Cortez DistrictMetal/Nonmetal

EE has been off work since 3/28/25. On 4/9/26 he contacted NGM to notify us they were diagnosed with an occupational disease, bronchiolitis. EE was seen by a doctor who confirmed the diagnosis of bronchiolitis. They kept the EE off work pending ongoing treatment.

Ee was disconnecting a fire hose, walking while looking down, turned his head and ran into the outrigger of a crane with his face. Fractured his front teeth. Seen at Any Day Dental for treatment starting on 4/7 and went back in on 4/8 to complete. Released to full duty 4/9.

Ee was changing an impact slide on stacker #2. Impact slide fell, smashing ee's pinky. Seen at ER, xrays negative for fracture, wound closed with sutures, and ee released to full duty.

EE reports left knee turning wrong when getting out of work truck, and ee heard a pop. On C4, EE reports stepping on a rock. Seen at clinic, released with restrictions. Diagnosed with strain, and additional diagnosis pending MRI.

Ee was throwing away a piece of hardline. When EE went to push the hardline over into the dumpster, it slipped and crushed EE's hand between the hardline and the Dumpster. Seen at the clinic, released to restrictions, and referred back to orthopedics.

Ee dropped drill bit. When EE lifted it back up, EE felt a pop in EE's right biceps tendon. Seen at clinic, referred to ortho. On 12/5, ortho confirmed MRI results show full tear of right biceps tendon, and ee scheduled for surgery on 12/30. Ee working restricted duty.

Ee stepped up on cribbing to look at site glass on hydraulic oil tank. EE was holding on to rear access handle on lube truck, the cribbing block rolled from under EE's feet, and EE fell. EE's shoulder dislocated midfall, and EE fell to ground. Seen at ER, referred for ortho follow-up, released with restrictions.

EE was leaning on rail while wiping a mirror on a piece of equipment. EE reports that they were leaning on the rail in order to wipe mirror down low. Felt their left rib pop and reports a deep breath hurting. Seen at ER, diagnosed with rib pain, and released to full duty. On follow-up, released with restrictions site cannot accommodate.

Ee removing haul truck tire on CAT 795. EE was trying to get rad gun on the nut to loosen them and improperly placed their right hand, accidentally hit trigger of rad gun with left hand, pinching right thumb between gun and hub of tire. Seen at clinic, released with restrictions and referred to ortho.

EE reports hoses being used in work area changes out to slightly heavier hoses. EE reports shoulder pain beginning over one month prior to seeking treatment. Reports pain in shoulder that was surgically repaired on 7/31/24, however they were released full duty effective 5/1/25. EE diagnosed with L shoulder pain due to cumulative trauma.

Ee report on 8/1: driving water truck, right shoulder pain aggravated, steering also difficult to manage, aggravating left shoulder pain. Filed claim for benefits. Medical investigation concluded aggravation of pre-existing condition and acute on chronic recurrent rotater cuff tear. Accepted on 9/30, reportable for cumulative trauma.

Driller assistant sustained a finger laceration to left index finger that required 9 stiches to close. The injured employee was manually handling a drill hammer and was attempting to set it down on a block of wood to repair when it slipped from their grip, causing the finger to get pinched between the driver sub and the hammer bit.

EE was cleaning the inside of light vehicle. While wiping down the back of the seat, a wire poking out of the back cut their right hand. EE was seen at a clinic, diagnosed with a laceration to the right palm, closed with stitches, released with restrictions that do not preclude full duty.

The IP was abandoning the hole and stepped into the drill hole ""cellar"" to finish the cement cap. As EE did, EE's knee popped, and it began to swell; EE couldn't put weight on it. Was treated for sprain and edema to the right knee and found fit for duty with restrictions. Kneeling, squatting, twisting, jumping, running, and climbing ladders.

EE did ride-along in shovel at the Pipeline pit. EE reports ride was rough, causing them neck and back pain. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with cervical and thoracic spine strain, released with restrictions. Site offering modified duty.

Ee was working to break sub loose on drill steel. The wrench they were using turned in the opposite direction the ee expected it to, and it struck the ee on the right ankle. Ee seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture, and referred to ortho. Released to restricted duty.

Coworker closed pickup tailgate on ee's hand. Seen at clinic, xrays negative for fracture, released with restriction that did not preclude full duty. Ee seen on 6/27, released to restrictions that do preclude full duty. Site offering modified duty. Ee referred to hand surgeon.

EE putting out cones for shovel. Walking behind pickup driven by other EE. EE driving truck was backing up, did not see EE putting out cones, and they struck the EE on the left knee with the hitch. EE seen at clinic, xrays negative for fracture, diagnosed with a contusion, released to restricted duty that site can offer.

Driller was attempting to add brake line antifreeze to the compressor and had removed plug when the driller inadvertently opened the valve and residual antifreeze in the line sprayed driller in the face causing some antifreeze to enter eyes.

EE reports large boulder hit bed of truck, making cab shake. EE reports lower left back pain. Seen at clinic on date of injury, released to full duty. On 12/3 EE was seen again, put on restrictions. On follow-up on 12/9, released to full duty.

Ee reports trying to get out of haul truck and somehow ee's foot got stuck and ee twisted knee. Seen at a health clinic, diagnosed with a sprain, and on follow-up was released with restrictions. Currently working modified duty.

Maintenance work being done on shovel, and smoke was identified. Work was was stopped and area was evacuated. Flames noticed, and source unknown at this time.

Ee reports stepping off bus at queue area to go to ee's haul truck. Ee reports rolling ankle and falling to ground. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with ankle strain. Released with restrictions site can accommodate.

Ee was moving crucibles to brush and clean table. Dust or other foreign body got into EE's eye. EE rubbed EE's eye, and initially it felt ok, but then it became irritated. Seen at eye doctor, diagnosed with a corneal abrasion, given prescription antibiotics and steroid, and released to full duty.

Ee was changing out cutting edge on a grader. The magnet used to hold the cutting edge in place failed, allowing the cutting edge to slip and fall on the ee's thumb. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a fractured thumb, and referred for surgical consult. Released to restricted duty.

Ee was adjusting shovel cable. EE lost EE's balance and went to catch self and landed on EE's hand wrong. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a dislocation, and referred for further care. Released with restrictions that site could accommodate. EE's one day of restricted was a paid fatigue day. Ee released to full duty 8/14.

Ee reports feeling a pop/tear when ee picked up ee's backpack out of the truck bed when being dropped off at ee's truck to start shift. Arm went numb, and then sharp pain in the arm/elbow. Seen at ER, ee released with restrictions and referred to ortho. Seen at ortho, diagnosed with torn biceps tendon, will need surgery.

EE was retorquing lug nuts. EE was moving the gun to the next lug nut and struck their thumb on the edge of the wheel. Seen at ER, laceration was closed with sutures, and released to full duty.

Ee was working on a shovel when EE struck EE's hand with a 5 pound hammer. Seen at ER and clinic, diagnosed with a contusion and a non-displaced fracture. Released with restrictions site can accommodate and referred to ortho.

Ee operating haul truck that caught fire, ee evacuated. On 5/28, EE requested to see a doctor. Diagnosed with a physiological stress reaction from the incident that was not instantaneous. Ee put off work to avoid triggers. Reportable for OI code 29.

Ee was walking with a bucket, reports trip/fall, landed on right shoulder. Diagnosed with contusion to right shoulder, released to restricted duty.

EE went upstairs to get parts. On the way back down EE remembers feeling like they were going to fall. EE remembers being on the floor, trying to get up. EE reported incident, worked rest of the shift. The next day they asked to see doctor. EE also reported having blood pressure over the past week. Seen at clinic diagnosed with sprain left knee and ankle. Restricted duty.

EE was using comealong to pull a belt up when the hook came off and hit their lip. The employee did not seek treatment for the injury, but NGM determined that the EE's real tooth was chipped, prompting this report.

Ee was sitting on a tire on a piece of equipment. Ee went to dismount to get a tool, ee's foot caught on the tread of the tire, ee fell, landing on left wrist. Seen and released to full duty. Orthopedic consult on 2/27 led to restrictions and medical treatment, making this reportable.

EE went to empty used oil tank, go the evac hose, and slipped off the second step to the cab. They fell approximately 3 feet from the step, to the ground, landing on their butt. Taken to hospital, x-rays show 2 fractures to vertebrae. EE put in brace, referred for orthopedic consult.

K order in place investigation on going. 6/2/23 - K Order still in place pending equipment retrieval plan approval. Preliminary investigation showing mechanical failure. Waiting for equipment to be able to make final determination.

EE was mounting a haul truck wheel. Stood tire and wheel up to sit the lock ring, turned to walk away to continue working, and felt the rim fall on them. Initial report is that the rim ""popped"" out. Investigation is ongoing. EE transported to hospital, diagnosed with multiple fractures, and transferred for surgery. Surgery took place approximately 10 am on 5/24.

Ee was doing walk-around on ee's grader. Ee reports slipping on a rock, sticking leg out to break the fall, and hyper-extending left knee. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a strain to the left knee. Released with restrictions that were continued on follow-up. Site can accommodate.

EE was putting down chocks for the van. EE was going to help put cones out, the road was icy, and they slipped and fell, landing on their right arm and shoulder. MRI on 3/1 confirmed rotator cuff tear and distal clavicle fracture.

While traveling to the dump, the operator of HT304 noticed smoke coming from the truck. Operator hit the emergency stop and the fire suppression. Operator exited the cab and went down the ladder to the ground safely. At this point the truck was actively burning.

Lube tech was changing a filter on a CAT 777D haul truck and caught their hand between the ratchet handle and a hydraulic hose causing an avulsion to the first knuckle joint of their right hand requiring 9 stitches to close.

Truck driver was dismounting truck and missed last step falling to ground with right leg folded underneath. This caused a dislocation fracture of the proximal fibula separating from the tibia.

While attempting to start drilling a hole with Drill 39, operator felt machine start to sink and lean to one side. Operator exited the equipment safety and made contact with other personnel in the area to report incident.

While Fuel truck 8852 was staging at the Range Front Decline ore pad to fuel loader 704, the technician noticed smoke coming from hood. Tech shut truck down, exited the vehicle and found it had an active fire. The operator got a safe distance away from the fuel truck and called Mayday. The loader operator picked up the Fuel tech to get them further away from the truck.

Ee was in loader, ee stretched, and ee's hand contacted the fan which did not have a cover on it. Ee was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a laceration that required stitches, and released with the direction to keep wound clean and dry. Returned to work full duty.

Ee reports that ee was lifting and moving boxes when ee felt a pop in neck. Ee reports not feeling pain until ee was getting into the forklift. Ee then noticed ee couldn't turn neck to the right. Requested to be seen at the ER where ee was diagnosed with a cervical strain. Follow-up resulted in restrictions that can't be accommodated.

Employee was stepping off a cement mixer, took a few steps backward and tripped over a piece of equipment and sprained left wrist.

Ee installing insulation between a torque converter and engine on loader. Lost grip on insulation and left index finger slid across the hard rubber edge of the firewall, cutting finger. Seen at NNRH, sutures required to close wound. Full duty, must wear gloves and keep wound clean and dry.

In the process of pulling a column pipe to replace a pump. The column pipe failed and fell inside the casing. This resulted in tensioning of the electrical pump cable that was being spooled. This tension caused the spool to move and is when it contacted the individual next to the spooler. Resulted in facture to tailbone and bone in back, right sprained ankle and skin abrasions.

When pulling a column pipe to replace a pump. The column pipe failed and fell inside the casing. This resulted in tensioning of the electrical pump cable that was being spooled. The individual was clear of event and went to assist a co-worker and was contacted by the cable coming off the spool. This resulted in abrasion to right side of torso, fractured rib and bruised lung.

Ee sustained a Standard Threshold Shift in hearing. Confirmed reportable noise induced hearing loss. Confirmation received from an Au.D. CPS/A, on 7/27/22. Retraining and refitting complete.

Ee getting out of haul truck, door stuck, ee tripped, falling and striking EE's left hip and thigh on a metal bar. Seen at ER, no fractures, instructed to follow-up. Follow-up resulted in diagnosis of contusion to left hip and thigh, ee released to restricted duty.

Ee reports rolling a large rock out of the road in the open pit. Ee rolled the rock and felt a pop on left inner thigh. Has had ongoing discomfort. CT scan on 6/9/22 showed a hernia, making this reportable. Ee being scheduled for surgery.

EE reports driving haul truck ""through rough ruts"", bed shifted, jostling them in their seat, causing back pain. Reported and requested doctor visit. Released to restricted duty that site can accommodate.

EE standing behind pickup with tailgate down loading tools. Pickup driven by another EE was driven into them, pushing them forward between the two vehicles. Seen at ER, CT scan and xrays negative for fracture or soft tissue damage. EE released to full duty on next scheduled shift. Referred to PT on 3/29 resulting in MTI.

EE was walking to the skid steer to move some heel plates. EE was on uneven ground and reports that EE either stepped in a hole or on a rock and ""felt ankle crack"". EE was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a sprain, given crutches and an ace wrap. Referred out for an ortho consult. Restricted duty.

Air hose hit employees hand while winterizing Bean Pump. Sent to get Xray that evening and no fracture noted. Took employee for second opinion on 2/28/22 and found EE has a minor fracture to tip of left hand with sprain. Employee started rostered days off on 2/23/22 and advised of fracture on 2/28/22.

Individual was in the process of installing a new starter motor located in an enclosed outdoor air compressor housing. During this process, the individual strained their back.

Ee complains of tingling and burning in wrist, diagnosed with carpal tunnel in the left wrist, confirmed occupational by orthopedist on 1/21/22. Ee released to full duty.

Ee reports irritation in EE's nose and eyes due to dust in the cab of EE's truck. EE was seen at Golden Health and prescribed eye drops for conjunctivitis. Ee released to full duty at next scheduled shift.

Technicians inserting 16"" pipe into 30"" pipe sleeve, when the open end of the pipe caught on the sleeve. Ee grabbed open end of 16"" pipe and pulled upwards to free it. Pipe moved upwards, pinching the ee's right hand between wall of 16"" pipe and the 30"" sleeve. Avulsion to right index finger. Ee sent for surgical consult after ER visit.

Descending from CAT 16-H Blade while on the 2nd step with right foot, they attempted to step onto the mullboard, missed with left foot. EE attempted to lower themselves the rest of the way to the ground. Employee has both hips replaced, the stress on right leg caused a spiral fracture of the femur starting just below the shaft of the replacement hip on the right side.

Employee was found on the floor of the Pipeline Shop restroom unresponsive and bleeding from the back of the head where EE had fallen and hit the floor. EMT's were notified and performed CPR while air ambulance was called. Helicopter arrived at 13:28. Scene secure, cleaned, released back to operations by MSHA at 19:25.

The inside flange on the inside tire of the left rear dual broke allowing it to rub on the wheel motor bolts and become hot. Once the water truck was stopped the flange rested on the tire causing it to catch on fire.

Ee was sampling leak ports. EE has EE's foot on a berm and EE slipped, twisted EE's body, and felt a pop in EE's right leg/knee. Reported and continued working. EE requested to be seen by a doctor the next day, seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with a lower extremity strain, and released to restricted duty.

Ee reports was getting back on haul truck using the ladder and felt a sharp pain in right low back and hip when pulling self up. After driving for a short period of time, pain worsened to the point where ee could not concentrate secondary to pain. Saw doctor on 11/09, dx with lumbar strain, put off work due to pain complaints/inability to bear weight.

Ee was operating a 777 haul truck, getting loaded by a loader. Ee reported the loader operator dropped boom of loader on side of truck, more than once, causing the truck to come off the ground, jostling EE in the cab. Reported to supervisor on date of incident. Seen by doctor on 10/29, put off work pending follow-up.

Ee was reaching to put something away on bus when bus started to move. Ee started to fall and EE caught self from falling, straining their shoulder. Seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with a shoulder strain, and released with restrictions that site could accommodate.

Miner lacerated thumb (L) while attempting to cut away a zip tie with a hook knife that was connected to piezometers resulted in sutures.

Employee tripped on rock in pit and Fractured right patella (Kneecap).

Manpower employee used a battery operated circular saw to cut cardboard for sample labeling. EE cut left thumb with saw.

Employee was conducting maintenance on a dozer. While utilizing a prybar to turn the engine, the bar slipped and caught left pinky between the engine and the prybar. The employee removed glove and discovered a small abrasion, employee was examined at the hospital and it was identified that the pinky suffered a fracture on the distal end.

An N.A. Degerstrom lube truck had a failure of unknow origins, which started a fire near the rear of the truck. Truck became engulfed in flames and totally destroyed.

EE stepped onto step of dozer, slipped, and fell, striking chest on a rail and right shin on a step. EE was seen at Golden Health, diagnosed with a contusion to the right rib and abrasion to the right leg. Released to restricted duty the site can accommodate.

Ee was pulling cable with a hot stick when the handle broke and the ee fell backwards, landing on the ground. EE was seen at the clinic, x-rays negative for fracture, ee released to restricted duty and referred to an ortho.

EE was standing on 5th rung of ladder replacing a hoist cylinder. EE was moving the cylinder to go between the bones of the truck when the cylinder tilted out toward the ladder, hitting the ladder and causing the EE to fall to the ground. EE seen at medical, diagnosed with a fracture to T3 and referred to ortho. EE released to light duty by ortho.

Ee was removing lunch bag from the haul truck, and ee's right hand was closed in the door. The pinky finger tip was pinched and cut. Seen at a medical center, stitches were required, and the ee was released to full duty.

Ee was going down stairs to office, Ee's mask slipped, and Ee missed a step prior to the landing. Ee had immediate pain and was seen at ER. Xrays negative for fracture. Referred to orthopedist for consultation. Released to return to work 09/17 and able to work full duty.

Ee stepped out of the cab of EE's truck and the metal filter door cut EE's right knee. EE was seen at the ER and staples were required to close the laceration. EE was released to full duty.

Multiple Geologic faults along the highwall contributed to a parallel joint orientation that dips steeply to the southwest. Bounding the instability to the north & south vertical faults. These faults acted as ""release"" planes that resulted in a toppling deformation mechanism and movement of the highwall within this narrow sector.

Ee was helping a mechanic with a bed pin on a haul truck. EE was pushing the pin in, and it gave way, causing EE's finger to slip between the bed pin and the bed of the truck. Seen at ER, x-rays negative for fracture, and stitches required to close the cut on the finger. Released to full duty.

Ee uses right hand to push/pull on levers. Ee reported feeling a popping sensation and pain in the right wrist. Seen at the ER, diagnosed with tenosynovitis, and put off work for one day, then released to restricted duty the site could accommodate.

Ee stepped out of service truck, missed the last step, fell and rolled ankle. Ee was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a sprain. Ee was released to restricted duty which the site accommodated.

Ee was driving loaded truck up ramp and it started to ""jump"" abruptly. Ee stopped truck, it rocked back, reared up, and dropped down hard, jostling Ee in the cab. Seen at ER, diagnosed with cervical, thoracic, lumbar strain and closed head injury. Released to modified duty.

Ee was assisting with looping shovel cable, the cable was pulled and caught the ee's ankle, causing ee to fall. Diagnosed with fractured ankle, released to restricted duty.

Ee was changing a breather and walking under a haul truck. Ee hit head on the steering cylinder. Ee complained of immediate head and neck pain. Seen at ER and diagnosed with closed head injury and neck sprain. Put off work for 1 day. Follow-up on 08/05 resulted in return to full duty.

EE was on the 4th step of an 8 foot ladder, drilling on a lube reel box to install a buggy whip. The drill bound up causing the ee to lose balance and fall to the ground. EE was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the radial bone. EE was released to restricted duty.

EE dismounted water truck and walked towards water stand. Feet got stuck in mud and ee fell forward to the ground, catching self with both hands. Seen at ER where right wrist fracture was diagnosed and the ee was put off work pending consultation with an orthopedist.

Operator was heading towards the lime silo, veered right causing ee to head down into the pit. Operator was going too fast when ee crested the ramp. As ee neared bottom of the ramp, ee took a left towards an empty dump. EE noticed an area of mud on dump & went through the mud to slow self down. Operator lost control causing the haul truck to tip over on its right side.

Ee was removing driveline from a D10 dozer. While removing the bolts from the U joint fasteners, the driveline pivoted pinching the ee's right thumb between the yoke and the driveline. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a fracture and a laceration requiring stitches. Released to restricted duty.

Ee's haul truck was being loaded. A large boulder was placed in the bed of the truck, causing the ee to be jostled in the cab. EE reported to EE's supervisor, was seen by the EMTs and refused treatment. On February 18 EE sought treatment with a chiropractor and filed a WC claim. Investigation completed and claim was accepted 03/28/19. Reporting for medical treatment.

EE was walking ribbons during metal removal. EE states was walking a ribbon and stepped down funny because the ribbons are not level, EE felt pain in the knee. EE was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a strain to the knee and put off work.

EE was opening an air door on a motivator and it ""sprung"" open unexpectedly, striking the EE on the left shoulder, knocking them to the ground. Initial xrays did not show dislocation, but subsequent follow-up found the shoulder was dislocated. The EE is released to restricted duty.

Ee was carrying a box on shoulder when it started to slip. Ee reached with right arm to catch it and pulled shoulder. Ee was seen at the clinic, diagnosed with a right rotator cuff strain, and released to restricted duty which the site did accommodate.

Ee was doing a final walk around of equipment at the end of shift and twisted ankle. EE was seen at the clinic the evening of the 10th and put off work pending follow-up. EE was continued off work after follow-up and diagnosis of a severe ankle strain.

Truck driver was jarred while being loaded and reported a back strain.

The haul truck operator was getting loaded by a shovel in the CHOP pit. The operator experienced pain in the back and neck area after the third bucket was placed in the truck. Ee was seen at the ER and subsequent follow-up at Golden Health. The ee was put off work and started in physical therapy.

EE was getting into crew van and hit knee on the door. EE felt immediate pain but continued to work. EE worked 4 more shifts then sought treatment on 09/11. Doctor diagnosed EE with a fractured left patella, gave EE a soft brace, and released EE to full duty.

Ee was removing drain plug with a ratchet and the ratchet slipped, pinching the ee's left pinky finger. Ee seen at ER and sutures were required. Ee released to full duty.

Ee was working on radiator grill, it slipped and struck the machine, and hit the ee in the right ear. Laceration required stitches. Ee released to full duty.

Ee was welding and twisting when ee felt numbness in leg. Ee was diagnosed with sciatica and muscle spasm and released to full duty. Claim reopening requested and approved 03/19/19. Conservative measures failed and ee required medial branch blocks on 11/04/19 making this reportable for treatment.

Ee was backing up forklift with door opened and latched. Ee had hand holding door frame; strong wind blew door shut, pinching the ee's right thumb between door and frame, causing fracture to tip and laceration. Ee required stitches and was released to full duty.

While adding 12' screen casing, the casing being put into the derrick hung up on the elevator ring of the previous piece of casing at the table and the casing being added bounced up striking the employee on the point of the jaw.

EE filed a workers' comp claim for possible carpal tunnel on 04/23/18. Claim denied pending a medical investigation. Medical reporting received on 08/28/18 by comp carrier, carrier confirmed that the claim will be accepted on 09/15/18, making this reportable for a diagnosed and confirmed cumulative trauma. EE will require surgery, but is working full duty at this time.

Ee was moving metal fittings with two coworkers. As EE bent down and began to lift, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's low back. EE stopped the lift and was taken to the ER for evaluation. EE was diagnosed with an acute muscle strain and spasm, and was released with restrictions that the site could not accommodate.

Ee was dismounting grader to continue pre-shift inspection. EE lost grip with right hand, lost balance, and fell to ground from 3rd step on ladder. Seen at ER where ee was transported for surgery on an open fracture to right ankle.

Ee was dismounting haul truck and ""hopped"" down from the last step, landing on right foot. When ee landed, ee felt pain in foot. Ee worked next night shift and went to the doctor the following morning. Ee was diagnosed with a fractured bone in right foot. Released with restrictions that site could not accommodate.

Ee was cutting core, placed rock under running blade. Saw pulled rock and hand into blade, nicking the left index finger knuckle. Stitches required and ee released to restricted duty.

Ee was climbing a ladder to remove a trip cable at 351 shovel located at pipeline. Bango arm swung around and struck the ladder, causing the ee to fall approximately 5 feet to the ground. Ee landed on left side. Fractured left arm, bruised left knee, strained left ankle. Off work pending an appointment with orthopedic surgeon.

EE was pushing wheelbarrow through mud and it tipped over. EE went to brace themselves and landed on their right thumb. Fractured right thumb. EE released to restricted duty which the site could accommodate.

Ee was pulling bolts, one of the bolt heads came loose and spun, cutting EE's thumb. Seen at clinic and stitches were required to close the wound. Ee released to full duty.

Ee stepped off dozer, foot caught in grating and ee hyperextended left calf/Achilles when ee landed on left toe. Seen at ER, diagnosed with strained left calf. Follow-up confirmed diagnosis, ee released with restrictions site could not accommodate.

EE has been a maintenance mechanic for many years and works on knees frequently. Has had increasing knee pain. Diagnosed with bilateral patellofemoral arthritis exacerbated by work activities. Accepted as work related on 04/13/17. EE off work due to occupational disease.

Ee was cleaning an anode when it started to slip. Ee reached for the anode and cut EE's hand on the sop edge of the anode plate. Seen at the clinic and stitches were required to close the wound. Ee released to restricted duty which the site can accommodate.

Two Employees were changing the isolating mounts on the VFD housing on a drill rig and using a come-a-long to lift one of the corners. The come-along broke and the VFD housing dropped down and contacted the socket and ratchet. The ratchet shifted and pinched the employee's index and middle finger in between the ratchet handle and rig substructure.

Employee was changing the position of the return hose flange and when the flange came off the last bolts holding it, it slid back and pinched thumb between flange and cyclone brace.

Ee was driving up ramp in haul truck, and another haul truck driving down, slid and made contact with passenger side of ee's truck, jarring the ee in the cab. Seen at the ER, given meds and released to full duty. On follow-up on 01/11/17, ee placed off work.

Employee walked into water to shut off a valve and felt lt. knee ""pop""

Crew was loading compressor on semi-truck trailer and employee's left hand was pinched in-between trailer bulkhead and skid mounted compressor.

Ee has operated the shovel for 20 years. Is now experiencing severe pain in both hands and wrists. Seen by doctor on 12/16/16 and diagnosed with carpal tunnel, both hands, due to work duties. Released to full duty.

Ee was replacing left rear suspension, left finger caught between collar and axle box frame. Sutures required and ee released to restricted duty.

At approximately 2000-hrs the Tow-Haul was being driven across the valley from Pipeline to Cortez Hills, when the operator noticed flames coming from the back of the trailer. The operator immediately commenced emergency shutdown procedures and notified proper personnel. There were no injuries or risk to personnel during this incident.

Putting lifter on BQ pipe and sub with lifter tipped over catching employee's little finger between the sub and the BQ pipe.

Ee was riding on crew bus that hit hole in the road. Ee braced self on the seat in front of self, dislocating left little finger. Ee given a rigid splint for the finger until able to follow up with orthopedist. Returned to full duty.

Ee was riding in crew bus that hit a hole in the road, ee struck seat in front of ee. Ee was diagnosed with bruise to the chest wall, and subsequent follow up identified a cracked rib. Ee placed off work.

Ee was removing pin, hit pin with a hammer causing metal shard to strike inner left thigh. Ee seen at ER, where the metal shard was removed and the employee was put off work pending follow up on 04/18/16.

Ee states that due to operating equipment over rough terrain, the seat bounces and jars EE, causing EE's back to hurt. At follow up appointment on 03/28/16, ee was diagnosed with a cumulative trauma to EE's back causing back pain. The employee put off work pending physical therapy.

Ee was repairing a tooth on a ripper. EE struck the tooth with a metal sledge hammer, causing a piece of metal to break off and enter EE's left thigh. Surgical removal of the metal piece was necessary.

EE slipped and fell on EE's left elbow while doing a pre-op inspection. EE was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a contusion, follow up resulted in EE being put off work.

Survey supervisor out surveying and did not return to crew. When partner went to check on status, ee was found lying on ground unresponsive. Attempts to revive the ee by emergency personnel were unsuccessful.

Ee was walking when EE stepped on a rock and rolled EE's ankle. EE continued working, finishing EE's shift. The next evening when EE woke up, EE's ankle was swollen and painful. EE was seen at the ER, given a boot and crutches, and on follow up was put off work due to the ankle strain.

Ee was climbing ladder on equipment when he felt a pop in the upper right side of his back. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a strain and muscle spasm, and released to full duty. On follow-up on 12/01/15, ee was put on restricted duty, making this reportable for restricted duty.

Ee was observing a job when a tech hit a rail with a hammer, dislodging a piece of metal that struck the ee in the abdomen. The ee was seen at the ER where the metal was removed a stitches were required. Full duty release.

Ee was throwing crushed air filters into metal bin when a sharp edge caught his left pinky finger, cutting it. Ee seen at ER and received stitches to close the wound. Released to full duty.

EE was moving a cart full of brake parts when the cart tipped, pinching finger between the cart and a torque tube. EE was seen at the ER and the tip of the left middle finger was pinched off. EE released to restricted duty and referred to a hand surgeon.

Ee was pushing a sample catcher, it slipped and hit the ee's finger. Laceration to right index finger needed stitches. Ee released to full duty for next shift.

A slack cable came under tension suddenly striking the employee resulting in four broken ribs and a splenectomy.

The worker was struck in the mouth with the end of a 4"" discharge hose fitting when it recoiled while removing it from an electric pump. The worker received a small laceration and a chipped tooth.

The employee lost his balance while reaching for a small rubber mat and felt pain in his left Knee.

Ee was holding a nut between two header pipes and his hand was pinched between two pipes when one of the pipes moved. Ee was seen at the clinic, diagnosed with a contusion to the hand, and released with the restriction that he must wear a splint. No fracture identified.

Ee saw doctor on 11/19/14 for ongoing pain in both hands. He was referred for further testing to determine if there was work related occupational illness. On 01/26/15, it was confirmed that the ee had bilateral cubital tunnel and left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome that was work related. Surgery scheduled on 02/06.

While rigging the discharge hose to the top-head the employee slipped while re-positioning himself. The employee stuck out his hand and pinched his little finger between his palm and the top-head. The resulting wound required three stitches to close. The employee was wearing his gloves.

Ee was doing a preop inspection of forklift. She stepped off forklift into parking ditch, rolling ankle, and landing on right wrist. She was seen by a doctor and put off work for 3 days.

Ee was discussing field level risk assessment with other ees. He turned and twisted with right leg planted and felt a pop and immediate pain. When pain did not subside, he requested evaluation by a doctor. Diagnosis of torn meniscus by orthopedist on 01/15/15 after MRI review. Surgery scheduled 02/04/15.

Ee was lifting a heater to move to work area when he felt pain in his groin area. Seen at hospital, diagnosed with possible hernia. Seen at surgeon, told hernia was healing on it's own and retracting, ee released to full duty effective 01/06/15. Ee worked one restricted duty shift and then had scheduled days off.

After night shift, an ee was stepping onto the hot change bus. She shook mud off one foot, and stepped up with the other and felt a pop in the knee. She was seen at the orthopedist' s that morning and diagnosed with a possible meniscus tear. Put off work.

Ee bent over to pick up his socket set weighing about 50 pounds, and when he lifted he felt pain in his low back. He was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a strain, and released to sedentary duty which the mine site was able to accommodate.

Ee rolled his ankle after stepping off a skid steer. He was seen at the ER, referred to a foot and ankle specialist, and was diagnosed there with a fractured ankle. Ee put off work.

Ee was working with shovel cable, the cable pulled tight and the ee was knocked off his feet. He hit his head on the ground, cutting his forehead. Seen at the ER, stitches were required to close the wound and the employee was released to full duty.

Ee was using a grinder and got metal shavings on his coveralls. Air pressure from the tool blew the shavings into his eye. He was using PPE. He was seen at the ER and a small piece of metal was removed from the right eye and he was given prescription antibiotic eye ointment. Released to full duty.

Employee was loading 5' core barrel onto rod truck when core barrel fell on fingers. Employee sustained an open fracture to the tip of the ring finger on his left hand.

Ee had finished changing a transmission filter on a piece of equipment and was stepping down to the step to dismount when he slipped on the step and landed hard on the ground on his left ankle. There was mud on his boots and the step was damp. He was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a fractured left ankle and put off work.

The ee was swinging the shovel to the right, the shovel came to a stop and the counterweight hit the track, jostling the employee in the cab. The ee was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a back strain and put off work for 2 days. On follow up, he was certified off work until the next appointment.

Ee was repairing a furnace in the fire room wearing a tyvek suit. He became dizzy and sat down, went and had some water and felt sick. He was seen by a doctor, diagnosed with heat exhaustion, given IV fluids to rehydrate, and released to full duty at his next scheduled shift.

Ee was crushing filters in bay 2 of the shop when dust blew in and he felt something in his left eye. He was seen by a doctor and diagnosed with a corneal abrasion from a foreign body in the left eye, given an antibiotic for the eye, and released to full duty.

While using a water lance to clean the scale from a pipe, the water stream contacted the employees right forearm, causing some abrasions and a small injection wound.

Ee complaining of pain in right hip. States that getting on and off crew bus as well as cramped seating on crew bus is aggravating hip. Following medical investigation and site investigation, this was determined to be work related bursitis by workers' comp on 07/21/2014, resulting in this report.

Ee was walking and stepped over a parking ditch and heard a pop in his left calf. He had pain. He was evaluated at the clinic and placed on restricted duty and the leg was wrapped. No restricted duty available, so the employee lost 3 days. Released to full duty 06/25/14.

Employee was lifting boxes out of totes. The employee states after lifting a box he felt pain in his groin. After medical treatment the pain was revealed to be coming from his hip.

Ee got off drill, walking on level ground and stepped/fell in a previously drilled hole, straining his ankle. Seen by a doctor, diagnosed with a strain, given crutches and restrictions that could not be accommodated. The ee had previously scheduled vacation so no lost or restricted days were incurred.

After driving her shift, the employee had some pain in her right heel. Pain went away and then returned on her next shift. She was diagnosed with inflammation in her right heel. Her pain resolved and she returned to work. Claim accepted as work related on 05/30/2014 resulting in this report for the occupational disease.

Ee was using a hook knife while splicing a conveyor belt on the overland conveyor (OLC #2). The knife came through the belt and made contact with his left wrist, causing a laceration to the left wrist. Ee was wearing PPE, kevlar gloves. Ee was evaluated and stitches were required to close the wound. Referred to an orthopedist for evaluation, appt scheduled for 05/12/14.

Ee was working on the blast pattern and she slipped on wet ground. She caught herself and didn't fall, but felt immediate pain in her right knee. She was able to return to her truck, but unable to bear weight after that. Seen at clinic and put off work pending an appointment with an orthopedist. Diagnosed with a torn hamstring and given physical therapy.

Cut his thumb while trimming HDPE liner sample using curved utility knife.

Employee was doing maintenance on the fuel hose reel when he was climbing down from the truck his left foot caught on the tailgate cable and he fell 3 feet to the ground resulting in radial fracture to left arm.

Miner right pinky finger - hand were crushed btwn a forklift - dumpster as he was trying to dispose of material into the Dumpster and the forklift operator accidentally lowered it onto his hand.

Employee was a passenger on a crew bus that hit a large pothole that jarred the employee around in the seat. She was seen initially on 01/19/14, diagnosed with a strain and released to full duty. She was seen again on 02/12/14 and give a prescription for physical therapy, making this reportable for treatment.

Ee was doing a post trip inspection of the track dozer. He slipped on an icy spot on the dump and fell, injuring his ankle. He sought treatment on 12/05/13 and was referred to an orthopedist. The orthopedist placed him off duty and referred him to a foot and ankle specialist.

Employee was walking on leach pad. Stepped from a large rock to a smaller one and strained left ankle. Was seen by clinic and placed on restricted duty.

Ee backed into be loaded and shovel door came in contact with headache rack, jarring the employee in the cab. Ee complained of numbness in legs and tightness in upper back. Initial evaluation resulted in referral to specialist, specialist released employee to restricted duty which could not be accommodated.

AS employee was exiting loader she smashed her finger in the cab door from the outside while trying to close it.

While driving haul truck, left side went into ditch and ee's left arm caught in steel bar on door, straining neck. Examined, diagnosed with cervical strain and put off work due to inability to operate equipment.

Ee parked haul truck in parking ditch, stood up and felt pain in low back. Seen by doctor, examined and diagnosed with low back strain, put off work. Subsequent follow up resulted in sedentary work release, but sedentary work not available so ee remains off work.

Ee was climbing the ladder onto piece of equipment and felt pain in his lower back. He was seen by medical provider and diagnosed with lumbar spasms and a muscle strain. Released to restricted duty.

Ee climbing up the ladder of a loader, missed a step and caught himself with his right arm. Heard a pop, felt pain in shoulder. Seen at ER, released with restrictions pending follow-up with orthopedist. Orthopedist continued restrictions and ordered physical therapy. Ee noted previous issue with this shoulder.

Testing a control panel on a dewatering well pump. Arc flash occurred, burning the employee on the hands and minor burn to the face. Ee transported by ground ambulance to the ER, diagnosed with 2nd degree burns on the hands and referred to the outpatient burn unit.

Employee was driving a haul truck and hit a pothole, jarring him in the cab. He had pain that did not go away. He was transported to the ER and diagnosed with a fractured rib. Put off work and told to follow up on 09/03/13.

While being loaded, employee states that large rock was loaded in haul truck, jarring her within the cab. She pulled over to call technician to fix her computer, got out to clean windows and felt pain in lower back and neck. Taken to NNRH where she was put off work. Upon follow up, left off work to attend physical therapy.

Employee was lifting sample bags and twisted when she felt pain in her low back. She reported to her supervisor and the following day she was seen at the clinic. She was diagnosed with a lumbar strain and released to restricted duty.

Employee was driving picks out of a cutting edge and a piece of metal struck his right cheek. He was seen at the ER where an incision was made to remove the metal. He was released to full duty.

EE was driving haul truck when he hit a pothole and jarred his neck. CT scans negative for fracture. Released to full duty. Upon follow up on 05/28/2013, placed off work.

Employee was sitting in haul truck being loaded. The shovel bucket struck the left rear of the bed, jostling the employee in the cab. She complained of pain and was taken to the ER. Diagnosed with neck and back strain. Ultimately lost time due to pain.

Employee was water blasting the north scrubber fan ductwork on the 2nd floor of the roaster. He was blasting over his head when a piece of scale fell. The scale struck his right hand causing a laceration between his thumb and index finger and into his palm. The wound required 14 stitches to be closed.

Employee stepped off RTD into a hole and twisted his left knee. He felt a pop. He was taken to the ER and diagnosed with a ruptured patella tendon. He was given restricted duty pending follow-up with an orthopedist. He was seen by the orthopedist and requires surgery for tendon repair. Surgery 04/10/13. First lost work day will be 04/11/13.

Employee was lifting a pin to place into rear bed pin hole of a 795F haul truck bed when the pin slipped out of his right hand and fell on his left hand, smashing the left middle finger causing a laceration requiring two sutures.

The employee was lowering a screen into a tank and his hand was resting on a handrail. A hook on the screen pinched his hand. He was seen at the ER where he received stitches to close the wound. Released to full duty.

Employee was closing door to drill and caught his finger in the door. Seen at the ER where xrays were negative and the wound was closed with sutures. Employee put off work until 02/07/2013.

Employee slipped on ice while walking between two drills. Seen at ER, diagnosed with a fractured tailbone and released to full duty. Unable to return to work due to pain.

Liebherr employee driving vehicle lost control of vehicle on ice and slid into Taylor Made Iron employee who was working outside on a truck at the time of the impact.

Two employees where working in a man basket removing pendent line cables from the boom of a P&H shovel. The employees lost control of the pin that was holding the pendent line causing the pin to fall into the man basket and strike one employee in the left foot. This caused two transverse fractures to the employees 2nd metatarsal bone.

Crew was attempting to pull a stuck tube, employee used a parmalay wrench to rotate rods, when he did so the rods dropped pinching his finger between the wrench and rotation guard resulting in an open fracture to the tip of his left little finger.

While walking to the blue room, the employee stepped on a rock, twisted his ankle and fell to the ground. Seen at ER, restricted duty for strain ankle.

An employee's wrist was caught between the excavator and ring steel. Claimant initially refused medical treatment, but later disclosed his wrist was still bothering him. On 01/12/13, X-Rays confirmed a hairline fracture to the wrist.

Employee was taking apart 4"" hoses that led from the Swaco pump to the sump. He unlocked the camlock and as he pulled the hoses apart the female end of the hose flipped up and struck him in the left nostril.

While removing a steel cylinder, the cylinder moved and pinched the left palm at the base of the thumb between the pin and the jack. Seen at ER, received stitches and released to full duty. On follow up, released to restricted duty.

While running dozer, the employee backed over a rock, jarring his back. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a back strain and put off work for one day. He was unable to return to work on 11/10/12 due to medication, returned to work full duty on 11/11/12.

As the employee was lifting a piece of grating to set it on top of an existing piece he lost his balance and he dropped it. As the piece of grating was falling back to its place it caught the employees finger between it and the other piece of grating that was already in place.

Employee was hit in right forearm by stabilizer bar. Was seen at the ER and directed to follow up. On follow-up was released to restricted duty.

A FORK LIFT OPERATOR AND A WELDER WERE LIFTING VIBRATOR BRACKET TO WELD ONTO A SILO THAT WAS BEING REFURBISHED. SILO WAS LAYING ON ITS SIDE AND THEY WERE USING A LIFTING MAGNET. EE WAS OFF TO THE SIDE OF LIFT AND THE MAGNET RELEASED AND THEN THE BRACKET FELL ABOUT 5FT, RICOCHETED OFF SUPPORT THEN IT CROSSED HIS RIGHT FOOT AT THE BACK OF HIS BOOT HARD TOE AREA.