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Mine operator twisted ankle while exiting a transport van. Medical examination assigned work restrictions. Operator returned to work next shift but declined to perform restricted duties. Operator reports ongoing physical therapy for injury and has not returned to site in any capacity.

Employee was stepping over a pipe when EE struck EE's right knee on the flange connection and cut through EE's pants, cutting EE's knee.

Two employees were working together to clean up some using a forklift to maneuver drill steels. The employee on the ground had their hand on top of a drill steel when another shifted and moved towards the other steel catching their finger between the two drill steels and crushing it.

Operator was walking on uneven ground and felt pain in their knee. After evaluation employee was placed out of work by the medical provider beginning on 12/10/2025.

A Mobile Maintenance Mechanic was removing cutting edges off of a forklift, as they set it down to flip it over their finger got caught between the cutting edge and corner of forklift smashing their finger, employee received sutures to close wound.

Mechanic was moving a loader cutting edge from a pallet onto the forks of a forklift and when dropping it onto the fork EE's finger was caught smashing EE's right index finger and causing a laceration which required sutures.

A Haul Truck Operator was climbing from truck to the ground using the handrails and 3-step boarding ladder when they fell from the second step to the ground. They were transported to the hospital for evaluation and was placed out of work for a suspected concussion. Their first shift of lost time was 10/19/2025.

The victim was preparing the area to lower a vulcanizing hot press down to the lower level by removing grates on the 2nd floor of the number 2 ball mill feeder belt. In the process, the victim, who was not wearing fall protection, fell 10 feet to the lower level.

Employee was cutting flex using a utility knife. Employees knee slipped causing them to make contact with upper right knee, causing about a 1inch laceration.

A maintenance mechanic was inside the discharge chute of Ball Mill #5 and was using a 12-pound sledgehammer to break a chute liner loose when EE's footing slipped mid swing and the hammer hit EE's right knee causing a chip fracture.

A Lube Technician was dismounting a dozer in the pit after servicing it, when stepping down they felt pain in their ankle and felt a pop. EE was sent to a provider for evaluation on 09/11/2025 and was diagnosed with a sprain injury and placed on crutches, first day of lost time was 09/12/2025.

A mechanic was stepping onto a barge from the ground when their muddy rubber boots caused them to lose footing and slip and caught themselves by grabbing the handrail and hurting their right shoulder.

A production loader operator was coming off the boarding ladder of the loader when EE stepped on a rock and felt pain in EE's leg. On evaluation EE was diagnosed with a muscle strain and issued restricted duty, EE's first shift of restricted duty was 09/05/2025.

A haul truck operator noticed redness and swelling on EE's forearm assumed to be from an insect bite or sting, on evaluation EE was referred to medical evaluation for a possible allergic reaction. EE was was diagnosed with an acute, localized reaction and prescribed a steroid and light duty for the course of medication.

THE DRIVER WAS HAVING TROUBLE REMOVING THE HOSE AND THEY PULLED ON THE HOSE, THAT WAS WHEN THE HOSE WENT STRAIGHT TO THEIR BOTTOM LIP, IT CUT BOTTOM LIP, PUSHING THE BOTTOM TOOTH INSIDE, CAUSING BLEEDING AND PAIN.

While waiting for the shift to begin the employee sat in a chair next to a cork board mounted on a wall. The cork board fell and struck the employee on the left shoulder.

Employee was replacing a drive sprocket on a excavator. While attempting to install the sprocket fell off of the forklift and landed on ankle. Took employee to the emergency room and had x rays taken. Results were no broken bones or torn ligaments. Ankle is fine just some swelling and bruising.

While waiting for shift to start employee was rubbing eyes when they felt a sharp pain in their eye after touching welding jacket. Employee was seen at the ER where a foreign object was removed from their eye.

As The operator was dismounting the haul truck, right hand stuck to the handrail as their foot reached the ground. At that time they felt a sharp pain from the front of right shoulder. Issued 2 lb lift restriction, no driving, no operating equipment, no climbing ladders. Began restricted duty on 06/13/2025.

Operator of dozer was starting a new slot and as the material fall away ahead of the blade, the dozer operator quickly reversed and tracked over the previous slot embankment edge. The dozer laid over onto its left side, operator was wearing their seatbelt and was able to self-extricate. Operator was then sent for evaluation at an off-site clinic where they were issued restrictions.

Employee was using a 6" grinder with a cut off wheel cutting flat plate on a set of stands when the grinder grabbed and kicked back toward the individual making contact with EE's left mid to upper thigh resulting in a laceration and 11 stitches.

Employee was walking from the Main Gate to the Administration building and there was a pickup next to the gate, they walked around the pickup and turned to talk to the driver. As they turned back to continue walking, they stepped into a dip in the pavement, twisted an ankle, and fell resulting in an ankle fracture.

Operator went to fuel island and the pump 2 hose had been rolled back up. In the process of pulling hose back to the east side of fuel island, operator went to get more hose out of reel and in doing so strained their back as they were turning their body. First missed shift was 04/25/2025.

Operator of drill 557 was leaving tie down attempting to go down ramp to Castle dome pit, during that walk Haul truck 531 was attempting to pass drill, When haul truck attempted to pass it struck rear of drill mast causing damage to both and injuring the drill operator. First missed shift was 05/30/2025.

Employee was attempting to retrieve tools from the back of employee's pickup and cut right hand on an exposed, sharp, piece of metal located at the top of the tailgate. Employee received a cut to the top of right hand above the thumb which required 5 sutures.

While removing the wear caps on a loader bucket, they struck the cap with a hammer which caused a metal fragment to fly off and embed in this left hand between the thumb and index fingers through a leather glove and the embedded metal had to be surgically removed. First missed shift occurred on 04/02/2025.

Employee was operating a haul truck and was being loaded by the production loader and felt some discomfort in their back, the employee was reassigned to a different loading unit and finished the shift but after leaving the following morning, called their Supervisor and reported that they needed to visit the ER. The restrictions would not allow return to work for the next shift.

Employee was backing a dozer on the main dump and contacted a rock with the back of the dozer, this caused a sudden stop which jarred EE and caused neck pain. First day of work missed 02/19/2025.

As the employee was dismounting the haul truck, EE stepped off the last rung of the ladder and stepped on an unseen small rock and rolled EE's knee inward. First day of missed work was 02/06/2025, following revised restrictions from a follow-up visit.

Employee was priming holes, as employee moved to push wire down the lath / stake a splinter came from the wood and entered employee's hand between the thumb and pointer finger, it then pushed back into the back of the hand.

Employee was cutting a bolt off with a DeWalt portable bandsaw. When the saw cut through the bolt, it dropped down coming into contact with the left thumb causing a laceration.

While installing Feed pipe to the #2 skid at TSF4 an excavator was being used to position the pipe in place. With the stored energy left in the pipe it swung back approximately 10 feet striking the employee in the lower right leg.

Employee was helping to adjust the gap on Crusher #5 using a hydraulic ram. When the ram began to retract, it slipped off of the crusher tooth and the employee grabbed it, crushing their Right ring and pinky finger between the ram body and head.

Maintenance employee was placing a training idler onto a conveyor cartridge that was being rebuilt. While placing the idler into the frame, it shifted catching employee's pinky finger on left hand between the idler and frame.

Maintenance employee was working to install a bearing on a conveyor pulley and cut the second knuckle on EE's right hand middle finger.

Employee was removing an inline valve on the tailing pump discharge line and when the last bolt was removed, the valve shifted releasing pressurized tailings slurry which got in employee's face/eyes.

EE was tightening bolts on a rebuilt pump when EE felt a pain in EE's back.

Employee was removing brush and weeds while standing on a pallet and slipped causing EE to fall to EE's knee. New restrictions issued on 10/14/2024, first missed shift is 10/16/2024.

Employee was loosening a bolt with an impact gun and had hand on the socket while activating the impact when a sliver of steel caught EE's finger causing a laceration.

Employee was boarding employee's haul truck and for an unknown reason, chose to utilize the emergency egress ladder rather than the normal boarding ladder/stairs. EE reached the third rung from the top when EE fell approximately 11 feet to the ground. EE received a head laceration, fractured right thumb, fractured collarbone, and fractured C6 lamina.

Employee was climbing Scaffolding felt a pop and sharp pain in the left knee. Employee was diagnosed at medical facility with strain/sprain to the knee. Was referred to physician for further evaluation.

Employee reported back strain after climbing the boarding ladder/stairs of employee's haul truck. Pain reported the following day on 07/05/2024. Employee issued restrictions of no driving, stairs, or uneven ground by medical provider.

Tire technician was removing a lock ring from a haul truck tire when the lock ring pinched EE's fingertip. *EE was diagnosed with a secondary infection due to improper wound care during a follow-up visit on 8/5/24 resulting in restricted duty work beginning 08/05/2024. Restrictions listed as wear splint, keep hand clean/dry, no lifting/push/pull over 10 pounds.

Employee was walking down a conveyor walkway and slipped on debris.

While operator was going to move plastic pallet from table to set up for next day starter sheets as operator was moving the pallet it slid of table causing employee to lose balance falling back and hitting lower left triceps, causing a laceration requiring sutures, and a bruise and swelling on elbow area.

Employee was harvesting cathodes in the tank house and had a dropped sheet inside of the cell. While trying to fish the sheet out with a handled hook, EE pulled to lift the sheet and it snagged on the side and dropped off the hook and felt a pull in EE's back and radiating down left leg. Employee was given restrictions of 5 lb lifting, no stairs, no squatting.

Employee was operating a road grader and noticed the transmission was not working correctly. Operator was inspecting for leaks, when they opened the engine compartment door the transmission fluid cap popped off causing them to be splashed with oil which got in their eyes.

Employee was performing semi annual service an HT518, was headed to back of the motor to cut zip ties on the detection line after stepped on tubing, foot slipped and worker's leg caught a bracket which cut calf on right leg.

Twisted right knee while exiting the truck.

Moving material to clear belt, smashed fingers on right hand.