Cargill SaltMining Incidents in 2024

Inconsistent noise coming from motor area of #3 hoist. Appears that the blower fan mounts were loose. AAI is coming in to do an in depth vibration inspection.

Lost power to the site. Issue was related to Cleveland Public Power (CPP). Issue was being worked on and resolved by CPP.

Lost use of the Phoist. Troubleshooting found that there was a bad drive/fuse that needed to be replaced. Called evacuation while repairs were being made

PHoist brake not functioning properly. Brake switch needed to be adjusted

Mine EVAC was called due to liner issues on SHoist

Power outage dropped power on surface and in mine, no power to Phoist.

Inclement weather caused mine and part of surface operations to drop power. Generators were utilized and a mine evac was called.

This was a power outage from our electricity supplier NYSEG. Power went out to underground and the decision was make to initiate a controlled evacuation at 8:38pm. all personnel brought to surface in under an hour.

Lower limit switch was not functioning properly. It was diagnosed to be faulty, corroded, moisture got inside the box. It was replaced with a new switch.

Ground fault on PHoist, SVI or SVE fault codes

SHoist fault, believed to be an electrical issue with a sensor but we are trouble shooting to identify and repair.

Bell line communication system was down due to corroded wire, shorting out. Electrician repaired and steps taken to prevent reoccurrence.

When 2nd shift came to surface the gate switch did not release and when the gate was opened the latch was found damaged therefor making the switch inoperable.

The #4 hoist operator noticed that the cable for the back up bell line communication system had become detached and spooled up on the top of the cage.

SHoist tripped out and could not be reset.

'Dog' braking system cammed over and wedged in the dog boxes while performing test trips.

Drilling in unit 41, employee hit a methane bleeder. Initial readings were above permitted range, so a mine evacuation was called.

An electrician reported pain in their right knee while walking up and down stairs. The employee declined medical attention. The employee later reported that the knee was feeling worse, so we took them for medical evaluation. Employee was able to continue work but was told to avoid stairs, climbing etc. **Update** The employee was put on medical leave as of 3-15-24.

Employee shoveling and their shovel struck the cardboard/rocks surrounding, causing the shovel to stop abruptly. Employee felt a sharp pain in right shoulder and informed supervisor. Medical was offered and turned down. Employee returned next day and requested medical evaluation. **Became reportable on 5/15/24 - Diagnosed with shoulder strain is currently on restricted duty

EE was shoveling salt onto the belt while cleaning 22 skip tail. While raising the shovel to dump the salt onto the belt, the EE felt a sharp pain in their right shoulder/arm. EE noticed a large bruise the next morning & noted that the area was sore & was experiencing pain & difficulty when moving their right arm. *Didn't become reportable until 3/5/24. EE will require surgery.

Employee was working on 1928 screw replacement. EE was pulling on the screw & felt pain in left shoulder. The employee was offered and declined medical attention. On 4/16/24 the employee stated that the shoulder was still bothering EE, and wanted to get it checked. After evaluation, employee was put on restricted duty as of 4/17/24 ***DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 4/17/24***

Chipping concrete and a piece of concrete dropped and rolled towards employee cutting EE's leg.

Employee was working to repair an emergency lowering and jammed EE's finger while removing the guard. EE reported but declined medical attention. Employee reported swelling and discomfort 8 days later and was taken for medical evaluation. Diagnosed with a sprain/contusion and a splint was put on the finger. **Did not become reportable until 7/9/2024**