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After unloading, EE drove to the cleanout to ensure the tubs were empty. Using a sledgehammer to tap the side and vibrate the remaining contents, it rotated in EE's hand, catching EE's glove, twisting EE's left thumb. EE was fitted with a splint to immobilize the thumb, was referred for a follow-up appt. w/ ortho and released to work w/o restrictions.
February 16, 2026AK · Metal/Non-Metalsteel worker, iron metal worker, iron workerHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
January 11, 2026AK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
An employee was in the process of re-inserting HQ split tube into a core tube. During the task, the split encountered ice inside of the tube and the employees hand slipped while applying pressure to the split tube. the sharp edge of the frozen split tube sliced through the employee's glove, resulting in a laceration to the employees left thumb.
November 17, 2025AK · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Driver statement: The tarp was in a bind, driver climbed up on the front of the trailer to help work the tarp over whatever it was hung up on. Where the tarp pole connected to the motor, it broke loose, and struck my finger.
November 2, 2025AK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
While IP was lifting drill rod to string, the rod slipped. IP reached down to grab rod and placed finger under pin end of rod pinching between box end and pin end of rod.
September 25, 2025AK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Removing GET from lip of bucket. Was using a pry bar and soft face hammer to work the old tooth off with the crane attached. The tooth was moving and I was using the hammer to walk the adapter forward. When hitting the adapter a piece of the corner of the adapter splintered off and hit my left inner thigh.
August 1, 2025AK · Metal/Non-Metalassayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer managementHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maintenance door swung closed and hit mechanic in the face.
January 18, 2025AK · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
While dismounting the grader, the operator lost grip and fell.
September 27, 2024AK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
While working in a squatted position on an engine at ground level, Mechanic lost balance landing on a pipe.
April 13, 2024AK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miner was attempting to lift a nitrogen cylinder into the back of a service truck, when the cylinder slipped and pinched the miner's fifth finger between the cylinder and the edge of the service truck work bench.
Employee was walking back to work area after lunch. While crossing the roadway they slipped on the ice and broke their tibia.
November 26, 2023AK · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerFALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Loader Operator had large rock fall from digface in to the bucket of the loader causing the Loader to Jolt. The Operator made contact with part of the cab causing injury to the top and back part of head
October 20, 2023AK · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (non-shop)MACHINERY
While attempting to enter the cab of 460E the operator inadvertently stepped backward off the deck of the truck and fell to the ground landing on their right side.
April 10, 2023AK · Metal/Non-Metalgreaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oilerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
When removing a shackle from a tote lifter, the lifter shifted pinching the employees finger.
March 19, 2023AK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
While attempting to unplug a feeder, the jackhammer being used broke through material causing the jackhammer to drop and pinch employee's finger.
February 10, 2023AK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
While replacing a chain link on the drill head crew was using a chain come-along to pull the slack out of the chain to install new link when the come-along slipped from its anchor point coming in contact with then assistants knee causing a cut.
September 29, 2022AK · Metal/Non-Metaldrill helperMACHINERY
Employee was moving the core tube from the drill rods to the table. As they approached the table, the core tube released unexpectedly dropping onto their hand on the table. Equipment malfunction contributed to the core tube releasing. Employee left site to seek medical attention, and was promptly released after examination.
September 4, 2022AK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was testing a limit function on a drill and got EE's leg pinned between the rod support and drill steel. Employees knee became swollen. EE was seen by urgent care and discharged with instructions to rest it and ice it for 3 days.
December 8, 2021AK · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
While attempting to place a bearing onto a shaft using a hydraulic press the shaft slipped causing it to make contact with the guard. The guard then struck the employee.
October 5, 2021AK · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mechanic removed new ripper tip from rack and went to place the ripper tip in the service truck when mechanics finger was pinched between the ripper tip and tailgate.
May 25, 2021AK · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Case began as a first-aid only case on 05/25 and was modified to reportable injury on 07/07. Laborer using a vice grip clamp attached to the liner to help guide the liner. The employee tugged on the liner and the clamp came loose. The employee lost their footing and fell backward on the slope. The employee braced themselves with their right hand and received a strain to the wrist.
May 11, 2021AK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
While driller was changing a hammer it became entangled in the collar on the deck and when the hammer broke loose the employee got their finger caught in the jib hoist line causing a laceration.
December 5, 2020AK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mechanic pinched finger while removing light bracket from a dozer.
November 30, 2020AK · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mobile equipment mechanic was loading 5600 shovel teeth onto service truck, the mechanic slid one shovel tooth over to make room for the additional shovel teeth, in doing so the shovel tooth slid on the frosty deck and pinched mechanic's left pinky finger against the truck mounted vice, causing a laceration which required three sutures.
October 23, 2020AK · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
An employee was using an auto retracting knife with hook blade to cut through a liner weld to inspection it As EE cut the liner the blade met resistance at the weld seam. EE pulled harder to cut the weld seam. The blade cut through the weld seam and struck EE in the left leg. EE got a 2" cut which required 8 stitches and a tetanus shot.
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