Brushy Creek Mine/Mill — Accidents

Total: 243 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/29/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was hitting a wrench with a hammer and hit his left hand resulting in stitches.
06/24/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing out a sway bar on a 740 Cat Truck with the assistance of another employee when the bar slipped out of their grip smashing the employee's left ring and pinky fingers. The employee...
04/12/2011 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 94d lost EE was conducting a presift exam on his mechanical scaler when he was walking around the scaler his foot rolled on a rock and he heard his right knee pop. EE worked until 5/6/11, when he had his knee...
03/28/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hand scaling when a piece of rock struck the scaling bar smashing the EE's hand between the bar and the basket of the getman. EE received seven stitches to left index finger making this r...
10/13/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was placing banding on counterweight spool of #1 pump station. Wrench slipped allowing banding to slip- laceration between left thumb and index finger and right thumb. Employee required three...
08/03/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost EE was placing tie block under loader and smashed thumb in between block and frame of loader. Laceration to left thumb requiring surgery.
06/22/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost EE was shoveling rock out of shaft bottom, felt left knee pop. EE was taken to company doctor and was not released to come back to work.
05/10/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cutting a v-belt with a knife when he cut his left forearm. He sustained a laceration resulting in stitches to his left forearm.
02/18/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost EE was washing sweeper truck hopper out with high pressure water hose, when a piece of dry concrete fell down on top of his hat. EE had pain in neck and extending to mid back. After treating with comp...
01/30/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was remoivng a rusty bolt under the shop truck, when a piece of rust/dirt fell onto her face and under safety galsses, into her right eye. EE was taken to ER where her eye was washed out and she wa...
01/19/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using hammer and chisel to split bearing, when a piece broke off and went into left finger. EE was taken to company doctor and when removing the piece of steel it required 3 sutures, making thi...
10/14/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was moving pipe from the metal chop saw when it fell hitting him in the right index finger. EE was taken to company doctor and was diagnosed with a fracture to his right index finger.
09/15/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost While backing remote past himself, right rear tire shot a rock out hitting the employee in the knee. After continuous treatment employee had surgery to the right knee on 11/04/09 making this a lost ti...
08/17/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost EE was installing center pins in getman. While prying with mining bar he felt pain in right groin. EE was taken to company doctor on 8/21/09 and diagnosed with a hernia and not to return to work until...
08/06/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was loosening a hydraulic hose when wrench slipped and hit him in the mouth chipping his tooth. Employee was seen by a dentist on 08/07/09.
07/01/2009 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 108d lost Employee was removing fuel tank and as he climbed into operators compartment he jammed his neck when he hit his head on bottom of seat. After continuous treatment with company physician, he was diagno...
02/24/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was digging lifters out with potato hoe and hand came into contact between handle and rock. Employee was taken to Parkland Emergency Room and received 5 sutures to left pinky 2nd knuckle.
02/17/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 99d lost EE was preparing to weld new steps. He was standing in door opening and air caught door and swung closed. Door hit right elbow/forearm and knocked him down on left wrist. After continuous treatment wi...
09/19/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost Employee was climbing the steps to cab when his foot slipped and hit his left knuckles/hand on step. Employee went to emergency room on 9-20-08 and x-ray revealed a fracture to left side of hand.
09/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 100d lost Employee was replacing north hoist rope. He was putting floor plate back on cage and as he lifted it he pulled muscle in his right arm. Employee was taken to company doctor and later he was referred t...
09/12/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was standing in basket holding the emulshion hose when he caught the on/off valve with mine belt. When pump came on he lost hold of hose and it sprayed him in the right eye. He was taken to e...
08/25/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost EE was walking on uneven concrete floor, when she turned her left ankle. EE was taken to ER on 8/25/08 and on 8/27/08. She was seen by company physician and diagnosed with a fracture of the foot. She...
05/21/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost Employee pulled himself up on jumbo hood to work on slip rings and stated he pulled his back. He was seen by company dr. on 5/21/08 and again on 5/27/08. Dr took off work pending x-ray and wants to ke...
05/20/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 36d lost Alleged carpal tunnel from repetitive motion of normal job duties. Employee treated with specialist and had surgery for one wrist on 12-10-08 and the other wrist on 12-29-08.
03/31/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE hooked right toe on concrete and fell into crusher motor, hitting right ear, cheek and right shoulder. EE received 5 sutures for the laceration on the ear.
10/17/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ratchet slipped off of nut causing socket to hit employee in mouth. Employee has broken/chipped teeth and laceration/swollen lips. Employee was taken to company doctor and dentist.
08/06/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing wheel on toro loader. When he pulled on wrench to take sheel lugs loose he felt burning pain in right elbow. He was taken to dr on 8/8/07 with a follow-up visit on 8/20/07. He wa...
04/05/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 116d lost EE was moving a 55 gallon barrel of grease & felt back pop. EE was taken to co. Dr , and later referred to specialist. EE rec'd cortizone shot in back 5/25/07 making this reportable.
04/03/2007 POWERED HAULAGE FATALITY Fatal The worker was in process of adding Material to the base of the tailings dam at Brushy Creek Mine. The moxy haul truck was going down the slope of the dam when the driver lost control. As he tried to...
03/23/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was walking down a muck pile when a rock rolled & hit the release button on prosthetic leg. EE rolled to bottom of muck pile resulting in a cut that required 9 stitches. EE went to Salem ER and was...
07/07/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking across slick floor when he fell down and hurt his back. EE has had continuous treatment with company Dr. and specialist. Employee had an epidural injection on 11/3/06 and will beg...
06/30/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 199d lost Employee was dumping wet pb over rail into pb high grade sump. too much weight in basket causing it to tip forward into sump. He was taken to co. dr. and after continuous treatment he has surgery on a...
05/13/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing worn gear from ZN filter when the sharp edge of the gear cut his right thumb. He was taken to company dr. where he received 7 sutures.
05/04/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hand mining when the tip broke on the mining bar and had a sudden jar to right side. Employee has been treating with company doctor and then was referred to an orthopedic specialist. He w...
01/10/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING 2 INCH PLASTIC PIPE TIED WITH A ROPE APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET FROM THE END. PIPE WAS IN A BIND AGAINST SIDE OF PETTIBONE, WHILE HE WAS HOLDING PIPE WITH RIGHT HAND LOWER THAN WHERE PI...
10/25/2005 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EMPLOYEES WERE GROUTING 30' CABLE BOLTS, PUMPING GROUT TO THE TOP OF THE HOLES USING 7/8 X 3/4 POLY TUBE AND GROUT PUMP. SECTION OF TUBE OUTSIDE OF BOLT HOLE FAILED (RUPTURED) CAUSING GROUT TO SPRAY I...
10/19/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting electric ties with pocket knife, knife slipped causing a laceration to left forearm. Employee was taken to company doctor where he received 21 sutures.
08/24/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS TRIMMING DOOR PANEL OF TORO LOADER WITH UTILITY KNIFE, WHEN KNIFE PULLED THROUGH THE PANEL CUTTING HIS LEFT HAND BELOW LEFT THUMB. HE WAS TAKEN TO DOCTOR AND RECEIVED 4 SUTURES
08/05/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting plastic with pocket knife. He thought he heard someone call his name, he looked up and knife slipped and cut left forearm. He was taken to Dr. where he received 3 sutures.
05/25/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS DRIVING SCALER TO SHOP. WHEN HE CAME AROUND CURVE, SCALER HIT A ROUGH AREA IN ROAD ROCKING SCALER SIDE TO SIDE HURTING NECK. EE WAS TAKEN TO PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER ON 10-20-05 WHERE HE RECEIVED...
04/15/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE CU & ZN CIRCUITS WHEN SHE STEPPED ONTO THE FLOOR GRATING. THE GRATING GAVE WAY, FALLING INTO THE BASEMENT & THE EE FELL. EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE DR. ON 4/18/05 & HAD A BONE SCAN...
04/06/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS CUTTING A ROOFBOLT. WHEN THE BOLT WAS CUT INTO, THE PRESSURE ON IT CUASED IT TO SWING AROUND AND STRIKE THE EE ON THE RIGHT INDEX FINGER. EE WAS GIVEN A METAL SPLINT TO PROTECT FROM FURTHER INJ...
03/21/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was in northwest hopper changing a door liner when he slipped and twisted his left ankle. EE was taken to co dr. X-rays were negative but an air splint was given that he may wear to help cushion hi...
03/02/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was driving axle pin into John Deere tractor with ball peen hammer. A small piece of steel broke off of hammer and became embedded in right thumb. Piece of steel was surgically removed, received 3...
09/26/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 19d lost EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON ZINK FEED PUMP LINE INSTALLING 3/4"" BOLTS USING 1 1/8 WRENCH & SOCKET WITH BREAKER BAR. WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS, HIS WRIST POPPED AND FINGERS ON RIGHT HAND BECAME NUMB. HE WAS...
09/09/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 11d lost Employee has been treated for carpal tunnel and received an injection to the wrist on 9/9/04. He has also been wearing a wrist splint. Employee will have surgery on 11/3/04 for left wrist.
03/01/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was replacing eccentric support plate gaskets under the crusher. He slipped and fell hitting his right shoulder blade and sprained his left wrist.
02/12/2004 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS LOOKING UP AT BACK, NOT WATCHING WHERE HE WAS GOING, HIT A MUD PUDDLE AND MUD SPLASHED AROUND HIS GLASSES INTO HIS LEFT EYE. EE WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM AND WAS PRESCRIBED ANIT-BACTERIAL OINTMENT...
12/11/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS DRIVING A STEEL BUSHING IN A TOP LIFT CYLINDER WHEN BUSHING SHATTERED AND A PIECE OF STEEL STRUCK THIS EE IN LEFT FOREARM.
11/14/2003 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None AT 10:34 AM THE HOIST ENGINEER SHUT DOWN #34 MAN HOIST FOR ELECTRICAL REPAIRMEN TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON ELECTRICAL RESISTORS. 3 OF APPROX. 80 RESISTORS WERE CHANGED. NO ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE WA S INVOL...