Mining Incidents

Young Mine Metal/Non-Metal

Crucible ETN LLC · Underground
Controlled by Korea Zinc Co Ltd
Strawberry Plains, Jefferson County, TN  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4000168

Young Mine has $414K in proposed MSHA penalties and $8K outstanding across 28 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
2
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1991–2025
Latest incident
Sep 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
755
citations
212
significant & substantial
$414,054
proposed penalties
$320,605
paid to date
77% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $93,449 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
219
inspections on record
12,346
inspection hours
6.1
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.
755 citations across 12,346 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

Young Mine has $414K in proposed MSHA penalties and $8K outstanding across 28 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.
$414K
proposed penalties
$328K
current assessed
$321K
paid to date
$8K
outstanding
739 assessments are final orders; 28 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2026-04-15.
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 57,665 11 1 190.8
2025 Q3 58,383 8 1 137.0
2025 Q2 61,863 7 0 113.2
2025 Q1 74,628 8 1 107.2
2024 Q4 75,148 9 0 119.8
2024 Q3 75,840 8 0 105.5
2024 Q2 69,576 12 1 172.5
2024 Q1 72,205 15 3 207.7
Show 96 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2023 Q4 65,144 8 0 122.8
2023 Q3 61,419 11 1 179.1
2023 Q2 65,352 9 3 137.7
2023 Q1 67,706 9 1 132.9
2022 Q4 66,632 11 3 165.1
2022 Q3 63,856 8 4 125.3
2022 Q2 68,899 13 5 188.7
2022 Q1 65,718 33 5 502.1
2021 Q4 65,526 10 3 152.6
2021 Q3 73,157 21 6 287.1
2021 Q2 74,924 13 2 173.5
2021 Q1 72,877 12 5 164.7
2020 Q4 80,927 11 4 135.9
2020 Q3 77,569 7 2 90.2
2020 Q2 76,041 8 2 105.2
2020 Q1 72,759 14 3 192.4
2019 Q4 75,888 16 6 210.8
2019 Q3 74,704 9 3 120.5
2019 Q2 75,045 11 3 146.6
2019 Q1 78,359 22 12 280.8
2018 Q4 86,220 7 1 81.2
2018 Q3 88,249 3 1 34.0
2018 Q2 79,145 5 2 63.2
2018 Q1 84,723 2 2 23.6
2017 Q4 86,018 4 1 46.5
2017 Q3 101,696 9 3 88.5
2017 Q2 85,270 6 1 70.4
2017 Q1 98,528 5 2 50.7
2016 Q4 88,037 3 1 34.1
2016 Q3 94,036 7 1 74.4
2016 Q2 80,633 2 1 24.8
2016 Q1 92,288 4 0 43.3
2015 Q4 83,080 5 0 60.2
2015 Q3 94,945 5 2 52.7
2015 Q2 82,656 3 0 36.3
2015 Q1 96,905 4 3 41.3
2014 Q4 97,792 6 1 61.4
2014 Q3 86,724 3 0 34.6
2014 Q2 98,488 6 2 60.9
2014 Q1 81,811 8 3 97.8
2013 Q4 90,091 2 0 22.2
2013 Q3 79,082 3 0 37.9
2013 Q2 85,077 5 1 58.8
2013 Q1 77,240 5 2 64.7
2012 Q4 71,774 6 0 83.6
2012 Q3 62,169 8 2 128.7
2012 Q2 67,798 8 2 118.0
2012 Q1 51,640 9 4 174.3
2011 Q4 85,739 15 3 174.9
2011 Q3 56,397 9 1 159.6
2011 Q2 69,234 9 3 130.0
2011 Q1 63,601 12 4 188.7
2010 Q4 84,670 13 6 153.5
2010 Q3 79,220 2 1 25.2
2010 Q2 43,314 9 7 207.8
2010 Q1 35,259 14 3 397.1
2009 Q4 24,969 7 3 280.3
2009 Q3 7,623 21 12 2754.8
2009 Q2 7,681 10 5 1301.9
2009 Q1 11,961 9 2 752.4
2008 Q4 71,001 17 8 239.4
2008 Q3 77,858 9 0 115.6
2008 Q2 88,046 2 1 22.7
2008 Q1 89,209 7 0 78.5
2007 Q4 77,138 13 3 168.5
2007 Q3 79,082 13 7 164.4
2007 Q2 68,106 11 5 161.5
2007 Q1 62,408 14 5 224.3
2006 Q4 37,820 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 3,024 1 0 330.7
2006 Q2 1,655 0 0 0.0
2006 Q1 1,554 0 0 0.0
2005 Q4 1,469 0 0 0.0
2005 Q3 1,459 0 0 0.0
2005 Q2 1,405 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 1,449 0 0 0.0
2004 Q4 1,588 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 1,335 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 1,486 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 1,506 0 0 0.0
2003 Q4 1,471 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 1,375 0 0 0.0
2003 Q2 1,416 0 0 0.0
2003 Q1 2,043 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 2,002 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 2,748 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 2,130 1 0 469.5
2002 Q1 3,298 0 0 0.0
2001 Q4 37,144 3 1 80.8
2001 Q3 58,500 4 0 68.4
2001 Q2 65,530 6 1 91.6
2001 Q1 68,343 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 82,094 5 0 60.9
2000 Q3 88,620 5 2 56.4
2000 Q2 87,704 9 3 102.6
2000 Q1 80,115 9 4 112.3

Fatalities at this mine

2 recorded
July 12, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Operator was conducting remoting activities in an area known as the 2025 area when a large rock contacted the cab. Operator was found in the cab out past the designated no-go line and sustained fatal injuries.

May 18, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator Fatality · MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A group solely comprised of RWS contractors [MSHA Contractor ID B5045] was working in the mine. A pump sitting on a trailer was moved by RWS contractors by a telehandler, without notification to Nyrstar. RWS hitched the trailer to their telehandler. RWS pulled the trailer up a ramp. The trailer hitch broke. An individual RWS EE traveling on foot behind the trailer was struck

Reportable incidents

198 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2025 · 3 incidents

August 5, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking across the roadway underground to a power center to turn off a fan when EE rolled EE's ankle and felt a pop.

2024 · 3 incidents

August 7, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bending over to pick up an extension cord when EE felt a pop in their knee. EE was placed on restrictions until further evaluations.

2023 · 6 incidents

November 6, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was making repairs to #33010 Sandvik TH540 Haul Truck Air Conditioning system. During live testing, the employee's thumb came into contact with the condenser fan resulting in a fracture/laceration.

October 24, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Around 7:00 am employee was dressed in street clothes and getting ready to walk to parking lot to go home after the night shift rotation had ended. As employee was walking out of change house and up the steps they felt a pop in their left knee. Could not bear any weight on left leg.

September 28, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employees were leaving work area in 2250, when the driver of the tractor was getting out of the way for the 460 TH to pass. When re-entering the road, the tractor was in loose material. Upon breaking free, the tractor swung to the right contacting the rib. The employee seated on the same side, hit hard hat on the railing of the man carrier upon hitting the rib.

August 28, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

At approximately 8:30AM on 8/28/23, a mechanic was attempting to repair a blown turbo boot on the engine of the 37605 supply hauler truck. EE stood up on the offside fender stepping backwards and tripped over the exhaust guard bracket causing EE to fall backwards into the oscillating section of the supply hauler hitting face and ribs on the truck.

2022 · 5 incidents

December 29, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was riding the man cage and dropped lunch box. When the employee went to pick it up, the handle was at an angle on the cage floor. As the employee went to grab the handle, EE's finger got cut from a sharp piece of metal from the cage floor.

March 7, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning safety glasses. When the employee went to put them back on their face they accidently scratched the left eye with the earpiece on the safety glasses.

February 22, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

At 8:30 am a mechanic was removing old pressure washer in wash bay to install new unit. During removal the wash unit tipped from the telehandler forks and guard on washer unit caught the mechanics glove cutting EE's right middle finger and scraping stomach. Mechanic was taken to the hospital and received 4 stitches in EE's right middle finger.

2021 · 7 incidents

November 7, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the air conditioning unit on a loader when EE's little finger on EE's right hand came into contact with the fan causing an open distal fracture to the last digit.

October 18, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Utility supervisor stated that while operating the Telehandler it felt like a piece of dust went into the eye.

July 22, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stacking screen on rib, when EE stepped back EE didn't realize EE's footing was on a piece of screen. The screen slid out from underneath EE, causing the employee to slip and fall.

2020 · 2 incidents

January 9, 2020 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

At approximately 11:50am at Young Mine a miner had entered the 7690 heading after mucking activities, checking the area, when an approximately 100 pound rock fell striking EE on the head and arm. The rock fall occurred on the left-hand rib, where the rib meets the face, about 10 feet up the rib line.

January 7, 2020 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was changing a lift cylinder on top of a loader when the incident occurred. The employee was trying to move the crane in a better position with a strap when the employee lost balance falling approx. 5ft to the ground below.

2019 · 3 incidents

October 31, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

At 1:25 AM the blasting crew had finished hand scaling the back in 9664 and were in the process of loading first couple holes when a rock fell from the back and struck one of the blasters in the left forearm and wrist causing a laceration that required stitches.

March 6, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee mounted a tractor on the surface prior to going underground to start shift. After mounting the tractor, employee thought that the safety latch/gate was closed on the rear of the tractor and went to lean back against it when employee fell out approx. 3ft landing on left side.

2018 · 2 incidents

June 11, 2018 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A blaster was using a box cutter to cut the debt cord on a round loaded in 9664 and lacerated left hand below the thumb area. Safety was notified and transported the employee to the local ER for evaluation and had 14 stitches put in the laceration.

2017 · 4 incidents

July 7, 2017 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee reported that employee had a Allergic reaction to the muck boots. Employee knew employee was allergic to neoprene and wore the muck boots

March 7, 2017 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped on flexible step to climb on haul truck and step swung. This startled the employee and EE tensed up straining right hamstring muscle. Employee is still mobile and is on work restrictions.

2016 · 4 incidents

July 29, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

finger caught between lifting strap and equipment causing an avulsion on lt index finer

May 7, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Right forearm caught between loading rig basket and face, causing 2 lacerations. Taken to ER and received stitches and returned to full duty

February 5, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal shaftcrew, shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

hit in face with scaling bar. no med treatment until 2/26. Jaw began to hurt after violent sneeze. Went to dr and was dx with a jaw fracture. saw specialist on 2-29. No treatment needed as it is healing on its own. l

2015 · 5 incidents

July 2, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against a moving object

While traveling down towards 70 mill hole, the driver lost control and turned over a Kubota rtv900 on the driver side resulting in amputation of lt ring finger and multiple lacerations to middle finger, pinky

March 22, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting the genie lift man basket. The genie lift man basket was on the ground. While exiting the basket, the employee's right heel of their boot got caught on the toe board causing the employee to trip and fall to the ground.

2014 · 3 incidents

February 14, 2014 TN · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller MACHINERY

Employee was trying to get a piece of steel out of striking bar when a piece flew off and struck him in the arm. Employee initially declined medical treatment. Employee later went to the dr. and had the metal removed and was prescribed antibiotics.

2013 · 2 incidents

December 17, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee placed left hand on machine to brace himself while walking around equipment on the right side of engine compartment. He did not see the broken piece of mirror under the gasket laying on the cowl of the cab. When employee placed hand on gasket, the piece of mirror punctured his left hand between his two middle fingers.

December 8, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss. Did not return for 30 day retest. Had a 10 dB avg shift with threshold above 25 dB

2012 · 4 incidents

December 31, 2012 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was stepping off of his bolter rig and slipped on the bottom step. As a result of the slip, he hit the ground landing on a rock. The force of breaking his fall resulted in an anterior dislocation on his left side shoulder. At the time of the injury, the employee had 3 points of contact established. The step of the bolter was wet, as is common in underground mining.

2011 · 13 incidents

December 28, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

At 12:35p.m. a fire was reported on the 34014 Oldenburg Drill hdg. in the 95-17 Hdg. in the 85-15 stope.Foreman called for an evac. of the mine. MSHA,mine rescue,911,G.M. was contacted at 12:50 p.m. At 1:35p.m. all accounted for except 3 util. EE's.They could not evac. w/o passing thru smoke, they comm. to the surf. by phone, rescue arrived and trans.men to the srf.at 3:50 p.m.

December 28, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FIRE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

At 12:35p.m. a fire was reported on the 34014 Oldenburg Drill hdg. in the 95-17 Hdg. in the 85-15 stope.Foreman called for an evac. of the mine. MSHA,mine rescue,911,G.M. was contacted at 12:50 p.m. At 1:35p.m. all accounted for except 3 util. EE's which were later evac'd. by mine rescue. 5 were sent to hosp.for eval.1 EE kept in the hosp.o.n.for high CO(9)normal is 1.

November 20, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A haulage truck inadvertantly raised the bed into dump position in a low back area mashing the high voltage cable, thus causing a power loss to the 85-15 area of the mine and ths resulted in loss of power to the man cage. MSHA was notified and the mine was evacuated until power was restored to the man cage approximatley two hours later.

November 15, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was rolling a tractor tire out from machine with another EE and the IE was walking back and tripped over a rock pile and landed on the rock pile. This was an underground mine and the only light was the light on the helmets.

October 26, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

using jacks to slew a 15 ton rail car back onto the tracks when one jack became stuck beneath the car. Miner stood on jack handle trying to get it to release when the handle released and struck him in the rt leg and pinned him against the coupling. Placed on restricted duty until MRI completed

June 20, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Electrical Contact burnt out making the hoist inoperable, the mine was evacuated and MSHA was contacted. The hoist was down for a total of 27 hours. Repairs were made and the mine was examined prior to reentering the mine.

May 19, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured was tossing a rock the size of a football into the car he was pulling, he tripped about the time he done this action and caught his hand between the rock and car causing a fracture to the meta carpal.

April 18, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was walking up the belt line tracking the belt. As he was walking behind the pillar at the midsection. The employee's right knee buckled and the employee fell to the ground as he fell he struck his Thigh on a metal bar to the belt line causing him to bruise his right thigh.

February 14, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

While boosting a truck at the 71 Mill Hole injured fell from the truck causing a fracture to his right fore arm, and right hip.

2010 · 9 incidents

July 2, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While re- railing a wrecked ore car the injured was using a bar 5 feet long to pry the car. The car slewed over to set down on the track pushing the bar in a downward motion, striking the injured on the left leg, he also held on to the bar causing strain to his right shoulder. Injured was placed on (restricted duty on 7-7-10 and is estimated to be on light duty for 4 days.)

June 25, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While scaling a rib, injured stated he felt sharp pain in his left arm. The injured worked two more shifts then went to the Dr. on 6/28/10. Was examined and released to return to work with no restrictions. On 7/2/10 injured had follow up and was placed on restricted duty.

June 22, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While installing a new hoist rope for the new man hoist, injured was observing the rope being pulled through the sheive wheel. When the Crosby clamp fouled on the hand rail, it broke the metal loose causing the metal to strike injured on the left side of the knee.

2009 · 2 incidents

December 15, 2009 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Routine inspection by an outside contractor found the bull gear on the Young mine service hoist to be out of tolerance with respect to its fit onto the main shaft of the service hoist.

2008 · 10 incidents

December 19, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Power to the main shaft and hoisting equipment was lost due to an area wide power outage. The secondary shaft and adit were still usable. Power was restored around 12:00 PM.

December 19, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hanging pipe back up when the chain slipped off the pipe. The pipe struck the EE and bent him backwards causing pain in his stomach and shoulder. EE has a hernia and a strained shoulder.

December 17, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Due to a power failure on the property, the secondary hoist was out of commission for more than 30 minutes. The main shaft and adit were still usable. Full power was restored after 4 PM.

July 3, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving a truck when he ran over a hump in the road and a pot hole on the other side. This caused his back to start hurting. He went to the doctor and was put on restrictions.

June 18, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE stopped to roll a rock out of the way of drilling a lifter hole. While rolling the rock he felt a pain in his back. Pain worsened over next 24 hours. He is now on restricted duty.

April 3, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS

EE was helping bolt a hydraulic hose manifold on a boom. While EE has handing manifold up, the other EE slipped off drill and landed on first EE. EE recieved a shoulder strain and lumbar strain. EE received restrictions in which he could not do his job fully on 4/8/08.

March 10, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Broken guide in shaft caused east skip to stop. Shaft is shut down until repairs are made. Shaft was being used for production only, it is not the primary or secondary escapeway from the mine.

January 10, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing a rock jam from the crusher chute. The ground bar being used slipped and the employees arm struck the edge of the opening.

2007 · 9 incidents

December 8, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was driving Haul Truck #302 a Toro 40D. He had pulled over and stopped to allow another truck to pass coming the opposite direction. The other truck passed and he pulled out crossing to the other side of the roadway and struck the pipelines on the opposite side.

November 4, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Cleaning tail gate of dump truck, his right thumb caught in tail gate. Reportable fracture, right thumb; lost time.

August 13, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was cleaning up around the tracks. He was lifting a rock to place it back on the car when another rock rolled off and crushed the tip of his left thumb. The injury was a fracture of the distal phalanx of the left thumb. Thumb was placed in a splint and medications were given.

June 21, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on transmission. He had his foot propped up on the frame of the equipment. His foot slipped off and hit a piece of metal attached to the frame.The incident was reported three days later after it was infected. Employee was taken to doctor, given antibiotics and cleaned the scrape.

June 12, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading a powder truck. Apparently, he was twisting while picking up boxes of powder. When employee complained of back pain, we took him to the doctor for evaluation. Doctors evaluation was Lumbar Strain. Placed on temporary restriction to not lift over 10 lbs. given Presctiption Medication.

June 7, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in the shop. Turned to pick up bolt and felt a pain in his back. Refused medical treatment at the time but came in the next day with catch in his back. Referred to doctor and diagnosed as back strain. No lost time, placed or limited duty not to pick up over 10 lbs.

February 13, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was leaving the mine office by the back steps. There were three employees standing on the steps talking. Rather than disturbing their discussion he decided to walk down the grass area and hold the handrail.When he got to the bottom he stepped on the sidewalk and turned his left ankle.

2006 · 2 incidents

2003 · 1 incident

August 15, 2003 TN · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING THE HOIST ROPE COVER, LOCATED ABOVE HIS HEAD AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM.

2001 · 2 incidents

October 31, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUPERVISOR WAS REPLACING WHEEL STUD ON MOBILE EQUIPMENT HIT LEFT HAND WITH HAMMER. STITCHES REQUIRED. REPORTABLE.

April 9, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED ON ROCK, FELL AND CUT HAND ON ROCK-REPORTABLE DUE TO STICHES.

2000 · 14 incidents

December 12, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPRAINED BACK HOLDING ANFO BAGS, RESTRICTED DUTY FOR TWO DAYS.

November 8, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING TRK. HE STATES HE RAN OVER ROCKIN THE ROADWAY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION IS ONGOINGEE WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY AS OF 12/18/00 UNTIL MEDICAL EVALUATION IS COMPLTED

October 20, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE HIT RIB WITH FORKLIFT-SPRAINED NECK AND LEG. EE MISSED ONE WORKDAY 10-21-00.

October 10, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BARRING IN CRUSHER BEGAN LOSING TIME 10-24-00.

October 7, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE SPRAINED LEFT SHOULDER/ELBOW WHILE LOADING ANFO. BEGAN RESTRICTED WORKING 10-9-00.

September 21, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE SPRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD PUMP ONTO SUPPLY TRUCK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 10-4-00. TWO DAYS RESTRICTED DUTY PRESENTLY.

September 3, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE SPRAINED HIS LEFT ARM WHILE SCALING ON 9-3-00. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 12-20-00. EE BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK ON 12-22-00.

August 15, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE SPRAINED SHOULDER WHILE BARRING ROCK. HE DID NOT REPORT THE ACCIDENT ON THE DATE OF OCCURRENCE. HE LATER RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT AND UTILIZED TWO DAYS OF RESTRICTED DUTY.

July 6, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal stoper miner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SPRAINED BACK - HUNG LIGHT CORD ON BASKET CONTROL OF ANFO RIG. BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK 7/8/00.

April 29, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HIT BY BASKET OF ANFO RIG AND LATER SPRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER WHIOLE HANDLING BAGS OF ANFO.

April 10, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOOSENING BOLT ON JUMBO, SPRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER.

March 22, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STRUCK AIRLINE WITH EQUIPMENT. THE EE WAS STRUCK BY AN OBJECT DURING THE ESCAPE OF AIR. STITCHES REQUIRED.

March 17, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall down stairs

SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE WALKING DOWN STEPS. EE WAS ON RESTRICTED JUTY 1 DAY (3/18/00)

January 11, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HIS ARMS HURT FROM USING HAMMER ON STRIP LOADOUT DOORS. A MEDICAL ASSESSMENT IS STILL ONGOING. THE EMPLOYEE WAS OFF THE JOB BEGINING 2-23-00.

1999 · 9 incidents

December 17, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE MOVING PIPE FINGER MASHED, FX TO MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND. NO LOST TIME RESTRICTED DUTY

December 7, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE RERAILING MINE CAR-FINGER CAUGHT IN PINCH POINT REPORTABLE DUE TO STITCHES. NO LOST OR RESTRICTED DAYS REPORTABLE OCCURRENCE NOT INCLUDED ON ORIGINAL REPORT FOUND DURING AUDIT

November 5, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT LEFT MIDDLE FINGER ON OLD SECTION OF PIPE. STITCHES REQUIRED.

October 20, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CUT FINGER REMOVING DRILL STEEL. STITCHES REQUIRED. NO LOST WORK DAYS OR RESTRICTED WORK.

September 28, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE MASHED FINGER ON LEFT HAND WHILE SCALING WITH BAR. THE ACCIDENT WAS A FIRST AID INCIDENT - NO DAYS LOST OR REPORTABLE. LATER, SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON THE FINGER. THE EE BEGAN LOSING TIME O N 1-17-00. THIS TREATMENT WAS DISCOVERED ON A AUDIT

August 28, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

EE FELL WHILE DISMOUNTING DRILL JUMBO-SPRAINED BACK BEGAN LOSING TIME 8/29/99

May 27, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED ON LOADER- STRAINED LEFTS HOULDER BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK 5-28-99.

May 12, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck by powered moving object

EE BROKE TOE ON UTILITY CAR-BEGAN RESTRICTED DUTY 5/14/99 NO LOST WORKDAYS

February 2, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED HE SLIPPED WHILE WALKING TO LOADOUT TUNNEL. BEGAN LOSING TIME 2-3-99.

1998 · 17 incidents

November 18, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SPRAINED KNEE. STEPPED IN LOW SPOT. REPORTABLE DUE TO PHYSICAL THERAPY.

October 29, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOISTMAN STRAINED ARM WHILE BARRING HANGUP EE DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT INITALLY REPORTABLE DUE TO THERAPY NO LOST TIME OR RESTRICTED WORKDAYS

October 20, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HIT ELBOW WITH GROUND BAR. REPORTABLE DUE TO THERAPY RECD AT A LATER DATE NO LOST DAYS OR RESTRICTED WORKDAYS

October 10, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal hand loader, hand trammer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS SCALING WITH BAR. BAR SLIPPED OFF ROCK HE WAS PULLING. BEGAN RESTRICTED DUTY 11/17/98.

October 3, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal hoist operator helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES THAT BACK WAS INJURIED WHILE BARRING AT BIN. MEDICAL EVALUATION RESULTS ARE PENDING-LAST DAY WORKED-10-5-98.

September 24, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

BACKSTRAIN EE OPERATES ORE HAUL TRUCK & HAS A HISTORY OF BACK INJURIES VARIOUS ROAD CONDTIONS CAN POSSIBLY AGGRAVATE THIS CONDITON EE DID NOT GO FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION INITIALLY. NO RESTRICTE D OR LOST WORK DAYS SEVERAL THERAPY SESSIONS WERE UTILIZED REPORTABLE

September 22, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal shopman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ROLLING UP WATER HOSE JERKED HOSE & SAID HE STRAINED HIS NECK. REPORTABLE DU TO THERAPY NO LOST OR RESTRICTED DAYS

September 22, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal hand loader, hand trammer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STRAINED BACK WHILE SCALING. REPORTABLE DUE TO THERAPY.

September 15, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS HOOKING UP WATER HOSE TO THE DRILL RIG, SLIPPED AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. BEGAN LOSING TIME 9-16-98

August 16, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STRAINED BACK/NECK ON 8/16/98 HE DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY AS ON THE JOB ACCIDENT UNTIL 8/24/98 A TOTOAL OF 3 DAYS WERE LOST TIME. HE RETD TOHIS REGULAR JOB ON 8/25/98

July 21, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SPRAINED RIGHT KNEE STEPPING INTO TRACTOR BED. REPORTABLE DUE TO SEVERAL THERAPY SESSIONS. NO LOST TIME, NO RESTRICTED DUTY REQUIRED.

July 13, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATES HE HYPER-EXTENTED HIS SHOULDER LIFTING PIPE. EE HAD BEEN OFF FOR OFF THE JOB SURGERY. HE BEGAN LOSING TIME 7-23-98.

July 2, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING HYDRAULIC SCALER-A ROCK PARTICLE FLEW UP UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND SCRATCHED HIS EYE. PRESCRIPTION EYE MEDICATION-EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

May 24, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MSAHED/CUT FINGER ON CHUTE DOOR--STITCHES TO 1ST FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

April 13, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATES HE INJURED HIS BACK (SLIPPED) ON 4.13.98 HIS LAST DAY WORKED WAS 6.14.98. INVESTIGATION IS NOT COMPLETED A REVISION MAY BE FORTHCOMING.

January 30, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

EE FELL FROM TRACTOR OPERATOR PULLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING LANDED ON LEFT SHOULDER.

1997 · 13 incidents

December 13, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HIT HAND ON METAL OF LOADING POCKET- CUT TOP OF LEFT HAND.

December 12, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

YOUNG MINE MANCAGE COUNTERWEIGHT BINDING IN COUNTERWEIGHT COLUMN. ON PERSONELL INVLOVED - SECTION OF COLUMN BEING REPLACED - CAGE OPERATIONAL FROM MAIN LEVEL DOWN - DOES NOT AFFECT EXCAPE & EV ACUATION. KNOXVILL MSHA OFFICE NOTIVED - LARRY NICHOLS.

October 7, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE GOT OUT OF CHAIR AND TURNED AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

September 12, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

TRACTOR HIT RIB REPORTABLE DUE TO THERAPY NO RESTRICTED DUTY.

July 5, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPAIRING PUMP- SLEAVE BROKE AND WAS STRUCK ON LEFT FORESRM BY CHEATER PIPE- STITCHES.

June 12, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING ANFO INTO ANFO POT- DEVELOPED SORE BACK. BEGAN LOSING TIME 6-15-97.

June 5, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A BRIEF POWER OUTAGE (45 MINUTES 1730-1815) OCCURRED WHICH AFFECTED THE BEAVER CREEK HOIST. THERE WAS NO ENTRAPMENT AND THE OTHER SECTIOON OF THE MINE WAS NOT AFFECTED. THE OUTAGE WAS AN INT ERUPTION ON THE POWER DISTRIBUTER'S PART. INSPECTOR EE WAS CONTACTED LAND ADVISED OF THE INCIDENT.

May 20, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Asarco Inc · Accident type, without injuries

THE SOUTH SKIP AT THE BEAVER CREEK SHAFT BECAME LODGED AGAINST A DAMAGED GUIDE. DOWNTIME TO EXCEED 30 MINS. SAFETY DIRECTOR NOTIFIED MSHA PER REQUIREMENTS. THE SHAFT WAS INSPECTED AND THE DAMA GED GUIDE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO ENTRAPMENT.

May 8, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING SKIP CYLINDERS- SMALL PARTICLE SCRATCHED EYE. PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS.

February 3, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by flying object

FOREIGN OBJECT IN RIGHT INDEX FINGER. HAMMERING STEEL COUPLING TO REPLACE STRIKER BAR. STITCH REQUIRED.

February 1, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

ROCK CUT HAND WHEN OPERATOR WAS MOVING SAMPLE PAN. STITCHES.

January 6, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS HIT ON THE CHEEK AS A CREW WAS DRIVING RAIL SPIKES. SMALL CUT REQUIRED STITCHES.

1996 · 8 incidents

October 17, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP CLAIMS TO HAVE BOTH INSPECTED AND TESTED GROUND CONDITIONS. GROUND BEGAN TO WORK AND FELL ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF RIG. EMP WAS ON RIGHT SIDE OF RIG AND RAN FROM FACE AREA. WHILE RUNNING FOR M HEADING EMP FELL AND STRAINED RIGHT KNEE. EMP BEGAN MISSING TIME FROM WORK 10-18-96.

August 29, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LIFTING STEEL BLOCK CUT FINGER ON SHARP EDGE.

June 23, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HELPING TAKING DOWN PIPE. A PIECE OF PIPE FELL AND BOUNCED AND HIT HIM IN THE NOSE. HE SUFFERED A FRACTURE AND LACERAITON OF THE TIP OF HIS NOSE.

June 20, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE DISMOUNTED A RAIL HAULAGE TRAIN, FOOT STEPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE. THE ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE WHEN EE BEGAN LOSING TIME FROM WORK DUE TO THE INJURY.

June 6, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A PUMP AND GOT A FLAKE OF RUST IN HIS EYE. THE ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED HE HAD USED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

May 14, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal shopman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE SAID HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LOADING HEADING.

May 8, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal brakeman, roperider, car runner, spotterman, snapper, trip rider, car rider, flagman MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

ROCK HIT BASKET CONTROLS, BASKET LOWERE AGAINST PILLAR--AS THE BASKET SCRAPED THE PILLAR, EE WAS BOUNCED AROUND ON THE GLOORING. THE ORIGINAL INJURIES CONSISTED OF MINOR SCRAPES. EE NOW CLAIMS DAMAGE TO BOTH KNEES AND REQUESTING SURGERY.

March 27, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal timberman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS HELPING MOVE A PUMP WHEN IT ROLLED AND MASHED HIS FINGER AGAINST A WALL. HE SUFFERED A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED SITCHES.

1995 · 11 incidents

October 29, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS LOADING HOLES WITH EXPLOSIVES. HE DROVE HIS RIGH INTO THE BACKSTOPE HEADING OF 8300 STOPE. HE WAS APPARENTLY STARTING TO GET INTO THE BASKET OF THE ANFO RIGH WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE B ACK & STRUCK THE RIG & HIM. HE RECEIVED MULTIPLEINJURIES, THE MOST SERIOUS OF WHICH WAS A FRACTURED SKULL.

October 5, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS LOADING HOLES AND A SMALL ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIS FOOT. HE SUFFERED BRUISES. HE WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

October 2, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS PUSHING A WHEELBARROW AND HURT HIS KNEE. THE ACCIDENT BECAME REPORTABLE WHEN HE MISSED TIME ON 10-2-95.

August 28, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING OFF HIS RIG AND SAID HE HURT HIS BACK. HE BEGAN LOSING TIME ON 8-29-95.

July 20, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT. HIS WRENCH SLIPPED AND HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH. HE SUFFERED A CHIPPED TOOTH.

May 8, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SLIPPED WHILE MOWING GRASS AND TWISTED HIS KNEE. THE INJURY BECAME REPORTABLE WHEN THE DR. DRAINED HIS KNEE.

April 21, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS OPERATING A LOADER. A ROCK FELL AND HIT THE LOADER AND PORTION OF IT STRUCK HIM. HE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

April 10, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS MUCKING ORE WITH A FRONT END LOADER A SMALL ROCK FELL BOUNCED OFF THE LOADER & HT HIS CHIN HE RECEIVED A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES

April 2, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING REPAIR A HEADER IN THE SKIP POCKET. HE REACHED BEHIND A POST & CUT HIS WRIST. THE CUT REQUIRED 4 STITCHES.

February 3, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING FRONT END LOADER. JERKED AND STRAINED HIS BACK. HE BEGAN RESTRICTED DUTY ON 2-5-95.

January 25, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKIGN UNDER A LOADER REMOVINGA DRIVE SHAFT. IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND STRUCK HIS HEAD. HE SUFFERED CUTS ABOVE AND BELOW HIS EYE WHICH REQIRED STITCHES.

1994 · 9 incidents

October 11, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS WORKING ON A MOTOR WHILE HOLDING BY HIS ARM. HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE STRAINED HIS ARM. HE LASTER WENT TO THE DR. AND BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK ON 10-26-94.

July 6, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

ELMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING AHOSE. HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HE CUT HIS FINGER ON THE BAND. STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

May 2, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE RAN OVER A ROCK WHILE OPERATING TRUCK. HE STATED HE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT BUT STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN THE TRUCK JERKED. HE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

April 28, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CARRYING A CASE OF POWDER WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND STRAINED HIS BACK. HE BEGAN RESTRICTED DUTY ON 5-11-94.

April 3, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING WORK ON A SWITCH POINT. IT SLIPPED OFF THE TABLE AND STRUCK HIS FOOT. HE SUFFERED A BRUISE AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED WORK ACTIVITY.

February 21, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST SHOT A DRIFT HEADING AS HE REACHED TO PICK UP THE SHOT BOX A ROCK FELL & MASHED HIS HAND AGAINST THE BOX HE SUFFERED A PARTIALLY SEVERED RING FINGER A BROKEN MIDDLE FINGER LA CERATIONS TO THE HAND & WRIST INJURIES

February 7, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNCOUPLING MINE CARS WHEN THEY ROLLED & CAUGHT HIM BETWEEN THE CARS & THE LOCOMOTIVE. HE SUFFERED A BROKEN ARM & SURGERY WAS REQUIRED.

February 4, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING THE BASKET OF HIS SCALING RIG TO GET INTO POSITION TO SCALE DOWN THE ROCK. IT CAME OUT UNEXPECTEDLY AND HIT THE CORNER OF THE BASKET. THE BASKET BOUNCED AND HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST THE BACK. HE SUFFERED A SCALP LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

January 12, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

RUNNING LOADER & RAN IT INTO WALL. HIT HIS HEAD ON WALL.

1993 · 10 incidents

December 9, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A ROOF BOLT AND HIS FINGER CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE EDGE OF A ROCK. THE CUT ON HIS FINGER REQUIRED STITCHES.

November 17, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING ON A TRAIN WHEN A FOREIGN PARTICAL GOT IN HER EYE. SHE SAID SHE WAS WEARING HER SAFETY GLASSES. THE DR GAVE HER AN RX FOR EYE DROPS.

October 17, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A TRUCK & RAN OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY SHE RECENTLY BEGAN LOSING TIME FROM WORK WE RECEIVED A DOC REPORT TODAY THAT SHE STATES SHE IS OFF DUE TO HER ACCIDENT AT WORK

August 9, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPERATING TRUCK DOWN INCLINE, TRUCK STARTED BOUNCING AND WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED SUBJECT HIT HEAD AND SHOULDER ON CANOPY.

May 30, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS SHE FELL DOWN STEPS AND STRAINED HER BACK. SHE DID NOT GO TO THE DR UNTIL 7-1-93. SHE WILL BEGIN LOSING TIME 7-2-93.

May 12, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF A FORKLIFT AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE. HE DID NOT LOSE TIME FROM WORK, BUT WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM HIS REGULAR DUTIES.

April 4, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK LIFTING A RAIL CAR JACK. HE BEGAN LOSING TIME FROM WORK ON 4/12/93.

February 23, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE REACHED TO GET A SHOVEL AND SLIPPED. HE HIT HIS CHEAST AGAINST THE DRILL RIG. HE APPARENTLY SUFFERED A FRACTURED RIB.

February 17, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BUMPER THAT HA DFELL OFF A MINE CAR AND STRAINED BACK.

January 28, 1993 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE SAID HE HURT HIS BACK AS HE PULLED AN ANFO HOSE OUT OF A HOLE. REPORTABILITY OF THIS ACCIDENT IS IN QUESTION WITH THE LOCAL MSHA OFFICE.

1992 · 3 incidents

October 21, 1992 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPIG UNLOAD BAGS OF CEMENT. HIS BUDDY DROPPED A BAG AND IT BROKE. SOME OF THE CEMENT GOT IN HIS EYE. HE WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

June 18, 1992 TN · Metal/Non-Metal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by falling object

FREEING CHUTE ROCK CAME LOOSE HIT L FOOT

January 28, 1992 TN · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CUT LEFT FINGER ON VENT TUBING HANGER. STITCHES WERE REQUIRED. EMPLOYEE IS IN MACHINEMAN/DEV. TRAINING.

1991 · 3 incidents

November 19, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal loader head operator, roscoe operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

LOADERMAN HIT HUMP IN FLOOR WHIE MUCKING AND HIT RIGHT SIDE AGAINST SEAT. FX OF RIGHT RIB. COMP. INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 1/8/92.

October 24, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CHUTEPULLER CLAIMS THAT LOCOMOTIVE SMOKE WAS BURNING EYES, TWO OTHER INDIVIDUALS CHECKED EQUIPMENT AND INDICATED NO PROBLEMS. THE EMPLOYEE WENT AND WAS CHECKED AND WAS GIVEN PRESCRIPTION MEDIC ATION. COMP. INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL 1/8/91.

October 10, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS CLEARING BLOCKAGE IN CHUTE & HIT HAND ON CHUTE WALL. HE SUFFERED HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO TIP OF RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.

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