Coeur Wharf — Accidents
Total: 124 accidents | Fatalities: 0
| Date | Classification | Injury | Days Lost | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2014 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Pad Operator 2 was operating the backhoe pulling pipe off of the leach pad and started to notice tightness in his right upper part of back. Operator sought treatment at chiropractor. |
| 02/17/2014 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Operator was changing loader edges and was removing the edge bolts. One of the edge bolts fell through the grove and EE held it back up with his left hand and when he used the air wrench the bolt caug... |
| 01/17/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 14d restricted | Supply Clerk unlocked the double doors to the warehouse filter storage building pushed the lever down, pulled the lever to open the door and the handle broke tearing through his glove and lacerating h... |
| 01/14/2014 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 18d restricted | Operator was descending a fixed ladder when left foot stuck in the ladder rung and twisted his knee as he reached with his right leg for the next rung. The operator suffered slight tendon tear and sta... |
| 12/29/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost | Production loader operator had his right foot sitting in an idle position while operating a loader with his ankle rolled to the side, it felt like it was starting to fall asleep. He proceeded to walk... |
| 09/26/2013 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 11d lost | Eaton construction was using a guzzler truck to excavate material next to the Assay Lab. An EE was using the wand and handed it to IE and IE was unable to keep it from passing over his left foot. The... |
| 08/24/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Plant Operator was adjusting a pipe manifold over the top a protective rubber mat with the help of a co-worker. When he and the co-worker lifted the pipe he felt a pop in his neck and shoulder. The op... |
| 08/22/2013 | STRIKING OR BUMPING | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was assisting a tag line when he hit a bracing bar on a stationary belt with his left knee and the knee hyper extended. He did not seek a doctor until 8-30-2013. The doctor has recommended ph... |
| 06/06/2013 | ELECTRICAL | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost | Drill Helper was attaching alligator clips to 12 volt battery to power a diesel fuel transfer pump, when he did so he felt a shock and pain to his right arm. |
| 06/04/2013 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost | Exploration drill helper moving a pipe back to the rack stand. Helper did not use the proper method to handle the pipe twisted and turned instead of lifting and walking with the pipe. The helper has e... |
| 10/26/2012 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost | Operator was tramming a track drill on a snow covered bench when he hit a loader tire rut approximately 8"" deep. When the drill came out of the rut the front tracks went up into the air and slammed t... |
| 09/19/2012 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 30d lost | Employee was walking down traction type plastic on a slight grade and he felt his knee give out. It was determined to be a tear to ACL and Meniscus, worked until surgery on 12-6-2012. |
| 08/01/2012 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Installing Rolling Steel door, putting curtain of door into guides and employee's finger got pinched between the curtain and the wall. This cut the tip of his middle finger on his right hand. |
| 11/18/2011 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 59d lost | Operator was walking from his haul truck to the shop. The operator slipped on the ice and fell to the same level. The operator was assessed at the emergency room with a fractured left humorous bone. |
| 09/16/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Operator was cutting a piece of flat cardboard with a pocket knife, the knife did not cut all the way through in an area. The operator then pushed harder with the knife causing it to slip and cut his... |
| 07/20/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Operator was changing GET using deadblow hammer and punch when a piece of the GET flew off and penetrated operator's left leg above the knee. The operator is scheduled to have the metal removed on 7-2... |
| 07/08/2011 | OTHER | INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES | 5d lost | Employee was working on a blast pattern when he fell for no apparent reason. The supervisor recognized the signs of a stroke and quickly transported the employee to the mine first-aid station for furt... |
| 04/06/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 106d lost, 3d restricted | Employee lifted two bundles of lathe and as he was doing that felt and heard a pop in his shoulder. The employee did not see improvement went to doctor on 5-3 and the doctor diagnosed surgery needed o... |
| 03/30/2011 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 126d lost | Haul truck was being loaded with spent material, there was some frozen chunks in the material. The loader dumped the bucket of material in the truck box and a large piece of ice hit the offside of the... |
| 03/03/2011 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 68d lost | Operators were winterizing an eight inch poly line. Air was blown through the pipe and was exiting a 2"" valve on the other end. An operator ensured that all air had exited the 2"" valve. An operator... |
| 01/19/2011 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Mechanic was removing defuser from hydraulic filter with hydraulic filter still in the housing. Pulled the defuser out with pliers and the whole filter came out, pinching the middle finger between fil... |
| 08/18/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 31d lost | Employee was sliding a large rock off of a dozer arm. When the rock began to fall he twisted his body to get out of the way. He experienced pain in his left side middle back. |
| 06/25/2010 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | No specific incident occurred. A small fragment of steel became inbedded in the employees eye while performing routine clean up at the crusher. Injury was determined to be work related by Workers Comp... |
| 03/31/2010 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 17d restricted | Employee was digging a trench with a spade. Impact from the hard ground while digging caused pain in left shoulder. |
| 11/11/2009 | OTHER | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was adjusting a newly installed door in the crusher building. Adjustment was above head level causing employee to look up while adjusting. A gust of wind blew a foreign object into his eye. |
| 06/23/2009 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was walking along a stream bank when he slipped on moist vegetation. When he attempted to catch his fall with his hand, his hand contacted a tree branch, causing a laceration. |
| 05/14/2009 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was washing a 2 liter glass beaker when it broke, resulting in a laceration to right index finger that required 5 stiches |
| 04/06/2009 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was using an air impact wrench to loosen a bolt on a cutting edge. Bolt came loose sooner than expected. Torque of impact wrench made wrench rotate up striking the person on the lip. Lacerati... |
| 09/23/2008 | DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) | OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 | None | Employee experienced pain in left arm due to repetetive motion. Employee was seen by a physician. No medical treatment received, but was put on restricted work activity. |
| 06/09/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was carrying a framed picture to his vehicle, when the glass in the frame broke and fell on his hand. Laceration to left hand, required 10 stitches. |
| 04/25/2008 | POWERED HAULAGE | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Sand truck operator was sanding the haul road into the Deep Portland pit. Approximately mid way down the ramp, the operator applied the brakes to slow down and they did not slow the truck down. All at... |
| 04/17/2008 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was stretching out a 3"" water hose and handing the nozzle to another person. As the hose unwound, the nozzle rotated and hit the employee on the lip. Two stitches required to cloase lacerati... |
| 01/26/2008 | MACHINERY | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 23d lost | Operator was moving drill parallel to a cutbank when the material on the crest gaveway. Drill tipped over on it's side and fell into trench. Operator was ejected out of the drill through the window an... |
| 11/20/2007 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 4d lost | Employee was sitting in a Caterpillar 777F 100T haul truck getting loaded by a Caterpillar 992G loader. With the full bucket of the loader over the box of truck, the loader operator pushed the wrong l... |
| 08/23/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 5d lost, 62d restricted | Employee was helping to lift up a hood on a straight truck when he planted his right foot on uneven ground causing his knee to pop and cave in. An MRI revealed a torn ACL and the employee was advised... |
| 06/30/2007 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was using a vise grip, holding a punch to pound out a u-joint on a pick up truck driveshaft. Hammer glanced off of punch and hit left index finger. X-ray revealed a fractured bone. |
| 05/03/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 1d lost | Employee was ascending two steps to entrance of Warehouse office, when she experienced pain in the back of her right knee. Doctor visit revealed pulled hamstring. Employee unable to work next schedule... |
| 03/21/2007 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost | Employee was picking up the end of a tow strap when he felt a pull in his lower back followed by slight numbness in right leg. Doctor visit revealed a pulled muscle in lower back. |
| 03/19/2007 | OTHER | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 16d restricted | Employee was kicking in drill cuttings into a blast hole to get to designed hole depth when he felt something ""pop"" in his left knee. An MRI reveaqled torn meniscus and the employee was advised on 0... |
| 02/10/2007 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was moving a portable fuel tank to a sump area. While in the process of connecting fuel lines his face struck against a piece of tin sticking up above the tank. Laceration to face requiring s... |
| 02/08/2007 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT | 28d lost, 10d restricted | Employee was putting oil in a Cat 16G Motorgrader. when he turned to walk on tandem housing. When he placed his foot on the tire he slipped and fell to the ground. Weather conditons were snowing. Slig... |
| 08/15/2006 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was cutting a piece of plastic liner with an exacto knife when his left hand. slipped causing the knife to come away from the plastic. Momentum of the hand and knife continued on cutting his... |
| 05/02/2006 | POWERED HAULAGE | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost | Employee was loading haul trucks. loader tire went into a soft spot on floor, employee experienced pain in his lower back as a result. |
| 03/09/2006 | HANDLING OF MATERIALS | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 59d lost | Employee was lifting and handing off an anti-spin mechanism out of a cone crusher, when he experienced sharp pain in lower back, buttocks, and legs. Doctors report reveals bulging disc in lower back.... |
| 02/11/2006 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 103d lost | Employee was exiting the cab of a drill. He was walking on a platform when his left ankle was caught between the cab and a deck wrench lying on the deck. Employee twisted his ankle causing a sprain. |
| 10/03/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 3d lost | Employee was dismounting from a 100T haul truck. When he stepped down on the ground with his right foot, he felt a pop in his right knee. Shortly after, the knee began to ache and swell. |
| 09/29/2005 | HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was hitting a loader tooth with a sledgehammer to loosen it up for removal. Small piece of steel from tooth broke off and impaled itself in employees right leg. Steel removed and leg stitched... |
| 07/12/2005 | MACHINERY | NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT | None | Employee was grinding on a piece of channel iron, with safety glasses and a welders hood on. Piece of metal flew into his left eye. Metal was removed by flushing and a prescription antibiotic was appl... |
| 04/28/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY | 8d restricted | Employee was priming blastholes on a blast pattern that had received 3 to 4 inches of fresh snow the night before. After priming a blasthole, the ee stepped back to kick some drill cuttings away to bu... |
| 04/26/2005 | SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON | DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY | 2d lost | Employee was walking to a pick up when he slipped on snow packed ground spraining his ankle. |