Rio Tinto Kennecott CopperMining Incidents in 2019

Wesco bulk truck arrived on the pattern and was positioning to load the first blast hole. Operator saw smoke then flames come from behind the cab and exited truck, May Day initiated and mine evacuated to 5000ft.

Miner states around 3am EE hit a pot hole. Reported event went home. Upon returning for next shift EE said still sore. Was seen at clinic given ibuprofen FA treatment. The 26th reported still sore was taken back to clinic suggested to see specialist and to start PT treatment

Craftsman was attempting to orient a hydraulic cylinder for hyd shovel. The cylinder was on a flatbed truck in a shipping jig. craftsman rigged the cylinder while another operated a crane to position. The cylinder came off of the shipping jig and rolled approximately 1 foot contacting the craftsman's lower legs and feet. Resulting fractures to right and left ankles

miner strained left bicep FA on 11/23/19 then on 11/28/19 slipped on ice FA, but told to follow up with specialist for MRI. On 12/18/19 I was informed MRI showed a tear that will require surgery

Operator had just completed inspection. Operator had climbed up the ladder and was lifting the vertical retractable ladder up to its operating position. As the ladder was coming up it unexpectedly bound up causing the resulting back strain in 2002. Was treated as FA, workers comp filed has seen doctors over the past 17 years and I was informed of surgery on 08/13/2019

Employee closing a 24"" valve with a wheel handle, awkward access and hard to turn. Employee put their body weight into the valve handle to help get it to turn. When the valve handle finally loosened and was able to turn, the employee lost their balance and fell. In the process, they wrapped their arm around the valve to break their fall, tearing the tendon in the bicep.

Operator exited a portable restroom and while walking back to equipment stepped on a rock and rolled right ankle resulting in a sprain and avulsion fracture

operator descending bus step onto even ground and twisted ankle which resulted in sprain that requires time off ankle to reduce swelling and recovery

Miner was lifting two 32.5 lb. pipes put of pick up and strain lower back/lumbar. Evaluated return to work with follow up on the 11th, returned to work no restrictions but given prescription for muscle relaxer to take at bed time on the visit the 11th

Operator walking from parked haul truck to passenger van slipped on ice and fell onto right hip, ended up as a fracture requiring surgery and hip replacement.

Officer was hurrying to ensure there was no unauthorized access at the gate. Stepped off curb, twisted ankle. Step is 7 inches tall. Boots were laced, but loose. Officer has sprained ankle.

Employee was operating bulk truck which caught fire. Employee jumped from the truck to the ground.

Line man at perimeter substation to open load break switch to isolate 44kv line side of Substation. In process of opening the break load switch, line man felt pain behind knee on leading leg (left) Miner was treated given brace for support, no work missed but follow up MRI on 04/30/2019.

Employee traveling in man bus when it hit a pothole experienced a jolt to EE's back. Taken for care, released with restrictions on lifting and movement until evaluation Thursday April 18, 2019 by EE's doctor.

Employee eating lunch and cutting avocado slipped and cut palm of hand requiring 10 sutures returned to work.

Miner was working around an electrical box, when a dust particle entered left eye, on 7/24/19 it was not reported until next day 7/25/19. Miner was taken to clinic had a corneal abrasion requiring prescription antibiotics, Eye Drops. Returned to full duty no missed day

Shovel dipper contacted inside of haul truck bed, jostling HT operator. Operator reported back and neck discomfort, was seen by on-site EMT and released back to work. Operator has continued to work, but reports minor existing discomfort, was taken back to clinic and prescribed physical therapy session on August 8, 2019.

Employee was in an open field watching a valve to check for leaks. A bee stung EE in the back of the neck. There were Bees noticed in the area on wild flowers but were not agitated or angry. The employee is allergic to stings and was taken to ER for treatment. EE received shots and released for normal work duties. EE's shift had ended so EE returned the following morning.

Approximately 6:20 pm on April 3, 2019, operator of the 475 HT attempted to adjust the driver's seat (pull forward) while standing up, bent over pulling the seat forward the operator felt sharp pain in their lower back. Seen at hospital and clinic Released but given prescriptions and physical therapy at our clinic. Medical treatment by definition.

On March 7th I was made aware that miner alleged they drove a medium vehicle sized water truck on 02/12/2019 & 02/13/2019. EE sought medical attention by their own doctor 03/02/2019 & then reported these allegations 03/07/2019 the date I was made aware and began the investigation. Update: Independent Medical Examiner notified company 6/26/19 that this is a work-related injury.

Employee was on a catwalk there was a slick spot of snow and ice, employee slipped fell and hit nose and lip on the rounded toe board requiring 4 sutures to close

Noise induced hearing loss.