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August 18, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting a truck when the slipped and caught themselves with their right arm. The employee initially reported it as a Report Only injury. Since the injury occurred the employee has felt more pain and the injury has turned into a Restricted Work on 10/16/25.

August 5, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking across the roadway underground to a power center to turn off a fan when EE rolled EE's ankle and felt a pop.

March 20, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

An operator slipped and fell while exiting the 242D3 skid steer. Employee fell on right side with their right hand taking most of the impact.

November 26, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was exiting a light duty vehicle when their foot slipped in-between the railing and the truck which resulted in a fracture to the left ankle.

October 24, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Around 7:00 am employee was dressed in street clothes and getting ready to walk to parking lot to go home after the night shift rotation had ended. As employee was walking out of change house and up the steps they felt a pop in their left knee. Could not bear any weight on left leg.

August 28, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

At approximately 8:30AM on 8/28/23, a mechanic was attempting to repair a blown turbo boot on the engine of the 37605 supply hauler truck. EE stood up on the offside fender stepping backwards and tripped over the exhaust guard bracket causing EE to fall backwards into the oscillating section of the supply hauler hitting face and ribs on the truck.

May 31, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states EE was working on the ball mill trying to fix an oil leak. EE went to leave and lost EE's balance and grabbed the handrail, EE then felt burning and sharp pain in EE's left shoulder area.

February 18, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee fell while washing out under a silo with a water hose. When the hose was turned on, the pressure made employee take a step backwards and employee tripped, landing on a step and felt pain in lower back.

November 18, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was going to put a bolt on the driver when EE tripped on a rock, falling to the ground. EE stuck hands out to catch self and noticed afterward that the right hand was starting to swell.

September 7, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee had been installing air and water in the 1092 stope and while attempting to turn the air header back on, the employees feet became tangled causing the miner to fall. The employee placed left arm out to brace the fall and struck the ground.

July 22, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stacking screen on rib, when EE stepped back EE didn't realize EE's footing was on a piece of screen. The screen slid out from underneath EE, causing the employee to slip and fall.

May 25, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing routine maintenance of crusher and when walking down crusher stairs, foot got hung up causing employee to lose balance. In the process of catching self from falling, employee jammed/twisted back.

April 8, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Shop employee was stepping down from getting oil from a bin when employee lost footing and fell into the rib. When striking the rib, the incident caused a 1/2 laceration on left forearm requiring 5 stitches.

January 7, 2020 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was changing a lift cylinder on top of a loader when the incident occurred. The employee was trying to move the crane in a better position with a strap when the employee lost balance falling approx. 5ft to the ground below.

March 6, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee mounted a tractor on the surface prior to going underground to start shift. After mounting the tractor, employee thought that the safety latch/gate was closed on the rear of the tractor and went to lean back against it when employee fell out approx. 3ft landing on left side.

November 3, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal shaftcrew, shaft repair, skip tender, station tender SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleges slipped and felt knee pop. Did not report until the next day. Dx. with a knee strain and referred to ortho. Placed on restrictions until that consult is completed.

October 12, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Stepping down off drill when employee stumbled, tried to catch self and jammed left middle finger-xrays revealed small fx.

March 22, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting the genie lift man basket. The genie lift man basket was on the ground. While exiting the basket, the employee's right heel of their boot got caught on the toe board causing the employee to trip and fall to the ground.

November 17, 2014 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While an employee was loading the Anfo rig, he slipped and lost his balance. As the employee went to catch himself he bent his wrist backwards.

September 11, 2014 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was working on the roof replacing a compressor on a roof mounted condensing unit. A storm was quickly approaching. Employee needed to exit the roof quickly. While descending on the ladder, the ladder started to slide and he fell from the ladder.

January 7, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Hydraulic hose busted and employee over reacted. Took off harness and tried to descend on the boom, slipping on fluid causing a fall. Back and knee strain knee

December 31, 2012 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was stepping off of his bolter rig and slipped on the bottom step. As a result of the slip, he hit the ground landing on a rock. The force of breaking his fall resulted in an anterior dislocation on his left side shoulder. At the time of the injury, the employee had 3 points of contact established. The step of the bolter was wet, as is common in underground mining.

May 28, 2012 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Alleged he fell and injured rt hip and knee. Did not report until 8-3. Began seeing the specialist in Sept. He was placed on restrictions that we just became aware of. Reached MMI on 11-5-12.

May 16, 2012 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While loading a heading the employee slipped on a rock and when he tried to catch himself with his hand, he cut his left hand, resulting in the employee receiving five stiches.

May 14, 2012 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At approximately 0500 this morning, an operator twisted his ankle at the gallery chute on 484 rail level. No first aid was required and he continued to work on his normal duties. Employee worked his shift then went to the Dr. the next day, x-rays revealed a fracture to his ankle.

November 15, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was rolling a tractor tire out from machine with another EE and the IE was walking back and tripped over a rock pile and landed on the rock pile. This was an underground mine and the only light was the light on the helmets.

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