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April 12, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE slipped on a face shield while exiting building.

March 4, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

EE was stepping over a small containment wall. They stepped over with left foot and stepped on a grading that was to large for the hole it was covering. It caused the grading to flip and the EE fell into the hole and ripped their pants and cut their right upper knee on the grading.

February 19, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slip and fall on ice.

December 16, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WSP employee entered a porta-potty supplied by the Mine site that was not secured or staked. After entering the porta-potty it tipped over causing the employee to be trapped and sprain ankle.

October 7, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking in 6-8" of mud on a slope; EE slipped in the mud and EE's knee hit some concrete.

October 3, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

Broken rib resulting from slip and fall onto horizontal scaffolding bar. Thought it was just back pain and reported late.

January 30, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Worker slipped on an icy surface while conducting a walk around of equipment prior to starting work.

December 22, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walking across a rocky parking lot.

October 5, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Grating failed while walking across

September 9, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking downstairs and rolled their ankle. Stairs and boots were checked and all were in good order.

April 11, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was filling up haul trucks and had to walk over a separations berm. As they were walking over the berm they slipped and caught themself before hitting the ground and stained their shoulder

March 6, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was pulling on a hose that was stuck and the hose broke free. When the hose broke free the employee fell backwards and hit the back of their head on a handrail causing a laceration.

January 20, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking through area and slipped on material that had been spilt on floor. Employee fell and hit head.

January 12, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on wet floor while stepping out of a sump falling and injuring back.

April 24, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped on uneven ground causing EE to fall to the ground and sprain EE's ankle.

February 21, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall down stairs

Descending stairs inside building while using handrail to go on break and missed step causing employee to fall. Stairs and handrails are in good condition and stair treads are grating therefore the coefficient of traction was not a contributing factor.

January 31, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping from a concrete pad to a gravel surface, slipped and fell striking their knee on the ground.

February 9, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to the Change Room when boot got caught in the grading causing them to fall and twist an ankle.

January 31, 2022 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing cleanup work when EE tripped on an air hose and twisted EE's ankle.

July 10, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was doing pre start inspection at the crusher on C10-CV01 tail pulley and guards. Employee stepped back and turned to their right when their ankle rolled and fell to the ground. Employee was assisted by co worker and lead person.

April 27, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking on elevated floor grading and did not see a portion was removed for maintenance. Employee fell approximately 2 feet to lower level before they caught themselves. When falling, their right foot struck a storage vessel.

April 22, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning up debris on uneven ground when EE's foot slipped and EE twisted their ankle.

December 11, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was heading out to do samples when stepping into some mud inside the containment of sump 3. This caused them to slip and twist right ankle and fall to the floor. This incident happened by pump 32 inside the sump 3 containment.

October 22, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal transit man, surveyor/transit worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Ground personnel walking and surveying road project from Seps pad to Mill pad. Employee stepped on rock which rolled out from under boot, causing employee to fall backwards into a sitting position and then on to back. Knee is reported as slight strain, no swelling, slight limp to walk.

July 29, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was using the forklift at the new packaging area. When EE stepped off the forklift, EE rolled left foot and ankle on an uneven surface.

April 21, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was conducting clean-up activities at Paste when EE slipped and fell while carrying conveyor parts.

March 31, 2020 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting utility vehicle when first step teetered causing EE to strain EE's left knee.

December 31, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall down stairs

Employee exited the office trailer going down the stairs onto the concrete pad. Due to icy conditions, employee lost footing and fell. Employee suffered a scraped knee.

September 6, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

On 09/07/2018 employee reported that they stepped on pillar to avoid getting wet while testing eyewash station. Employee slipped off the pillar and hit their chin on the eyewash bowl resulting in a laceration to the chin which required 4 sutures.

August 7, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was cleaning liquid floc from floor by using hose to push the liquid flock into the floor sump when ee slipped and fell on left shoulder. The floc is both wet and slick.

April 12, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall from machine

Employee was on top of the pla removed cloth & walked backwards tripped on a head metal brackets & fell backwards into the gap left from removed plates. Employee fell aprox 6 feet & restrained by EE's fall restraint system from contacting floor. Medical treatment not initially sought. On 4.20.18, employee requested & rec'd medical

April 2, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall from ladders

At the P7 packaging area, the employee was coming down the ladder (facing away from the ladder) as they descended they twisted around facing the ladder missing the bottom step causing them to trip and stumble twisting an ankle.

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