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May 21, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker MACHINERY
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using Metabo Grinder in an inverted position and cutting against the direction of the blades rotation. the blade kick backed, causing laceration to the left index finger.

April 29, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by falling object

EE looking in Gang Tool Box and the lid unexpectedly closed due to broken shocks and struck EE in the face impacting safety glasses and nose.

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.

April 11, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was using a grinder to remove bolts in a unit. The grinder handle was preventing EE's reach from bolt and EE decided to remove the handle. Without a strong securement handle, the grinder kicked back and made contact with the employee's left middle finger, cutting through a glove. This resulted in a laceration requiring 3 stitches.

April 11, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

hand caught between pipe being raised and structure

March 23, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

Operating light vehicle and struck a bollard resulting in a broken right radius.

March 16, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee alleges knee pain when stepping on to grating that was on the ground in a laydown yard. The grating was placed on the ground to prevent slip hazard in muddy conditions.

March 8, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Operator used air pressure to clean a line and opened valve before bleeding pressure. Air pressure burst a catch trap and oxalic acid with debris hit operator's face knocking safety glasses off.

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.

January 3, 2026 CA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Fall onto or against objects

Working foreman moving an agitator fell backwards after stepping onto a pallet and struck their neck on a metal I beam

December 31, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck against stationary object

wrench slipped, left hand suffered laceration on thumb.

December 26, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ratchet slip while tightening hand railing on haul truck. 3 stitches to left thumb.

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.

November 13, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Docking lift gate level pulled in right index finger of EE into roller. Amputation of right index finger at 2nd knuckle.

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.

September 3, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing shift. EE has loud hobbies and prior hearing problems but audiologist did not confirm not work related. EE works in various areas of the plant.

July 10, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Sprain on right shoulder occurred when pulling on a strap to a sling bag and strap broke.

June 16, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Employee had foreign material blow into their eye

June 12, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee attempted to relocate a rattlesnake when the employee was bitten on the finger.

February 5, 2025 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by flying object

Employee was working with porta-power when reservoir failed causing debris to hit them in the arm.

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.

December 16, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner tried to open a lid on a tote, lid was on too tight and would not come off.

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.

August 3, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Chemical insult to left eye.

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.

February 21, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee entered a sump that had what they believed to be only water to install a pump. The sump had residual caustic in the water. The employee did not put on their chemical resistant boots and water topped their boots causing chemical burns to their feet.

January 26, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing bolts from a differential using a Hytorc and wrench. The wrench slipped off the bolt and struck the worker in the safety glasses. The safety glasses broke and caused a laceration to the right eyebrow. Worker received 10 sutures.

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.

October 27, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck by flying object

IW was cleaning preheater tubes using a hydroblaster flex lance. As they pulled the flex lance out of the tube, they mistakenly held pressure on the bypass (foot pedal), causing the lance to continue spraying. The whip hit them in the bicep, resulting in an injury.

October 24, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Struck against a moving object

While traveling downhill operator lost control of UTV on gravel causing the UTV to roll over.

September 9, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee received stitches while removing a pump.

July 28, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Maintenance worker walking through the mill pad with contractor. Contractor's pants caught on valve opening the valve and getting caustic in eyes

July 12, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was climbing down a scissor lift without gloves, when EE caught middle finger on a metal loops attached to the railing of the scissor lift.

June 3, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Contributing conditions are unknown at the time. Employee could not pinpoint when accident took place and reported late.

April 29, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was lifting a heavy object and injured EE's right shoulder

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.

March 6, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
MP Mine Operations, LLC. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving pallets and a pallet caught and twisted EE's hand resulting in wrist injury

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