The Doe Run CompanyMining Incidents in 2007

At approximately 10:00 a.m. on 12-01-07 the hoist motor went down and electricians were called. At approximately 10:30 a.m. MSHA was notified that hoist was down and a man was in the skip station and had a ladderway to escape if needed. Hoist was repaired and returned to service approximately 5:50 p.m. same day and MSHA was notified that hoist was back in service.

EE was charging on 103EPL using 0284 charging rig. While charging holes, EE noticed smoke coming from the comprssor. EE shut off rig and turned off master switch. Fire was too big, so he left area to go page phone to call foreman. Both Buick and Casteel mines were evacuated. MSHA was called and notified of fire within 5 minutes.

While drilling a face round in an ore heading, the drill bit intersected an old bootleg that contained a live cap and anfo. The explosives exploded on impact of bit. The jumbo drill was hit with fly rock breaking the windshield and back glass and damaging the cover on the water pump. Called in immediately and investigated next day by MSHA inspector.

Safety dogs on man cage would not move properly. Called Rolla Office at 3:00 PM. Reported hoist down. Pulled everyone out from underground and MSHA said to call back the next morning. Called MSHA on 9/12/07 AM that hoist was back in service at 1:00 AM.

# 37 hoist at Buick surface went down due to loss of field excitation on generator. 5:30 am hoist was running again and put back in service. MSHA was notified when hoist was put back in service.

Hoistman reported brake failed brake test. After troubleshooting and testing, it was decided to replace the brake blocks. Hoist was put back in service on 6/15/07 at 7:30 pm.

While in the elevated basket of an Elliot truck, two miners were hand scaling, while mining one piece of rock another piece broke loose and came down the bar and struck miner on the left arm, causing a serious laceration to the left wrist and forearm. Forearm required surgical repair.

Co-worker approached the injured EE from behind and struck him behind the right knee, causing him to loose his balance and right knee popped. After continuous treatment, the physician gave him restrictions that caused him not to be able to perform his normal job description. This became a lost time incident on 2/20/08.

While stepping off grader, employee's right knee popped. After continuous medical treatment, Employee had surgery on 1/24/08 making this reportable.

Employee stepped off of 0320 980 loader and twisted right ankle on slick rock. He was taken to company doctor and referred to orthopedic specialist. He was restricted to limited duty and began losing time 07-25-07.

Employee was hand scaling pulling on a slab from back in m3 and strained too hard. He was taken to company dr and referred to specialist. He began loosing time as of 7/20/07 and is scheduled for hernia surgery on 7/25/07.

EE was moving a 55 gallon barrel of grease & felt back pop. EE was taken to co. Dr , and later referred to specialist. EE rec'd cortizone shot in back 5/25/07 making this reportable.

While EE was putting brake booster in loader arm was extended too far back & right shoulder popped. EE taken to company dr, and later referred to specialist. EE rec'd cortizone shot on 5/31/07 making this reportable. After continuous treatment he had surgery on Jan 7, 2008 making this a lost time accident.

Employee was getting off 08-91 tractor & twisted right knee. EE was taken to company doctor & later referred to orthopedic specialist. EE had torn meniscus & had surgery on 3/23/07 to repair.

EE was working under suspended load. Suspended load was cut loose from one end causing hood from loader to counter balance down, crushing EE's left hand. He was taken to ER where where he was diagnosed with 2 fractures of left hand. On Tues. 1-23-07, he was taken to hospital in St. Louis & & recommended surgery. He had surgery on 1-24-07 & remains off work.

Employee was using wire wheel to clean up some parts for a tractor when a piece of wire came off and went into his left forearm. He later felt pain and reported accident on 12-06-07 and was then taken to company doctor. A specialist was not able to remove the piece of steel. He decided to leave it in his arm as it could do more damage to remove it. Employee received 6 sutures.

Ratchet slipped off of nut causing socket to hit employee in mouth. Employee has broken/chipped teeth and laceration/swollen lips. Employee was taken to company doctor and dentist.

Employee was trying to pry cattle panels off of forks on pettibone. Another employee lifted the basket and employee got his middle finger of right hand caught between basket and mining bar. Employee was taken to company doctor and treated for lacerations/swelling.

Employee slipped on wet mat inside of drill. He fell 4' to 5' to gound landing on elbow. Employee was taken to company doctor and received one stitch to the laceration on right elbow.

Employee was dismounting the truck to check a tire when he lost his grip on the handrail and fell about five feet to the ground. Employee was taken to the emergency room where he received 19 sutures to his finger.

Employee was changing wheel on toro loader. When he pulled on wrench to take sheel lugs loose he felt burning pain in right elbow. He was taken to dr on 8/8/07 with a follow-up visit on 8/20/07. He was prescribed physical therapy which he began 9/4/07.

EE was standing on old conveyor belt when the belt came apart & EE fell to floor. He was taken to Ellington ER on 7-8-07 & released to return to work. He was taken to co. dr. for follow-up on 7-9-07 where he was prescribed pain med. & muscle relaxer. He continued to complain of pain & was taken back to co. dr. on 7-10-07 where add'l x-rays were taken. EE was released to full duty.

2 employees were welding at same time working on reclaim hopper. Apparently EE was too close & rec'd flash burns to both eyes. EE was taken to Salem ER & prescribed eye drops & an anti inflamatory prescription.

Employee was hand scaling back when a small piece of rock fell on his face and right eye. He was taken to company doctor and prescribed an antibiotic.

Employee was using a come-a-long and sling to line up motor and pump. When sling broke, a piece of steel stuck in right arm. Employee was taken to company doctor where the steel was removed. Employee returned to work.

Employee was attempting to take a pin out of toilet stall hinge with a pocket knife. The knife slipped and jabbed his hand.

EE was walking down a muck pile when a rock rolled & hit the release button on prosthetic leg. EE rolled to bottom of muck pile resulting in a cut that required 9 stitches. EE went to Salem ER and was treated.

EE was rebuilding crusher. While holding up 1-1/2"" impact wrench, his elbow hurt & swelled. EE taken to Co. Dr. Elbow not any better and seen by dr on 3/21/07 where he was treated with cortizone injection in elbow. It was suggested if not better in 2 weeks, he was to see a orthopedic specialist.

Employee was walking across surface shop yard. Wind was blowing and blew foreign objects in right eye. He was taken to dr, eye specialist on 3/6/07. Three pieces of rust were removed from his eye. He was also given an antibiotic eye drops and eye drops for pain. He was taken to co dr and rx an oral pain medication. He was seen again 3/8/07 by specialist for a follow up

Ee was pulling/prying on a piece of loose on back, when he felt sharp pain in left shoulder. Ee was taken to ER where he was given a shot of a non-steroid anti-inflamatory for pain. EE RTW next scheduled shift. EE continued to complain of pain and was taken back to company doctor on 8/3/07, where he was prescribed some aditional anti-inflamatory pain medication.

Employee alledged repetitive motion in both arms and hands. He treated with a specialist and had surgery to the right hand on 9/6/07. He will have left hand surgery on 9/20/07.

Employees elbow became swollen and re-aggravated from a previous injury. Employee was taken to company doctor on 8-29-07 and given a prescription for anti-inflamatory.