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May 20, 2026 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing off the ladder of a 993 loader. The employee missed the last step causing EE to fall to the ground injuring EE's right elbow.

May 17, 2026 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emloyee stepped out of a medium duty vehicle onto uneven ground and rolled their ankle. This caused a fracture to the distal fubula.

May 2, 2026 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing down the steps of a blast hole drill, when the employees first foot touched the ground EE let go of the handholds with EE's hands, at this moment the other foot got caught on the last rung of the steps causing EE to fall backward onto the ground. The employee had soreness and stiffness in the lower right back.

February 19, 2026 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped out of a light vehicle and feet went out from underneath them landing on their backside. Employee was seen on 3/4/26 due to pain and prescribed pain medication and given restrictions.

April 10, 2025 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

The employee stated they stepped off a haul truck ladder to the ground and felt their knee buckle backward. The employee had ample time in the shift to report the injury to the supervisor and did not. We are unsure of the actual location that the injury occurred.

April 3, 2025 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped on grating with accumulated mud on soles of their boots resulting in spraining left ankle.

September 19, 2017 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was preparing the tensioner and stepped off the step of tensioner and lost their footing rolling their ankle resulting in a mild sprain.

October 21, 2016 ID · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was performing maintenance on the carrier bearing of a screw conveyor. EE slipped and struck EE's hand on the sharp corner of a nearby tool box resulting in a laceration on the side of the palm of EE's hand. EE received 6-stitches in EE's hand and was immediately released to full duty.

March 22, 2014 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from ladders

Hanging a U grade bag and the step slipped out from underneath EE.

January 31, 2014 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was exiting private carrier bus when she slipped and fell

August 18, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was exiting equipment and felt pop in knee, this became a reportable on 4/11/2013 when employee had to have surgery.

August 13, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Crossing steps, grabbed handrail and stepped on bottom rung, foot slipped and fell backwards, reached out with hand to catch self, landed on backside of hand. This became a reportable on 9/21/2012 when EE went to specialist and found a broken bone.

October 19, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mill mechanic was changing out the cyclone pack distributor cap by opening the victalic clamp. The mechanic lost his balance and sprained his knee.

April 11, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking from one piece of equipment to another and rolled his ankle on walking surface.

December 6, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting from the back side of the headerline, slipped and fell on knee.

November 5, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Jumped off ladder of crane and twisted ankle.

August 28, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted ankle stepping out of man basket.

August 17, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Tripped walking to haul truck. Complained of sore ribs. At follow-up visit to the doctor on 8/25/09, x-rays reveald a small fracture in the lower right ribs. No medical treatment required.

June 27, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepping off boarding ladder, employee twisted ankle.

March 7, 2009 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dismounting drill, right foot slipped off step, hurting left knee. Reportable on 3/20/2009 when MRI taken.

May 7, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Knee popped when walking up the stairs. Not reportable until 7/26/08 when surgery was performed.

January 6, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking to work area slipped and fell hitting head.

August 22, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

Closing door on rubber tire dozer engine cover when door came off causing employee to fall off tire deck, landing on right foot and injuring it.

June 20, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

climbing ladder of loader, lost footing, face hit deck of loader chipping two front teeth

May 3, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

Reaching for crane controls, fell into cyclone tub, approx 7.5'.

December 23, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

Foot slipped as she was descending truck and handrail; slid down ladder and hit on lower back and buttocks.

November 13, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Dismounted truck to clean off side window and slipped on packed truck tracks, falling on right hip

April 11, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

pulling cable off cable reeler by hand twisted knee when stumbled

March 8, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

dismounting off dozer standing on push arm feet slipped and straddled push arm

March 5, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

Employee stepped on tooth of bucket. He slipped to concrete floor and twisted knee.

January 8, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

Slipped and fell on fire suppression system. This incident did not become a lost time until 8/3/06 due to the employee did not miss any work days and was not on any work restrictions or light duty between day of incident and 8/3/06 when employee had back surgery.

January 2, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Walking on slippery surface and slipped.

December 13, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

Dismounting from dozer-fell-hurt neck muscles and upper back.

May 29, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PULLING SLACK OUT OF CABLES THAT FEED THE BARGE MOTORS IN THE PROCESS STUMBLED AND FELL CUTTING LEFT PINKY FINGER

July 14, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS CHECKING MRT TANK STEPPED OVER CONTAINMENT WALL SLIPPED AND FELL HIT KNEE.

December 28, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WASHING L-19 IN WASH BAY TRIPPED OVER PU WASH RACKS & LANDED ON LEFT THUMB/HAND

October 10, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thompson Creek Mining Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS WORKING ON S3 MANLIFT, WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE LATCH TO UNLOCK THE MANBASKET, IT FELL CAUSING EE TO LOSE, HIA BALANCE, HE WAS ABLE TO STAY ON THE BASKET FRO A SHORT DISTANCE, BUT THE FEL L ABOUT 10 FEET TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS SHOULDER AND HEAD, TRANSPORTED TO CHALLIS CLINIC FOR EXAM AND STITCHES.

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