Mining Incidents

WE Soda @ WESTVACOMetal/Nonmetal

WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Underground
Controlled by WE Soda US LLC
Green River, WY, Sweetwater County, WY · Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4800152
Fatalities
0
Total incidents
200
Years on record
2015–2026
Latest incident
Apr 2026
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

200 on file

2026 · 10 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred in the longwall tailgate that went above anchor point. Ventilation was not interrupted, no miners were trapped, and no injuries occurred. The area where the roof fall occurred is a bleeder and is not a working area but the roof fall did extend passed the anchor point.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was operating a warm water return valve and felt pain in their lower back.

Struck by flying object

Employee opened an angle cock valve on the back of a rail car to bleed pressure. while opening the valve the hose whipped up and struck their elbow.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on the mono drop-out line had the guzzler hose down into the ditch, propped up on EE's knee, then EE twisted EE's knee and felt a pop.

Accident type, without injuries

The incoming power from Rocky Mountain Power had a double tie line that tripped power. This event was not produced by any equipment or process failures on WeSoda side. RMP sent linemen out to address and fix the issue.

Accident type, without injuries

A piece of longwall equipment was loaded on the cage that exceeded the weight compacity by 500lbs and while it was being hoisted out of the mine the motor faulted out causing the breaks to set while in motion and the ropes slipped.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE reached out with EE's left arm to lift up a rolled up hose hanging on a hook at 6' 4"" and felt a pop in EE's elbow. When EE sat the hose down EE's elbow popped again.

Struck by falling object

Employee had just scaled the top went to step forward to bar down another piece, and a small thin piece of trona fell striking and cutting their upper lip. Employee received 5 stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking and their foot slipped out in-front of them and sprained their back.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking to their work area employee tripped on conveyor belt and fell to the ground. Employee tried to catch themselves with their left arm to dampen the fall and felt pain in their shoulder.

2025 · 38 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

There was a roof fall in 18H 3 entry xc 5 intersection. It fell on the belt line and monorail in the entry. The fall was roughly 10' high, 30"" long, and 20' wide. No injuries, no trapped miners, and no disruption to ventilation on the longwall face.

Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was shoveling along side the crusher when a rock 28"" x 30"" x 4 1/2"" fell and landed on their ankle. Causing a sprain/strain to their ankle.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall at 17hg return 3 entry xc 5. Roughly 10' high 20' wide and 30' long.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down a walkway stepped down off a step planted their foot and slipped. Causing their ankle to roll.

Accident type, without injuries

while turning power back on during a planned outage the generator for hoist shut down causing the hoist computers to shut down. This required the hoist computers to be rebooted causing the sync switch to fault out. The hoist was down for 37 minutes.

Accident type, without injuries

There was a roof fall in the tailgate of the longwall measuring 15ft to 20ft long and 7ft to 8ft high. The fall did not restrict ventilation, cause injury, or impede escapeways.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

The miner was cleaning up the walkway when EE picked up a large rock and felt a pop in EE's back.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was gritting their teeth while loosening a bolt. Employee chipped and bottom tooth.

Accident type, without injuries

There was a piping failure in the southeast corner of the lower impoundment that allowed water to flow out into the evaporation lake.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was sprayed with 50% caustic. The caustic contacted the corner of left eye.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hammering a bearing sleeve. The bearing broke and struck EE's hand causing a laceration to EE's finger

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Slip, Trip, Fall, in the plant while walking across damaged concrete. EE fell and broke EE's clavicle

Accident type, without injuries

8 shaft hoist went down for an electrical fault. No one was on the cage or injured when the fault occurred.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was tightening 2 1/2"" bolts on a pump when EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a tag off a chain valve when EE felt a pop in EE's left shoulder.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Spacer plate for the cable handler slid and smashed EE's finger against the shear resulting in a right ring finger tuft fracture.

Accident type, without injuries

a fire was reported at the land fill pit. no injuries occurred.

Accident type, without injuries

there was an above anchor point fall above the overcast near 2 northwest pump station. the fall damaged the overcast causing it to outgas.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees were drilling the hole when the pipe started to slip. Employee grabbed another wrench to put it on the pipe, while employee was setting the wrench they had a hold of the other pipe. The wrench slipped and the one they were holding accidentally grabbed and smashed their hand between the wrench and the mass of the drill.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying pin rollers when they tripped and fell on their shoulder. Employee tripped over grating outside the 4shaft airlock.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Madsen (contractor) Front end loader operator was cleaning material out of mono loadout silo 2. The material above the entryway came down on the front of the front-end loader and pushed the steering column and dash down into the operators' legs trapping EE in the loader.

Struck by falling object

While welding grating the bin over flowed dropping a small rock into the hood contacting right eye.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Laying on right forearm when felt a pop in right shoulder while welding.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was bending over to set the impact down after bending over and tightening bolts.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on platform lost balance. Employee attempted to catch self and felt a tear in bicep area.

Struck by flying object

Employee was operating the shear cutting out the Headgate, when a rock the size of a baseball came out of the panline and hit them in the left knee.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lowering a piece of grating and felt a pop in right elbow. Seen at on-site medical facility and released. Still felt pain a few days later and went to personal physician on 5/27/25 where it was found EE had a torn right bicep

Fall onto or against objects

Slip and fall when pulling wrench off bolt. Fell and landed on a rock in the employee's lower back.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was putting drill steel in the chuck while hand was in a pinch point and closed the centralizer on their hand.

Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on an uneven surface and felt pain in knee, sought medical attention and was released back to work. On 05/10/2025 employee was still experiencing pain sought medical attention and was put off of work until an MRI can be performed.

Accident type, without injuries

The 5 hoist mantrip had an unknown electrical issue which deemed it inoperable all miners were evacuated.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee wash unplugging a caustic line and got liquid on their pants causing a caustic burn. Employee went for a follow up appointment on 04/26/2025 and was put off work for one day.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The operator was adjusting the lime drag when they pinched a finger, resulting in a laceration that required 11 sutures.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two maintenance employees were working to replace broken bolts on the longwall stage loader chain flights. One employee was swinging a hammer to free the flight and the other employee was pulling the chain and was struck by the hammer requiring 13 stitches.

Accident type, without injuries

Had a roof fall above the anchor points in the return of the tailgate of the longwall.

Accident type, without injuries

Employee was evaluating materials and found a roof fall above the anchor points at 299 15HG #1 crosscut.

Accident type, without injuries

Employee was evaluating areas for material storage and found a roof fall above the anchor points at 458N in #1 room.

Accident type, without injuries

Supervisor was walking the 14hg area of the mine to ensure that there was no equipment, or tools that needed to be removed before the stoppings were installed. During EE's inspection EE noticed that the top was looking like it was deteriorating. EE contacted engineering and when they arrived, they walked the area and discovered the roof fall.

2024 · 20 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Had a power trip on the primary man hoist (8 shaft) and one of our secondary shafts was locked out for maintenance. Power was restored to the primary man hoist at approximately 8:15PM.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

HVAC Technician was working on HVAC unit on above ground concrete pad on 12/10/24 that was covered with ice. The technician slipped and jammed shoulder when EE went to catch self. The technician tried taking care of it for a few weeks, but it was still hurting on 1/3/2025 so EE went to seek medical care and was issued work restrictions and prescribed medication.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing out a leaf spring & when it broke free it pinched employee's hand requiring 13 stitches.

Contact with electrical current

Employee was removing a bolt from a junction box when EE received a shock to EE's left hand.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped landed on EE's hand sustaining a fracture.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee rolled EE's ankle when walking into a building causing a sprained ankle.

Accident type, without injuries

8 Shaft hoist went down while taking the night shift crew into the mine. A ground fault issue on the surface caused an undervoltage event. There were 2 faults that occurred on the hoist motor. The first was found relatively quickly, but the second one took some time to find. Therefore, the crew was stuck on the cage for over 30 minutes. We notified MSHA at 11:25PM.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working in the bucket elevator the employee stepped down on to a beam, causing the employee to lose balance. Employee reached with left arm which dislocated employee's shoulder.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee went to grind on a piece of pipe, when the cord got entangled, went across employee's hand causing a laceration requiring 9 sutures.

Accident type, without injuries

The 8 shaft hoist went down due to an electrical issue after troubleshooting, the electrical issue was resolved. There was one miner on the man hoist when it went down and was hoisted out at approximately 10:20PM.

Struck against stationary object

Employee bumped a valve handle on an airline and came into contact with the debris in the line.

Accident type, without injuries

We experienced a power trip on the PPL's mainline that caused the underground mine to lose power. There were approximately 27 miners underground until secondary power was established at approximately 2:15AM.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was ascending stairs, tripped on a step, and stuck hand out and it went through glass light. Employee sustained a laceration to the right index finger requiring 6 stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting away tools, climbed up on the tool truck, felt a shock as EE's right knee touched the tool trip. EE reactively stood up and hit head on the mine roof. Employee was taken to the ER as a precautionary measure and fully released on 6/19/24. Due to persistent shoulder pain, EE received an MRI and was put off work for further medical evaluations on 7/29/24.

Struck by flying object

While prepping a pipe penetration another employee was grinding on a piece of stainless pipe in the immediate area. Employee immediately felt something in eye.

Accident type, without injuries

7 Shaft hoist went down due to electrical issues with two miners on the cage the electrical issue was resolved, and the miners were hoisted out at 10:15am.

Accident type, without injuries

Miners were receiving elevated levels of CO and as a precautionary measure, evacuated the mine. Approximately 10:44PM miners found that there was a belt fire located at 2nd 54 drive. The area was smoldering when found the miners applied water to cool the affected equipment and flagged the area.

Accident type, without injuries

Double tie line trip on Rocky Mountain Power caused a power outage at 8 shaft rendering the man hoists inoperable. Power was restored at 10:53AM all miners were hoisted out at that time.

Struck against stationary object

Employee smashed right hand loading structure onto a trailer requiring 3 sutures.

Struck by flying object

Employee was blowing out drag conveyor and got dirt in their eye that caused irritation. EE was given a prescription.

2023 · 23 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall occurred above the anchor points at 592 South XC 168, area was flagged off and MSHA was immediately notified.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was turning valve, felt pain in shoulder, after MRI was put on light duty.

Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismantling a cable handler, when the cable handler slipped pinching employee's finger causing a laceration and partial amputation of the pinky finger.

Struck by flying object

Employee was opening a valve when the handle slipped off, hit their tooth requiring dental repair.

Accident type, without injuries

Elevator tripped at Mono Utilities contractor was stuck in the elevator and released at 6:52AM. Safety was notified at 7:25AM and contacted MSHA at 7:35AM.

Struck by falling object

Employee was steadying box when the box fell, pinching EE's hand causing a fracture. Employee was returned to work with no restrictions later referred to a specialist and prescribed work restrictions on 11/1/23.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing protective covering from blade and cut a finger which required stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was training the belt and strained shoulder, was prescribed restricted duty.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hydroblasting a heat exchanger in the bicarbonate unit. At approximately 15:08, the barrel of the shotgun failed and broke at the mfg weld. This caused EE's hands to rise and hit EE's faceshield with the shotgun trigger assembly. This action caused EE's faceshield and hard hat to strike EE's glasses causing a cut to EE's face that required stitches.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was working on a pump, when opened a drain valve and was sprayed with hot liquor causing burns on their arms and stomach.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was working on a pump, when EE opened a drain valve and was sprayed with hot liquor causing burns on the neck and forearm.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee rolled ankle on mine floor was given a full medical release on 09/04/2023. On 10/10/2023 went to see an orthopedic and was put off work for two weeks.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking to the cage and rolled their ankle causing it to dislocate.

Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on removing guarding and received a laceration on the expanded metal requiring sutures.

Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking on grating when the grating shifted causing the employee to fall on left knee. Employee was given work restrictions and medication.

Accident type, without injuries

Roof fall at xc 144 592 west roadway above the anchor points L-15' x W-20' x H-7. Access nor ventilation is blocked and, there is no active work inby the fall. The roof fall is barricaded off.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting another employee hold packing around shaft and received a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hammering on a crossover and injured EE's shoulder. Employee was fully released back to work that day. Employee saw another medical provider that put EE off work on 5/9/23.

Accident type, without injuries

Three employees were stuck in the 8 shaft cage for approximately 3 hours.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving belt; belt slid and impacted the employee causing a cervical sprain.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was working on a pump when employee smashed a finger between a belt and the pulley.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing an agitator blade and sustained a laceration to leg requiring 8 stitches.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was working on a crusher insert, when employee cut a piece of metal, it folded in on employee's hand, causing a 3rd degree burn to employee's wrist.

2022 · 17 incidents

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loading a portable A/C unit into an elevator when employee's hand was smashed between A/C and elevator doorway, causing a laceration requiring sutures.

Struck by flying object

Employee was using a die grinder and a foreign object got in EE's eye. Employee didn't report the incident until 9/21/22.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a case of water and injured lower back.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pulling a cylinder off a piece of equipment, the load shifted, smashed EE's thumb requiring stitches.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was using a floor drill when EE's glove caught on the chuck causing an injury to EE's left thumb.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing a work platform into place when they felt a pop on left bicep. Employee tore their bicep tendon.

Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While off-loading lime, the hose became plugged. Driver attached the line to the mine air to unplug the blockage. EE failed to bleed the pressure before opening up. The pressure blew lime hitting EE in the right arm and right side of EE's abdomen Burning the skin.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed finger between a shim and housing causing a tuft fracture to right index finger.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was walking under a valve, hard hat moved the valve into the open position, causing a thermal burn on employee's back. Employee was seen by medical providers on 7/23/22 and received a full release. Employee went back to the medical providers and was put on restricted duty on 7/28/22.

Contact with electrical current

Employee was exiting a shuttle car when the employee contacted the door & received an electric shock. Precautionary tests were performed and employee was released with no restrictions. Employee followed up w/medical provider and was put off of work.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

An employee was operating a miner when EE's foot was smashed between two pieces of metal in the cab. The miner sustained a fracture in their foot.

Accident type, without injuries

A contained fire started on an overcast. Was extinguished with handheld fire extinguishers at 1:52PM.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was removing a piece of sheet metal that shifted and smashed EE's finger requiring 7 stitches.

Contact with electrical current

A mine mechanic received a shock while removing mud out of the cable reel rollers on a shuttle car. Although it was reported that the mechanic briefly lost consciousness, when medical responders arrived the mechanic was alert, oriented, and vital signs were normal. The mechanic was further evaluated at the hospital and was fully released back to work.

Accident type, without injuries

Power tripped causing 8 shaft man hoist to lose power entrapping one individual for more than 30 minutes.

Fall onto or against objects

EE was descending steps, stumbled, and fell into a truck causing a dislocated shoulder.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was releasing a chain and pinched finger causing a laceration requiring 4 sutures.

2021 · 18 incidents

Accident type, without injuries

Double tie line trip on the mainline took out the power underground and the hoists were not operating.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was struck by an actuator piston on the left side of the face. EE sustained fractures and loss of vision in the left eye.

Struck by flying object

EE was standing in a crosscut when a rock was thrown from a shuttle car tire causing a laceration to the lip and a chipped tooth.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While taking down scaffold, injured employee had elbow stuck between runner and brace they were taking down.

Struck by falling object

Employee was recovering conveyor belt structure when a part of that structure fell on right arm, pulling on shoulder. EE was placed on restricted duty.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a vice to hammer a U joint, struck thumb which required x-rays and two sutures.

Accident type, without injuries

Lost power on PPL mainline causing a total power outage at the underground mine rendering the hoists inoperable.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee finished measuring parts in high winds, removed safety glasses and cleaned face. Employee got a metal sliver in eye when cleaning face. Started to rust and had to be removed by doctor.

Accident type, without injuries

Over a sump the roof fell into the sump. No disturbance to ventilation, access, or employees.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As EE was jacking up a jeep to change a flat tire, the jack started to shift. The employee was steading the jack and released the jack handle which snapped back on their thumb causing a fracture.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was installing a ventilation panel, employee twisted EE's back while repositioning the panel, causing a back pain. EE was given medical treatment for the back pain.

Struck against stationary object

While coiling a 1"" hose onto a hose station, the hose kinked, employee attempted to get the kink out of the hose and employee's hand contacted the valve, resulting in a sprained finger.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

On April 30th while lifting a heater, an employee experienced pain in their shoulder. The employee continued to work but the pain did not ease. EE consulted an orthopedist and had an MRI which diagnosed an injury requiring medical treatment. The employee has been off work since 5/19/21, making this a recordable injury.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stepping out of a personal vehicle in the parking lot, slipped and fell and is receiving medical treatment for an injury to EE's left knee.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling bags off a belt and felt pain, employee was diagnosed with a groin strain.

Struck by falling object

Employee was traversing from a rail car to the mezzanine, put EE's right hand on the safety gate bar, the bar fell striking EE's right ring finger.

Accident type, without injuries

A roof fall was discovered at 8 head gate.

Accident type, without injuries

A fire was reported at the 8 shaft landfill, fire department and on-site emergency teams responded. Fire was extinguished at approximately 4:47AM.

2020 · 16 incidents

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pulling the tender in went to tie up and pulled hand into metal cleat causing a fracture to the pinky.

Struck by falling object

The involved employee (IE) was passing a scaffold pole to a co-worker that was working from the scaffold. Due to the tight area IE had to pass the pole up next to a cable tray. As the co-worker began to lift the pole the pin snagged on the cable tray. This resulted in the pole being dropped and struck the right hand of the IE causing a fracture.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was manipulating a valve when employee was sprayed with hot liquid resulting in burns.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing a door closure mechanism when struck in the head requiring 4 stiches.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was on the back of the truck tarping the load. EE began climbing down when EE's foot slipped off the step and hurt EE's knee.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell in shower room. Employee referred off work for follow up medical evaluation after X-ray negative.

Struck by falling object

EE was observing a roof bolter put in a bolt, when a piece of rock fell out of the roof cutting EE's arm requiring 16 stitches.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting cable jacket, cut forearm requiring 5 sutures.

Accident type, without injuries

The suspected cause of the breach was piping under the embankment from the dissolution of deca crystal below the embankment. As the water escaped to the Evaporation Lake, the flow eroded the earthen embankment. It is suspected recent heavy rains contributed via excessive dilution of the material stored in the impoundment.

Struck by flying object

Employee was beating in a pin with a hammer, pin fragmented and metal sliver went into arm.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was washing down with hot water when the hose ruptured causing a burn.

Accident type, without injuries

EE was entrapped in a man lift for more than 30 minutes due to suspected electrical issues.

Struck against stationary object

Removing angle iron welded to a roof, co-worker was grinding the welds and IE was prying the angle iron up with wedges and a hammer. IE grabbed the angle iron with left hand out of the swing path when IE felt a metal sliver in thumb. After hitting the wedge IE stopped and removed glove to find out it cut IE's thumb.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed finger between a bit wrench and a mitt causing a fracture to the finger.

Struck against stationary object

Employee went to step off of work platform and jammed thumb.

Struck against stationary object

EE was washing a piece of equipment when the EE sustained a cut on the thumb from a metal burr.

2019 · 5 incidents

Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a forklift and ran over a piece of wood, felt a pain in the lower back, received medical treatment.

Struck against stationary object

EE was prying on a drag chain, pry bar slipped and EE's elbow contacted a sprocket requiring 4 sutures.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting with a job when ee was struck by a wire rope on hand causing 7 sutures.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hanging sheet metal.

Struck against stationary object

A roof bolter operator was beginning to center-bolt a freshly cut entry, the operator was struck on the hardhat by a loose rock. The rock pressed the operator's head into the levers on the bolter's hydraulic control bank.

2018 · 10 incidents

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was opening 1"" valve and reported pain in shoulder two days later.

Struck by falling object

Roof bolting drill steel fell out of roof and contacted right ring finger.

Struck by falling object

EE was leveling expando rails when two rails made contact and fell from an elevated position onto EE's right foot.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE turned to talk to a co-worker, while standing in the change room, slipped and fell sustained a laceration requiring 7 sutures.

Struck by falling object

A piece of trona broke loose on the interface of the rib and roof striking EE.

Struck by falling object

A piece of trona broke loose on the interface of the rib and roof striking EE.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was operating the forklift while IE was rigging the pipe to lift. IE adjusted the synthetic sling twice trying to lift the pipe at the desired angle. One end of the pipe was still on the ground and IE grabbed the pipe and lifted it up to put a tagline on it. The pipe swung into a support pillar 8"" away pinching IE's hand in between.

Rubbed or abraded

EE was splicing cable and sustained a laceration to left pinky.

Struck by falling object

While roof bolting a rock fell and struck the hard hat of the EE, pushing hat onto EE's glasses, which caused glasses to lacerate EE's nose.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking from the underground parking area to cage to hoist out. EE stumbled and fell to the ground, twisting right knee.

2017 · 12 incidents

Struck by falling object

EE went to retrieve a rope/metal thimble assembly from the deck of the dredge which is used to pull the dredge out of the lake. As EE stood up, the thimble slipped out of EE's hand, striking the top of EE's left foot.

Struck by falling object

Employee was lifting box, lost control of box and it fell striking right ankle.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

While trying to lay down Drisco pipe, the end piece slid on dirt and bumped into the employee. It knocked employee down and in the fall, employee sprained knee and ankle.

Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was respooling port winch cable when cable strand caught glove and pulled finger into winch.

Fall onto or against objects

EE mechanic jumped in to help another employee drag a two inch suction hose down the longwall face. EE lost balance and fell striking forehead on the toe of the roof support. As a result of the fall, the EE received a laceration to the forehead above the eyebrow requiring four sutures.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia by EE's doctor. Employee did not report incident at work but later communicated that EE believed it occurred while actuating gates under a rail car. It is probable that hernia was created by the repetitive stresses associated with opening gates under the rail car.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While breaking a nut loose with a breaker bar and socket the nut broke free and foot rolled under body causing a fracture to the right ankle.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was rotating a sheave block to uncross the two cable lines. When the sheave was rotated the weight of the cable caused the sheave to roll a couple of inches. EE right hand was pulled into the sheave as ee was holding onto the cable. Result was the amputation of the tip of ring finger, right hand

Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee stepped into hot liquor causing a burn on the right foot.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning wrench to loosen a bolt, wrench slipped, hitting employee in the lip requiring stitches.

Struck against a moving object

Mine operator was backing up a 915 load haul dump with forks after setting a piece of face conveyor. As the operator was backing up the corner of the cab caught on a two inch lip on the rib, which caused the cab to break loose from the machine, pushing the operator against the steering wheel. The employee sustained injuries to the chest, left shoulder and left arm.

Accident type, without injuries

Main power loss to the 8 shaft facilities caused power loss to the 8 shaft hoist. One miner was on the hoist when power was lost and was trapped until power was restored. The miner was trapped for a total of 45 minutes.

2016 · 19 incidents

Struck against a moving object

EE was rodding a #1 feeder on 3 silo cb-2701 belt. The feeder was plugged off and EE continued to rod and a chunk broke loose and fell on the rodding bar twisting and jarring EE's back.

Struck by falling object

Installing pipe overhead, using a chain wrench to apply forward pressure. Chain wrench grip slipped, causing pipe to fall off of pipe jacks, striking employee on the left shoulder. Based on preliminary medical notes the injury is a potential non-displaced scapular fracture.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Before regular work shift started employee tripped and fell in parking lot requiring 5 stitches to right hand, 3 stitches to the right side of the head and a dislocated finger.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across a slab of cement near the rail road tracks. Went to step down and felt a pop in left knee and was unable to bear weight any more.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Rail fell on finger pinching it against trailer.

Fall from machine

EE employee started to count cars at high line switch. Employee noticed some cars that had separated. Before employee could get down from the rail car the two cars joined causing an impact and throwing the employee to the ground.

Contact with hot objects or substances

Was back flushing the lime system and sustained burn to upper back and shoulders.

Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Grating was loose and employee stepped onto the grating causing employee to lose footing and fall through. Employee sustained some abrasions and a sprain of the right ankle.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee reported strain to bicep.

Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee felt strain in groin area while rodding out chunk from feeder. Further understanding of this case is pending until medical evaluation and notes have been received and reviewed.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing ear muffs the broken wire cut across the left index finger, eight stiches were required.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking through mud, slipped and felt a pop in right knee. EE was medically evaluated, including MRI, which revealed no ligamentous injury, but did reveal prepatellar bursitis (chronic illness with mild degenerative changes).

Struck by flying object

EE stated EE was grinding metal pipe on 1/28/16. Employee made no report of injury on 1/28/16, but went to emergency room around 7:00 pm on 1/28/16, where a metal shaving was removed from EE's eye. EE was also seen by opthamologist on 1/29/16. EE made a report of injury to supervisor on 1/29/16.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking an incline, slipped on metal grating and taken to onsite medical facility and returned to work without restrictions. Due to ongoing additional medical evaluations and investigations, this injury was determined to be work related on 2/8/16.

Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking North into the fire pump room at Mono Power. EE caught heel on a raised portion of the cement (3/8"") causing EE to trip and fall onto right shoulder. This injury was determined reportable on 02/09.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was using hydraulic equipment when the wrong function was activated causing the hammer to extend instead of swing, EE pinched right hand between the hammerhead and controls, EE went to ER. EE had a broken hand and received 4 stitches. Determined to be Reportable to MSHA on 02/05/16.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE began to water lance bundle tubes. At approx. 2245 ee inserted the lance into the 3rd tube and the nozzle hydraulic backed due to material build-up causing the lance to exit tube EE was unable to release foot pedal & dump pressure on lance water jet went across EE's left hand causing a laceration. EE was taken to doctor where EE received medical treatment (stitches).

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bolter operator was drilling gas hole and had 2 5' augers in the roof. EE lowered drill head to install 3rd auger and continue drilling. When EE lowered it the second auger came out of the roof striking roof bolter operator on the right index finger. EE was transported to ER for Treatment.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a jack, the handle slipped and struck the right side of the employees face causing a laceration, black eye, and concussion. Employee was transported to the Emergency room for treatment.

2015 · 12 incidents

Fall to the walkway or working surface

Team member was walking and slipped on ice and hyper extended his left arm.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was putting in a support crib and tightening it up by striking a wood wedge with a hammer while on a two step ladder, ladder shifted and employee lost balance hitting his left index finger with the hammer. Injury was not determined recordable until 12/3/15 due to time delay in receiving medical records.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing bore miner free bits with a bit bar when he injured himself. He hit the bit with the bar and lost his grip and hit himself with it in the forehead causing a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting a top roller which weighed over 80 LBS, when his arm gave out. Employee was transferred to MHSC for treatment. Followed up with specialist and determined recordable on 11/13/15.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced severe back pain while changing clothes and transported to emergency room. Employee adamant this was not a work related incident and made no report of injury. Employee later diagnosed with compression of nerves at bottom of spine and work restrictions imposed.

Fall from ladders

While working at Mono Employee was stepping down off step ladder, slipped and fell to floor. Right arm was straight out bracing his fall and the employee felt it ""pop. EE was sent to ER in town and medical documentation suggested an operation was needed to repair the injury.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee received 1st aid on 2/17 reporting pain in right hand. Incident not reported to Supervisor. On 8/24, employer advised that EE's personal physician had diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome & imposed work restrictions. EE reports he does about 8-9 hours per week of extracurricular activities that can contribute to carpal tunnel & no relation to reported injury established.

Accident type, without injuries

Two workers were cleaning the inside of the #6 boiler scrubber ducts. EE took a step back to get out of co-worker's way when he stepped into the drain piping being used to flush material from the scrubber ducts. Because of the angle that his foot entered into the pipe, he was unable to remove it for about an hour until a section of pipe was removed. No injuries resulted.

Fall onto or against objects

EE was pulling on a hose while cleaning a building and tripped and fell against a motor. Initially injury was not determined reportable due to only requiring first aid treatment, further medical review revealed that the EE will need surgery to affected left shoulder injury. Determined reportable on 8/13/2015.

Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reports he twisted his knee on previous day, receives first aid, and later saw personal physician who diagnoses pre-patella Bursitis and imposed work restrictions, although no relation to reported injury established.

Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Operator was installing bolts EE came over to help the bolter operator. Bolter operator signaled that he was moving forward. Bolter moved forward and the tire caught the inside or the right heel. The employee yelled and the operator backed up. Medcor transported to hospital. EE was released for full duty no restrictions.

Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling on pliers when they slipped and struck the employee in the mouth causing a fractured tooth.