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As miner was using the jack leg came off sending the miner backwards. When he stepped backwards he step into a hole, hurting his knee.

A miner hauling ore noticed an "odd light" and stopped his truck. Flames shot into the operator's compartment and he could not get the fire extinguisher. Due to extensive damage to the truck, the exact cause of the fire is uncertain. We suspect that a flammable liquid in the engine compartment ignited by engine heat or an electrical spark. The truck is a total loss.

Two Miners were attempting to change a bit on a Jack Leg, when one of the miners put his hand between the bit and rib smashing his finger. Miner was taken to hospital, with Laceration and Finger fracture. Miner received stitches and given Cephalexin and Oxycodone and sent home.

Miner was in the T-3 Haul Truck getting loaded by the Altas LHD. When somehow the LHD hooked the bed of the truck when he was backing up causing the truck to tip over on its side.

Miner was hit on the head while installing utilities. Due to bad weather, ambulance could not arrive he was flown out to hospital for precaution. Miner was released that night after observation and x-ray showed no broken bones or need for stitches and has no restrictions from dr. This accident then qualifies for First Aid treatment.

Miner was using a hammer to remove a bit from a drill rod. The hammer bounce back striking the miner on his upper lip, causing his lip to split. Took the miner to the clinic, miner received 3 stitches to his lip. No restrictions or lost time.

Miner was exiting the DUX haul truck, when the cab door slammed shut smashing his left index finger. Miner was given first aid at the mine site, and taken to the clinic for treatment. Diagnostic Results- Tip of left index finger fracture and lacerated. Miner was given "cephalexin 500mg". Miner went back to work with no restrictions and no lost time.

Miner was drilling in the 5400 S2 stope with jackleg. Miner lost control of jackleg and his finger was pinched between the throttle control and valve body of jack leg. Miner received first aide but refused to see a dr. Feb 20, 2012 miner did go in to dr. Dr evaluation had fracture of third fingers.

Two miners were bolting in N1 area. Miner operating jackleg accidentally struck second miner on left foot. Injured miner did not report injury that night. Miner injured called mine office next day. Miner said he needed to go to Dr. Miner did not bring any information from Dr until return to work on Feb 21. He only brought release form not initial eval.

Miner was barring down the face when he stepped back to let some rocks fall. When he was stepping back he twisted his left ankle on some rocks. Sent him to the doctor, at this time he is on restricted duty.

Miner was using a pipe wrench and slipped when the fitting came loose. finger on right hand got smashed. first aid was done, the next day took him to the clinic to get it check out. No stitches or broken bones. New dressing

Employee was attempting to light the heater in the shop when it flashed. Causing 1st and small 2nd degree burns to his right face and forearm

The employee had finished drilling and was stepping down off the steps of the Jumbo drill, when he stepped on a rock and twisted his right ankle

The employee was using a jack leg drill to bolt when the driver came off and hit him across the bridge of his nose. Laceration to the nose (Three stitches).

Miner was being trained on the jack leg, when he lost his grip of the jack leg. The jack leg came down and cut the miner on his right Knee. 4 stitches were required. Miner came back to work, and he finished his shift.

Mechanic helper was fixing a flat tire. When he tried to release the ratchet that was holding the tire, it released under pressure cutting his right hand requiring stitches.

miner was rock bolting when the mat fell striking him on the left shoulder.They cleaned and bandaged the small cut. The next day(Dayoff)he went to the doctor the cut required two stiches.

The Miner was drilling with a jackleg, his left hand slipped and the drill fell and pinched the middle finger on his right hand. Miner went in to Dr 12-17-10 for checkup - required stitches.

EE said he and another worker were measuring a water line when he felt his right knee trying to lock up on him. That afternoon the same thing happen again. They did not report this to the supervisor. The next day on his regular day off, he said his knee was still sore and he put a brace and ice on it. 4:30 PM they took him to the hosiptal to get it checked out.

EE had just finished lunch and was walking back to the ball mill when he said somehow he twisted his ankle. I took EE to the clinic in Lordsburg, NM. EE had his right ankle X-Rayed,no broken bones. The PA-C told EE not to go back to work until Tuesday, June 1, on light duty.

2 miners were loading equip into a loader bucket when a section of the roof fell on them. One was pinned in the loader bucket & the other was able to free himself & drive them both to the surface. Approx area that fell was 18" wide, 1' thick, 6'long. Both miners were flown to the medical ctr, 1 released same night w/bruises, the other has several broken bones & lacerations.

2 mines were loading equip. into a loader bucket when a section of the roof fell on them. one was pinned in the loader bucket & the other was able to free himself & drive them both to the surface. Approx. area, fell was 18" wide, 1' thick, 6'long. Both miners were flown to the medical center, one release the same night, bruises, the other has several broken bones & lacerations.

EE lifted a piece of 2" angle iron. He moved himself, fork lift was being used.

EE WAS CHANGING OUT A ROTARY AIRLOCK VALVE WHEN HE USED HIS HAND TO WIPE AWAY SWEAT FROM HIS RIGHT EYE. AFTER DOING SO HE NOTICED HE HAD SOMETHING IN HIS EYE CAUSING SOME IRRITATION. HE COMPLE TED HIS SHIFT & TRIED TO REMOVE THE PARTICLE AT HOME UNSUCCESSFULLY. THE FOLLOWING MORINING AT WORK HE REQUESTED A PHYSICIAN TO HAVE IT REMOVED. AFTERWARD HE WAS RELEASED TO WORK.

WHILE CUTTING HAND RAIL TUBING ON A CHOPSAW, EE WAS HOLDING THE LONG END OF A 10' PIECE WHEN A SHAVING FROM THE SAW FLEW OUT THE SIDE AND HIT THE UPPER CHEEK THEN THE INSIDE OF HIS SAFETY GLA SSES AND INTO HIS EYE. HE WAS NOT WEARING A FACE SHIELD WHILE HELPING. IT WAS NOT A DIRECT HIT SO IT DID NOT DO MUCH DAMAGE TO THE EYE.