Operator was cleaning the operator cab windows from the drill deck, upon re-entering the cab the operator slipped on mud on the deck surface and fell at level impacting their right knee on the floor of the cab causing discomfort.
At 19:20 the IP's heavy equipment caught fire. After EE's fire suppressant device failed EE opened the door to EE's vehicle, letting in the smoke before closing the door. After realizing EE should not stay in the vehicle any longer the IP evacuated the vehicle and went into EE's supervisors car awaiting medical aid.
Employee dropped phone behind their desk. While moving the desk to retrieve the phone they heard a pop and felt excruciating pain in the right shoulder.
IP was changing a light on a haul truck and lost control of wrench, which flew back and lacerated their lip. Supervisor called over the emergency line at 12:38pm and arrived at Lark Gate to see EMT at 13:00. EMT cleaned the laceration and sent them to a clinic to get the laceration stitched up.
The operator was climbing the stairs to the haul truck and tripped over the second to last step from the top. The operator reached their hands out to catch themselves on the deck and upon impact hurt their shoulder.
Operator disconnected the winch cable from the roll off dumpster. Then, the operators right foot/boot/ice cleat caught on the corner of the dumpsters frame causing them to lose their balance, tripping backwards and landing on their elbow/ shoulder straining their shoulder.
DZ599 operator was backing up in second gear when the park break self-engaged causing the dozer to come to a complete stop resulting in the operator's experiencing whiplash to their neck. IP received no treatment and declined care. On 12/04/25, IP was using a track hoe and caused aggravation that worsened with time. Sent to RMMC for care and was prescribed medication.
Employee was using a 3/4"" drive impact gun to get the bolts properly torqued. Some of them needed to have a backer wrench to keep bolt from spinning. On one of the bolts the wrench caught the nylock part when torquing the impact, and pinched right hand pinky fingertip.
Operator was trying to pull the fuel hose to the haul truck. The fuel hose was caught on something, so the operator walked over to unhook the fuel hose and tried to pull the hose again, this time falling and landing on the right hand, injuring the wrist.
Craft A was turning a half inch ratchet while Craft B was holding the torque multiplier using an extended handle and wrench. Craft B's hand slipped, and the craft's middle finger was pinched between the wrench and the wall of the tank.
IP stated that they were at the mine sampling and due to the wet conditions, they lost their balance and fell down. The IP continued working throughout the shift and then advised another employee later in the day that their ankle was sore and went home. Seen at clinic on 10/16/2025.
IP was assisting with cable work walked up to cable truck after it stopped. pothead was on crane swinging. IP ducked to get out the way IP hard hat fell off and pothead contacted the back of IP head resulting in a 3 inch laceration. EMT used gauze pads and a head wrap to control bleeding. EMT recommended transport to RMMC for higher level of care to close the wound.
Around 09:05 a haulage operator was being loaded by a shovel and got jolted from a big rock being dumped into the bed. IP arrived at first aid post at 09:36 and was assessed by an EMT. IP could not move head from side to side without pain. EMT sent the IP to RMMC for higher level of care. Pain is on left side of neck and upper trap.
Haul Truck operator on the 416 reported injuring their right wrist while fueling on the west pad at 6880 fuel island. The operator was pulling the fuel hose to the front of the truck when hose got stuck on the yellow bollard and pulled on their right arm, wrist, and shoulder.
Operator was descending a ladder to inspect underneath the loader, the operator experienced a sudden failure in EE's right knee as EE stepped down with EE's left leg. This caused EE to lose EE's grip on the handrails and fall approximately 3 to 4 feet to the ground. EE landed on EE's back on a youth nerf football-sized rock located on the north side of the loader.
Operator on the 461 made a series of sharp turns by cranking on the steering wheel when the operator felt a pain in their right shoulder.
On 08/23 IP reports climbing into engine of truck and stepped on a hose. Foot slipped and left ankle rolled laterally. IP completed shift but noticed left foot swelling and pain. Reports going to Riverton ED, had x-rays done which were reportedly negative and was given crutches and rocket sock. Was sent in by employer to RMMC on 08/27.
At 23:50, IP supervisor called to notify EMT of a minor medical. IP arrived and stated that on 8/5 at 06:30 while riding the shuttle up from Park at Lark, they felt pain and described the feeling like a bee sting in lower left abdomen between left hip and belly button which had been gradually worsening throughout the day. IP was referred to ER for further level of care.
IP took a break and when exiting truck, the wind pushed the door and pulled it out from their hand. IP described pain as sharp and achy. EMT referred IP to go to RMMC for further evaluation and left with supervisor. Worker has been able to perform all of their normal duties but was prescribed physical therapy on 09/12, escalating this to a medical treatment case injury.
After loading at the ES59, the HT471 operator noticed lower back discomfort. The operator attempted to continue operating to see if the pains would subside. After about a half hour, and the pains continued, the operator reported the pains to their supervisor. The operator was assessed by onsite ERT's, EMT then RMCC where they were released back to duty with restrictions.
Local temperatures reached 97 degrees F just prior to the illness. Employee became ill and was treated for heat exhaustion by on-site EMT's before being transported to a local hospital. It was determined that this employee was dehydrated/Heat Exhausted.
HT driver stated their haul truck was getting loaded around 9pm last night and they noted neck and back pain at the time of the load. EE continued driving and had 2 subsequent loads that worsened the pain in low back and neck. Employee stated they had a hard time breathing due to the muscle tightness.
At 14:50, IP had been clearing brush and felt a sting on their neck. IP told ERT/EMT that they were feeling numbness and tingling in extremities. IP stated they threw up after the sting. IP vitals were elevated. EMT transferred IP into ERT ambulance and transported IP to meet with UFA at Notch gate at 15:35.
At approximately 04:30 am, Craftsman was walking from change house to truck shop through haul truck access road walkway. As they approached eastern side, they stepped on a rock and was knocked off balance, but not falling. The felt a crack/pop in lower back. The pain increased later in the shift. Supervisor was notified at 10:30am and then taken to clinic for further evaluation.
Employee was moving core boxes from an elevated platform to bench and felt a pop in their right knee with minor discomfort. Continued to work for the remainder of the shift but knee progressively got worse through the night. On 7/10 at 07:33, IP arrived with supervisor at first aid exam room. EMT performed assessment and vital signs were normal. Referred to RMMC.
While trying to board the haul truck operator hit the right knee on the second rail on the ladder. EMT assessed IP and noted a purple mark on the front of their knee cap. IP was walking with a limp and said it was painful to press on the gas of haul truck. EMT sent IP to RMMC with supervisor.
Worker was walking to a hole they were about to measure when they tripped and rolled their ankle on uneven ground. Worker was assessed by EMT at 10:21am. EMT provided worker with an ice pack and advised them to go Medical Clinic for further evaluation. Supervisor took worker to MC.
Operator walked from grader to talk to oncoming shift grader operator. Talked for a minute then proceeded to walk to board the Burnell bus when operator turned left to board bus, they felt a pop and some pain in left knee. Operator failed to report incident to leader after event happened. Went into RMMC after shift for further evaluation.
IP stated while they were operating the haul truck, they hit a bump and got pulled by the wheel of the haul truck when they hit the bump. Felt a pain in their shoulder which worsened as they were required to pull hard on the steering wheel to get the truck to move. IP was assessed by EMT and was referred to RMMC.
The worker received a foreign body in the left eye following grinding. Visited medical clinic. Remove Foreign Body Cornea (with slit lamp): saline irrigation and anesthetized by 2 gtt(s) of Proparicaine. Foreign body removed with a needle. The eye was irrigated with saline after the procedure. Release full duties, may perform regular work. Released from care.
Worker was driving a haul truck at the 101 shovel pit and received a load unexpectedly, causing the worker to be jostled. Worker reports experiencing immediate back pain (7 out of 10) that has improved over the past 4 hours (3 out of 10.
At approximately 18:18 after pre-shift meeting, an operator was exiting the lineout tent on their way to the tie-line buses. Then, the operator caught EE's left leg on the boot scrubber that was being used as a door stop, causing the operator to fall and land on EE's left knee.
IP was riding bus back to park at lark when bus turned corner from the mine entrance road and hit a hole causing IP to experience neck pain. IP was assessed by EMT and denied transport to clinic. Follow-up appt on 03.04.25 wrote ""avoid neck movements that cause pain"". Able to perform all normal duties at a slower pace.
Worker was opening a gate on 02/20/25 when the gate's latching mechanism dropped on right hand crushing their third finger. Worker worked remainder of the day and reported injury to site EMT on 02/21/25
IP was driving haul truck when they hit a pot hole and began to experience neck pain. Was assessed by EMT. IP went to clinic with supervisor for further evaluation. 03.04.25 visit ""Avoid neck movements that increase pain. Avoid overhead shoulder movements that increase pain."" Worker able to perform all normal duties at a slower pace.
While going down the stairs of the haul truck, the operator's bag swung in front of operator causing operator to lose balance. Operator used left hand to help catch self and brace self from falling down the stairs and heard a ""pop"" in elbow. Did not call for a supervisor and went home. Pain became worse so operator went to an urgent care.
Worker was pulling themselves up on ladder to the Haul Truck and felt a sharp pain in their left shoulder. Medical provided restrictions. Able to perform all normal duties but at a slower pace.
At approx. 0730 on 01/14/2025 employee was walking back away from a scrap pile of steel and slipped into a tire rut which was iced over. Employee landed on left side/shoulder. The employee was provided with restrictions and able to return to work adhering to restrictions.
Operator hit a pot hole and began to experience back and hip pain. The operator notified the supervisor the following shift and went to the ER. Employee has been able to perform normal job duties until last follow up appointment on 03/04/2025 where employee was given the following restrictions: Avoid painful low back movements. No lifting, pushing, pulling > 20 lbs.
12.29.24: Operating HT406, hit a few large dips in the roads in multiple areas. Seen by medical and released full duties. 01.27.25: Operating HT op reported back started to hurt. Medical wrote restrictions. Able to perform all normal duties at a slower pace, however.
12.26.24 Worker was walking on the BCT tieline going past IP's haul truck when IP slipped. IP was wearing ice cleats. IP landed on backpack and right hand. Right hand and wrist became swollen, which radiated into forearm. On 01.09.24 worker was provided with restrictions since recovery was not ideal. (Submitted initially on 1.14.25. was voided. Resubmitted 1.16.25)
Haul Op getting loaded by 57 shovel, Op leaned forward to adjust AC when the shovel dropped the second dipper. The operator felt a small pinch but didn't think anything of it. They proceeded to the crusher and on their way began to feel nauseous and started getting a pain going down their leg. (FAI) On Dec 31 experience an aggravating event. Was given restrictions on 01/01/25.
On 11/2/2024, the operator of Haul Truck 452 slipped and fell headfirst down the stairs during shift change, sustaining injuries. A neck injury remains an issue, leading to work restrictions effective 11/25.
While fueling a dozer, the operator's hose bound up, causing shoulder pain. Diagnosed with a sprain on 11/15, they worked until 11/21/24. At home, reaching for pants caused a tendon pop and severe pain, resulting in a full bicep tendon tear requiring surgery.
Incident occurred 11-09-2024, however there were no restrictions until 12-11-2024. Person was driving 941 cable truck through the 71-shovel pit. IP was struck by the knob on the steering wheel on the palm side of left thumb causing swelling and pain. They released IP to go back to work.
Operator noticed an exhaust smell, had some discomfort breathing. Used their inhaler to try and catch their breath. That didn't help so the mayday was called, and medical team administered oxygen to help with shortness of breath.
A craftsman working on a Cat 740B haul truck secured the front of the belly pan with pivot pins, while the rear rested on a jack. While shifting the pan to align the pivot pins, the worker's hand slipped on the edge, causing a laceration to the left pinky finger, severing tendons and requiring surgical repair.
A miner operating a track hoe uphill encountered a rock that caused the roadway to collapse under the equipment, shifting it to the right. The machine, facing downhill, had a broken track that prevented it from turning, causing it to tip onto its side. The miner suffered neck pain and was diagnosed with a C2 spinal vertebra fracture, resulting in lost workdays.
While changing a hose fitting on a mine shovel, a worker was loosening a fitting using a wrench. The fitting was looser than expected and the workers hand struck a ball valve causing a 2.5 cm avulsion to the right, mid-third index finger and a minor fracture to the second phalanx on the right index finger.
Noise Induced Hearing Loss >25dB confirmed to work related by an Audiologist. Miner has been enrolled in Hearing Conservation Program since 1994. Audiogram confirms (2,3,4 kHz) worse than or equal to 25 dB HL in the right ear.
IP was adjusting the grinder guard and while doing so, EE depressed the trigger and cut through EE's glove and into EE's finger.
Employee was struck in legs by unsecured pipe wrench and suffered fracture to left fibula.
Employee tripped and fell when crossing the haul road in front of the truck shop. They stopped their fall with their left wrist and the left elbow made contact with the rib cage. The following day severe pain was experienced and medical help sought. Diagnosis of 2 fractured ribs, and contusion of thorax.
A haul truck operator felt neck/back discomfort when a transport bus hit a pothole on a haul road. Onsite EMT assessed them, then referred for off-site care. Diagnosis: neck joint/ligament sprain, lower back muscle/fascia/tendon strain. Work restrictions given.
Noise Induced Hearing Loss >25dB confirmed to be work related by an Audiologist. Miner has been enrolled in Hearing Conservation Program since employment began in 2005. Audiogram confirms (2,3, 4 kHz) worse than or equal to 25 dB HL in the right and left ear.
The IP carried the drill hammer from the pickup truck to the support truck. As the IP climbed onto the fourth step EE's foot slipped and started to lose balance. With the hammer's weight, the IP fell forward and dropped the hammer which landed on the IP's fingertip.
Craftsman was cleaning the truck shop pads with the 0051 Skid Steer. During the process scraping the pad, the bucket of the skid steer contacted a steel grate that was under the mud and dirt. The skid steer came to an abrupt halt. From the jolt, the top of the craftsmen's head contacted the rear-view mirror causing a laceration to their head.
The haul truck slid on the ramp, hitting a soft spot near the base, causing it to tip. The operator, properly restrained, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, with muscle strain in the right hip and left shoulder/arm. Extracted and examined at the emergency department, restrictions were imposed.
Employee was standing on top of a pallet grabbing boxes off the back of the pallet. Their foot got entangled in some plastic wrap around the pallet causing a fall. The employee landed on their right wrist. Employee was seen at emergency room, diagnosed with acute fracture of distal radius requiring surgical repair.
Employee sustained a laceration on their posterior right wrist while using a boring machine. Employee received 13 sutures.
After installing G.E.T. on the 71 shovel the IW was folding the crane for transport. White retracting the outrigger the IW ring and pinky finger on EE's right hand were pinched between the outrigger and the frame of the outrigger structure.
Electrical engineer working at 101 shovel build site experienced arc flash burns from 98 unit sub
Electrical engineer working at 101 shovel build site experienced shock and arc flash burn from 98 unit sub.
Mine Haul truck operator was boarding haul truck at beginning of shift and felt pain in wrist while pulling self-up the ladder. Diagnosis is acute wrist sprain/strain.
Employee cut two fingers while cutting a zip tie off of a hydraulic motor on a drill with a utility knife. Employee received 14 sutures in a medical facility.
Operator slips on ice at tie line and receives partial tear to left quadricep tendon.
Line crew craftsman driving 10 wheel flat bed crew truck to the maintenance shop and hit a pot hole in the road felt momentary twinge on left side of lower back, didn't report. Three days later reported to supervisor wouldn't be in for next shift as quad, leg and back were sore.
Grader was the last in line with 4 other graders blading snow off of shovel bench. The blade hit a large rock and suddenly stopped the grader, throwing the operator forward, then jerking the operator back. When EE's head jerked back, head hit the handle on the door, causing a cut on the back of EE's head, a brief blackout, which resulted in a concussion and a sore neck.
At the end of shift, individual was cleaning the back of their pickup bed transferring trash into a large roll-off waste bin. This is when some unknown dust or debris was caught by the wind and got into their left eye.
A haul truck operator twisted ankle resulting in an ankle sprain when the operator stepped on a small rock when descending the bus at tie line.
While tripping out rods, assistant was attempting to move tubes off of rod deck. Went to move the tube off rod deck and pinched finger between tube end and uprights on rod feeder.
Dozer started to reverse with the operator positioned outside of the cab on the platform. As the dozer began moving in reverse, the operator fell approximately 7 feet from the platform of the dozer onto the tracks and subsequently onto the ground. The operator sustained injuries from the fall.
Employee was cutting roller path when pant leg caught fire. Employee patted the fire out then noticed a minor burn on back of EE's calf.
Employee was walking around electrical sub conducting checks when they rolled their ankle when a rock moved under their footing resulting in a chipped bone in the ankle.
Employee hit head on the corner bracket of a monitor in haul truck cab causing laceration requiring stitches to close.
Miner was working under cable truck and as EE attempted to come out from under the truck EE's hard hat was knocked off by an overhanging marker light. EE leaned down to pick it up and as EE stood up in a forward motion hit EE's head on the grommet/fastener bolt causing a laceration.
A maintenance craftsman was climbing onto the boarding ladder of an electric shovel when they felt a pop in their right foot. The employee was seen at a medical facility and given restricted duty pending a follow up appointment.
While climbing the boarding ladder of 930E haul Truck the employee felt a pop in their left leg. Upon evaluation from medical facility it was determined the employee had sprained their left hamstring.
Haul truck operator made contact with the shovel dipper while backing into spot to be loaded. This impact caused the operator to suffer a neck strain. The operator was placed on restricted duty.
While climbing down the boarding ladder on a Komatsu 930E haul truck the operator stepped to the ground and felt a pain in leg. Upon medical evaluation it was determined that they had a torn calf muscle. The ground surface was clean dry and flat.
Employee was working on rebar mat, material fell through mat employee fell approximately 3 feet contacting chest causing 3 rib fractures.
While approaching the dump location the haul truck drove over a rough section on the road causing a jolt which caused a pain in the operators neck and back. The operator was seen by an offsite medical facility. The operator has not been able to return to work due to restrictions given by the physician. The operator was diagnosed with a strain in the upper and lower back.
Shovel operator was opening a drawer in the operators compartment when their thumb slid across a sharp edge above the drawer causing a laceration to the right thumb. The operator received 6 sutures to close the wound and was given a full release to return to work.
While operating a front end loader the operator rolled over a rock causing EE to jar back. The employee received physical therapy and was given a full release to work with no restrictions.
The employee's hand slipped while repositioning a pipe fusing machine. EE's hand was caught between the clamp and the pipe fuser causing a laceration to EE's right finger.
During the pre-shift inspection, an operator stepped between the tires of the haul truck & the berm. When they placed their left foot on the berm it made contact with mud causing the operator to fall on their shoulder. At 2:30pm, the operator reported the injury. The operator was seen by a physician & given restricted duty for 5 calendar days. Employee has returned to full duty.
Miner was performing an engine repair on a CAT 794 haul truck. EE was coming out of the compartment to a shop ladder that was placed between the haul truck tire and the permanent ladder on the haul truck. EE lost footing and fell landing in a way that dislocated and fractured the ankle.
An employee was performing the routine task of installing a cross-arm on a power pole. While positioned in a vehicle lift bucket, the employee lifted the cross-arm and felt pain in their left shoulder. Possible rotator cuff injury.
Employee eating lunch and cutting avocado slipped and cut palm of hand requiring 10 sutures returned to work.
Miner states around 3am EE hit a pot hole. Reported event went home. Upon returning for next shift EE said still sore. Was seen at clinic given ibuprofen FA treatment. The 26th reported still sore was taken back to clinic suggested to see specialist and to start PT treatment
Craftsman was attempting to orient a hydraulic cylinder for hyd shovel. The cylinder was on a flatbed truck in a shipping jig. craftsman rigged the cylinder while another operated a crane to position. The cylinder came off of the shipping jig and rolled approximately 1 foot contacting the craftsman's lower legs and feet. Resulting fractures to right and left ankles
miner strained left bicep FA on 11/23/19 then on 11/28/19 slipped on ice FA, but told to follow up with specialist for MRI. On 12/18/19 I was informed MRI showed a tear that will require surgery
Operator had just completed inspection. Operator had climbed up the ladder and was lifting the vertical retractable ladder up to its operating position. As the ladder was coming up it unexpectedly bound up causing the resulting back strain in 2002. Was treated as FA, workers comp filed has seen doctors over the past 17 years and I was informed of surgery on 08/13/2019
Shovel dipper contacted inside of haul truck bed, jostling HT operator. Operator reported back and neck discomfort, was seen by on-site EMT and released back to work. Operator has continued to work, but reports minor existing discomfort, was taken back to clinic and prescribed physical therapy session on August 8, 2019.
Operator exited a portable restroom and while walking back to equipment stepped on a rock and rolled right ankle resulting in a sprain and avulsion fracture
Line man at perimeter substation to open load break switch to isolate 44kv line side of Substation. In process of opening the break load switch, line man felt pain behind knee on leading leg (left) Miner was treated given brace for support, no work missed but follow up MRI on 04/30/2019.
Employee traveling in man bus when it hit a pothole experienced a jolt to EE's back. Taken for care, released with restrictions on lifting and movement until evaluation Thursday April 18, 2019 by EE's doctor.
operator descending bus step onto even ground and twisted ankle which resulted in sprain that requires time off ankle to reduce swelling and recovery
Employee was in an open field watching a valve to check for leaks. A bee stung EE in the back of the neck. There were Bees noticed in the area on wild flowers but were not agitated or angry. The employee is allergic to stings and was taken to ER for treatment. EE received shots and released for normal work duties. EE's shift had ended so EE returned the following morning.
Approximately 6:20 pm on April 3, 2019, operator of the 475 HT attempted to adjust the driver's seat (pull forward) while standing up, bent over pulling the seat forward the operator felt sharp pain in their lower back. Seen at hospital and clinic Released but given prescriptions and physical therapy at our clinic. Medical treatment by definition.
Miner was lifting two 32.5 lb. pipes put of pick up and strain lower back/lumbar. Evaluated return to work with follow up on the 11th, returned to work no restrictions but given prescription for muscle relaxer to take at bed time on the visit the 11th
Operator walking from parked haul truck to passenger van slipped on ice and fell onto right hip, ended up as a fracture requiring surgery and hip replacement.
On March 7th I was made aware that miner alleged they drove a medium vehicle sized water truck on 02/12/2019 & 02/13/2019. EE sought medical attention by their own doctor 03/02/2019 & then reported these allegations 03/07/2019 the date I was made aware and began the investigation. Update: Independent Medical Examiner notified company 6/26/19 that this is a work-related injury.
Employee was operating bulk truck which caught fire. Employee jumped from the truck to the ground.
Wesco bulk truck arrived on the pattern and was positioning to load the first blast hole. Operator saw smoke then flames come from behind the cab and exited truck, May Day initiated and mine evacuated to 5000ft.
Re-installing the permanent wheel chocks to the north pad of the Code 80 fuel island. A metal shard on the pin head caught the latex glove on right middle finger. As they jerked their hand away a shard tore the skin on right middle finger. The laceration required 5 sutures to close the wound. The attendant was given a return to work with care to the injury the same day.
While repairing a seat in a drill, a craftsman's hand was caught between the door and frame when a high gust of wind caught it and slammed shut, impacting fingers on the left hand. EE's left, middle and ring finger had the pads on fingers above the first knuckle tore off, and small laceration to tip of index finger.
EE was walking around a pallet of mud product to replace a hose that had fallen off the mud tank when they stepped on a rock that had been placed on a corner of a tarp that covered the mud product and rolled their left ankle.
Operator was using a Hotsy Pressure washer to clean grader off and when finished operator sprayed the palm of glove to clean grease/ mud off. Operator sprayed right middle finger with power wand cutting glove and right middle finger requiring 4 stitches
Employee was lifting a core off of a pallet and strained back.
While removing a tooth from an excavator bucket craftsperson used a 3lb hammer to hit the tooth after the third strike EE felt a sting to EE's left forearm and a blood spot appeared. at the hospital a metal shard was removed and EE's forearm received 5 stitches
July 18, 2018 miner called to report a back ache miner had for months. Miner does not know of a triggering event other than it's sore from driving haul truck and wanted to get therapy. Had miner seen by doctor. Miner has degenerative bone issues and is prescribed physical therapy and an MRI. Miner is RTW no restrictions begins PT 7/27/18 MRI and follow up to come.
Employee placed wheel chock in holder and when putting in the keeper pin that keeps it from sliding off the bar, ee hit downward forcefully with hand puncturing the right palm of hand
Miner was exiting bed of lube truck, took hand off ladder to flip a hose out of way and lost balance & fell approximately 30 inches to ground landing awkwardly and left ankle, causing a sprain
Right ring finger was caught between core tube and drill rod.
Operator was walking towards truck bent slightly while moving forward and reached down while in motion and grabbed chock swinging up to bracket in one motion and felt discomfort in shoulder. On that date it was a reported no injury. I was made aware July 1, 2018 of this event and that they sought care in late May, so I have begun investigation and filing upon my learning of event.
Employee was exiting back of service truck and boot got stuck in step, and employee fell backwards twisting ankle, was diagnosed with ankle sprain returned to work full duty but was given physical therapy session 3/6/18, and scheduled a follow up 03/09/18 no work days missed
miner was assisting pulling up shovel trail cable it snagged on a rock and cable whipped striking miner in right lower leg, fracturing tibia
EE hit a bump in bus, then when lifting wheel chock complained of back ache. Seen by 3 Drs no findings 1st Aid. Took to Spine specialist, diagnosed 10/09/17 issues w/ L4-5. Submitting reporting upon new Dx from update to injury on this date. No restrictions awaiting MRI results has missed no work. Will start physical therapy 10/23/17. 2/9/18 co. made aware of new restriction.
Employee had finished assiting removing a length of steel from the rack. Employee was standing still on the drill walk way and as employee went to take a step employee felt employee's knee pop. First responder assessed and later assesed knee cap possibly dislocated
Operator was walking towards light vehicle for ride in and slipped on ground, fell on to back pack but hurt two ribs and said right shoulder was also sore
Operator was sitting in the seat of HT353 eating lunch, while wiping crumbs off the seat jammed left middle finger on seat cushion, felt pain heard a pop, fingertip was bent
Employee exited bus and had walked about 5 steps and stepped on a patch of black ice with left foot and fell landing on right ankle
Craftsman struck in lower left leg from wheel chock that was run over and projected into craftsman, in opposite bay at fuel island fracturing leg bewteen knee and ankle
Injured did not report injury until 8/23/16. Initially first aid, but condition has worsened. Haul truck driver reports hit pothole in haul road, injured groin area after impact.
Haul truck operator was climbing down ladder, missed last step and landed on EE's ankle, causing mild sprain.
An operator observed a section of previously mined high wall in O-cut and observed a plume of smoke and possibly sparks/ flame. Area was evacuated 1500ft. all work in area suspended, all personnel accounted for. Area was not a loaded blast pattern. No injuries or damage occurred
a loaded hole began smoking on a blast pattern and detonated unplanned, area was evacuated no injuries occurred
Passenger bus hit a pothole in the road, jarring passengers. Operator/passenger reported back pain.
Passenger bus hit a pothole in the road, jarring passengers. Operator/passenger reported back pain.
Over the road Truck driver was picking up a load of used tires that were loaded on the trailer. As driver threw strap over the load. EE felt a pop in right arm.
Operator was riding in man-bus when rock from passing traffic flipped up and shattered window scratching operator's cheek and causing irritation in left eye. EMT cleaned up cheek saw no foreign object in eye; EE was taken to hospital for further exam. The Dr found two pieces of glass not embedded and flicked them out. Operator completed eye exam returned to work
A hoist cylinder on a Komatsu 930-3SE haul truck fell approximately six feet to the ground and rebounded when it hit the ground. craftsman was injured when EE was struck by the cylinder when it deflected off of the floor which resulted in EE falling backwards to the ground, bruising EE's left knee straining EE's lower back in the process.
Employee was turning over a 24"" diverter top to the flat side. The diverter top slipped out of EE's grasp, twisted, and fell landing on the handle of a crescent wrench causing it to flip up and strike the employee in the face.
A mine operations employee was in this area conducting an inspection for the future establishment of dump catchment berms. The employee was walking down from the top of a windrow, felt right knee pop and fell to the ground. Diagnosis determined that the employee sustained injury to the right knee resulting in a right closed tibia plateau fracture.
Employee was removing the bolts to a cutting edge when EE's hand came in contact with the bolt causing a laceration to the hand.
Employee received 1st Degree burns on his Penis while air arcing on an excavator bucket. Initially the employee did not require medical treatment. Due to the location of the burn, medical treatment became necessary as the wound scabbed over near the urethra. Employee received medical treatment on 12/21/15.
EE resealing track adjuster lock cover on CAT D11T unit #1601, as the access cover was removed oil leaked out, the EE was attempting to wipe up oil with one hand and hold the cover with the other. Cover slipped from his hand, as he grabbed it the cover fell to the ground smashing his left hand between it and the concrete floor. Per phone call ring finger amputated at 2nd joint.
Employee was adjusting shims on dipper of shovel when grease fell into his hair. Employee went to change house facilities and attempted to wash out grease with cleaning fluid simple green, and then used Stride Citrus SC an industrial cleaner used by the janitors. A mixture of these cleaners found a path to the employees eyes during rinsing.
Craftsman was removing wheel motor thrust washer inspection cover. As he removed it, it slipped and he attempted to catch it and his right index finger was pinched between the cover and wheel motor requiring eight stitches and splint.
Employee was trying to slow down the spool on the fiberglass survey tool to keep it from over spooling and his thumb was pinched in between the spoke of the reel and the beam on the rig.
Haul truck operator reported eye irritation in his left eye. Evaluated by EMT and sent to the KUC clinic where a small metallic object was removed from the middle of his cornea. The operator was given some wetting drops for lubrication and returned to work.
Employee fainted while walking, striking his face, resulting in a fracture injury to his nose and a laceration requiring sutures in his upper lip.
The dozer operator working the Code 25 dump observed a crack. Simultaneously, the operator of haul truck 421 arrived and positioned parallel to the dump approximately 75 feet away from the crest. As the truck operator initiated dumping, another crack propagated, the dump face failed, causing the truck to descend with the dump. The haul truck operator sustained minor injury.
Operator was attempting to clean the window of his dozer when he slipped on the decking, fracturing his cheek bone.
Employee was cleaning the inside of his operator cab when he contacted a sharp edge resulting in a laceration to his right ring finger requiring sutures.
Employee was performing a pre-operational inspection of his haul truck when he lost balance injuring his left knee resulting in a meniscus tear.
Employee was disassembling the casing cutter. While removing the vertical slide from inside the housing of the casing cutter, there was stored energy that caused the vertical slide to eject from the housing striking the employee in the chest.
Craftsman was working to replace a wear plate on a shovel dipper door when the cable supporting the plate caught on the door creating stored energy in the system. The craftsman tried to free the plate with a pry bar and as the cable suddenly released; the craftsman sustained a crushing injury to his middle and ring finger(s), by contact with the wear plate and dipper door.
A welder craftsman sustained a laceration to his right cheek from 6"" angle grinder equipped with a cutting wheel.
Employee trips on uneven ground causing drill casing to fall on the employee's thigh resulting in a fracture to the left leg.
AN EMPLOYEE WAS REPOSITIONING A GET (GROUND ENGAGING TOOL) TOOTH IN A SERVICE TRUCK WHEN A SECOND TOOTH SHIFTED AND PINCHED THE EMPLOYEES FINGER BETWEEN THE TEETH.
Contractor employee had just completed the use of a knuckle-boom crane when the outrigger deployed striking the top of his right foot.
A worker was struck on his lower lip by the pry bar tool he was using to release a lever binder. The impact caused a 1/2"" laceration to his lower lip and the loss of one of his lower incisor teeth. He reported that the release of energy was more powerful than he had anticipated and he could not keep the bar from striking his face.
Miner was descending haul truck ladder and fell to ground injuring his ankle. Initial X-Ray was Negative. Miner is no longer employed by the Company. Injury remained painful and was re-X-Rayed finding a fracture. Insurance company notified of positive X-Ray on 3/11/14 and surgical repair on 3/13/14.
Employee was helping to strip coating from electrical cable when his index finger contacted the blade of the stripping tool resulting in a laceration injury.
Mechanic was reconnecting 2 twelve volt batteries when wrench accidentally contacted the battery hold down causing an unexpected sudden release of battery acid.
Employee was driving a stake to support concrete forms. The hammer glanced off from the stake and struck the employee on the arch of his left foot. Employee was transported to a clinic for evaluation. X-rays indicate a non-displaced fracture if the first metatarsal bone. Employee was placed in a walking immobilizer/support boot and released to return to work with restrictions.
Electric shovel was loading haul truck operator was working in when the shovel dipper (full) dropped, impacting the truck. This caused equipment damage and injury to operator.
Employee was operating the hydraulic core press, right thumb was caught between the ram and the core tube.
Craftsman was repairing a steering cylinder on a haul truck when a metal shard broke loose striking the craftsman in the neck. The craftsman sustained a laceration injury requiring sutures.
Employee sustained a laceration injury requiring sutures when he struck his head on a metal tray.
Employee was attempting to move from the rear engine area to the operator cab on the outside of a 24H motor grader, when he lost his footing and fell to ground. Contact with the ground resulted in a fractured rib.
Employee slipped on ice while walking through the parking lot before shift fracturing the 2nd and 4th metatarsal of his left foot.
An employee was showing some asset disposal pieces to a client when he slipped and fell to the ground. He was taken to a medical center for pains when he was diagnosed with a left Fibula Fracture.
An intern was opening a can during lunch when his thumb contacted the sharp edge of the lid resulting in a laceration injury requiring sutures.
Employee experienced pain/discomfort in his left eye as a result of contact with an insect/spider while operating equipment. Employee was evaluated by a medical professional and treated with prescription antibiotic for possible infection and was returned to work without restrictions.
Employee was pulling back on tongs while tripping collars out of angle hole and felt pain in left shoulder. Employee switched to another job and continued working for the rest of the shift. That evening the employee went to medical center to get shoulder checked out and reported the incident to the Supervisor the following morning. Was given release to return to full work duty.
A haulage truck driver was returning to a dump loaded, when he lost control of the haul truck, hit the berm and tipped the haul truck on its side. As a result of the incident the operator sustained injuries to his torso.
Helper was using a pressure washer. He was cleaning mud of the nozzle with his left hand while he activated the washer with his right hand. The high pressure flow penetrated his glove and injected a small amount of water into his hand.
Craftsman was working to repair a leaking hydraulic hose on a steering priority valve on a haul truck when he received a laceration injury requiring sutures.
Employee was exiting the bed of the one ton crew truck when his foot slipped off the penal hitch, used for a step, causing him to lose his balance and twisting his left ankle.
While connecting a hose to the well head on a horizontal drain well, a melon sized rock fell off the highwall. The rock struck the employee in the right thigh, causing a laceration and bruising.
A craftsman was attempting to punch holes in a metal bracket when he pinched the tip of his thumb between the machine head and bracket resulting in an open fracture injury requiring sutures.
Employee just finished grinding his weld, started to remove air hood felt something in his left eye. His eye started to turn red with the irritation from the foreign body.
A shovel operator was injured while attempting to egress the shovel when his left hand was pinched between a stair step and roller resulting in a laceration injury requiring sutures.
Employee's left index finger was pinched in a hand grab railing while attempting to enter the cab of a haulage truck, resulting in a fracture injury.
An employee was working to replace a roller bearing on a hydraulic shovel when a piece of the bearing broke loose, contacting his leg. The employee sustained a fracture to his right leg as a result of contact with the bearing.
Employee was removing a pin from the 930E front wheel group when the jack slipped out and struck the employee fracturing his left leg.
Employee sustained a laceration to the forehead from contact with a fire extinguisher when the haul truck (100 ton) he was operating struck a berm on the haul road.
Craftsman was working to replace a tire on a 24H motor grader when his fingers entered the framework of a hydraulic push tool resulting in a crushing injury to his left hand.
Drill crew was tripping drill rod when the sling hook came out of the pin end of the rod causing it to land on the drill table. As the rod fell to the deck, the sling hook came off and swung towards a drill helper. The helper put his arm up to block the sling hook, resulting in a fracture injury to his forearm.
Haul truck operator stumbled while boarding a haul truck and fell against the grating cover over the radiator. In the process, the employee lacerated his right thumb on the grating requiring 8 sutures.
While changing thread saver, bar used to pin thread saver was left in place and when starting rig and engaging the PTO the thread saver rotated pinching employee's hand between the bar and the rod gripper cylinder. This resulted in open fracture to employee's right hand.
A craftsman was working to remove a haul truck steering accumulator tank with an overhead crane when the rigging came loose, striking the craftsman in the lip causing a laceration injury requiring sutures.
Employee was helping to install a cooling flex hose on the #461 haul truck. In doing so he tripped and fell against the access cover hole opening, bruising his chest wall on the left side.
Employee slipped/fell on his left arm while dismounting from a track dozer dislocating his left elbow.
At the end of shift an employee was walking, became distracted and walked into a metal support pole for an overhead awning structure. Contact with the metal pole resulted in a laceration injury above the left eye requiring sutures.
An electrician was working to disconnect the transformer from a unit substation and was exiting the substation when a steel frame spacer unit slipped from it's position striking the top of his right hand resulting in a fracture injury.
Employees were pulling a 12inch HDPE pipe(protestive sleeve) over an 8inch HDPE pipe using an excavator. While pulling the smaller pipe ""bound-up"" becoming compressed and suddenly released striking an employee standing near the pipe in the leg. The force of the pipe striking the employee's leg resulted in a leg fracture.
While cleaning a part, the employee got D-Limonene (stripper oil) inside of his glove and on his left arm. At that time the affected area was washed with soap and water. The injury worsened over the weekend and the employee was then examined by a doctor. It was diagnosed as a chemical burn/cellulitis and the doctor prescribed Silvadene Cream and Bactrim DS to prevent infection.
Employee was working to reposition the brake on a shovel swing motor when the brake struck his hand resulting in fractures to the thumb and index finger of the left hand.
Mechanical failure on a haul truck engine resulted in an engine fire. Employee operating the truck injured the heel of his left foot exiting the haul truck.
Employee slipped on ice and fell fracturing right tibia and fibula at the ankle
Employee was in the proocess of pushing a hydraulic ram inplace to remove the bottom pin from the pivet point on a # 572 rubber tired dozer(RTD). While in the process of doing this the ram fell and landed on the employees left middle finger. This caused a cut which resulted in stitches and a splint to this finger.
An employee was attempting to dislodge a large rock that was wedged between the push arm and track adjuster on a D11 dozer when he experienced a spain/strain injury to the bicep area of the left arm. Medical evaluation of the injury determined that the bicep tendon had ruptured requiring surgical repair.
Employee was bonding bare copper ground grid cable to the inside web of a structural steel beam. The contents inside the cadweld mold exited the bottom of the mold, and onto the employee's left forearm. The employee was wearing leather gloves, faceshield, hard hat, long sleeved cctton shirt. Winter weather were the environmental conditions.