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April 29, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by falling object

EE looking in Gang Tool Box and the lid unexpectedly closed due to broken shocks and struck EE in the face impacting safety glasses and nose.

April 11, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

hand caught between pipe being raised and structure

January 3, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

Working foreman moving an agitator fell backwards after stepping onto a pallet and struck their neck on a metal I beam

July 10, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Sprain on right shoulder occurred when pulling on a strap to a sling bag and strap broke.

December 16, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner tried to open a lid on a tote, lid was on too tight and would not come off.

August 3, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Chemical insult to left eye.

February 21, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee entered a sump that had what they believed to be only water to install a pump. The sump had residual caustic in the water. The employee did not put on their chemical resistant boots and water topped their boots causing chemical burns to their feet.

September 9, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee received stitches while removing a pump.

July 12, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was climbing down a scissor lift without gloves, when EE caught middle finger on a metal loops attached to the railing of the scissor lift.

June 3, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Contributing conditions are unknown at the time. Employee could not pinpoint when accident took place and reported late.

April 29, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was lifting a heavy object and injured EE's right shoulder

March 6, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving pallets and a pallet caught and twisted EE's hand resulting in wrist injury

May 25, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was conducting maintenance work. When EE moved hand away from the part, EE received a small cut to finger. Employee reported minor incident to the supervisor. On July 9, 2021, employee informed supervisor that the finger had become infected and employee was sent to occupational medical provider for treatment.

February 13, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Driller was lifting a drilling rod/steel into position when the top of the rod/steel contacted a brace on the drill mast which caused the bottom of the rod to swing outward striking the miner's finger causing a dislocation injury.

December 30, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by falling object

While removing rigging from a main I beam located above the CHP steam header, a 3T beam clamp weighing ~25 lbs. fell 10-15 feet and ricocheted off a cable tray into an employee's left forearm. This resulted in bruising and restricted mobility of employee's fingers.

December 1, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling rubber tubing off a beaker. The beaker broke and sharp piece of glass cut the left forearm requiring stitches.

September 8, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was in a confined space with an electrical heating element still energized. Employee touched element receiving second degree burns.

June 30, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was walking backwards down truck ramp when they fell. Miner received a laceration to the back of the head.

May 7, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was clearing debris from conveyor when they experienced pain in right shoulder.

March 15, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was using a hand shovel to clean up concentrate when EE strained lower back.

February 22, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Prep Lab Technician was grinding blast holes and inadvertently placed a prepared ring and puck bowl on the upper ledge of the ventilation hood which was attached to the work bench. The ring and bowl fell from the shelf and impacted employee's left thumb.

April 5, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed right middle finger in door while lifting door to reinstall on vehicle.

March 4, 2019 CA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Supervisor checked on progress of a welding project. After speaking with welders for about ten minutes and assuming the metal was cooled, the supervisor placed hand on the metal and received second degree burns to left fingers and palms.

September 21, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was removing tail stock from the lathe which required strenuous pushing and pulling. Employee felt a twinge of pain in groin area but did not report until 09.22.18. On 9.22 employee declined need for medical care. On 10.22.2018 employee advised that they were still experiencing pain and was referred for professional medical care.

September 14, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 9/15/18 employee reported blurred vision and eye irritation. Employee was packaging Mill Concentrate when some dust got into EE's eye.

July 29, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by falling object

Employee #1 standing on platform pushing material through hopper for packaging. Employee #1 encountered a rock and tossed it over the edge of the hopper. Employee #2 was rounding the corner near the hopper and was struck in the head by the rock.

June 29, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Komatsu grader parked on ready line in a ditch with door opened completely to the left. Employee grabbed door handle with left hand and braced right hand at the door frame. Employee had to use force to shut the door because of the angle. Door impacted right index and right middle fingers.

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