All MSHA-reportable accidents at Empire State Mines LLC operations in 2020. Fatalities appear first.
Mechanics were working on a loader in the shop that was having a hydraulic issue. They removed 2 cartridges and started to remove the 3rd cartridge for the stab cylinder. When the mechanic removed the 3rd cartridge it blew out under pressure causing EE to stumble back and strike chin on the metal table.
Worker was operating the controls of the power wedge with right hand while in a kneeling position in front of the axle and brake pack when the pack suddenly loosened and moved off of the axle. The pack, which weighs approximately 300 pounds, fell approxmately 20 inches before contacting workers left hand, crushing it between the brake pack and a plastic oil pan.
The operator of a haul truck lost control on the main travel way. The haul truck struck the rib with a full load causing the operator to strike their head and ribs off the inside of the cab causing bruised ribs and a concussion.
Miner was dismounting tractor, as miner stepped off the tractor miner stepped on a rock and rolled ankle.
Worker was clearing muck away from collar pipe. EE grabbed a rock and when EE did another rock slide down and pinched EE's left thumb causing a laceration that required surgical glue.
Worker tripped over a rock, right shoulder was injured trying to stop the fall.
While manually adding a 10 foot HQ drill rod to the drill string the miner felt a strain in EE's right forearm.