Chino Mines Co Mine — Accidents

Total: 552 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/05/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee operating a dozer when it came down dig face backwards, resting on cab. Employee released seatbelt and fell against cab, causing discomfort in shoulder. Taken to ER, released to next shift; b...
02/01/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None The employee tripped and fell off last night around 9:30 PM, EE called to report when EE was back in the El Paso terminal, then EE called the nurse this morning to notify of having some difficulty to...
11/18/2025 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Employee reportedly collapsed and was having trouble moving legs and arms on right side of body (symptoms associated with stroke). Transported to local ER and treated for dehydration/potassium deficie...
11/01/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost When shovel dipper was coming out of the bed of the truck, a rock came out of the dipper and struck the dovetail, jarring the driver. Driver was taken to the ER and given time off, missing next shift,...
10/23/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost While installing banjo bracket and arm on the shovel sticks, using a come along, the come along chain failed and the bracket and arm contacted the employee's right wrist area. EE was taken to the ER,...
10/17/2025 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted As employee was making their rounds in the grinding tunnel, a grinding ball rolled down the tunnel, striking them in the left calf. EE was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a contusion and placed on res...
09/27/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted While conducting cell maintenance, electrolyte got in employee's boot. Employee completed shift and went home, called and reported irritation, and next day requested medical attention. Employee was gi...
09/17/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Employee was cleaning the basement at the lime plant and steam burnt a small hole through EE's boot, causing blistering on EE's left foot.
09/12/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was dressing lead anodes for cell maintenance. While installing side insulator (PVC) with a rubber mallet, the left side of the anode slipped off the strongback hook, striking the employee in...
08/14/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 25d lost, 26d restricted During cell maintenance, employee was in the process of repositioning lead anodes back into the cell when one shifted, pinching the employee's right middle distal between the anode and another surface...
08/12/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was preparing to remove a tire on an articulating truck, and when placing the bead breaker in position, caught the tip of index finger between the bead breaker and the rim of the tire. Lacera...
07/15/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Employee was lifting a return idler to carry down the tunnel when they felt a pain in lower left abdomen. Employee was taken to the ER, diagnosed with muscle strain and referred to PCP. PCP placed on...
07/11/2025 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee had returned from taking samples, entered information, stood up from the chair and experienced a sharp pain run from lower left leg to lower hip area. Employee was evaluated by an ERT member...
06/10/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Employee was working restricted duty from a previous personal injury, failed to remember not to pull with right arm, and used the grab bar while mounting pickup and dislocated shoulder. Employee was t...
06/02/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted After completing shift, employee was walking to the parking lot, after a light rain shower, and while attempting to walk around puddles slipped but didn't fall. They reported off work that evening due...
05/23/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee had finished servicing the dozer, climbed back on to remove lockout lock, slipped and jerked their shoulder. They refused treatment, but the next day took themselves to the ER, was taken off...
04/04/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 85d lost Employee was assisting another employee install a solenoid on a water truck when EE reached up to install bolt and felt EE's right shoulder dislocate. EE was taken to the ER, taken off work and referr...
02/11/2025 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The conditions contributing to the injury or illness are primarily related to environmental factors (strong winds, sand, and dust) at the mine site, which led to aggravation of previous asthma for the...
12/30/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was pressing on cell line when bar fell in and splashed liquid in eyes. EE was taken to the ER, prescribed multiple application antibiotic, referred to ophthalmologist, who in turn took EE of...
12/03/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 52d restricted Employee was lifting a box and smashed right middle finger between the box and rack/shelf. On 12/9, EE was prescribed an antibiotic for infection, placed on light duty. X-rays ordered. Currently ongoi...
11/18/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 40d lost, 50d restricted As an articulating truck was backing towards the drill pad at 5 mph, driver failed to see a dozer, striking the rearend. Initially, both operators stated they weren't injured. However, the next mornin...
11/11/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 9d lost, 67d restricted Haul truck operator was dismounting the truck; at the second to the last step, EE's foot missed the step, causing EE to lose balance. EE grabbed the handrail and felt and heard a pop in EE's shoulder....
11/08/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 42d restricted Employee working in mill basement slipped and fell in mud, landing on left arm. EE immediately informed EE's supervisor and initially declined a medical examination. After bruising appeared on EE's ar...
11/01/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted Employee was in the field to conduct surveying; while walking to area to survey, they tripped on a rock and fell against some 3"" in HDPE pipe, injuring their shoulder. Employee was taken to the ER, d...
09/29/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Central dispatch notified site of a fire at an abandoned house on an outlying area of mine property, AKA Apache Tejo south of Hurley, NM. ERRT members and Hurley VFD responded, flames were completely...
09/27/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While conducting a PM on a light plant, employee was trying to lay the mast down when it became stuck. EE grabbed the bottom of the mast, and it folded back and lacerated EE's right middle finger. EE...
09/27/2024 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost Employee was getting out of their service truck and twisted a knee. Employee did not report the event until the next day when their knee swollen and sore. Employee went to the ER and taken off work. C...
09/21/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted The driver picked up one of the wheel chocks then felt a twinge in right shoulder. The pain wasn't bad at the time, felt discomfort. After leaving the mine, the driver felt bicep roll up then started...
09/12/2024 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 53d restricted Employee was cutting cathode samples when EE moved the table for the next cut. The employee had both hands placed on the table with EE's thumbs placed underneath while in motion. The employee's right...
09/11/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost Employee was dismounting a water truck and rolled an ankle as they started down the first set of steps, catching themselves before they fell. They initially refused treatment and would ice at home. Th...
08/21/2024 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 267d lost A D10T dozer component was being repaired and the component tipped over striking the employee. Prior to the event the component was removed from the machine and was placed on blocks and was being diss...
07/30/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was exiting the pickup, as they stepped out, they missed the running board with one foot and the other foot got caught under the seat, pulling their thigh muscle. They missed one shift, then...
07/28/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 44d restricted Employee was training on overhead crane press when they were walking on cell two. Employee was looking back talking to the mentor, when they tripped and fell on hands and knees. Employee was checked b...
07/12/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Operator was in the process of opening a gate valve on a 6"" HDPE pipe and was sprayed with raffinate, which got in EE's eyes. Employee flushed repeatedly but continued to have discomfort. Was taken t...
06/29/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 13d lost, 83d restricted Crate fell from forklift forks. Employee attempted to push crate back onto forks and injured bicep.
06/28/2024 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 64d restricted While reaching down for a radio on the bottom shelf, employee felt a sudden pain in EE's lower back. Employee went home the remainder of the day, and then on days off. On 6/30, pain persisted, and emp...
06/11/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted While trying to remove an inner tire on a forklift, employee was swinging a sledgehammer and struck the end of right index finger, lacerating & fracturing it. Employee received 4 stitches and given re...
06/10/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was stepping off the 20T crane when EE experienced pain in lower right quadrant, where EE previously had a hernia repaired. EE was taken to the ER and diagnosed with a recurrent right inguina...
04/20/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 55d restricted While fabricating starter sheets, employee's arm was feeling fatigued from pulling hangar bars, so started using the other arm, pulling across their mid-section. When rotating for another bar, felt a...
03/24/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost While harvesting cathodes, EE used hook to move hangar bar on strongback and felt pain in lower back, was taken to clinic, released to work. EE worked two more rotations. Was off for personal reasons,...
03/12/2024 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 7d lost Employee had just arrived at the office and told a co-worker was experiencing chest and arm pain. Was evaluated by ERRT and transported, met by ALS and flown to a cardiac hospital in Las Cruces NM. Co...
02/28/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee was dumping trash, and the dumpster didn't latch. Employee got out of the forklift and went back to the dumpster and tried pushing it down and EE's hand slipped, and EE's right wrist was smas...
11/18/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 56d restricted IE was retrieving parts for feed trunnion insert, upon returning they turned around and caught the end of the feed card shroud and tripped. Employee stuck right shoulder on ground.
10/13/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 86d restricted Employee descending the rod truck was stepping down using the rear tire and wheel hub when EE missed the step causing EE to land awkwardly and twist EE's ankle.
09/29/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was working above the cell line passing material to a crew member. Employee was wearing full PPE causing some sweat to drip down in eye causing burning to the right eye.
09/03/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 63d lost, 21d restricted Torque arm for the backstop on Sag2 Conveyor seized, causing the arm to swing around and grazed employee's right arm. EE was taken to hospital and taken off work until cleared by PCP. Currently ONGOIN...
08/26/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 18d lost, 27d restricted Employee was working as crane helper, and reached down to grab a hangar bar and felt a sharp pain in low back. Employee was taken to the emergency room and taken off work until seen by PCP. Currently...
08/15/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 118d lost, 130d restricted On 08/16/23, employee notified supervisor that on 8/15/23 EE had stepped down from a pump pedestal and twisted EE's knee. EE felt some discomfort, and the pain progressed throughout the day and into t...
07/30/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was pulling hangar bars during harvest, bent down to load bars on bottom row of new bar rack, and felt a cramp in lower back, which turned into a sharp pain. EE was taken to the clinic, given...
06/26/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was ripping and relaying shovel pit when employee lost a ripper point. Employee got off and picked it up and got it out of the way. The point was hot and caused 2nd degree burns on employee's...