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Oiler was preparing to fuel 527 Loader. When EE turned to the left, right knee "gave out" and EE collapsed to the ground. EE was examined by a physician and diagnosed with a comminuted femur fracture and torn ligaments which will likely require surgery to repair.
Employee was bent over working on a piece of pipe. When the employee stood up they felt a sharp "Pinch"/pain in the lower back.
Employee was working on a blast pattern when he fell for no apparent reason. The supervisor recognized the signs of a stroke and quickly transported the employee to the mine first-aid station for further evaluation. The employee was later treated for a minor stroke at a hospital. We do not believe that the employee's work environment played a part in the onset of this illness.
Employee was adjusting a newly installed door in the crusher building. Adjustment was above head level causing employee to look up while adjusting. A gust of wind blew a foreign object into his eye.
Employee was kicking in drill cuttings into a blast hole to get to designed hole depth when he felt something "pop" in his left knee. An MRI reveaqled torn meniscus and the employee was advised on 03/29/07 that orthoscopic surgery was needed. The surgery has been scheduled for 04/06/2007.