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The employee performed an annual hearing test at the start of their shift. Results shows that the employee has a reportable threshold shift.

A contractor drill caught fire in the pit and burnt up. The fire was not able to be extinguished within 30 mins. Due to the extent of the fire, the investigation into cause is still ongoing.

While adjusting the forks on the 6K forklift EE was pulling slide on a stuck fork that broke free back pinching EE's right ring finger between the fork and the rear support frame.

The employee was climbing up into the excavator and felt a sharp pop in the right calf. Employee immediately reported to the supervisor and the first aid process began.

Operator slammed cab door of a 980k loader onto their middle right finger. This caused a laceration to the middle finger

A loader operator stopped the machine. When exiting the loader, turned to face the cab of the machine to begin climbing down the ladder not establishing 3 points of contact, losing its balance and falling to the ground. Management immediately executed the emergency protocols. No significant injuries were observed at the time of the fall.

While using the access panel to enter the top deck screen of # 5, the metal door slammed shut onto EE's left thumb crushing and ripping the top of the skin and bleeding inside gloves.

An equipment operator lost control of articulated haul truck, which climbed a berm and overturned. 2 days later the employee complained of back and elbow pain.

An equipment operator slipped from the first step while climbing into an articulated haul truck, causing a strained lower back.

Employee was working on a conveyor installing a belt saddle. As employee walked from the South side to the North side of the conveyor to deliver tools, the employee slipped in mud while crossing under the conveyor.

The employee was in the process of removing a screen bearing housing from a shaft.  While attempting to get a chain mule hooked up, the housing slipped off the shaft.  The bearing housing was secured and hanging by a chain fall. The bearing housing slipped off and swung to the left and caught the employees left hand between the bearing housing and the timing gear shaft.

Employee was washing along a conveyor when employee lost water pressure. Hose had become disconnected at barb. While tightening up hose clamp with screwdriver, tool slipped and impacted left hand causing injury.

Employee was using a pry bar to break material loose from hopper. Bar slipped and pinched employees finger against the handrail upright.

Employee was lowering anvils into an anvil ring and EE caught left pinky finger between the ring and an anvil. The cut required stitches.

Employee was opening a door when it fell off the hinges and smashed right thumb between the door and the handrail of the man lift the employee was in.

Employee was closing bottom dump rail car hopper doors when EE slipped and broke ankle.

Attempting to install bit into hydraulic hammer. EE was standing atop a rock pile when the rock the left foot was atop rolled causing EE to fall. The employee attempted to catch self causing injury to left arm/wrist.

Employee was operating a 70 ton haul truck in the pit. The FEL dumped the first bucket of the load into the truck; the load was full of shot rock & a 3-5K boulder was mixed in the load. The boulder caused the truck to rock resulting in the employee in the truck complaining of pain in their back & head.

EE was preparing to press a new bearing into the housing for a screen. While centering the housing, EE's fingers were pinched between the housing and the frame of the press.

EE was taking blow bars off impact crusher. One of the supporting shoes came loose as it was being removed and fell. EE attempted to stop the shoe from falling and EE's hand was caught between the shoe and the metal frame of the crusher.

EE was using a 3lb hammer to connect equipment. Set hammer on conveyor belt and place hand on structure. Hammer fell, striking the left thumb of EE.

While tramming out of the pit, the excavator operator noted fire coming from the engine compartment. EE used on-board fire extinguisher to attempt to combat the fire, but was unsuccessful. By the time additional extinguishers were brought to the location, the fire was fully involved. The resulting damage was total loss of the equipment.

Victim was riding with another EE to the pit. When they exited the plant truck, the victim fell to the ground almost immediately. The driver called out, thinking that EE had tripped. Upon walking around to the back of the truck, the driver noted that the victim was on the ground, not breathing and had no pulse.

Employee indicates that as EE came around a vehicle in the workshop EE tripped over EE's own foot, causing EE to fall to the floor. The employee extended EE's arms before the fall and landed on hands. The next day the employee reported sore wrists and was sent for a medical assessment - returned with report of strain.

Walking in pit conducting a tape graphic survey when left shin started bleeding due to a ruptured varicose vein

A 350 HP motor was being set in place by employee. EE was attempting to line up mounting bolts with motor base when the motor shifted causing his finger to become stuck between wrench handle and motor platform.

EE was in the process of descending the ladder of an off-road haul truck during pretrip inspection and slipped on step (fall to below). EE sustained fracture to left leg (unspecified). EE stated buildup of mud on his boots caused him to lose traction with step surface.

Employee was replacing roller on conveyor. During installation of the new roller, the employee attempted to strike the roller in order to tap it into place. In doing so, he missed the roller can and hit his left index finger causing it to become lodged in between the roller can and frame. EE suffered severe laceration to left index finger and received eleven stitches.

Replacing plastic guiding chain on JLG 600S boomlift. Plastic Chain links began to burr up and ee used pocket knife to shave off burred plastic. Knife slipped and stabbed ee in left arm causing laceration.

While removing the shiv from a 300 hp motor that assist in running a Hazemag Crusher the shiv fell off of the shaft smashing employees fingers. Employee had to have his right hand index finger stitched and his second finger splinted.

EE was lifting plastic 55-gallon drum being used as a float on a pump platform. Appx. 10-gallon of frozen water was contained inside the drum. As EE was lifting drum, it slipped and struck the EE on top of his right foot. Diagnosed with severe bruise/contusion to right foot and placed on restricted duty status.

EE was removing used 36" trough idlers. EE was sliding the idlers to his side of the truss when it slid off of the truss slipping from his left hand pinching EE's right thumb between the idler frame and truss as he was preparing to hold the other end with his right hand. The end of his thumb was crushed as the idler fell to the ground, causing an open wound.

On 11.21.11 EE went to start up a Goodwin Submersible Pump when the hose which was attached jumped and struck employee in lip causing laceration. EE received stitches and was released to return to work. No medication was administered.

Shutting door on the loader while getting out. Lost balance and fell to the ground.

Injured employee was feeding a measuring rope through a 6" condiut with the aid of an air compressor and mouse. He was using one hand to secure airline hose and one hand to feed rope. Airline slipped from his grip and struck him in the mouth. Injury resulted in 4 sutures outside and 4 sutures inside of lip.

After coming off a ladder the employee slipped in the mud (it had been raining most of the day) hit his knee on a sharp rock and cut requiring 7 stickers.

While climbing up a ladder to fuel machine, employees hand slippped off the rail causing him to fall to the ground. Employee suffered bruises to back and leg and is on restricted duty.

Employee was welding on a rock bin. Had his safety glasses hanging around his neck. Went to lift up his welding shield and a piece of slag popped and entered his left eye.

while walking out of the warehouse employee turned when he heard a sound, tripped and fell.

Our investagation has led us to believe a gas pump leak combined with the heat of the engine started a fire in the engine compartment of the Cat Excavator.

Operator was backing Dingo up and struck shoulder on conveyor.

Initial reported as First Aid only. On 4/2/2008 went to a Restricted Duty case and became reportable. Had been seen by two previous Doctors and released without treatment. Was installling a new deck frame on #6 screen tried to push deck into place. He felt that he may have strained a muscle in back of left shoulder.

While installing grating onto a catwalk for a new conveyor section. Injured employee had his finger pinched between the grating and angle support member of the catwalk.

Employee was walking on muddy ground. He lost his footing and twisted his knee.

While shoveling debris from Primary Crusher, our employee slipped in mud. He caught himself with his right hand, causing pain and swelling of his thumb.

EE strained his right shoulder while shoveling debris from the Tail Pulley of a conveyor.

Employee states that while working in the Screenhouse he lost his footing on rocks at the top of the stairs between 7 & 8 screens. He twisted his right ankle and impacted the stair rail with his left knee. He says that the ankle is the most painful.

Miner was removing gear box with a pry bar. The pry bar slipped causing his finger to strike conveyor frame. Finger was cut causing him to receive stitches.

Another EE was parking 31-099. Injured EE was already parked in 31-089 and preparing to dismount. According to the other EE, he did not see 31-089, as it was in a blind spot. 31-099 collided with 31-089 causing injured EE to sustain a blunt trauma to his ribcage.

Exiting a skid-steer, the operator's foot slipped off the foot rest (between the front of the machine and the forks). He twisted his left ankle.