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Employee was standing next to wrecker trailer and reached up on the trailer to retrieve EE's earmuffs. When EE stepped back, EE stepped on the welder power plug connection, twisting EE's knee. EE was taken to the ER and given restrictions that cannot be accommodated at this time. Currently ONGOING.
Employee was walking crouched down in a low overhead clearance area and felt a pop in EE's lower back, followed by pain. EE was taken to the clinic, given work restrictions the company is accommodating. CURRENTLY ONGOING
Employee was descending stairs near the ball mills when EE caught EE's foot on a step, EE fell backwards and landed on EE's foot/ankle. Later in the shift EE asked to be seen at the ER, diagnosed with an ankle sprain and taken off work. Currently ONGOING
Employee was called to assist in cleanup of a floc spill; Employee was using a shovel to clear the floc, slipped and fell, hit the right side of their face on the concrete, causing a laceration in right eyebrow, required sutures.
Employee was stripping/cutting the exterior jacket of the 25kv cable when the insulation removal tool (knife) slipped and cut across the top the left index finger.
Employees were changing out crowd brakes on P&H Shovel. Employees states when last bolt removed, shovel shifted and knocked them into ladder. Employee left work without reporting incident. 02/13/26 employee notified Supervisor they were at ER, with neck injury and taken off work. Currently ONGOING.
Employee operating a dozer when it came down dig face backwards, resting on cab. Employee released seatbelt and fell against cab, causing discomfort in shoulder. Taken to ER, released to next shift; before RTW, saw PCP, taken off work until seen by surgeon from prior back/neck surgery to be cleared. ONGOING.
The employee tripped and fell off last night around 9:30 PM, EE called to report when EE was back in the El Paso terminal, then EE called the nurse this morning to notify of having some difficulty to breathe. I asked them to please notify the mine due to the injury.
Employee reportedly collapsed and was having trouble moving legs and arms on right side of body (symptoms associated with stroke). Transported to local ER and treated for dehydration/potassium deficiency. Employee working their first shift from days off, not considered work related and given full duty release to work. MSHA Hotline was notified just in case.
When shovel dipper was coming out of the bed of the truck, a rock came out of the dipper and struck the dovetail, jarring the driver. Driver was taken to the ER and given time off, missing next shift, fully released on 11/03/2025.
While installing banjo bracket and arm on the shovel sticks, using a come along, the come along chain failed and the bracket and arm contacted the employee's right wrist area. EE was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a fracture and taken off work. CURRENTLY ONGOING
As employee was making their rounds in the grinding tunnel, a grinding ball rolled down the tunnel, striking them in the left calf. EE was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a contusion and placed on restricted duty. CURRENTLY ONGOING.
While conducting cell maintenance, electrolyte got in employee's boot. Employee completed shift and went home, called and reported irritation, and next day requested medical attention. Employee was given work restrictions. Currently ON GOING.
Employee was cleaning the basement at the lime plant and steam burnt a small hole through EE's boot, causing blistering on EE's left foot.
Employee was dressing lead anodes for cell maintenance. While installing side insulator (PVC) with a rubber mallet, the left side of the anode slipped off the strongback hook, striking the employee in the neck area. EE was taken to the ER and taken off work 2 days for concussion protocol.
During cell maintenance, employee was in the process of repositioning lead anodes back into the cell when one shifted, pinching the employee's right middle distal between the anode and another surface, degloving their fingertip. Employee was seen by an orthopedic and taken off work.
Employee was preparing to remove a tire on an articulating truck, and when placing the bead breaker in position, caught the tip of index finger between the bead breaker and the rim of the tire. Lacerated finger, requiring sutures to close.
Employee was lifting a return idler to carry down the tunnel when they felt a pain in lower left abdomen. Employee was taken to the ER, diagnosed with muscle strain and referred to PCP. PCP placed on restrictions. CURRENTLY ONGOING.
Employee had returned from taking samples, entered information, stood up from the chair and experienced a sharp pain run from lower left leg to lower hip area. Employee was evaluated by an ERT member then taken to the ER for evaluation. Employee was taken off work until evaluated by PCP.
Employee was working restricted duty from a previous personal injury, failed to remember not to pull with right arm, and used the grab bar while mounting pickup and dislocated shoulder. Employee was taken to the ER, referred to ortho and taken off work. Currently ongoing.
After completing shift, employee was walking to the parking lot, after a light rain shower, and while attempting to walk around puddles slipped but didn't fall. They reported off work that evening due to pain, was seen at the clinic the next morning and placed on restrictions.
Employee had finished servicing the dozer, climbed back on to remove lockout lock, slipped and jerked their shoulder. They refused treatment, but the next day took themselves to the ER, was taken off work until 5/27, was reevaluated and released to work
Employee was assisting another employee install a solenoid on a water truck when EE reached up to install bolt and felt EE's right shoulder dislocate. EE was taken to the ER, taken off work and referred to an orthopedic specialist. CURRENTLY ONGOING. (has dislocated 3 times prior elsewhere)
The conditions contributing to the injury or illness are primarily related to environmental factors (strong winds, sand, and dust) at the mine site, which led to aggravation of previous asthma for the individual despite the use of respiratory protection (N95).
Employee was pressing on cell line when bar fell in and splashed liquid in eyes. EE was taken to the ER, prescribed multiple application antibiotic, referred to ophthalmologist, who in turn took EE off work for next shift.
Employee was lifting a box and smashed right middle finger between the box and rack/shelf. On 12/9, EE was prescribed an antibiotic for infection, placed on light duty. X-rays ordered. Currently ongoing.
As an articulating truck was backing towards the drill pad at 5 mph, driver failed to see a dozer, striking the rearend. Initially, both operators stated they weren't injured. However, the next morning, the dozer operator complained of neck and shoulder pain. EE was taken to the clinic and placed restrictions. Currently ongoing.
Haul truck operator was dismounting the truck; at the second to the last step, EE's foot missed the step, causing EE to lose balance. EE grabbed the handrail and felt and heard a pop in EE's shoulder. EE was taken to the emergency room and given restrictions. Currently ONGOING.
Employee working in mill basement slipped and fell in mud, landing on left arm. EE immediately informed EE's supervisor and initially declined a medical examination. After bruising appeared on EE's arm, EE and supervisor elected to seek medical treatment on 11/11/24. Employee had acute, traumatic, comminuted fracture of left ulnar olecranon and styloid processes.
Employee was in the field to conduct surveying; while walking to area to survey, they tripped on a rock and fell against some 3" in HDPE pipe, injuring their shoulder. Employee was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder and referred. Employee was given restrictions the site will accommodate. Currently ongoing.
Central dispatch notified site of a fire at an abandoned house on an outlying area of mine property, AKA Apache Tejo south of Hurley, NM. ERRT members and Hurley VFD responded, flames were completely out by 4:00 a.m. and fire watch continued. No mining operations were involved or threatened, just located on land the company owns.
While conducting a PM on a light plant, employee was trying to lay the mast down when it became stuck. EE grabbed the bottom of the mast, and it folded back and lacerated EE's right middle finger. EE was taken to the ER, received stitches and released to work.
Employee was getting out of their service truck and twisted a knee. Employee did not report the event until the next day when their knee swollen and sore. Employee went to the ER and taken off work. Currently ongoing.
The driver picked up one of the wheel chocks then felt a twinge in right shoulder. The pain wasn't bad at the time, felt discomfort. After leaving the mine, the driver felt bicep roll up then started to hurt.
Employee was cutting cathode samples when EE moved the table for the next cut. The employee had both hands placed on the table with EE's thumbs placed underneath while in motion. The employee's right thumb was pinched in between the wheel and the table, diagnosed with a contusion, taken off work. Currently ongoing.
Employee was dismounting a water truck and rolled an ankle as they started down the first set of steps, catching themselves before they fell. They initially refused treatment and would ice at home. The next day, it was still painful, and they went to the ER, diagnosed with a fractured ankle and taken off work. CURRENTLY ONGOING.
A D10T dozer component was being repaired and the component tipped over striking the employee. Prior to the event the component was removed from the machine and was placed on blocks and was being dissambled. As parts were removed, the component became off balance.
Employee was exiting the pickup, as they stepped out, they missed the running board with one foot and the other foot got caught under the seat, pulling their thigh muscle. They missed one shift, then released to next rotation, and returned to work full duty.
Employee was training on overhead crane press when they were walking on cell two. Employee was looking back talking to the mentor, when they tripped and fell on hands and knees. Employee was checked by ERRT and finished the shift. Next shift they called off due to back pain, was seen at the clinic and taken off work. Currently ongoing.
Operator was in the process of opening a gate valve on a 6" HDPE pipe and was sprayed with raffinate, which got in EE's eyes. Employee flushed repeatedly but continued to have discomfort. Was taken to the ER, given drops, restricted from driving, and referred to an ophthalmologist. Currently ongoing.
Crate fell from forklift forks. Employee attempted to push crate back onto forks and injured bicep.
While reaching down for a radio on the bottom shelf, employee felt a sudden pain in EE's lower back. Employee went home the remainder of the day, and then on days off. On 6/30, pain persisted, and employee went to the ER, was referred to PCP and taken off work. CURRENTLY ONGOING
While trying to remove an inner tire on a forklift, employee was swinging a sledgehammer and struck the end of right index finger, lacerating & fracturing it. Employee received 4 stitches and given restricted work duties. Currently ONGOING.
Employee was stepping off the 20T crane when EE experienced pain in lower right quadrant, where EE previously had a hernia repaired. EE was taken to the ER and diagnosed with a recurrent right inguinal hernia, referred to PCP/Surgeon. Currently ONGOING.
While fabricating starter sheets, employee's arm was feeling fatigued from pulling hangar bars, so started using the other arm, pulling across their mid-section. When rotating for another bar, felt a pop and sharp pain in lower back. Taken to ER, off work until seen by PCP.
While harvesting cathodes, EE used hook to move hangar bar on strongback and felt pain in lower back, was taken to clinic, released to work. EE worked two more rotations. Was off for personal reasons, then on 5/7/24, received WSR from PCP, taking EE off work as of 4/9/24. Currently ongoing.
Employee had just arrived at the office and told a co-worker was experiencing chest and arm pain. Was evaluated by ERRT and transported, met by ALS and flown to a cardiac hospital in Las Cruces NM. Courtesy notification to MSHA was made. Employee had surgery and should return next week. Personal - Code 8.
Employee was dumping trash, and the dumpster didn't latch. Employee got out of the forklift and went back to the dumpster and tried pushing it down and EE's hand slipped, and EE's right wrist was smashed between the dumpster and the forklift frame. EE immediately reported it to EE's supervisor.
IE was retrieving parts for feed trunnion insert, upon returning they turned around and caught the end of the feed card shroud and tripped. Employee stuck right shoulder on ground.
Employee descending the rod truck was stepping down using the rear tire and wheel hub when EE missed the step causing EE to land awkwardly and twist EE's ankle.