Brushy Creek Mine/Mill — Accidents

Total: 243 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/25/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 43d restricted EE cleaning rock out of plugged chute, employee lost footing when the splitter car moved causing employee to fall into a handrail, resulting in 3 fractured ribs. Employee currently on restricted duty.
06/08/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 62d restricted EE diagnosed with Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Surgery is pending at this time.
05/23/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 41d restricted EE Diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. recommending surgery, surgery date is pending at this time.
05/05/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 59d restricted EE lifting a piece of steel and felt pain in left shoulder. EE placed on restricted duty pending testing on 5.11.16.
04/14/2016 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted EE was walking to the park to get a haul truck to drive to shop to make repairs when EE stepped on a rock and twisted knee. EE was placed on restricted duty on 5.5.16 and will require surgery. Surgery...
04/05/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stepped up on the bottom step to climb up into a loader when the step broke and a piece of metal lacerated EE's left leg requiring stitches.
04/04/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 30d restricted EE diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on 4/4/2016. Surgery is pending, date unknown at this time. EE will be released with restricted duty following surgery.
03/29/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE hit a chute liner with a hammer to loosen it, EE felt something in EE's eye. Medical personnel did not find anything in eye, but was written a script for eye medication.
02/08/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 36d restricted EE diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome on 2/8/16. EE remains full duty until EE has surgery. Surgery is tentatively scheduled for 3/24/2016. After surgery, EE should return to restricted d...
01/20/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was shutting metal doors. EE had closed the left hand door when the air pressure caught the right hand door and caught EE hand between the door. This caused a laceration on right hand requiring 4 s...
01/06/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE moving tables, dropped a table hitting EE's right hand/wrist. EE was released to full duty. EE received a splint to keep on EE's wrist to partially immobilize.
11/18/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 2d lost, 64d restricted EE diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and recommended for surgery. EE is released full duty until surgery. Surgery dates are pending at this time. After surgery EE will be released to restricted du...
10/13/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 27d restricted EE diagnosed on 10/13/2015, with carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr diagnosed and recommended surgery. Surgery date is pending. EE remains on full duty until surgery.
09/19/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Hoist went down due to hydraulic leak. MSHA called at 8:35. Repairs were made and hoist was inspected and released at 9:30 am. MSHA was called back at 9:30 am. No miners were endangered at any time.
09/01/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted EE was hand scaling and felt pain in shoulder. EE placed on restricted duty.
08/10/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was attempting to cut a bolt out of the hitch of a portable vent fan with a handheld hacksaw, the saw slipped out the cutting groove and cut the top of his left hand. EE received 5 stitches. No res...
07/29/2015 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 7d lost, 10d restricted EE had worked normal shift and went home. Mill had mechanical problem and EE was called out to help with needed repairs. EE was treated for heat exhaustion.
06/07/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None #34 Service Hoist went down on 6/7/15 at 4:40 am due to an electrical issue. Electricians were called as well as MSHA. Electrician's repairs were complete; hoist was inspected and placed back into ser...
05/26/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None #34 Service Hoist was taken out of service at 9:30 am on 12.26.15 for the normal 7 day inspection. Hoist inspection was completed at 12:00 pm with problems found during the inspection that did not all...
05/21/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted EE slipped while climbing down ladder. EE was treated with first aid for scrape on thigh. EE now complains of back pain. Injury became reportable on 8.4.15 when doctor placed EE on restricted duty.
05/13/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 24d restricted EE diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome (occupational illness) and specialist is recommending surgery. Surgery date has not been set up yet.
03/28/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None At 2:15 pm on 3.28.15 the electrical power wire fell down the shaft. The electricians and utility personnel were called to make needed repairs. The shaft was inspected and cleared for use at 1:55 pm o...
03/03/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE getting off the cage underground fell hitting elbow on ground. Fracture of bone in elbow.
02/18/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 104d restricted EE felt sharp pain in back area under ribs while hand scaling. Dr diagnosed a fracture to one rib. EE released to restricted duty.
01/27/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted EE caught the heel of his boot on a rock causing him to fall and land on his right arm, hand, and wrist. EE placed on restricted duty.
01/19/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 74d lost, 111d restricted EE was lifting the access door to the vibrating feeder when he felt pain in lower back. Dr. put EE on restricted duty.
11/05/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 35d restricted EE was wrapping a pallet with shrink wrap and felt pain right arm, elbow, and wrist. Initial ER visit released back to work full duty. Follow up visit on 11.13.14 put her on restricted duty.
11/04/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted EE was exiting boulder breaker, his foot slipped off the step and he caught himself with his arms, he felt pain in his back. EE was placed on restricted duty.
11/04/2014 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted EE stepped on water hose and twisted right ankle. EE was placed on restricted duty.
11/04/2014 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was walking to mill when something blew in his eye. EE was taken to eye dr. and prescribed eye drop to prevent infection to scratch on eye. Right eye.
10/07/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 28d restricted EE diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on 12.08.14. EE will remain on full duty until after surgery. Surgery has not been scheduled at this time.
10/01/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 33d restricted EE alleged carpal tunnel. EE treated with conservative care. Dr recommended surgery on cubital tunnel syndrome with ular nerve. Surgery is scheduled for 2.6.15, EE will return on restrictive duty foll...
09/29/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Imbedded debris in left eye. EE was under a truck removing bolts when debris fell into eye. EE was taken to eye dr and a piece of metal was removed from eye.
07/23/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 82d restricted EE was walking out of lunchroom when he lost his balance and twisted his right knee.
05/08/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 85d lost Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - EE had surgery on one hand on 06/04/14, other surgery to follow in approx 7 weeks.
04/14/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 20d restricted EE was breaking bolts loose on a transmission when he felt pain in right elbow. EE has been on full duty since that date. Dr has determined surgery is needed and will is scheduled on 4/2/2015. EE shou...
03/31/2014 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 66d restricted EE was exiting drill when his foot slipped, felt pain in Right shoulder. Dr prescribed pain medication.
01/21/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 134d lost Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in both hands.
12/04/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted EE was assisting in installing an explosive box, as the forklift guided the box down EE got left middle finger pinched between box and truck. Laceration to left middle finger requiring stitches. Restr...
11/07/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 164d lost Employees were using an Elliot Aerial Platform to perform scaling work when the man basket they were in fell to the ground.
11/07/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 79d lost, 57d restricted Employees were using an Elliot Aerial Platform to perform scaling work when the man basket they were in fell to the ground.
10/27/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 39d restricted Employee fractured left thumb while using walk behind bobcat.
09/04/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 142d restricted Carpal Tunnel in both hands. Evaluation and possible surgery pending.
04/26/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Alleged carpal tunnel. Employee having pain beginning in left hand and wrist, has advanced to pain in hands, wrists, and right arm.
04/24/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 37d restricted Alleged Carpal Tunnel - unknown when began - pain in both hands, loss of grip.
04/03/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Alleged carpal tunnel; begin time is unknown.
03/09/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted EE was tightening up bolts on haul truck when he felt pain in his stomach. He was diagnosed on March 15th with a hernia and had surgery to repair the hernia the same day. The employee's next schedul...
07/07/2012 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None The old metal weigh hopper floor was attached to the skip hoist and was being pulled up out of the mine when the metal floor got wedged inside the shaft preventing the 7 employees at that current time...
03/28/2012 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 51d restricted EE alleged pain in his hand and wrists were becoming numb. He was taken to the company doctor and was diagnosed with carpal tunnel.
12/07/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EE was struck by a liner when the new chocker broke that was holding the liner. The ee was placed on restricted duty on 12/14/11.