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Operator was cleaning the operator cab windows from the drill deck, upon re-entering the cab the operator slipped on mud on the deck surface and fell at level impacting their right knee on the floor of the cab causing discomfort.
The operator was climbing the stairs to the haul truck and tripped over the second to last step from the top. The operator reached their hands out to catch themselves on the deck and upon impact hurt their shoulder.
Operator disconnected the winch cable from the roll off dumpster. Then, the operators right foot/boot/ice cleat caught on the corner of the dumpsters frame causing them to lose their balance, tripping backwards and landing on their elbow/ shoulder straining their shoulder.
Operator was trying to pull the fuel hose to the haul truck. The fuel hose was caught on something, so the operator walked over to unhook the fuel hose and tried to pull the hose again, this time falling and landing on the right hand, injuring the wrist.
IP stated that they were at the mine sampling and due to the wet conditions, they lost their balance and fell down. The IP continued working throughout the shift and then advised another employee later in the day that their ankle was sore and went home. Seen at clinic on 10/16/2025.
Operator was descending a ladder to inspect underneath the loader, the operator experienced a sudden failure in EE's right knee as EE stepped down with EE's left leg. This caused EE to lose EE's grip on the handrails and fall approximately 3 to 4 feet to the ground. EE landed on EE's back on a youth nerf football-sized rock located on the north side of the loader.
At approximately 04:30 am, Craftsman was walking from change house to truck shop through haul truck access road walkway. As they approached eastern side, they stepped on a rock and was knocked off balance, but not falling. The felt a crack/pop in lower back. The pain increased later in the shift. Supervisor was notified at 10:30am and then taken to clinic for further evaluation.
Worker was walking to a hole they were about to measure when they tripped and rolled their ankle on uneven ground. Worker was assessed by EMT at 10:21am. EMT provided worker with an ice pack and advised them to go Medical Clinic for further evaluation. Supervisor took worker to MC.
At approximately 18:18 after pre-shift meeting, an operator was exiting the lineout tent on their way to the tie-line buses. Then, the operator caught EE's left leg on the boot scrubber that was being used as a door stop, causing the operator to fall and land on EE's left knee.
While going down the stairs of the haul truck, the operator's bag swung in front of operator causing operator to lose balance. Operator used left hand to help catch self and brace self from falling down the stairs and heard a "pop" in elbow. Did not call for a supervisor and went home. Pain became worse so operator went to an urgent care.
2/3 EE got down from loader to 3' ladder, EE's pantleg caught on a bolt, EE lost balance, fell, and twisted knee. 2/4 EE taken for a medical eval. and cleared to return w/o restrictions. EE follow up 2/24, 3/28 still cleared to return w/o restrictions. 4/21 MRI shows possible strain/tear of right knee ACL PCL. 5/30 EE referred to PT and cleared to return with modified duty.
At approx. 0730 on 01/14/2025 employee was walking back away from a scrap pile of steel and slipped into a tire rut which was iced over. Employee landed on left side/shoulder. The employee was provided with restrictions and able to return to work adhering to restrictions.
12.26.24 Worker was walking on the BCT tieline going past IP's haul truck when IP slipped. IP was wearing ice cleats. IP landed on backpack and right hand. Right hand and wrist became swollen, which radiated into forearm. On 01.09.24 worker was provided with restrictions since recovery was not ideal. (Submitted initially on 1.14.25. was voided. Resubmitted 1.16.25)
On 11/2/2024, the operator of Haul Truck 452 slipped and fell headfirst down the stairs during shift change, sustaining injuries. A neck injury remains an issue, leading to work restrictions effective 11/25.
Employee (EE) was delivering 16' jumbo steel to the 3520 ORD9 using an Integrated Tool Carrier (IT). Once parked, EE offloaded two pieces of steel. While lifting both pieces of steel under their right shoulder, EE began walking forward. As the steel came off the IT, the imbalanced weight caused EE to fall to ground. As EE was drug to the ground, pain was felt in the right ankle.
Employee tripped and fell when crossing the haul road in front of the truck shop. They stopped their fall with their left wrist and the left elbow made contact with the rib cage. The following day severe pain was experienced and medical help sought. Diagnosis of 2 fractured ribs, and contusion of thorax.
The IP carried the drill hammer from the pickup truck to the support truck. As the IP climbed onto the fourth step EE's foot slipped and started to lose balance. With the hammer's weight, the IP fell forward and dropped the hammer which landed on the IP's fingertip.
Employee was standing on top of a pallet grabbing boxes off the back of the pallet. Their foot got entangled in some plastic wrap around the pallet causing a fall. The employee landed on their right wrist. Employee was seen at emergency room, diagnosed with acute fracture of distal radius requiring surgical repair.
Worker slipped due to the muddy conditions and hit forehead on the end of a steel bar as EE fell. Deep laceration required stitches at a clinic.
Operator slips on ice at tie line and receives partial tear to left quadricep tendon.
A maintenance craftsman was climbing onto the boarding ladder of an electric shovel when they felt a pop in their right foot. The employee was seen at a medical facility and given restricted duty pending a follow up appointment.
While climbing down the boarding ladder on a Komatsu 930E haul truck the operator stepped to the ground and felt a pain in leg. Upon medical evaluation it was determined that they had a torn calf muscle. The ground surface was clean dry and flat.
Employee was working on rebar mat, material fell through mat employee fell approximately 3 feet contacting chest causing 3 rib fractures.
Employee slipped striking face on the handrail causing injuries.
Employee's foot was stuck in mud / material, EE started to fall and let off the blaster hose that EE was spraying causing EE's momentum to go forward causing EE to fall.
Employee tripped over edge of a piece of fire blanket that had been dislodged by another contractor and fell onto EE's knee. EE has been diagnosed with a hematoma and potential strain. No medical or work restrictions.
During the pre-shift inspection, an operator stepped between the tires of the haul truck & the berm. When they placed their left foot on the berm it made contact with mud causing the operator to fall on their shoulder. At 2:30pm, the operator reported the injury. The operator was seen by a physician & given restricted duty for 5 calendar days. Employee has returned to full duty.
Miner was performing an engine repair on a CAT 794 haul truck. EE was coming out of the compartment to a shop ladder that was placed between the haul truck tire and the permanent ladder on the haul truck. EE lost footing and fell landing in a way that dislocated and fractured the ankle.
Employee was working inside the building on a sloped concrete floor. EE had tied the ladder to the structure and was in the process of welding a flange when the ladder slightly shifted startling the welder. EE then jumped down from the third rung of the ladder and landed on the concrete floor hurting EE's right heel.
miner strained left bicep FA on 11/23/19 then on 11/28/19 slipped on ice FA, but told to follow up with specialist for MRI. On 12/18/19 I was informed MRI showed a tear that will require surgery
Employee closing a 24" valve with a wheel handle, awkward access and hard to turn. Employee put their body weight into the valve handle to help get it to turn. When the valve handle finally loosened and was able to turn, the employee lost their balance and fell. In the process, they wrapped their arm around the valve to break their fall, tearing the tendon in the bicep.
Officer was hurrying to ensure there was no unauthorized access at the gate. Stepped off curb, twisted ankle. Step is 7 inches tall. Boots were laced, but loose. Officer has sprained ankle.
operator descending bus step onto even ground and twisted ankle which resulted in sprain that requires time off ankle to reduce swelling and recovery
Operator walking from parked haul truck to passenger van slipped on ice and fell onto right hip, ended up as a fracture requiring surgery and hip replacement.
Employee was on a catwalk there was a slick spot of snow and ice, employee slipped fell and hit nose and lip on the rounded toe board requiring 4 sutures to close
During a sampling event at the Kennecott pit, employee lost their balance, fell down on right side/elbow while wading through snowy terrain resulting in a dislocated elbow.
EE was walking around a pallet of mud product to replace a hose that had fallen off the mud tank when they stepped on a rock that had been placed on a corner of a tarp that covered the mud product and rolled their left ankle.
Miner was exiting bed of lube truck, took hand off ladder to flip a hose out of way and lost balance & fell approximately 30 inches to ground landing awkwardly and left ankle, causing a sprain
Employee was exiting back of service truck and boot got stuck in step, and employee fell backwards twisting ankle, was diagnosed with ankle sprain returned to work full duty but was given physical therapy session 3/6/18, and scheduled a follow up 03/09/18 no work days missed
While preparing a reagent tanker for unloading an employee ascended the side ladder of the tanker trailer to access and inspect the vent cap. At some point, the employee lost balance and fell into the adjacent containment area onto a concrete surface.
Employee twisted knee resulting in a torn anterior cruciate Ligament while climbing down from a flatbed trailer.
Employee slipped and fell in the Kennecott dry this morning. There was a puddle of water on the floor near the sink where the employee slipped on.
Driver had removed the 3 side panels from the stake bed delivery truck and leaned them against the opposite side of the truck. A strong gust of wind caused the stacked side panels to fall and strike the driver in the back, causing the driver to fall to the ground from the truck bed. EE broke EE's left arm between the shoulder and elbow and had other minor abrasions.
A helper was installing a ground rod for a light plant on a new drill site when EE inadvertently miss struck the ground rod causing EE to contact lower left lip/chin on the ground rod.
Employee indicated that while walking from light truck to a maintenance area employee slipped on ice and injured shoulder. Initially, and through today, this was felt to not be work related as the employee had other factors involved with the shoulder. This is continuing to be investigated through this date.
Operator was walking towards light vehicle for ride in and slipped on ground, fell on to back pack but hurt two ribs and said right shoulder was also sore
Employee exited bus and had walked about 5 steps and stepped on a patch of black ice with left foot and fell landing on right ankle
Haul truck operator was climbing down ladder, missed last step and landed on EE's ankle, causing mild sprain.
A hoist cylinder on a Komatsu 930-3SE haul truck fell approximately six feet to the ground and rebounded when it hit the ground. craftsman was injured when EE was struck by the cylinder when it deflected off of the floor which resulted in EE falling backwards to the ground, bruising EE's left knee straining EE's lower back in the process.
In the process of a rig move, a rolled up 1" hose was ready for move and an employee had tripped over it and fell to the ground (same level) striking EE's right arm on the ground breaking EE's right elbow.