The Doe Run CompanyMining Incidents in 2013

Employee was washing out a misfire when the cap detonated causing rock to shatter windshield and door glass. No injury

(3-21-13)-(12:25pm) #31 hoist lost power. Electricians were called to check hoist (12:30) - called MSHA. Electrician found and replaced a burnt contact on one leg of starter disconnect. Contact was replaced and hoist was back on at (2:05)pm. (2:10pm)-called MSHA back to report hoist was ok.

Secondary Escape Hoist was found frozen at 9:55 am and about 11:07 am it was unfrozen and working properly.

6:12am power had to shut off to #30 & 31 hoist to isolate if from w-2 power cable (Barge pump-Batch plant-see pump). Called MSHA @6:20 to report off and why. Isolated hoist power and called MSHA back at 7:10 to explain completed plant repairers to w-2 cable a approx 8:50am and poser was restored. MSHA inspector was on site at time of repair

Employees were using an Elliot Aerial Platform to perform scaling work when the man basket they were in fell to the ground.

Employees were using an Elliot Aerial Platform to perform scaling work when the man basket they were in fell to the ground.

Employee was bending down on right knee to perform welding and felt pain in right knee. A small piece of metal was pulled out of knee by the employee. The employee developed infection in right knee.

EE was installing new v-belts on tailings pump and got end of left pinky finger smashed between the belt and sheave wheel resulting in stitches and possible fracture.

EE was assisting in installing an explosive box, as the forklift guided the box down EE got left middle finger pinched between box and truck. Laceration to left middle finger requiring stitches. Restricted duty until x-ray results are known.

EE smashed pinky finger on left hand between train car and scaling bar trying to remove a boulder. Company doctor removed the nail.

Employee was hammering a bearing when a piece broke off and penetrated his left forearm.

Employee fractured left thumb while using walk behind bobcat.

EE was using a pry bar to pry a rock out of tail pulley when the bar slipped and caught left pinky finger, causing laceration and fracture of left pinky finger.

Employee was exiting loader and lost his grip and fell to ground injuring neck and back. Employee returned to work on light duty and is scheduled for MRI of neck and back

EE was tightening up bolts on haul truck when he felt pain in his stomach. He was diagnosed on March 15th with a hernia and had surgery to repair the hernia the same day. The employee's next scheduled worked day is March 21st.

EE was sweeping off shelves and counters and got debris in right eye. EE went to dr and received prescription eye drop.

EE got debris in eye while grinding. Doctor removed debris from eye and gave him a prescription eye drop.

Technician was using pry bar to install drive line on articulated truck. He heard a ""pop"" sound and his hand started to swell.

Employee was walking behind a powder rig and slipped in loose muck falling, he tried to catch himself causing a laceration on right hand.

EE was exiting remote loader when EE fell to the ground he reached out to catch himself and hit a sharp rock causing laceration to left hand ring finger

EE was removing bearing brace when EE hand slipped on hammer handle due to grease causing hand to strike machine surface causing laceration to left hand.

Employee was stopped to take a bathroom break, he was at 30 feet away from truck when tire blew spraying employee with rocks and dust. Employee still has piece of rock under skin that was removed on 04/18/13 required stitches. Employee returned to work same day.

EE was walking down front steps of the office that was covered with snow when he twisted his knee. EE had surgery on April 16, 2013 making this a reportable injury.

EE was using a hand grinder with the guard provided when the grinder slipped off the metal he was grinding and cut his left wrist resulting in stitches.

EE was servicing locomotive when the spring loaded handle pinched his finger resulting in a fracture bone and stitches.

Carpal Tunnel - Surgery is pending.

Carpal tunnel in both hands

Carpal Tunnel in both hands. Evaluation and possible surgery pending.

Carpal Tunnel on both hands

carpal tunnel

Occupational illness - repetitive motion both arms

Occupational illness - alleged carpal tunnel in right arm and hand

Alleged carpal tunnel. Employee having pain beginning in left hand and wrist, has advanced to pain in hands, wrists, and right arm.

Alleged Carpal Tunnel - unknown when began - pain in both hands, loss of grip.

Alleged carpal tunnel; begin time is unknown.

Alleged Carpal Tunnel - unknown when began