Climax Mine — Accidents

Total: 222 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/18/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 137d lost, 19d restricted Employee was lifting a rock guard when the employee strained a wrist on 8/18/23. The incident became reportable on 9/5/23 after a routine follow up appointment when the employee was given restrictions...
08/06/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE received 5 stitches to tip of left-hand middle finger after dropping a core barrel with estimated weight 100lbs on left-hand middle finger, this then got pinched between the Core Barrel and a rock...
07/02/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 42d restricted While working in a tight space the left hand that was supporting the bottom of a sledgehammer handle was pinched between the handle and surface causing the left fifth finger/pinky fractured. Returned...
06/10/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 52d restricted On June 20, 2023 and employee reported that EE's right knee hurt from bumping it on the step of the lube truck on June 10, 2023 and wanted to see a doctor. The employee reported that EE's foot slippe...
06/06/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 81d lost, 28d restricted On 6/6/2023, a mill maintenance employee was struck in the hand by a broken lifting eye attached to a pump motor. The employee was prescribed a brace on 7/25/2023 making the case reportable.
05/05/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 81d lost, 36d restricted Employee's foot sunk into material inside the SAG mill while pushing bolts through the bolt holes for a liner change. This action caused the employee to twist knee suffering a strain.
04/30/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 142d restricted Maintenance mechanic was using a pry bar while replacing a motor guard on an excavator, when the pry bar slipped from the grip of the mechanic resulting in a muscle strain to the rotator cuff of the r...
04/27/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee slipped on a concrete floor and dislocated a finger when they caught themselves on a foundation block.
04/14/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 16d lost, 129d restricted Miner was attempting to step up onto the flatbed of a light vehicle from ground level. The miner directed all weight to the right knee when it buckled beneath them, resulting in tibial plateau fractur...
04/05/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 172d lost, 1d restricted rough load into 789 Haul truck by a loader causing operator upper body to move laterally in seat. Muscle strains in upper body including right shoulder area.
03/31/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost Technician 1 struck GET with hammer found in workshop (hardened steel) whilst technician 2 applied force to GET with a pry bar, on the 3rd strike a metal fragment dislodged from GET and struck Technic...
03/16/2023 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Operator of a Haul Truck was in the process of being loaded by a shovel, operator reported that the dumped load into the back of the truck shook the operator in their seat. Operator reported discomfor...
03/06/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 85d restricted Heavy Equipment Operator was dismounting off the last ladder step of a CAT 789, when their backpack slipped off their shoulder causing them to twist as they stepped off the equipment. This action resu...
02/08/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost Lower back strain. operator had quick body movement reaction due to loader arm making contact with haul truck bed and/or the ore material loaded into bed of truck at a faster rate when loader bucket w...
08/23/2022 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Geologist reported that using UV fluorescent light caused conjunctivitis.
08/12/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted While using a small ore sample tool, like a smaller version of a spade shovel, employee met some resistance while using tool and after applying more pressure on the shovel and twisting it, removed sho...
07/22/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 17d lost, 1d restricted Heavy equipment operator was asked by a mechanical contractor to help EE lift EE's toolbox into the bed of truck. As they were lifting the toolbox the operator felt a pop in EE's right muscle. Didn't...
07/17/2022 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was beginning shift for the day and entered a light vehicle. Employee noticed there was debris in cupholder of light vehicle and decided to blow it out with their mouth resulting in debris fl...
07/17/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Operator was in haul truck, excavator had placed 2nd load into bed when EE felt truck slumping so EE placed bucket on the HT load to stabilize causing jarring. HT driver drove away, dismounted, taken...
06/10/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 56d lost, 28d restricted After completing office work, the employee exited the office area into the water plant truck bay next to the polymer area when employee slipped on wet polymer resulting in a twisted knee.
05/21/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Grader operator was in the process of backing up and as they turned in the seat to watch behind them, they felt a pain in lower back that shot up their back to their neck. EE reported the pain and was...
05/16/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Really small metal object imbedded in eye during maintenance activity. Did not notice till later due to irritation
05/16/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While performing inventory of excavator teeth in laydown yard, employee stepped on uneven ground, twisting their ankle. Employee was seen onsite by emergency response personnel, then taken offsite to...
05/14/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost mine maintenance employee pushing oil drain skid out from under rubber tire dozer feet got caught up in handle of cart, looked down at feet and did not pay attention to hand placement when hand got pi...
05/07/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Shovel operator scooped up a load of material to place in the bed of a haul truck. The impact of the load into the bed caused the windshield to crack, and jarred the truck driver (wearing seat belt)....
04/22/2022 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Front tires of 789 Haul Truck lifted off ground during unloading. When came back into contact with ground caused back strain on operator in cab.
04/07/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee went to an outhouse, slipped on the icy floor, felt like they pulled a muscle but not reported. At the end of shift on 4/9 they reported their back was sore due to not sleeping well. On 4/11...
04/05/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 45d lost, 33d restricted slip and fall same level on snow and ice when walking from one drilled hole to another for blasting processes tasks
03/22/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost Night shift started 3-21-2022 shift end 3-22-2022. Slipped while climbing down from tracked dozer last step slipped and went to ground with body.
03/16/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None slip and fall on ice coming into work shift designated employee parking lot for administration/mill building
02/14/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Haul Truck operator sustained Back injury from material loading into haul truck from shovel. Possible mechanism from when operator quickly turned body position when material hit canopy of haul truck
11/26/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was walking down the steps of a haul truck and when EE stepped off the bottom step onto the concrete floor, EE rolled left ankle which resulted in a sprained ankle.
11/21/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was attempting to start a compressor with a pull cord and struck EE's elbow on the side rail of the pickup truck.
11/16/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted On 11/16/2021, employee was cleaning and moving bolts for an upcoming project. Employee felt strain in EE's left wrist that evening and on 11/17/2021 EE noticed that there was swelling as well. Empl...
08/25/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 1d restricted Employee was using a bottle jack to lift a water pump and felt something on the elbow. EE looked and found a large bump on the end of it. It was later diagnosed as bursitis.
07/01/2021 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 19d lost Mechanic was inspecting parts under the deck of a Pit Viper drill and moved to get a better look and strained EE's back.
04/20/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 20d lost, 297d restricted Employee was coming down a dozer by stepping onto a ladder in the Climax shop. While stepping down with right foot and holding onto a handle on the upper push brace with left arm, the ladder potential...
03/20/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Removing axle final hub plug with socket wrench tool slipped thumb pinched between tool and rim causing 2cm laceration left thumb requiring a few stitches.
12/13/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 193d lost, 28d restricted Discomfort and some some limited range of motion in right shoulder due to use when shoveling snow. Repetitive use pushing and some lifting. Working with restrictions.
11/08/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost Employee was stepping backwards off of the ladder of a dozer when EE felt something pop. EE's thigh by the groin area started hurting along with right side abdominal pain.
09/30/2020 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Not communicating with work partner on task. No locking out the equipment in use. Coring drill
09/22/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 2d restricted Standing in the line of fire. Wrong positioning of lower extremities. Release of stored energy. Not fully understanding the dynamics of stored energy. Injury to middle toe on right foot up to $10,000
08/07/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted After completing an extensive investigation it was determined on 9/11/2020 after conversations with diagnostic physicians that an employee suffered an arm muscle strain from an unknown cause.
07/29/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Employee was cleaning up work area at CV-09/10 transfer chute prior to taking a break. Employee placed EE's hand on an I-beam and the chute door that was leaning against another I-beam slipped and sm...
06/18/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Operator was turning on the heater valves of a CAT D10N Dozer and ring finger on left hand made contact with the alternator fin.
03/05/2020 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost While servicing a hydraulic shovel employee noticed low engine coolant, when approaching cap/fill port cap released. Coolant sprayed on employee body causing minor thermal burn to face and esophagus....
12/01/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost While exiting a man van, the employee slipped on the step and fell to the ground. EE initially claimed to be okay, but after completing the pre-shift inspection and getting to the cab of the truck, EE...
11/11/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost Employee was performing a workplace exam at the Pit Shop. When EE was inspecting the used coolant tank level behind the Pit Shop, EE slipped on the ice, landing on EE's left ankle, which caused it to...
10/21/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost The employee was walking on snow that had recently been ran over by a haul truck resulting in a very icy surface, and slipped and fell, landing on EE's back. EE suffered back pain along with abdominal...
10/02/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 155d lost A haul truck operator struck a shovel bucket with the truck during an attempt to spot for loading. The driver suffered spinal muscle strains.