Continental Mine — Accidents

Total: 236 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/14/2026 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was climbing a fixed ladder to enter the 14 ball mill hopper to perform maintenance. The ladder has a hinge with a pin near the top. The metal hinge broke. Employee held onto top part of lad...
12/30/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A 3 inch diameter poly water pipe located in a plugged sump shifted, causing the pipe to flex while the employee was inspecting the plugged sump, this resulted in the pipe to contact the employees chi...
11/28/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost A 793 C haul truck was ascending a ramp loaded and lost traction. EE attempted to back up down the hill and contacted a berm which overturned truck. A bucket truck was used to help the EE exit the tr...
11/25/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None On drill 304, drill crew was tripping out tooling and preparing to remove the drill bit. The bit had been welded to the collar and the driller was using a handheld grinder to cut through the welds....
08/24/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was helping change a shovel shank. When the support wedge came loose, EE's left hand was under the wedge and contacted EE's index and middle finger causing minor fracture on both fingers.
08/21/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 41d restricted Employee was rodding #4 rod mill. The rod hung up and employee attempted to push the rod with the heel of palm and caught right pinky between the rod and the roller. Fractured pinky finger.
08/05/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was aligning a pump and felt a strain in their left shoulder. Doctor placed them on restrictions on 8/12/25 pending a MRI.
07/30/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Removing belly pan and it slipped when it came loose causing a laceration on index finger requiring stitches to finger.
07/30/2025 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 3d lost, 32d restricted Employees has been diagnosed with ""trigger finger"" on EE's left index finger. EE had surgical repair on 7/30/2025
06/26/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 109d lost Employee removed rear tire from service truck to work on brake caliper. EE stood up and backed into the tire EE removed. EE lost EE's balance and in the process stepped down on EE's left foot which re...
05/17/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was pressure washing the inside of a centrifuge, when their foot slipped, and they cut their chin. Anti biotics were given for preventative measures. No stitches were required.
03/25/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was exiting the drill and when stepping down off the boarding ladder employee rolled right ankle. Sprained ankle. 3 days of restricted duty.
01/22/2025 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 5d lost, 53d restricted Employee was diagnosed with carpal tunnel of both hands. Had surgical repair on 1/22/25.
12/02/2024 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was doing clean-up by the 3 belt and went around partner and when they did, they rubbed their upper arm on a light fixture that had a sharp edge which cut their left bicep requiring sutures.
11/30/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 38d restricted Employee helping with change out of Loader teeth. Tooth shifted in transport tote and caught tip of left pinky finger resulting in sutures.
10/14/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee performing maintenance on dust collector #11 and placed finger in pinch point causing a laceration on left index finger resulting in 6 stitches.
10/11/2024 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Haul truck was traveling down a ramp, it began to slide and tipped over onto the driver's side. The miner was wearing seatbelt. EE states EE was not unconscious. However, a witness believes EE may ha...
09/24/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee removed their hard hat and safety glasses in the break room and felt something fall into their eye. They flushed it but later that evening they still felt some irritation. Went to eye doctor...
09/03/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a rubber liner for a cyclone. While cutting the rubber liner with a utility knife, EE's hand slipped and EE hit EE's thigh with the knife causing a laceration which required 3 st...
07/15/2024 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 5d lost, 13d restricted Employee has numbness in right hand and was diagnosed with carpal tunnel. They had surgery on 7/15/24 on their right hand.
06/02/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee was stepping off bulldozer and missed the step causing employee to strike right knee on the push arm. Sore and swollen knee. Placed on restricted duty.
03/30/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 17d restricted Crusher operator was taking a drain pipe down as it was plugged. When EE uncoupled the pipe coupling to remove the pipe, the pipe slid and contacted EE's left ring finger resulting in a laceration and...
03/28/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 77d lost Employee was boarding EE's haul truck and as EE stepped up to the ladder EE felt a pop in EE's right knee. Originally it was a strained knee but was later determined to be a torn meniscus. EE had it...
02/27/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Walking up an incline on the 18 belt to perform ground checks and slipped on walkway. Went to have knee checked (had previous surgery) on 3/13/24. We were informed on 3/20/24 that employee received a...
01/04/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 52d restricted Employee was removing a fitting off of an air hose with a 18"" crescent wrench. While applying pressure to loosen the fitting EE felt pain in EE's right elbow. Was put restricted duty until heals.
01/03/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 34d restricted Employee aligning motor in lower pump house. While using a sledge hammer they missed where they intended to strike, resulting in left ring finger being contacted between the sledge handle and the mo...
12/28/2023 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was ripping with a D8 dozer and while backing up and looking behind them, the dozer caught a frost slab and bounced down causing pain in their neck. Was put on restricted duty for 3 shifts.
10/30/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 79d restricted Employee was hosing in the mill basement and twisted right knee. On 11/17/23, we received Doctor notes indicating light duty. Employee has been placed on light duty until further diagnostics and poss...
10/01/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT None Employee was leaving the line up room at start of shift, foot stepped off sidewalk and lost employee's balance, fell down and put right arm out when falling. Was given a full release but turned out t...
05/30/2023 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Lifting a check valve shell with the over head crane and was applying tension to the choker with EE's left hand when the choker shifted and pinched EE's left middle finger resulting in a laceration re...
03/03/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 66d restricted Employee had set up a spool of wire on two jack stands to pull electrical cable and when walking by the jack, EE caught foot and tripped. EE reached for the reel holder to catch self to prevent EE fro...
02/28/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was helping change out a cooler assembly on a crusher oil cooler. A sharp edge on the frame contacted EE's right index finger causing a laceration that required stitches (4). Lack of gloves w...
01/30/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted Employee was carrying some mill parts into the mill and their foot slipped. Employee did not fall down, but while attempting to maintain balance their back tightened up and reported a sore back. Emplo...
01/16/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted Employee was moving liners to install on a conveyor belt. Felt a strain in the abdomen. Originally, thought it was a pulled muscle. Had a hernia repaired on 2/17/23. Returned to work on restricted d...
01/09/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing a belt on pump. While placing belt onto sheave they pinched left pinky finger resulting in 2 stiches.
01/09/2023 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 29d restricted Employee stood from a kneeling position and felt EE's knee pop. Later it was determined that EE had torn EE's meniscus.
09/13/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 51d restricted Employee was assisting a co-worker to roll over an engine mount when they felt a strain in right elbow. Originally diagnosed as a strain. Later it was diagnosed as a tear which required surgery.
08/11/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 43d restricted Mechanic was in the engine compartment of a Haul Truck trouble shooting a sensor. They stepped on a valve cover and their foot slipped. As they reached out to steady themselves, they hit their right h...
08/05/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 49d restricted Employee was pushing on a bundle of rods for the rod mill and the bundle shifted which pinched employee's right pinky finger. Resulted in a fractured finger tip.
06/14/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking across flotation floor and lost balance, falling backwards and striking back of head resulting in laceration requiring stitches.
06/14/2022 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 22d lost, 143d restricted Employee was pulling an oxy/acetylene cart to work station. Employee slipped and lost balance losing control of the cart. The cart fell back and struck employee's right shin causing a fracture.
03/29/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking into fuel bay and tripped, then stumbled and caught self on the table while contacting EE's cheek with EE's fist creating a chipped tooth. The chipped tooth required dental repair...
03/10/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing a belt on a pump. While pulling on the belt, they pulled left middle finger into the sheave cutting the finger resulting in 2 stitches.
01/12/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 38d restricted Employee was helping change feeder chains in the course ore feeders and pinched the tip of left pinky resulting in 2 stitches. Employee was placed on restricted duty until wound heals.
12/20/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 126d lost Truck Driver was helping move some trailing cable. As driver was walking to the cable in the Continental Pit, they slipped on the snow and landed with left arm out stretched and shoulder was sore. Doc...
09/26/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted While completing a tire repair on a 240 ton haul truck EE was lifting a lock ring up to re-install on the wheel, while lifting the lock ring EE felt pain in right lower back. Technician did not report...
09/25/2021 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 7d lost, 159d restricted Employee has shoulder/upper right arm issue from 27 plus years as a mechanic. Workers compensation informed employer on 10/12/21 that the condition is compensable. Currently on restricted duty.
09/16/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None On 9/16/21, Employee was disassembling a turning motor on a rod mill when the mill job was complete. When lifting the motor, it shifted and struck the outside of EE's left foot. Diagnosed with a bruis...
06/21/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 37d restricted Employee and partner were lifting a worn liner and in the process of setting the liner down, the employees left pinky finger was under the liner. EE fractured the tip of EE's left pinky finger. Placed...
01/18/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 31d restricted Employee was replacing floor decking. Employee's partner was using a torch and employee was using a pry bar. Employee placed left hand on a hot spot where employee's partner had recently cut. Second d...