Bingham Canyon Mine — Accidents

Total: 333 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/06/2026 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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...
01/25/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None 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...
12/12/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 34d restricted 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...
11/22/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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...
11/21/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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...
10/29/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted 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 fall...
10/16/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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 t...
10/15/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 19d lost, 32d restricted 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 late...
10/01/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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 r...
09/14/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted 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 mo...
09/10/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted 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 stu...
09/07/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None 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...
09/06/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None 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.
08/23/2025 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted 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 Rive...
08/05/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted 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...
07/22/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None 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 w...
07/19/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted 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 cont...
07/15/2025 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d lost 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 determi...
07/15/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted 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...
07/13/2025 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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 wer...
07/12/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted 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 bal...
07/09/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted 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...
05/07/2025 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 25d restricted 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 an...
05/05/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 35d restricted 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 advis...
04/26/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 40d restricted 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 s...
03/16/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 136d restricted 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 requ...
03/14/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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 Proparicai...
03/02/2025 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted 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 improve...
03/01/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted 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...
02/25/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted 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. Foll...
02/20/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted 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/...
02/17/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted 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 movemen...
02/10/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 25d lost, 48d restricted 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 do...
02/01/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted 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.
01/14/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted 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 provide...
12/31/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted 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 unti...
12/29/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 72d lost, 22d restricted 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 restric...
12/26/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted 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 r...
12/22/2024 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 40d restricted 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 cr...
11/25/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 25d restricted 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...
11/21/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 26d lost, 40d restricted 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 pai...
11/09/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted 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...
11/08/2024 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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...
10/11/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 45d restricted 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 slip...
08/29/2024 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 37d lost, 14d restricted 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 prevent...
08/27/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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...
08/19/2024 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None 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...
07/29/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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.
06/20/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost Employee was struck in legs by unsecured pipe wrench and suffered fracture to left fibula.
05/02/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 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 sev...