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Employee had their right right hand on the power center and was struck by a cable on their right middle finger during a power move, resulting in an abrasion. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.
Employee was sitting on an I-Beam that was stacked on top of another I-Beam with wooden cribbing between the two I-Beams. Their left hand was down near the space between the 2 I-Beams. The wooden cribbing broke, pinching the tip of their left thumb.
Employee sustained pin-hole type lacerations on EE's abdomen caused by ruptured ANFO loading hose.
Miner suffered 3rd degree burns to the abdomen when a hose popped off the seal pump in the process of removal. Burns required debridement and an allograft.
Employee was staged in designated safe area for blast, along with 2 other employees. When the blast was initiated, a fly rock approximately 5" x 6" x 2" struck an employee in the right hand index finger and knuckle, landing approximately 30 feet behind EE.
A fire cracker was let off near EE's Lube Truck causing pain in EE's ear.
Not an employee of Austin Powder - First Aid Case - unknown persons struck by a rock
EE noticed the vent tube waving and EE's ears began popping and the door on the #5044 haul truck slung open while EE brought EE's truck to a stop. A planned blast took place and the haul route was affected. There were no injuries observed. EE has had multiple doctor visits to diagnose issues with eye and ear discomfort and to explore if there was any damage present.
A secondary blast was carried out while workers were working in the shaft. The blast was performed deep in the 1000 level (abandoned), which normally limits impact on workers. In this situation, the noise from the blast startled the employees in the shaft and one claimed hearing issues which is being followed up on.
A quarry employee was attempting to clear a plugged feeder using a controlled and planned detonation placed inside the hopper; although EE placed themselves in a protected location, a metal piece ricocheted off the tunnel wall, striking them in the lower right leg, causing a bone fracture.
A Magnum Buster Power cartridge detonated while a contractor was drilling a boulder causing fly rock to pepper the inside of the leg and hand of the miner.
A panel round was shot out of sequence at the end of shift which caused blast smoke to travel up the 685 ramp exposing the miner in the area to the blast smoke. EE was treated at the medic and released. Later that day EE's symptoms worsened and EE sought treatment at ER resulting in being taken off work.
A panel round was shot out of sequence at the end of shift which caused blast smoke to travel up the 685 ramp exposing the miner in the area to the blast smoke. EE was treated at the medic and released. Later that day EE's symptoms worsened and EE sought treatment at ER resulting in being taken off work.
At 12:44 there was an explosion in the quad shredder. One employee was injured and significant damage the facility occurred. The employee received 3 staples for a laceration on EE's head and was given pain medication and antibiotics for two holes in EE's eardrum
Struck in the shoulder by a piece of flyrock during blasting operations.
Fly rock from a blast flew over stockpile and hit employee in the leg. Rushed to nearest hospital and diagnosed with broken rt. leg.
Rock bounced off of a pillar during blasting and contacted the employee
The employee was on the third floor of the preheater tower checking an access door to the orifice. A production crew was preparing to shoot cardox onto the preheater tower and were unaware that the employee was checking an access door to the orifice. When the production crew detonated the cardox, hot air burned the employee.
Blasted rock was ejected from the blast. 3 buildings and 8 vehicles were hit. Another vehicle with 2 occupants was also hit. They were taken to hospital. injured #1 was released that day. The other was released the next day.
Blasted rock was ejected from the blast. 3 buildings and 8 vehicles were hit. Another vehicle with 2 occupants was also hit. They were taken to hospital. injured #1 was released that day. The Injured #2 was released the next day.
IE was supervising a planned explosive detonation. When the shot was detonated, a stray piece of rock came through the door of the drill, which had been left open, striking the IE in the back of the legs. This resulted in a distal fracture of the left fibula, and an occult fracture of the right 3rd metatarsal.
Employee stated that while loading a shot at the face, a hole above the employee ignited causing sand to fall on employee's back.
Employee stated that while loading a shot at the face, a shot tube hooked on the lift basket, stretched, broke, and initiated the hole.
While preparing for the shot, the det. cord was placed in the initiator before everyone was in place. The shot was accidentally set off, causing rock and water to cross the pit and come into contact with the workers.
While preparing for the shot the det cord was placed in the initiator before everyone was in place. The shot was accidently set off causing rock and water to cross the pit and come into contact with the workers.
While preparing for the shot, the det cord was placed in the initiator before everyone was in place. The shot was accidentally set off causing rock and water to cross the pit and come into contact with the workers.
EE was disposing wet dynamite caps. The caps were put into a designated area, lit on fire, and EE left the barricaded area. EE returned to the barricaded area, leaned down to relight the fire and at that point the caps detonated. EE was wearing safety goggles but EE still received minor burns to the face and a small fragment of steel in right shoulder.
Employee was near an unplanned detonation of explosives. Employee is having headaches since the incident.
An unplanned ignition of explosives materials occurred. Two miners did not leave the blasting area prior to attaching an initiating device. This resulted in a minor fracture of the sternum and a fractured right sinus of one miner.
While drilling shot holes in the mine floor from the right side operator station in the #4 entry on the #1 Section with the RRII Fletcher roof bolter a pop occurred on the left side in mine floor. The percussion from the pop knock the employee down.
While drilling shot holes in the mine floor in the #4 entry on the #1 Section with the RRII Fletcher roof bolter a pop occurred in the mine floor. The injured employee was struck with rock that had been blown out of the drill hole.
Limestone blast on 9/11 shot fly rock skipping across quarry floor over 500 ft. Approx 3" rock skipped over rock berm, which was protecting employee, and struck on left cheek.
Rock was ejected from the bottom of the face of a blast, traveled 600', over two material stockpiles, and struck a truck parked behind the stockpiles. The rock shattered upon impact with the upper driver's side door frame. Fragments of the rock entered the open window and struck the driver, driver's seat, and back window of the truck.
Employee was working inside a cooler at the lime operation. Lime from overhead got into his eye (employee was wearing hard hat and safety glasses). After flushing the eye he was taken to eye dr who prescribed prescription antibiotic.
Mechanic was on a loader when the mine had a blast and a small rock fell through the wire and hit him in the neck. He finish servicing, not thinking much about the cut and when he got to the shop he reported it and it was decided to take him to the Hospital to have it checked. Resulted in a few stitches.
An blasting employee stated that when he initiated a blast from a distance of 125 feet away, a piece of rock hit him in the upper left chest causing a rib fracture and contusion to his chest. Employee finished the workday, but went for medical treatment the next day 04/25/2014.
Employee went back to help rescue a down nipper. Carbon Monoxide
Employee went back to help rescue a down nipper. Carbon Monoxide.
Employee went back to help rescue a down nipper. Carbon Monoxide
Employee went back to help rescue a down nipper Carbon Monoxide
During the blast on 5/29/13 at 2:46pm - Fly rock escaped the perimeter and struck a representative of Pomps Tire Company in the right arm. The wound required 6 stitches to treat.
Miner was fin-hoeing blasted ore from top of the muck pile.He created an opening to the backside of the muck pile releasing residual gases trapped from the blast.The miner breathed these gases,became dizzy and retreated from the muck pile and sat down when he momentarily lost conciousness.A co-worker helped him to the man way.The injured miner was given oxygen and left the stope.
Sub contractors were attempting their first blast and the explosives prematurely ignited. Causing severe injuries to two workers
Sub contractors were on their 1st blast and the round prematurely ignited causing two miners to receive serious injuries .
Shot was fired at 2:15 pm. Received a call at 2:45 pm stating that a rock had struck a car on HWY 23. The driver was struck in the hand by a shard of glass but did not require medical attention. WAS IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO MSHA 6/14/2012
A BLAST WAS SET OFF AND DEBRIS FLEW IN THE DIRECTION OF EMPLOYEES, 2 GENTLEMEN WERE HURT. ONE WAS HIT IN THE FACE SUSTAINING JAW INJURIES AND ONE WAS HIT IN THE ARM.
A BLAST WAS SET OFF AND DEBRIS FLEW IN THE DIRECTION OF EMPLOYEES, 2 GENTLEMEN WERE HURT. ONE WAS HIT IN THE FACE SUSTAINING JAW INJURIES AND ONE WAS HIT IN THE ARM.
Miner's hand was hit by fly rock when an unplanned blast occurred. The incident did not impede passage or impair ventilation.
A stray rock apparently left the shot and struck a visitor on his left leg, while he was sitting inside a pick-up.
An accident occurred when a shot of 37 holes was detonated in the pit. The employee was properly contained inside a steel blast shelter at the time of the detonation. However, the blast shelter was improperly placed and rolled on its side following the detonation. The employee suffered 3 broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a broken bone in his neck and on his left ear.