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Laboratory technician was working with a box cutter knife when they went to preform a task in the lab. The knife slipped from their hand resulting in them instinctually catching the knife and causing the knife to cut their thumb.
After using plasma cutter, maintenance personnel lifted their face shield dislodging metal dust onto their face. Some of the dust went behind their safety glasses and into their left eye. Metal debris was removed from eye and antibiotic drops prescribed.
Employee was stepping off of chain conveyor belt after cleaning photo eyes, and twisted ankle. Conveyor was locked out and not moving at time of incident. Employee maintained three points of contact and did not fall to the ground.
Maintenance technician was insulating piping, EE was holding a water line while cutting the insulation to fit. The pipe shifted in the middle of EE's cut, and EE cut EE's left pinkie finger. EE was taken to local urgent care where EE received 4 stitches. EE was then released to work with no restrictions.
EE was experiencing trigger finger symptoms in November went to EE's Dr on 11/17/25. Was no disclosed by EE to company. On 1/26/26 EE notified HR and was evaluated by nurse on 1/27/26, then triage nurse on 1/27/26, then telehealth on 1/30/26. Seen by ortho specialist on 2/6/26 and diagnosed w/trigger finger & work related, received corticosteroid injection & RTW.
Employee was exiting the loader, and EE's foot missed the last step on the ladder. Employee fell to mine floor, landing on EE's back. Initial medical evaluation was for a sprain/strain, but a follow up appointment on 12/16/2025 with X-rays determined EE sustained a broken rib.
On November 10th at about 2:30 PM one of our van shipping employees received a laceration to their left thumb/palm. The employee was attempting to open a pair of bundled shipping ratchet straps. When the employee attempted to open the packaging, the knife slipped, striking the palm area of left thumb. Resulting in a laceration.
Employee step down from front end loader and rolled ankle.
Employee sought medical attention from EE's personal physician for shoulder pain. Compensable determination for WC was made on March 10, 2026--making it reportable at that date. Employee uses pole to poke feed through feeder and has performed this task over many years of employment
While conducting an end-of-month inventory of explosives supplies, Miner unlocked the powder magazine in Tunnel 1. Miner opened the door using their left arm to pull the heavy steel door open. As they opened the door they felt a pop, and a sharp pain in their left forearm. MRI results received on 9/9/2025 showing injury was a tear requiring surgery.
THE IE REPORTED BACK STRAIN ON 8/18/25 AT THE START OF SHIFT. IE STATED THAT THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 8/13/25. THE IE WAS REMOVING A BROKEN PALLET FROM THE BAGGING SYSTEM WHEN THEY FELT A STRAIN IN BACK. IE WAS SEEN BY PHYSICIAN AND TAKEN OFF WORK.
Loader Operator backed down the feed ramp for the mill with a loader as a contractor dump truck was backing into the bay perpendicular to that ramp. The dump truck struck the side of the loader tire and counterweight shifting it to the right and in the process strained the muscles in operator's lower back.
On June 2, 2025, an employee was assisting with the installation of a packer intended to control a high-volume, high-pressure water leak at the mine face. During the operation, the employee began stepping back and turning, the employee twisted EE's right knee.
While removing tires from a dump truck to perform maintenance, the miner felt a pop in EE's left shoulder and a slight tingling in EE's arm. Injury occurred on 05/12/25 and treated as first aid until 06/20/25. On 06/20/25 it was diagnosed as a tear requiring surgery and miner was given restrictions.
Temporary employee was working in the bagging area when EE tripped over a piece of the exit conveyor at approximately 1:30 pm. EE landed on EE's right shoulder and was experiencing tingling/numbness, but no pain. Employee was taken to the ER to be medically evaluated. EE did not attend EE's follow-up appointment, as required, and did not return or call into work until 5/19/2025.
Miner was assisting to shift the width of the forks on an extenda-reach forklift. While moving the forks, the miner felt a pain in EE's right forearm. The injury was initially treated as a first aid sprain, but the extended healing process led to a need for imaging which revealed a tear requiring surgery to repair. The determination that surgery was required was made on 5/16/25.
Driver was loading the truck and hit EE's head, resulting in a laceration on EE's head.
Dump truck was being loaded with dry clay. The clay was leaking out of areas of the tailgate. Employee attempted to shove the tailgate closed. When the employee attempted to close the tailgate EE's right middle finger was caught between the truck bed and tailgate.
Employee was placing paper bags on 50 lb. bagger spout when the bag on the spout to EE's right ruptured. The bag ruptured in such a way that the clay was directed towards the right side of the employee's head. This dislodged EE's safety glasses and got clay in EE's eye.
At around 8PM on January 22nd, the Jet Mill Bagger was attempting to cut open a pallet of new bags and slipped causing a finger laceration that required stiches to repair. The bagger was using a box cutter to cut off the plastic banding used to secure the pallet loads.
Operator was stepping down off of a ladder after closing a valve when EE rolled their right ankle.
Employee's shoe became untied and employee tripped as a result. Upon hitting the ground during the call, the employee's glasses broke and cut employee's right eyebrow.
On December 18th, 2024, at about 11:30 pm the employee parked loader in fines shed adjacent to hopper 2. Employee was disembarking loader to clear metal detector fault. On reaching the ground the employee felt a pain above EE's right knee.
Rain caused the kaolin clay to become slick causing the forklift to slide into a handrail on a ramp.
IE was rolling the tarp off of McNay rental trailer #118 when the handle detached from the trailer causing the IE to fall to the ground, same level injuring left lower back. The IE did not seek medical attention until 11/15, when they were taken off work.
While bagging a load of 55-lbs. bags and placing them on a pallet, felt an intense sharp pain and since then whenever moving the arm there is a grinding/popping feeling and discomfort. The injury was originally diagnosed as first aid and treated accordingly. On 10/30/2024, the pain had not lessened and the doctor prescribed medication and work restrictions.
IE was lifting a mop bucket to dump in a sink and felt a pop in EE's back. IE refused treatment on 10/21/24. On 10/22/2024 IE sought medical treatment and was given two injections and was taken off work...unable to accommodate restrictions.
On 10-10-24 at 1:20 PM Employee struck their left-hand ring finger with a pry bar.
On October 4, 10 AM employee received a laceration on EE's right wrist above EE's glove cuff.
While taking the bolt out of the hammer tip in the mill. When turned on the impact wrench the bolt backed out and the head of the bolt cut through the glove and cut middle finger on left hand.
The operator sustained a strain injury while installing a new propane canister on a forklift. During the installation the operator did not feel any significant strain or pulling, but immediately after completing the process they began to feel discomfort.
Employee was pulling a hose out of a cam-lock coupler. When they were pulling up on the hose they felt a pop in their back. The employee was taken to the emergency room where they were placed on restrictive duty.
THE IE TRIPPED OVER A PLASTIC BAND AND FELL STRIKING EE'S LEFT HAND AGAINST A PIECE OF METAL STRUCTURE. THE IE WAS TAKEN TO BLESSING HOSPITAL ER WHERE AFTER X-RAYS EE HAD A FRACTURE TO EE'S LEFT MIDDLE FINGER.
Maintenance member was replacing a belt on a mill fan when their fingers were pinched between the belt and the belt sheave. Their left index and middle finger received lacerations requiring a total of 13 stitches.
The miner was injured on 5/16/24 while moving a chair from on top of a desk. Per doctor, the injury was treated as a first aid strain until 8/5/2024 when imaging revealed a tear and surgery determined necessary.
While dismounting the track mobile, IP stepped onto uneven surface with loose rock. The IP rolled their right ankle. IP was taken to Minor ER and diagnosed with a sprained ankle.
Were notified of a missing employee on 12/25/2023, employee discovered in the area around explosive magazines. Once discovered MSHA Hotline was called at 13:40 to notify of a death at the mine.
IE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER AND EE'S RIGHT ARM "GAVE WAY". REPORTED INCIDENT AND FINISHED SHIFT. IE DEVELOPED A PERSONNEL MEDICAL ISSUE (NON RELATED) THAT TOOK EE OUT OF WORK. WHILE OFF ON PERSONNEL MEDICAL HAD MRI ON RIGHT ELBOW, REVEALED TORN R BICEP TENDON TEAR. IE RETURNED FROM PERSONAL MEDICAL, WORKED UNTIL SURGURY. FIRST SCHEDULED WORK DAY MISSED 8/26/2024.
While conducting preventative maintenance on a dump truck, a tire shifted during reinstall and pulled mechanics arm. This resulted in a shoulder strain.
Driver was travelling from the mine to the plant with a full load. The mine vehicle was approaching an intersection when a pickup truck crossing in front of mine vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign. The mine vehicle did not have a stop sign and did not have enough time to react to the other vehicle before impacting the rear driver side portion of the passenger vehicle.
Employee was packaging material. Employee turned around to leave area and tripped on pallet lift table, fell and hit head. Diagnosed as possible mild concussion. No overnight observation.
Employee was on top of bag house in mill 11/12 building replacing a motor. After 20 minutes on top of bag house employee felt dizzy and fell over from heat illness. Employee was responsive and alert. Was taken to hospital for evaluation.
THE IE WAS REPLACING A LIFT JACK ON A TRAILER WHEN THE JACK SLIPPED CAUSING THE IE TO JERK HAND AWAY. THE "JERKING" MOTION CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO STRAIN THEIR R SHOULDER. INITIALLY IT WAS A REPORT ONLY, IE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 8/14/2023 WHEN EE RECEIVED AN INJECTION MAKING THIS REPORTABLE.
EE attempted to pick up tire chock. Pain in right shoulder. Incident reported to supervisor at 7am. Pain decreased initially but over time EE could not lift arm over shoulder. Sought treatment on 7/6/23 and was given work restrictions with right arm.
Employee was operating haul truck. Truck was unloaded and driving down into the mine when EE felt pain in lower back. Employee stated was unsure if it was due to twisting while reaching for something or from a bump in the road.
Employee was climbing off of ladder. Employee missed a rung and fell approximately 3 feet to the ground landing on their rear end. Employee sprained knee sometime during the fall.
Supersack of material tipped over and contacted miner's ankle causing bruising.
Employee was loading tanker truck. It was rainy and wet. Employee slipped and fell on top of the trailer. Employee tried to catch themselves with their hand and strained wrist. Employee did not fall off of truck.
Employee was bent over at face to clean out drill cuttings from drill hole using a clan out rod. Tool weight is approximately 5 lbs. Employee felt a pull in their lower back. Improper ergonomics.
Employee was using a shovel to remove material under conveyor. Strained back while shoveling.