Bluff City Minerals — Accidents

Total: 110 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/01/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 37d restricted The employee was exiting breakroom walking back to sweeper truck, during snowstorm slipped and fell on snow.
08/23/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost The employee was operating a haul truck and struck a pillar. Investigations led mine management to believe that the operator of the truck fell asleep.
02/28/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted While the employee was stepping off of a platform, stepped down with left leg and felt a pop in the right knee. On 4-7-25 Injury became reportable due to injection.
08/22/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted The employee was shoveling underneath the belt and felt a pop in EE's wrist.
06/26/2024 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None New Frontier Materials Bluff City Mine, (NFMBC) Mine ID 11-00122, had a roof fall incident on the morning of 6/26/24 affecting the underground intersection 3D38 x 3D39 and the surface above.
06/13/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted The employee was manual scaling with a scale bar and felt pain in their left shoulder.
04/19/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted The employee was lifting a steel cover plate from the floor of the crusher feeder.
08/11/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 33d restricted The employee was using the scaling machine, when the pick slipped out of a crack causing the machine to move back and forth. On 9-28-22 the employee was given restricted duty and prescribed physical t...
05/04/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 31d restricted The employee states EE closed hopper inspection door on sweeper truck when EE felt a pain in EE's elbow. Reportable due to medical treatment on 4.28.2022.
08/18/2020 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated was hand scaling a pillar when a piece of rock fell from above and struck arm.
05/21/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) FATALITY Fatal Employee was removing an electrical motor using a chain hoist suspended from a cross brace when the cross brace became unsecured and struck the employee.
08/15/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted Employee stated that as they were loading a blast hole, a small rock fell from the hole being loaded above and struck them on the neck and shoulder.
06/27/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted Employee stated was cleaning with a loader when a rock rolled around the bucket which EE ran over causing EE to strain EE's back.
02/18/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee stated ee was scaling in a man lift when the rock ee was prying on forced the pry bar down and caught finger between the pry bar and the top railing on the man lift basket.
01/03/2019 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stated EE was driving the man-lift out of the mine when the man-lift hit a hole in the road causing the man-lift to rock and jarred EE's back. No medical treatment until physical therapy was...
09/11/2018 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted Employee was pushing a wheel barrel of rock during cleanup and felt pain in neck and shoulder.
05/09/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d restricted Employee reported numbness and tingling in right wrist, diagnosis as carpal tunnel, surgery on 6/22/2018
06/28/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee stated was prying on a rock while hand scaling and felt a pain in back.
03/09/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was working on damaged hydraulic cylinder, attempted to move cylinder. The cylinder moved easier than anticipated pinching finger between cylinder and frame.
01/05/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 50d restricted Employee walked to scale printer to clear a paper jam and slipped on the snow. The area around the scale house had been salted however it was still snowing and the path they took to the scale printed...
10/24/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None The employee was operating a haul truck, hit a hole in the road and jarred neck.
09/01/2016 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 85d restricted The employee stated was installing a roof bolt when EE felt pain in left shoulder.
06/27/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 61d restricted Employee was shoveling, cleaning work area, felt pain in right shoulder. Employee was put on restricted duty on July 7 after diagnosed with damage to rotator cuff.
03/24/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted The employee stated was climbing into the truck, EE's foot slipped off the step and struck left shin. Employee went to the doctor on 4-6-16 and was given restricted duty.
07/31/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted The employee was climbing up the ladder on a haul truck and felt pain in EE's knee. Surgery on 9-8-16 made injury reportable.
04/01/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee bent over to pick up a wheel chock and felt pain in his lower back.
11/14/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was trying to unplug the screening hopper with the use of a 15 foot pipe and sledge hammer. The employee struck the pipe which came back and hit his finger. No medical treatment requested...
10/30/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted The employee was installing roof bolts, he turned to grab a bolt and felt a pop in his knee. The employee was on full duty until he required surgery on 2-20-15 at which time he was placed on restricte...
08/18/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 72d restricted The employee lifted a chute to clear it and returned the chute down to the normal position. When he removed his safety harness he felt pain in his left shoulder. The employee was given restrictions on...
03/25/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted The employee reported shoulder pain after shoveling and having removed a panel during his shift. No specific incident to contribute to the injury.
05/08/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 50d restricted The employee was pushing a squeegee when the squeegee stopped suddenly causing a sprain to the wrist.
04/25/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted The employee was scaling, a rock fell pushing the scale bar down pinching his finger between the bar and the top railing of the man basket.
04/23/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 42d restricted The employee was tightening a hose fitting and strained his elbow. On July 1st the employer was notified that physical therapy was required.
10/04/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 33d restricted The employee was using a pry bar to scale, the pry slipped causing a strain to the right elbow.
06/12/2012 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was carrying empty bags and when he set them down he felt a pop in his left shoulder.
04/04/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted The employee was manual scaling, the pry bar slipped and pinched his finger between the bar and the hand rail on the man lift basket.
02/13/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted The employee was scaling and experienced pain in both shoulders.
01/26/2012 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted Employee was using a torch to cut bolts off the Primary feeder floor in overhead position. Hot slag dripped down into his glove causing a 3rd degree burn to the lateral side of left hand.
10/24/2011 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was performing normal duties including removing wheel chocks and operating the drill, he bent over to get a drink from his lunch box and felt pain in his low back.
10/07/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was walking around the ANFO Loading bin and stepped on an uneven area of the floor, twisting his right ankle.
08/12/2011 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was climbing up and down the equipment checking the hours on equipment when dust flew into his left eye causing an irritation.
06/10/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 67d restricted EE was exiting his truck after coming above ground, as he was coming down the ladder, his left hand slipped off the hand rail. He was a little off balance and reached out with his right hand and felt...
12/12/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking to the crusher shack at the start of his shift during a winter storm with high winds, blowing snow and temperature of approximately 10*F. Employee slipped and fell resulting in a...
11/30/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Employee was tramming the manlift from his work area to the parking area. While driving the left front tire went into a pot hole causing him to become off balance. His foot came off the control causin...
04/01/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 55d restricted Employee having difficulty sleeping due to pain/tingling his both of his hands and wrists. Initial evaluation by M.D. indicated not related to work activities rather a congenital condition. 6/10/10 In...
03/18/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was driving a front end loader in the yard, hit a pot hole in shallow water and felt a sharp pain in his back.
03/15/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Employee was loading a bench shot, tripped over the remote control air hose twisting his right ankle.
10/28/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Employee was working in bed of haul truck, knocking off anti-wear plates with a sledge hammer after the retainers were removed, while striking a plate, a piece of metal came off and struck him in the...
08/19/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was exiting the cab of the loader, slipped on upper set of steps, landed on left elbow causing and abrasion. Initially declined medical treatment. October 23, 2009 went to physician for conti...
08/03/2009 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted While using an impact wrench on a bolt, a piece of metal spun around and hit first finger on left hand lacerating finger. 12 stitches were needed.