LEG SHIN. SUFFERED AN ABRASION. MEDICAL TREATMENT INCLUDED PRESCRIPTION AN TIBIOTICS TO PREVENT INFECTION.

2000 · 9 incidents

November 22, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OFF A BERM. A ROCK ROLLED UNDERFOOT CAUSING THE EE'S KNEE TO TWIST. THE EE WENT TO THE DR ON 12/18/00 AND WAS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY. EE ALSO HAD A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION F ROM AN "OFF-THE-JOB" INCIDENT.

October 23, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER WELDING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, INDIVBIDUAL WENT TO HAVE LUNCH AND NOTICED SOMETHING IN EYE. A FOREIGN OBJECT WAS REMOVED FROM EE'S RIGHT EYE AT HOSPITAL.

September 28, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INDIVIDUAL WASPUTTING AWAY A SHIPMENT OF DRILL BITS. DRILL BITS WEIGH APPROX 120 LBS. BITS HAD TO BE STOOD UP AND PUSHED UNDER A SHELF. DURING THIS PROCESS, EMPLOYEE STRAINED HER MIDDLE BACK.

June 20, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS CHANGING BATTERIES ON CAT DOZER, WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. INDIVIDUAL WAS TAKEN TO DOCTOR, GIVEN MEDICATION AND RESTRICTED FROM WORK FOR FOUR DAYS.

June 20, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WORKING UNDERNEATH CAT-DOZER, TIGHTENING BOLTS. WHEN HE GOT OUT FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT, S PLACED ON TWO WEEKS RESTRICTED DUTY.

May 1, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CHOSE TO GO TO THE DR. ON 5-10. AT THAT TIME HE WAS TOLD THAT HE HAS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN BOTH WRISTS AND PLACED ON ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MEDICINE.

April 12, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING ROCKS FROM SCRUBBER WITH A PRYBAR. HE FELT A PAIN IN THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK. THIS LEFT SIDE WENT NUMB DOWN TO HIS WAIST.

February 17, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from machine

EXITING CAB OF 2593 AND MISSED LOWER STEP CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND, BRUISING HIS HIP.

February 7, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING PAST BALL MILL-WHICH WAS BEING WASHED-A DROP OF WATER WAS ABLE TO PASS AROUND HIS SAFETYR GLASSES LEAVING PARTICLES IN HIS EYE.

1999 · 10 incidents

December 9, 1999 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
J R Simplot Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS LOST PARTIAL HEARING DUE TO OPERATING AND WORKING WITH HEAVY EQUIPMENT OVER THE YEARS.

October 21, 1999 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING A DOOR ON 21210. IT REQUIRED GRINDING A RIVET OFF. A LIVER OF ALUMINUM BECAME EMBEDDED IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

September 4, 1999 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING FLUID BLOCK ON WEST PD. PULLED OR TWISTED SHOULDER ON 9-4-99. EE WENT TO DR ON 9-14-99. AT THIS TIME THE DR GAVE HIM A SHOT IN THE SHOULDER TO EASE DISCOMFORT AND INFLAMATION. I WAS N OTIFIED OF THIS APPT ON 9-22-99.

April 27, 1999 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PUTTING TRACK ROLLER IN PLACE ON 1580 SWING FRAME. HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TWO ROLLERS SMASHING RING FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

April 13, 1999 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck against stationary object

WORKING ON 13880, TAKING COVER OFF, TURNING WRENCH. HAND RUBBED AGAISNT A SHARP WELD CUTTING FINGER.

April 8, 1999 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
J R Simplot Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

TOO CLOSE TO NITRATE TANK, CLEANING OUT TRUCK.

March 5, 1999 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED ON ICE WHILE SURVEYING.

February 18, 1999 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPLACING SHOVEL TEETH, SWINING SLEDGE HAMMER. DRIVING PIN INTO SHOVEL TOOTH WHEN HAMMER HIT SOLID THEN FLIPPED SIDWAYS-JARRING ELBOW. FINGERS THEN STARTED TO GO NUMB.

1998 · 7 incidents

October 16, 1998 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

GRINDING A WELD - RESULTED IN FOREIGN OBJECT IN RIGHT EYE.

July 27, 1998 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING, STEPPED IN HOLE, TWISTED KNEE

July 21, 1998 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

LOOSENING BOLTS W/A 3/4" RATCHET AND CHEETER PIPE. PULLING UP ON THE PIPE HANDLE, STRAINED LOWER BACK MUSCLES.

June 30, 1998 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Fall from machine

EE FILLED THE WATER TRUCK AND PULLED AWAY FROM THE TANK. THE TRUCK WOULDNT STOP EE PANICED UNDID HIS SEATBELT AND JUMPED FROM THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK CAME TO A STOP W/REAR WHEELS EVEN WITH EE.

June 11, 1998 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING BALLMILL LIFTERS WITH A 1" IMPACT WRENCH

May 20, 1998 ID · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from machine

SLIPPED ON ICE WHEN GETTING OUT OF COMPANY VEHICLE FELL AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

January 5, 1998 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE ILLNESS WAS CAUSED BY REPEATED TRAUMA FROM OPERATING DOZERS. CONFIRMED BY PERSON ON 2-23-98 AS A WORKERS COMP CLAIM AND QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO HIM AT (208) 873-3728.

1997 · 8 incidents

December 6, 1997 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING REAR SUSPENSION ON 13710- ELECTRA HAUL, PORTA POWER PRESS SLIPPED AND SMASHED FINGER.

September 15, 1997 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS BEING LOADED BY 11260 SHOVEL, A ROCK FELL OUT OF SHOVEL BUCKET & HIT ON THE BACK OF TRUCK BED, CAUSING TRUCK TO BOUNCE & JAR THE DRIVER.

July 29, 1997 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PUTTING BED CABLE UP ON TRUCK 13940.

July 24, 1997 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS CHANGING OIL IN DIFFERENTIAL IN 122100 LOADER, USING CHEATER PIPE ON WRENCH TO REMOVE DRAIN PLUG.

June 24, 1997 ID · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHIPPING SOME WELDING SLAG OFF A WELD, A PIECE OF SLAG GOT BEHIND HIS GLASSES. HE WAS WORKING INA WINDY CONDITION.

April 14, 1997 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING DOWN STAIRS STEPPED OFF, BOTTOM STEP AND CEMENT FLOOR WAS SLICK. HIS FEET WENT OUT FROM UNDER. HIM AND HE LANDED ON HIS RIGHT ELBOW WHICH JAMMED HIS SHOULDER.

January 10, 1997 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS WASHING TRUCKS IN THE WASHBAY AND EMP WAS CLEANING OUT THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. GRABBED A RAG TO PICK IT UP. RAG WAS FROZEN DOWN AND WHEN HE GRABBED IT HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

1996 · 5 incidents

December 13, 1996 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING SHAFT COVER FROM PINION BEARING ON ROD MILL AND WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THE WEIGHT OF IT.

June 25, 1996 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS OPERATING #15830 WHEEL DOZER WITH THE DOOR OPEN. HE HAD HIS HAND ON THE DOOR JAM, THE DOOR SWUNG SHUT AND SMASHED HIS LEFT THUMB.

March 27, 1996 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING ONTO HAND RAIL AS HE WAS GETTING OFF LOADER. HIS SHOULDER POPPED OUT OF PLACE.

March 8, 1996 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

RIGHT ARM NEUROLOGICAL RADIAL STRAIN SHE WAS TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR TO FORKLIFT AND IT WAS FROZEN SHUT.

1995 · 8 incidents

November 15, 1995 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Flash burns (welding)

RUNNING MANLIFT FOR ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO WAS WELDING ON AN OVERHEAD. WELDING FLASH BURN TO THE EYES.

September 17, 1995 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING LARGE ROCKS FROM BEHIND ROD MITT INTO WHEEL BARROW

September 16, 1995 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING FORCEFULLY ON THE WIRE, WHEN IT WAS FREED THROUGH THE HOLE IT JERKED HIS ARM CAUSING IT TO PULL HIS TENDONS THAT ARE ATTAACHED TO THE BONE, OF HIS FOREARM.

June 27, 1995 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PUSHING ON PRODUCT THICKENER UNDERFLOW PIPING & STRAINED LEFT KNEE LIGAMENT IN PROCESS

March 31, 1995 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIGHT WRIST DIMINANT DISTAL WRIST PROBLEMS FROM USING A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE.

January 17, 1995 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON A WRENCH AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

January 6, 1995 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall onto or against objects

SLIPPED ON THE ICE INTHE PARKING LOT FELL AGAINST A TRUCK HITTING HIS ELBOW ON THE TRUCK BROKE HIS ELBOW

1994 · 5 incidents

November 11, 1994 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
J R Simplot Company · Struck against stationary object

TWISTED LEFT KNEE WHILE WALK AROUND THE DOZER HE WAS OPERATING.

November 7, 1994 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler STRIKING OR BUMPING
J R Simplot Company · Struck against stationary object

GREASING ELECTRAHAUL 13720 RAISED UP WITH HARD HAT ON HIT HER HEAD AND CAUSED NECK AND BACK INJURY--FRACTURE TO A VERTEBRA OR POSSIBLE SLIPPED DISK.

September 6, 1994 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by falling object

EXTENSION FELL OFF A WRENCH HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH BREAKING A TOOTH

July 5, 1994 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLAG IN RIGHT EYE. EE WAS WELDING ON A TRUCK IN A CONFINED SPACE.

March 10, 1994 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRAINED LOWER BACK WHILE PULLING ON TORQUE WRENCH. REPAIRING EAST PO PUMP.

1993 · 8 incidents

November 4, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CONTINOUS KEY PUNCHING FOR SEVERAL YEARS.

August 29, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CUTTING MAIN SUPPORT BOLT ON SPOOL OF NEW TAILS THICKNER - FELL AND TRAPPED ARMS BETWEEN FLANGES - CRUSHED BOTH ARMS

July 30, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from machine

MISSED A STEP ON MARK 36 TRUCK AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

June 22, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
J R Simplot Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WAS A TICK BITE INSIDE OF LEFT KNEE. RECEIVED WHILE WORKING IN WOODED AREA OF MINE PROPERTY. WAS DIAGNOSESD AS LYME DISEASE. DUE TO THE LENGTH OF SYMPTOMS & THE DOCTORS INAILITY TO CONFIRM LYM E DISEASE. EMPLOYER WAS NOTIFIED 11/8/94.

May 16, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Flash burns (welding)

WELDONG ON BUCKET WITH 3 OTHER GUYS RECEIVING FLASH BURNS TO EYES.

May 13, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE NEW 30 WT TANK WHEN A PIECE OF METAL LODGED IN HIS EYE.

February 24, 1993 ID · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

THE EARTHEN HIGHWALL GAVE WAY, SENDING TONS OF MUD AND MATERIAL DOWN WHICH BURIED THE SUBURBAN UTILITY TURKC IN WHICH HE WAS SITTING.

1992 · 9 incidents

December 20, 1992 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by falling object

REPLACING TRAVEL BROKE ON A 2300 PH ELEC TRIC SHOVEL MECHANIC WAS REPLACING LEFT LOWER BRAKE PAD WHEN THE PRY BAR SLIPPED & THE LOWER BRAKESHOE BELL ON THE MECHANIC RT HAND RT THUMB & FINGERSS

December 15, 1992 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING FINGER WHITH PORTA POWER SAW.

December 7, 1992 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

RECURRENCE OF LEFT SHOUDLER, INJURY WHILE LIFTING HOOD ON LIGHT PLANT IN PIT AREA.

November 6, 1992 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WENT TO PUT A SPRAY CAN OF SOV-EZE ON SHALF IN WAREHOUSE HIT THE TOP OF SHELF, SPRAYED A FINE MIST IN LEFT EYE.

September 4, 1992 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING UP IN WAREHOUSE, LIFTING A BEARNING ASSEMBLY WITH THE OVERHEAD CRANE. BEARNING ASSEMBLY SLIPPED AND PINCHED RIGHT HAND BETWEEN ASSEMBLY AND MOTOR RESULTING IN A SMASH RIGHT RING FINGE R.

August 8, 1992 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INSIDE MINE SHOP PULLING PHONE WIRES SLIPPED ON NUTS INJURED LEFT KNEE.

May 20, 1992 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BENT OVER TO PLACE A LOG UNDER D-5 TRACTOR TRACK,TWISTED BACK.

March 25, 1992 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING PROTECTIVE WRAPPING FROM A PART.

March 11, 1992 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MUSCLE STRAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER FROM LIFTING TORQUE WRENCH, AND TORQUEING BOLTS.

1991 · 2 incidents

December 27, 1991 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FELL THROUGH A GRIZZLY.HOLE SIZE IS 9" OPENING.TURN AROUND AND STEPPED THROUGH A HOLE IN GRIZZLY WITH LEFT FOOT,LEFT LEG AND ANKLE SWOLLEN UP.

February 11, 1991 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

HIT HOLE IN ROAD WHILE DRIVING TRUCK BOUNCED HARD & TWISTED BACK.

1990 · 3 incidents

November 4, 1990 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from machine

STEPPING OFF E-90 HAUL TK. MISSED STEP AND FELL ON LEFT HIP.

May 25, 1990 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRIPPED ON CONDUIT LEADING TO SCRUBBER MOTOR.

March 21, 1990 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

DRIVING MARK36170 TON TRUCK TO WASTE DUMP HAULING UP A RAMP WHEN THE TRUCK STALLED OUT SHE ATTEMPTED TO BACK DOWN THE RAMP AS THE RT REAR WHEELS CLIMBED THE BANK CAUSING E-71 TK TO ROLL OVER O N ITS LEFT SIDE

1989 · 10 incidents

September 18, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

SCAFFOLDING IN BALL MILL COLLAPSED CAUSING I.NAME TO FALL ON GRINDING BALLS IN BALL MILL.

August 6, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
J R Simplot Company · Rubbed or abraded

WORKING ON S-28 SHOVEL TRACK PINS WELDING NUTS ON KEEPERS. KNEELING ON KNEE CAUSING IRRITATION AND SWELLING OF THE LEFT KNEE.

July 28, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J R Simplot Company · Fall from ladders

INSTALLING METAL SLING TO LIFT UP SCRUBBER SLING SLIPPED OFF OF HYD JACKS HITTING I ANME WHILE HE WAS STANDING ON LADDER RESULTS BEING KNOCK TO THE CONCRETE FLOOR FRACTURE PELVIS AND L RING FI NGER BROKEN

June 5, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING TRUCK CAB OUT ON E-87 TRUCK THE DOOR CAME SHUT ON LEFT HAND CAUSING INJURY TO FINGER RESULTS 3RD FINGER ON LEFT HAND BROKEN

April 11, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

JARRING OF SHOVEL RESULTED IN SPRAINED BACK

April 11, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING AIR MOTOR FROM LOADER LUBRICATION SYSTEM BENT OVER & PULLED BACK MUSCLES.

April 11, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

SEAT KEEPS BOTTEMING OUT LOWER & UPPER BACK.

April 11, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
J R Simplot Company · Struck against a moving object

DRIVING A 170 TRUCK HIT A BUMP PULLED A MUSCLE IN BACK

March 8, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE ROTATING SHAFT END HAD BEEN MODIFIED TO ALLOW FOR MANUAL ROTATION. THIS HAD BEEN DONE BY WELDING A BOLT TO THE END. THIS BOLT HAD EDGES FROM PIPE WRENCHES THAT SNAGGED A CLOTH GLOVE THEREF ORE PRECIPITATING THE ACCIDENT. DAMAGE WAS TO THE LEFT HAND INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGERS, LACERATIONS TO MIDDLE. AT TIME OF WRITING, NOT KNOWN IF INDEX WILL BE AMPUTATED.

February 15, 1989 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from machine

I NAME WAS ADJUSTING DOOR LATCH ON C-85 DOZER JOB WAS COMPLETED HE STEP ON DOZER ARM AND JUMP ONTO THE GROUND STEPPING ON A ROCK AND TWISTING AND SPRAINED HIS L LEG

1988 · 7 incidents

October 24, 1988 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING CUTTING EDGES ON PATROL FELT SHARP PAINB IN SHOULDER RIGHT SIDE.FINISH CUTTING EDGES AND WENT UP ON HILL TO SHUT OFF E-81 TRUCK.STARTED TO CLIMB UP LADDER ON TRUCK DISLOCATED RIGHT SH OULDER.

June 9, 1988 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

USING GRINDER PARTICLE WENT BEHIND GLASSES INTO RIGHT EYE

June 3, 1988 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING PUSH PLATE OUT OF FINAL CASE ON SHOVEL STRAINED BACK

March 30, 1988 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
J R Simplot Company · Struck by flying object

ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS USING A METAL GRINDER WHEN SPARKS FROM THE GRINDER ENTERED HIS EYE THROUGH THE SIDE OF HIS SAFETY GLASSES

March 28, 1988 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J R Simplot Company · Fall from machine

CLIMBING ONTO LOADER WHEN BOOT SLIPPED FROM STEP .FELL TO GROUND BRUISING RIBS.

March 28, 1988 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J R Simplot Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TURNED TO CLIMB DOWN 170 TON TRUCK LADDER AND BACK WENT OUT

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