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Employee reported that when cleaning out a drain pan in the lube bay, EE tipped the pan forward and it became unstable. EE felt pain in EE's left shoulder immediately following the incident.
Employee reported EE had reached under EE's safety glasses to itch left eye. EE immediately noticed a painful sensation in the eye. EE was treated by an optometrist who removed a foreign body.
Employee reported while assisting a mechanic, they felt some discomfort in right shoulder. MRI results given to the employee on 04/28/20 indicated moderate tendinosis, bursitis and degenerative changes.
Employee reported while exiting a pickup, EE slipped and fell. EE reported pain in the left arm/shoulder immediately following the incident.
Employee removing hydraulic pump from tire truck when it slipped and pinched a finger. X-rays subsequently revealed a non-displaced terminal tuft fracture.
At approximately 4:05 p.m. a small brush/grass fire was ignited by lightning. There was no mining activity underway near the point of ignition. This fire is being documented with a 7000-1 report as it was not fully extinguished within 30 minutes of discovery and MSHA was contacted immediately.
Walking up short ladder when the ladder moved causing foot to hit floor. Fracture of metatarsal bones in left foot.
Employee lifted microwave. Felt strain in left bicep and later than evening noticed bruising and some swelling. MRI reviewed and physical therapy prescribed on 6/17/19. MRI indicates degenerative tearing of nearly the entire labrum, synovitis in the rotator interval and severe acromioclavicular osteoarthrosis.
Employee reported dismounting a haul truck and straining EE's shoulder. MRI reviewed and physical therapy prescribed on December 10. MRI indicated multiple degenerative conditions suggesting tendinopathy, arthritis and bursitis. No work restrictions or days of work missed.
Employee was welding overhead on a dragline when a piece of slag fell into right eye. EE was treated by an optometrist who removed the foreign body.
Two small grass/bush fires were started by lightning near the shop and office complex at Trapper the evening of 8/31/18. There were no mining activities near the points of ignition. These fires are being documented with a 7000-1 report as they were not fully extinguished within 30 minutes of discovery and MSHA was contacted immediately.
Employee reported while stacking cases of water in change room, felt a pain in the left side of abdomen.
Acetylene tank that was being stored on the shop floor caught fire during an off shift. The tank was not in use at the time of the fire. There were no employees working in the shop at this time.
Employee reported when moving a rock knocker that had fallen off a haul truck, EE felt a pop and pain in EE's left arm. Surgery performed 3/19 for a left elbow distal tendon rupture repair.
Employee moving dragline cable experienced lower back strain. Work restriction issued 12/19/17.
Employee was getting off a dozer when their foot slipped on tracks. Employee was holding the grab rail with right arm and strained the right shoulder. Reported the injury on 10/9. Surgery was determined necessary on 11/3. Employee had surgery on 11/14.
Employee was discovered deceased in the active mining area. There were no indications of traumatic injury event. Employee is believed to have been engaged in routine surveying activity at the time of collapse.
Heavy equipment operator restricted from work duty as of February 7 following report of progressively worsening lower back pain. MRI indicates degenerative changes including multilevel facet joint arthropathy in the lumbar spine.
Employee reported dismounting dragline at end of shift and reaching up to get employee's lunch box when employee felt a twinge of pain in employee's shoulder that became increasingly worse. Physical therapy prescribed. Subsequent MRI indicates multiple degenerative changes that will require surgical repair.
Employee moving dragline cable stepped into a dragline shoe track and EE's left knee buckled. Pain and swelling developed over the remainder of EE's shift and persisted over the weekend. Employee referred to doctor on 5/23 for evaluation. MRI completed 6/2.
Employee reported after dismounting haul truck, ee was walking away when ee slipped and fell on left side. Physical therapy was prescribed on 2/5/16.
While seated, co-worker patted employee's knee. The employee reacted by reaching to push the co-worker's hand away. Hands made contact and a loud "pop" occurred. X-rays revealed fracture of the 4th metacarpal.
The operator allowed haul truck to gain too much momentum and failed to make left hand turn causing extensive damage to truck. No reportable injury occurred.
Employee reported while positioning a heavy metal stand, the stand toppled injuring two fingers on the employee's left hand. The injuries required medical treatment and resulted in time off work.
Employee reported numbness in both hands on 6/25/15. The employee underwent surgery on 9/8/15.
Employee reported shoulder pain after operating haul truck. Employee has had prior surgery on same shoulder (occupational illness, 2/19/11).
Employee reported carrying part in shop when left foot twisted (ankle rolled) and he went down. Left knee became sore over weekend and employee went to ER for evaluation. MRI results received 4/7 indicate torn ligament.
Maintenance employee reported he knelt down on a bolt while working on an overburden drill. His knee later swelled up and started to hurt. Medical treatment provided at follow-up appointment 4/8/15.
Employee reported after stepping off a dozer, he felt a locking sensation and knee pain. Employee had surgery on 4/23.
Employee repositioned right leg while conducting maintenance work, stepped backwards and felt a pop in right knee. Diagnosed with partial dislocation and restricted from all work 3/31.
Employee was stepping out of the operator's cab to clean the rear window on bulldozer when he slipped and fell from the equipment deck to the ground. This injury resulted in an ear laceration requiring sutures.
Employee was cutting a piece of lath toward his thumb with a knife when it slipped, cutting his left thumb. This injury resulted in a laceration requiring sutures.
Employee reported noticing numbness in both hands. Workers' compensation claim filed. Determined non-work related. Employee subsequently appealed denial and obtained approval for carpal tunnel release surgery. Employer informed of surgery and verified work-related compensability decision on 7/6/15.
On April 30, employee reported shoulder pain after slipping and catching himself dismounting haul truck. On Friday, November 14, employee confirmed plans to undergo surgery to repair torn tendon. He has not missed work or been restricted from normal work activity to date. Surgery to be scheduled for December or January.
Employee reported lower back pain after operating a dozer. The medical evaluation identified degenerative conditions in the lumbar spine. Diagnostic results were obtained 5/7/14.
On April 13, 2014, employee reported lower back strain after jarring back while operating bulldozer. Physician issued lifting restriction on April 21 that prevents employee from fulfilling normal duties.
Employee diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Notified employer on 12/10/13 of surgery scheduled for 1/7/14.
Employee was checking a fuel leak repair on a haul truck when a loose particle blew into his left eye. He was treated by an optometrist who removed the foreign body.
Employee was assisting with a cable change on a boom winch. His left hand was pinched when the weight of the cable shifted while getting the cable back on the sheave. This injury resulted in a laceration requiring sutures.
Employee reported back pain after knocking wedges out of a tooth adaptor with a sledge hammer. Notified employer on 12/18/13 of surgery scheduled for 1/3/14.
Employee was installing track pin when the track press failed causing an object to strike him in the forehead.
Employee was pulling jack stand into place when he felt pain in wrist and noted immediate swelling. Left wrist sprain. Provided with splint.
Employee injured when operating motor grader that was struck by haul truck.
Employee was cutting outer jacket off electrical cable with a utility knife. The knife slipped, cutting his left hand. This injury resulted in a laceration requiring sutures.
Employee was cleaning a weld on the lip of an excavator bucket with an air chipper when a piece of debris made contact with his eye. He was treated by an optometrist who removed the foreign body and applied antibiotics.
Employee was assisting in replacement of a bulldozer ripper tooth when a metal fragment from keeper pin chipped off and struck him in the left forearm. Treatment for this injury included an incision requiring stitches.
EE investigating oil leak under 777 haul truck during pre-op inspection on March 18. Reached up with rag to wipe some dirt from hose. His light went out. Dirt fell on his face behind safety glasses. Blinking, couldn't see, stood up and hit his head under the truck. May 9 employer was informed of a bulging disc from this incident. Work restriction imposed May 6. No missed work days.
Employee slipped and fell on 2/26/13. Surgery to repair torn rotator cuff took place on 8/29/13.
Employee reported slipping on ice, falling and injuring right shoulder. Employer notified of the incident on 1/2/13. Referred to a physician who prescribed physical therapy on 1/15/13. No restrictions or days away from work as a result of the injury.
Employee pinched his left hand ring finger in the door stop on the rear door of the dragline. This injury resulted in a laceration requiring sutures. The employee did not miss any work time or was restricted as a result of the injury