Continental Mine — Accidents

Total: 236 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/08/2021 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 371d lost, 111d restricted Employee stepped on a grinding ball and strained back. Currently on light duty.
07/23/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Removing the center bolt on a pump when EE's wrench slipped and EE's right forearm contacted a piece of metal resulting in a laceration that required six stitches.
06/25/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on a pipe and pulled on a pipe hanger, lost balance and left arm scrapped on some angle iron resulting in a laceration which required 3 stitches.
04/09/2020 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 139d lost, 26d restricted Employee has a repetitive illness issue with left elbow. Was given restrictions and received some treatment on the elbow.
10/22/2019 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Employee struck a power line with the bed of haul truck. EE exited the truck 43 minutes later after it was confirmed the power was deenergized. A citation was issued (9471229) for failure to immediate...
07/30/2019 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a grinder to remove an old pipe. The cutting wheel got bound up, bounced back and cut EE left palm causing a laceration which required 8 stitches.
04/18/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Two laborers were pulling a pallet out of a pickup truck, the pallet edge caught on the plastic molding of the tail gate, causing a 24 inch blind flange to slide forward and pinch the right pinkie fin...
03/13/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 129d restricted Employee was helping feed 5/8"" tripper cable on the shovel when EE felt EE's shoulder lock up. 4 months later EE's doctor diagnosed a small tear in EE's right shoulder which EE had repaired.
01/30/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a band that was securing a bundle of rods for the rod mill. When EE cut the band, the band struck EE on the left forearm causing a laceration which required 6 stitches.
01/28/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 139d restricted Doing a walk-around at beginning of shift and slipped on the ice, landing on elbow and shoulder. Eventually received an MRI and Doctor issued restrictions on 5/2/19. Employee currently on Restrictive...
01/21/2019 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 194d lost Employee has epicondylitis of right elbow caused by repetitive trauma from being a mobile equipment mechanic. Had surgical repair 1/21/19.
07/27/2018 DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee filed a Work comp claim on 12/18/17 for silicosis. Montana Resources was informed that employee has mixed dust pneumoconiosis on 7/27/18.
06/11/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee disconnected a hydraulic hose and tucked that hose behind other hydraulic hoses. As employee was working the hydraulic hose slipped out and hit left ear lobe requiring sutures.
05/21/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was installing new impeller on a pump when right hand was pinched requiring three stitches.
11/13/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee was rebuilding a GIW pump. EE and partner were removing the back plate from the shaft when EE placed right hand between the back plate and the pump causing a pinch point resulting in stitches...
10/18/2017 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was working outside of mill and placed hand in pinch point of cart resulting in laceration of finger requiring 3 stitches.
08/23/2017 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was holding a piece of plastic while partner cut the plastic with a circular saw. A piece of plastic bounced under safety glasses and scratched employee's eye. Employee was given a prescripti...
07/27/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was unrolling a tarp on a train car and went to loosen a ratchet strap, while doing so EE released the hand crank which struck EE in the lip. EE received 3 stitches.
04/20/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was changing retract cable on shovel and cable struck employee on the shoulder resulting in one day of restricted duty.
03/21/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 47d restricted Employee was boarding Haul Truck and reached up to grab the hand holds to begin ascent up the stair case and felt a pop in right shoulder. EE is currently on restricted duty.
02/17/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had just adjusted impeller on a pump and caught finger between belt and sheave causing a laceration to tip of middle finger on left hand. Received stitches to tip of finger.
02/05/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee collecting data from monitoring well and dropped cover/lid on right pinky finger. Resulted in two stitches.
01/24/2017 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 33d restricted Employee was repairing a conveyor belt and was kneeling down. When employee stood up, felt a ""pop"" in knee. Employee was diagnosed with a minor tear of the meniscus several months later and had it...
12/20/2016 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None While changing oil filter on CAT D8 Dozer, employee felt a pop on right side of rib cage. Resulting in a contusion. Was prescribed blood clot medication.
11/05/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employees was uncoiling hose on a pressure washer and felt a strain in mid-back. Given light duty the next shift.
10/19/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted Employee was using a sledge hammer when it rebounded and struck employee in EE's safety glasses causing a laceration on EE's right eye.
06/11/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While moving a metal plate employee pinched left middle finger between metal plate and metal table.
03/23/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was opening the passenger door to EE's truck to put EE's lunch box inside. Pulled on the door and door hit EE's front tooth, chipping the tooth. Had the tooth capped.
02/03/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 54d lost, 83d restricted Employee was installing a rock knocker on a haul truck at MRI in Butte, MT. Using a boom lift to access the work area. After finishing task EE started to boom in toward the unit. During the rotation...
11/03/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Walking to bus and slipped on snow. Strained right knee. Reported incident to us on 11/4. Was given light duty on 11/4 and 11/5. Returned full duty on 11/13 night shift.
07/16/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee unhooked reagent car after unloading and some fluid splashed under face shield. Employee received a prescription eye drop.
05/08/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted Employee was removing a weir bar and felt a pull in his left shoulder. Sought medical treatment a few days later and was given anti-inflammatory meds. On 6/18 he received a shot in the shoulder.
03/09/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 25d lost, 5d restricted Employee claims carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. Had surgery on right hand on March 9, 2015. Plans to have surgery on other hand on March 30, 2015.
02/28/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing a belt on a grizzly feeder and finger slipped resulting in a laceration. Received three stitches. Released to work without restrictions.
12/22/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 18d lost, 10d restricted Employee claims to have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in left hand. Having surgery on left hand on 12/22/14.
09/16/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was emptying a bin and felt a strain in the groin. Had hernia repair on 10/3/14. Returned to regular job on 10/10/14, his next scheduled shift.
09/14/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted Helping his partner move a metal plate and pinched the tip of his left ring finger. Received 3 stitches. Restricted duty.
07/25/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Employee was climbing up the 3-step ladder to access the 793C Cat haul truck and felt a pull in his right shoulder. Has been diagnosed with a shoulder strain and given restrictions.
04/12/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted Employee was helping move cable to set up the shovel and while lifting the cable, felt his right knee pop. He recently had a non-occupational right knee surgery earlier this year. He was given restr...
12/12/2013 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Employee had a fatal heart attack at the mine. Heart attack was from natural causes.
10/16/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 71d restricted Employee claims his right shoulder is sore from over-use. Has been a tire man for 40 years. Being treated with physical therapy and cortisone shots. Employee did not have an injury. We were notified...
09/30/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee walked across basement floor and slipped. Fell back and struck back of head. Laceration with stitches required. Returned to work the following day with restrictions.
08/18/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee bumped a beam and dust fell down in his eyes. Rubbing of his eyes created a scratched cornea. Eye Doctor prescribed eye drops.
04/17/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 42d restricted Replacing liner in rod mill. Liner was laying on rods and employee with partner was rotating the liner to align liner with bolt holes. While handling the liner, pinched tip of two fingers between lin...
04/02/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 62d restricted While changing pump barrel on primary pump, was adjusting sling and pump barrel shifted catching thumb between barrel and base. Resulted in fracture to right thumb.
07/10/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was washing down the floor when he backed up and tripped causing him to fall. Employee received a laceration to his lower right arm which required stitches.
05/20/2012 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Had an employee reaming in drill rods to the bottom of the drill hole, when he thought the drill rods were at the bottom the employee unchucked the head. Which caused the water swivel to go down and p...
04/19/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee changed oil and fuel filter on Komatsu dozer and was descending dozer when he mis-stepped and fell backwards to the ground landing on his rear and back.
04/17/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 158d restricted After hosing down floor in crusher building, employee slipped and fell to floor. Injured knee and back. Returned to work light duty.
03/07/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted Working on tail pulley and shaft. Bearing came loose and dropped bearing on middle right finger. Two stitches to tip of right finger and employee placed on light duty.