MSHA record for Trace Branch Mine (mine ID 1517565). Fatalities, non-fatal incidents grouped by year, current operator and controller, and mine context.
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EMP WAS WORKING ON 992C IN PARKING LOT. HE WALKED AROUND THE COUNTER WEIGHT TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. SLIPPED ON THE COUNTER WEIGHT AND FELL APPROX 5' BREAKING BOTH BONES IN LOWER LEFT ARM.
EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP THE LADDER ON A 777 CAT DUMP TRUCK TO MAKE REPAIRS WHEN HE HAD A SUDDEN SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. DOCTOR ADVISED HE SHOULD NOT WORK FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS.
EE SLIPPED ON STEP AND FELL ON GRADER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START IT. RIGHT SIDE OF RIBS, CHEST, LEFT ARM, AND LEFT LEG.
EE WAS BRUSHING IN A HOLLOW WITH A D9L DOZER, WHEN A LARGE TREE AND ROOTS CAUGHT THE BLADE CAUSING IT TO FLIP OVER 4 TIMES INTO THE HOLLOW.