Absaloka Mine — Accidents

Total: 103 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/20/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was in the process of switching out pieces of equipment. As EE was walking from loader over to Dozer, EE slipped on snow and fell backwards.
02/07/2023 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 3d restricted EE was getting loaded in a Cat 777 The bucket load of mud caused the truck to shift and at end of shift EE reported a sore back. EE went to medical and was not released to next scheduled shift
01/30/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 122d lost while operating Cat D11 dozer cleaning highwall for dragline rocks fell from on dozer. Operator stated EE was ok at the time. EE worked 4 shifts and then went to Dr reporting sore back. Operator did n...
01/18/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 94d lost Employee tripped in mud, landing on elbow. EE requested medical evaluation. EE was not released to work pending further tests. (MRI)
12/27/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted While installing rebuilt brake for drag rope on Dragline EE pinched left middle finger resulting in fracture to end of finger.
06/10/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost EE reported that they had tripped on suction line on pump. EE said EE caught self with left hand and was injured. EE was taken to medical. Results were inconclusive at ER and EE was referred to an Ort...
05/17/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost On 5-17-22 EE reported that while retracting the fuel hose after fueling equipment EE did not notice a twist in the hose. When the twist contacted EE's hand it caused EE's elbow to bend, EE felt a pop...
04/20/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was working at Dragline during a scheduled down day. EE leaned against a handrail for a better view. The weld holding the handrail failed resulting in EE falling forward about 2'. EE struck head o...
04/18/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EE was taking a step backwards from EE's hauler. The ground was muddy and EE tripped on uneven muddy ground falling backwards. EE reported a stiffness in back and was taken in for medical evaluation....
03/03/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost While dismounting Cat End Dump, EE turned ankle as they stepped from one stair to the next. EE was evaluated at ER and not released to work next scheduled shift 4/4/2022.
10/25/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EE lifted a 5 Gal pail of ATF and felt a pop in neck. Employee was seen at medical and was not released for next shift.
03/30/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost Employee started down a 4' ladder into trough of Dragline. On second step down EE did not maintain three points of contact when one hand slipped from ladder. EE fell from ladder and cracked 4 ribs on...
12/01/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost When returning to pit empty a haul truck slid into ditch on snow packed haul road. Operator was taken to town for medical evaluation and had bruised ribs and was held out of service for 2 days
02/18/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost 3/5/2020 EE went to ER stating they had been injured on 2/18/2020 while operating haul truck. Employer questioned claim due to time between incident and medical treatment. Asked for 3rd party determin...
01/29/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost Employee reported twisted knee from stepping out of service truck on frozen ground on 1/29/2020. Did not seek medical attention at that time. Knee did not heal and medical evaluation was performed and...
04/02/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 180d lost Teammate is unable to remember what took place. After investigating our opinion is EE was installing tire liquid into the tire improperly when the tire slipped out of the tire hand pinning EE's arm be...
03/14/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 216d lost, 20d restricted Employee was accessing a track excavator when ee slipped and lost footing. Employee was seen at medical the next day and released for next scheduled shift.(3/21/2019) with no restrictions. Employee we...
11/24/2018 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted Welder #2 was cutting a strip of steel loose from the rear of the girder cutout. The strip of steel was cut loose & allowed to free fall uncontrolled, approx. 7'-8' to the ground, where it fell over a...
06/29/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE reported they were lifting the end of the trough roller shaft to move it sideway about 4 inches. The shaft was greasy and started sliding out of their hands and they tried to set it down but had th...
05/08/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was helping at the dragline, while removing the sheave ee's hand was caught in a pinch point and the hand was cut and ee received stitches.
03/11/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost Employee was removing an oil cooler hose on a D10 Dozer. While in process of removing the hose employee bumped a steel plate that was leaning against track. The plate contacted employee's finger resul...
10/06/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee reported a late injury on 10/16/17 that while changing out an oxygen bottle at weld shop ee felt back pop and pain in lower back. EE lifted and twisted at the same time. EE had help available...
01/28/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost Mechanic was dismounting a D10 Dozer and as employee turned to face the machine and climb down employee lost employee's footing and fell.
12/15/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was performing daily maintenance on site boiler. The discharge auger was either plugged or not working. EE shut down blowers & opened boiler inspection door. EE hit the discharge trip lever t...
09/02/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Two employees were working on DL5001 putting safety retainer pin back in. As they were moving the pin back and forth one side fell off causing the pin to swing up smashing finger in between the load a...
08/19/2016 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 183d lost Employee had head down and was hurrying to get back in drill due to the heavy rain when EE ran into the mirror on the side of drill with hard hat and jammed neck. Employee was not able to report to ne...
03/02/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost Employee was climbing boarding ladder on 16G Motor Grader when EE felt a pain in lower back. Injury was not reported to the mine until 3 days later. Incident was referred to 3rd party Workmans Comp ca...
02/15/2016 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE was cleaning coal with dozer when EE backed over some large rocks. Employee reported back and neck pain at the end of EE's shift. EE was evaluated at local medical and place on restricted duty.
01/30/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Employee was shoveling coal from underneath #1 conveyor belt and dumping it on the belt for removal. Employee was twisting with full shovel when EE felt a pain in back. Employee was seen at medical fa...
08/08/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 98d lost Employee was removing belly pan from a D6 Caterpillar Dozer. In the process he got his hand between the belly pan and the support stand. This resulted in a fracture to his Left thumb
03/20/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee first reported his back was sore from lifting weights at the gym the night before. He then changed his report that he hurt his back while shoveling and twisting at waist at beginning of shift...
03/08/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost While using a OEM breaker bar to loosen bolts on a push arm hyd cylinder, employee lost his balance when the bolt broke loose. The resulting release of energy caused the employee to stumble and sprain...
02/12/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost EE was doing a pre-shift on a blade and while dismounting from the OEM boarding ladder the EEs foot slipped when he stepped to the ground and he hyper-extended his right knee
11/09/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 6d restricted Tossing chock blocks in the back of pickup. employee felt a pull in her right shoulder and arm. The employee continued to work the rest of her shift until 6:00 AM. As the shift progressed she started...
11/03/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE injured right ring finger during the removal of a cover on an explosive proof electrical box at coal plant. Cover weighted about 200 lbs. and EEs finger was pinched between frame and cover handle w...
08/26/2014 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was climbing down off coal drill when his left foot stepped onto a piece of coal resulting in a sprained ankle
06/16/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was shoveling coal while cleaning up in coal plant. He twisted with shovel full and felt his back pop. He did not report medical treatment to supervisor until 6/23/2014. No restrictions or ti...
05/31/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee was operating the watering truck and said he might have slipped in the mud after he had exited the truck and was walking around. He went to the ER on the evening of 6/1/14. ER prescribed pa...
05/25/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost We were informed late of injury on 05/31/2014. Employee stated he jarred his back in scraper when he ran over a large rock. Due to late reporting we waited for MT ST Fund to review and they accepted t...
10/30/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee stepped backwards off bottom rung of 3' stepladder injuring right knee. Event was not reported for 5 days and there were no witnesses. Medical evaluation was strain to knee. Report was given...
10/29/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 10d restricted While removing Hyd pump for repair employee pinched his left index finger resulting in a fracture and stitches.
07/21/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 91d lost Employee walking from parking lot to change room was struck by a light vehicle that was coming to change room to park. Employee was treated by Mine Rescue personnel and was transferred to County EMS p...
05/10/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mechanic was lifting a cylinder utilizing an overhead crane. While steadying the cylinder with the employee's left hand, the cylinder moved and the weight shifted caused a pinch point between the nyl...
12/27/2012 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Fire was a spon-com event in the end of the coal barn where reject coal collects from the sample system. We had started to clean it out, hot coal was discovered. When more air was able to circulate ar...
06/22/2012 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Employee was out checking monitoring wells. He could smell grass burning. He moved the vehicle to check for the smell. Grass was found to be smoldering between the skid plate and exhaust. The area was...
04/19/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Incident was not report until 6/04/12. Employee was changing out grinder teeth with sledge hammer and 4 brackets. After changing the teeth the employee experienced pain in the right elbow. The employe...
12/15/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 134d lost Employee was injured 12/15/11 when he fell off motor grader. He has been on medication to relieve the pain but has not found relief. His first shift missed was 3/17/12. On 4/9/12 after completion of a...
11/08/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 1d restricted Injured employee lost control of a scraper on a thawing return haul road - laying the scraper onto the operators side of the machine.
01/12/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 86d lost A field oiler slipped getting off a D11R dozer & snagged a grab rail with his left arm. The oiler received shoulder treatment since the Jan injury date & had not missed a scheduled work shift. With li...
05/30/2010 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Injured employee felt a pronounced bite to his stomach region. The injured employee was transported to the local ER & was teated for a mild case of anaphalactic shock, sent home with a medical release...