Bear Run Mine — Accidents

Total: 109 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/06/2026 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The mobile equipment operator began experiencing nighttime shoulder pain, attributed to years of repetitive work and movements required to mount, dismount, and operate equipment. After consultation,...
10/15/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was holding a bolt w/pliers while another person used a grinder w/cutting wheel. The grinder kicked back and cut IE between thumb & finger requiring 6 stitches to close wound.
08/19/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost CMW in personal vehicle was pulling up and turning to the left preparing to stop and back in to a parking spot. Before EE came to a stop, EE's truck struck another person walking across the lot that E...
08/01/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was using soft face sledge hammer and wearing face shield & puncture resistant coat while striking a bucket tooth to remove it. A small piece of metal struck IE's chin which required removal in ER...
07/29/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was greasing components on screen bowl. While pulling on drive belt to turn components, EE's pinky finger was pinched between belt and pulley requiring 5 stitches to close cut.
03/12/2025 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 62d lost CHPP employee reported on 3/12/25 that EE was experiencing right shoulder discomfort while performing routine motions and tasks, void of any stressors. During initial consult it was learned that IE ha...
03/03/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost IE was climbing out of cable truck and fell after IE's foot became stuck on the step. IE fell onto right wrist which caused a hairline fracture.
02/14/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost IE went under parked haul truck to check it out & got hydraulic oil into both eyes. IE received Rx eye drops and was not released to return to work
01/15/2025 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted IE was using an electric grinder that became entangled w/IE's welding coat sleeve. Before the grinder stopped it cut IE's wrist which needed a few stitches to close.
01/13/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 127d lost Mobile maintenance greaser/oiler reported on 01/13/25 that they noticed a noise in their shoulder, void of any pain or discomfort. During consultation it was learned the the EE had a previous right sh...
10/15/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 100d lost IE caught fingertip between brass bushing and shovel saddle block while setting the bushing in place. Fingertip was avulsed and required medical treatment.
10/10/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost IE was lancing out front end loader center pin. Hot slag fell into their boot and burned their ankle and bottom of foot causing 2nd & 3rd degree burns.
08/08/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 35d restricted Installing bearing in a hoist cylinder. While tapping the bearing, a piece of the bearing chipped off and lodged into the bend of EE's left arm.
05/26/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost IE was removing a line boring bar by pulling it with right hand. While pulling, the far end of the bar slipped off what was holding it. This caused near end to fall and strike right thumb. The thumb...
02/29/2024 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 100d lost Injured had been using a hot water pressure washer and decided to change out the wand for a tip with a wider spray pattern. While changing the wand, injured accidentally pulled the trigger and shot hi...
01/18/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 180d lost On 1/18/24 EE was lying on the ground under a service truck checking for an air leak. The air system had reached capacity which caused the pop-off valve to dump some air. This sudden, loud noise start...
12/14/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost IE was on the track of a D11 dozer climbing up to the cab. IE was stepping up to the fender platform with left foot when IE lost balance and fell backwards onto the track, hitting mid left back on a g...
10/22/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was pulling a piece of .125"" sheet metal to get into position to weld. The metal hit a bolt head and immediately stopped while IE was still pulling. IE felt a pop in arm. IE was eventually diagnos...
04/20/2023 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal EE was working outside prep plant on disassembly of vibrating screen. Removed screen from prep plant was on ground, while foreman was checking area, sideboard of screen began to fall. EE tried to avoi...
02/05/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE wiped a metal table off with gloves in preparation to use a magnetic drill. IE's eye began itching so IE removed the gloves and safety glasses and rubbed it. IE's eye was immediately irritated; IE...
01/31/2023 POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d lost Fuel truck developed an exhaust leak that allowed some fumes to enter the cab. After fueling in between shifts and taking the truck to get more fuel, fueler began to have a headache and became dizzy....
12/06/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 23d restricted IE was preparing a shot pattern. As EE was walking to hook the next hole, EE stepped on some uneven ground and felt something pop in EE's right calf. EE finished the shift. It was still bothering E...
05/21/2022 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was removing jam nuts from the cable boat for electric shovel. The truck crane holding the wire rope was moved without IE knowing. The wire rope struck the IE's left pinky finger. IE had a lacerat...
03/15/2022 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None End dump driver was leaving the fill area and needed to pull up EE's pants. EE leaned forward to do so and ran over a bump at the same time. This caused EE's head to go forward and EE struck EE's le...
01/24/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 21d restricted Mechanic has cumulative left shoulder trauma following 5 shoulder dislocations initially beginning with a high school football injury which caused a Hills-Sachs deformity. EE was turning a ratchet wit...
07/08/2021 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 4d lost, 372d restricted IE was checking the dumping solenoid inside the frame of an end dump. EE needed to move and was crawling out from under the truck on hands and knees. EE placed right hand near the base of a dump cyli...
05/25/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost IE was climbing on dozer to shut off for a service. When the IE got to the top platform IE felt a popping noise in the left foot. The IE shut the dozer off and climbed to the ground. IE was taken to...
04/19/2021 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE stepped over a feed pipe in the plant to access a start up diverter valve. They had stepped over with left leg already and when they brought their right leg over their knee struck the pipe flange a...
04/08/2021 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost IE was air arcing a frame crack on an end dump. IE was wearing leather welding gloves, leather welding jacket, and leather welding apron. A hot piece of slag bounced off something and landed on IE's...
01/05/2021 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost IE was repairing cracks in shovel bucket with another welder. They began welding at 8am and took turns until 3. They were both wearing 3M auto-darkening air-hoods. Later that night EE was diagnosed wi...
05/04/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured employee lifted the welding hood and a small piece of metal entered EE's eye. A doctor was able to remove the fragment and the injured employee was prescribed an antibiotic.
04/28/2020 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing a clamp ring from an empty black 55 gallon barrel that had been sitting outside in the sun. When loosening the bolt on the clamp ring, the lid popped up striking the employee in...
02/07/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost Oiler was dismounting from the dozer, grabbed the hand rail and stepped on to the push arm. Employee then slipped off the push arm but tried to hold with right hand on the grab bar. Lost balance and...
01/15/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost While in a moment of horse play, IE was transitioning from walking to running and tripped on own feet. Employee fell and struck shoulder on the concrete floor.
12/13/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 113d lost IE was climbing down a D11 dozer with dinner bucket in hand when they fell to the ground and fractured the distal end of right radius in wrist.
10/26/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While climbing onto a D11 the IE tripped on a track grouser and fell forward and struck the stowed boarding ladder, which then caused hard hat to fall off and they then fell backwards off the track to...
10/04/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The drill operator had descended down the staircase and was turning around to face the vertical ladder before stepping off the machine. As they turned around, they lost footing and fell into the trac...
07/06/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost IE was attaching an end dump bed retaining cable to the differential housing. The cable slipped out of the eyelets on the differential housing and the shackle on the end of the cable struck the IE in...
06/26/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 167d lost IE was descending ladder and missed the last rung at the bottom. IE fell to the ground and landed on right shoulder. IE had surgery on 10/24/19 for full thickness tear of rotator cuff.
01/21/2019 FIRE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 77d lost The IE was air arcing in the main shop when IE's clothing caught fire and caused burns to IE's skin.
01/07/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Attempting to free stuck boarding stairway employee decided to remove the front sheave to see why counterweight was stuck. Injured employee was going to catch the sheave while other employee removed p...
12/19/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 121d lost IE was assisting with changing drag ropes on BE 2570 Dragline. IE was positioned behind and below the drag drum. As the IE attempted to step over the deck winch to relocate to the opposite side they t...
10/31/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost IE was preparing to weld a steel liner onto the plant feed flop gate. The plate was lowered part of the way into place. As the IE was lowering the plate into place, left ring finger was lacerated and...
09/24/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 119d lost IE was performing a pre-trip inspection on the end dump IE was assigned to operate. As IE was walking around the end dump IE slipped in mud and broke fall with left arm. IE's left arm was immobilized...
09/07/2018 FIRE FATALITY Fatal The IE was hauling overburden in a Cat 793 end dump to a fill area. The front area on the end dump caught fire. The IE parked the truck on the fill and exited the end dump. The IE sustained multipl...
08/27/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None They were replacing a couple of grates in the dry crush crusher. The IE was moving a breaker bar so that they could install the new grates. A small metal sliver contacted the IE's leg on the right,...
05/21/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 29d lost EE has worked in lube/fuel group at this mine for nearly 8 yrs. EE's regular job duties require EE to push/pull various tools, perform overhead work, & make other repetitive motions. On 5/21/18 EE was...
04/26/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 142d lost EE working in maintenance over 20 yrs and has been a mechanic for 16 yrs. Duties require to push/pull wrenches, overhead work and various other repetitive motions. 4/26/18 noticed pain in L shoulder b...
01/20/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost While performing a pre-trip inspection of a mantrip IE fell to the ground and hit knee. IE was seen by a physician on 01/25/2018 and continued working with a full release. IE was diagnosed with a to...
12/08/2017 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was in the shoe of a dragline holding wedges for back up when they turned the nut with the impact the wedges fell out. In turn the nut spun and cotter pin came too cutting employee's right in...