Chino Mines Co Mine — Accidents

Total: 552 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
07/29/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost While trying to walk up the main truck ladder carrying a small tool bag and a bucket, employee felt like EE pulled a muscle on EE's right calf muscle.
07/23/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE removed a lock ring off the T719 Right rear inner wheel. As EE attempted to position the lock ring at the end of the hub final, EE had to move lock ring over a portion of mud. The lock ring then sw...
07/09/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Employee was working on haul truck at a ready line, slipped and caught self with EE's left hand. EE was seen at the ER, and was released. EE's hand continued to ache, and finally went to an orthopedic...
07/02/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost Employee was assisting moving cable, had hooked the cable to the front bumper of the pickup. Pickup driver put the vehicle in reverse, it rolled forward making contact with the ground employee's knee....
06/29/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was using a pry bar to remove a sag filler ring and as employee was prying down, a steel ball above the ring struck employee on the side of the head. Employee was taken to the ER, diagnosed w...
06/19/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee states as EE was exiting the man van at the end of night shift, EE felt a sharp pain in back. EE reported it when EE returned the evening of 6/20/16, and sent to see EE's PCP. Days off starte...
06/17/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost In employee parking lot, employee thought personal vehicle was out of gear, turned the key, it lunged backwards, striking the vehicle to the right. Injured employee was leaning against the rear of the...
06/16/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost ON 6/28/16, employee reported that on 6/16/16 EE was stepping off a 2-step platform, and felt severe back pain. EE thought could work through the pain, but it got too bad. EE also stated this could be...
06/14/2016 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee strained groin while welding a patch on a chute.
06/07/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Employee was boarding a haul truck, activated the switch to raise the boarding ladder, and got hand pinned between the handrail and switch, bruising hand. Was taken to the ER, no fracture, but told to...
05/28/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost Employee had eaten lunch sitting in a pickup. When finished, went to a shed to get some rags, opened the back door of the pickup, became disoriented due to personal medical condition, fell to one knee...
05/24/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was putting seatbelt on at the ready line. EE grabbed the belt and as EE pulled, the belt jammed. EE's hand continued in motion and hit the door, injuring EE's left ring finger. EE was taken...
05/17/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Employee was unloading a weight from the back of a flatbed when the weight fell and cut EE's fingers. EE was taken to the ER, received sutures, and 2 weeks restrictions. CURRENTLY ONGOING.
05/11/2016 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 32d lost, 22d restricted Driving broken pin on bucket with Porta Power unit. Vibration caused hose guard of unit to fall and lacerated/crushed miners tip of right index finger of gloved hand.
04/28/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was removing approx. 4 - 5.25"" grinding balls that were mixed with the 1.5"" balls. When EE picked up the first one, it slipped from gloved hand and hit the ground. Some unknown object struc...
04/26/2016 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Haul truck operator had just pulled up to be loaded when the shovel dumped the first dipper, jarring the employee. Once loaded EE went to tie down area, and reported pain in neck. EE was taken to the...
04/19/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 106d lost Employee reported rough ride on haul truck, mechanic observed bed had too much movement. Truck was downed, and driver reassigned to another truck. EE initially refused treatment, but about 2:20 p.m. r...
04/19/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was helping unplug the discharge chute of an apron feeder, using a hammer, when hand slid forward and EE struck right ring finger on the door chute. EE was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a c...
03/28/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost Mechanic was loosening a bolt from a discharge hose when the wrench slipped, and EE fell on their back. EE's hand hit the water hose valve, cutting and fracturing pinky finger. EE was taken to the ER,...
01/22/2016 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None At 13:07, pipeline security rover noticed a small brush fire west of MM 5 in a remote, non mining or plant area off of the Lake One Road. Mine ERRT responded, discovered what appeared to have been a c...
01/05/2016 ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT ONLY None A cross arm failed on a power pole, a fire was identified as smoking/glowing. The fire brigade responded, on standby until the electricians isolated the power. The fire would appear to have been extin...
01/03/2016 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mechanic was loading shovel teeth in the back of service truck, using a jib crane. As EE placed one in the bed, dust came up and EE felt it go under safety glasses and into eye. EE went to the shop, r...
12/24/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost 743HT driver passed a blade, stayed near the windrow, saw the 716HT approaching, so stopped. 716HT driver thought there was room between the 743 and blade to continue, but grazed the rock deflectors....
12/21/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee reported smelling an odor in the haul truck and feeling ill. She was taken to the ER, diagnosed with an acute headache, and taken off work.
12/15/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee slipped on ice and fell on his knee. He was taken to the ER and released to work. On 12/21/15, employee notified supervisor his knee continued to hurt. He was taken to an orthopedic specialis...
12/12/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was attempting to board the man van, slipped on the running board, and landed on the ground, causing a bump on his head and pain in his shoulder. He was taken to the ER, taken off work his ne...
12/09/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 157d lost Employee was closing a gate valve, using a wrench, when the wrench slipped and the employee fell, landing on his shoulder. He was taken to the ER, diagnosed with an AC separation, and referred to an o...
11/28/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee was attempting to dump at the stockpile when employee claims the bed came down while still partially loaded. Employee was taken to the ER, given a Rx for muscle relaxant that the company's D&...
11/25/2015 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A local resident notified mine of a fire above the tailing pipeline road. Mine fire team responded to rough, native land above the road, mine & plant site not exposed to the hazard. Local volunteer fi...
11/21/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was moving a load of cathodes from the cell line to the wash tank. While looking up at the load, he felt something fall in his right eye, presumed to be a drop of electrolyte, and his eye bec...
11/17/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost The shovel dipper opened on the dovetail of a haul truck, jarring an employee. He was taken to the ER and taken off work until 11/24/15.
11/10/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 316d lost, 71d restricted Injured worker (IW) was getting out of the rear left side of his truck tailgate. The tailgate was in the down position IW stepped on to the left side back bumper to get off of the truck. He slipped an...
11/09/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured worker was pulling drip lines out on a rocky leach area and as he was walking back he stumbled on a rock and fell. His helmet fell off during the fall and he hit his head on a rock. Injured w...
11/02/2015 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee had taken a sample from Heads Row 1, and while coming down the ladder, his right foot slipped on the step he was stepping on, and twisted his ankle when his foot landed on the next step. He w...
10/20/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 105d lost Employee was replacing the cap on his bottle of juice and felt a pop in his wrist. An EMT examined him, recommended X-Ray at ER. Employee stated he preferred to see his MD. On 10/26, employee notified...
10/15/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 125d lost On 10/15/15, employee notified supervisor he was unable to come to work for personal reasons. On 11/12/15, the company received notification from the employee's physician that he was unable to work d...
10/12/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Crane Operator was in process of a cathode press. While attempting to adjust a cathode that was hanging up, the hoist switch was activated, pinching employee's forearm between the cathode press and a...
10/02/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost EE claims he was walking down an incline, slipped and felt pain in hip, but did not report it. Was on 3 days off, returned 10/6, slipped again and requested to be seen by PCP due to pain. He was taken...
09/19/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost Employee was operating a forklift downhill, hit a rock, causing the wheel to go into a little ditch, and laid the forklift on its side. The employee's foot was caught under the cage, fracturing his ri...
09/12/2015 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Haul truck operator had his window open as he pulled out of the shovel pit, dust came in the cab and got in his eye. He rubbed before flushing. Was taken to the ER, diagnosed with scratched cornea. Co...
09/09/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Dozer operator was building drill access road when a rock he was pushing hit the cab of the dozer. EE stated he was not hurt. On 9/25, employee complained of neck pain his wife feels is due to inciden...
09/09/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted A warehouseman was cleaning some cylinders, preparing to label them for shipment. His hand slipped as he was getting up and hit a piece of the banding strap and cut himself just outside the palm. He w...
08/27/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost Employee was stepping off the cable truck and rolled his ankle. He was taken to the ER. His ankle was X-rayed and was positive. CURRENTLY ON GOING.
08/26/2015 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee put glove on & felt something hit finger. Should have reported bite by end of shift however bug bites happen all the time & are not reported. It wasn't until days later that medical attentio...
08/25/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 87d lost While being loaded, load shook the haul truck and EE felt back pain. She initially refused treatment beyond ice pack and ibuprofen. While on days off, EE went to PCP due to continued pain, was prescri...
08/10/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured finger when trying to assist a HQ 5' tube being lowered with the overshot down a dry 75 Deg. angle hold. Landing nut on the head contacted his left finger and pinched it between the tube head...
08/06/2015 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was checking back flow devices in the well field, when he opened the box on one BFD, bees came out and began stinging him. He called for help, was transported to the ER where over 70 stings w...
08/04/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing a bad track idler roller from a 330 Track Hoe. Job required use of hammer to remove old rollers from mounts. This caused a chip from one of the rollers to strike employee in uppe...
07/24/2015 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d lost Employee reported to his supervisor he felt ill, and thought he had overexerted in the heat. After going home, he continued to feel bad, went to the ER and was diagnosed with mild Heat Exhaustion, and...
07/21/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost Rubber tire dozer operator was moving spanner poles and performing cleanup in the shovel pit and claims to have aggravated a pre-existing back injury. He left work intending to see his PCP, CURRENTLY...