COOLSPRING MINING INC — Accidents

Total: 65 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/09/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None OPERATOR HAS A BACK ACHE FROM THE SEAT CUSHIONS BEING WORN OUT. OPERATOR CANNOT WORK BECAUSE OF THE BACKACHE. THE CUSHIONS HAVE SINCE BEEN REPLACED.
12/04/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 139d lost EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON THE ICE. WHEN THEY FELL, THEY STUCK A HAND OUT TO CATCH THEMSELVES. WHEN THEY DID THAT, THEY DISLOCATED THEIR SHOULDER.
11/13/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 118d lost EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE SWING PUMP FROM THE MACHINE. THE PUMP WAS STUCK BUT THEN BROKE FREE UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN IT BROKE FREE, IT BENT EMPLOYEE'S ARM IN AN AWKWARD POSITION
10/23/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost OPERATOR STEPPED OUT OF THE CAB ONTO THE CATWALK TO WIPE EE'S WINDOWS. WHEN EE LEANED OVER, EE'S HARD HAT FELL OFF. EE LEANED OVER MORE TO PICK UP EE'S HARD HAT AND WHEN EE ROSE BACK UP, EE HIT EE'S H...
07/18/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 22d lost, 55d restricted Employee was changing a flat tire on the service truck. EE lifted the tire without assistance and then was diagnosed with a ventral hernia.
05/31/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 34d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE SERVICE TRUCK, EMPLOYEE SAID EMPLOYEE CAUGHT THE SOLE OF EMPLOYEE'S BOOT AND TWISTED KNEE
04/25/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 53d lost, 5d restricted Employee walked to the rear of the haul truck to check lights for the pre-trip inspection. EE twisted ankle on the berm behind the truck. Upon examination, EE has edema and bruising in the heel. Emplo...
04/20/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 87d lost, 21d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM THE WASTE OIL TANK TO THE SERVICE TRUCK. EE SLIPPED AND FELL AND TRIED TO CATCH SELF. WHEN EE TRIED TO CATCH SELF, EE TORE THEIR BICEP.
10/10/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE CAB OF EMPLOYEE'S TRUCK. EMPLOYEE CAUGHT A FINGER ON SOMETHING UNDERNEATH THE SEAT, CAUSING A LACERATION.
08/12/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 17d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A HAUL TRUCK INSIDE OF THE MINE. THE TRUCK WAS LOADED GOING UP HILL WHEN FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON THE TRUCK DID A ""WHEELIE"" AND ENDED UP SITTING ON IT'S TAILGATE WITH THE CAB O...
08/04/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 6d restricted Employee was loading ANFO into the hole for the shot. When EE pulled the hose out, it slipped out of EE's hand, striking EE in the shoulder.
07/05/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 368d lost Employee jumped off of a service truck to the ground instead of using the steps on the truck.
12/28/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 46d lost, 104d restricted Employee was walking in the mine. Employee slipped and fell, when employee fell employee put arm out to catch self and jammed shoulder. Employee initially did not seek medical attention but after rece...
06/14/2022 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost The employee was reinstalling a bed liner into a pickup truck. Employee was using the portable crane on the service truck. When they lifted up on the crane, the snatch block came unattached from the b...
08/19/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee got a foot stuck in mud, they tripped and fell forward hitting head on a rock. Hard hat prevented any lacerations but they strained their neck muscles upon impact.
05/26/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a sledgehammer. EE missed the target and hit EE's finger. Employee had to get sutures.
11/05/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was climbing down off of machine, one of the steps broke and they fell to the ground.
06/25/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was refueling a loader, when finished employee stepped off of the machine, missed the last step and fell.
11/15/2018 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee exited the water truck and was walking toward the drill. As ee was walking ee twisted ankle on a rock or uneven ground.
11/07/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost Employee was doing maintenance, reached down to pick up an air tool and the air hose came loose from the tool, striking the employee in the face and the eye, knocking off hard hat and glasses.
05/18/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was manually closing a door on a chute. The door did not close completely and kicked back. The handle of the door pinched the employee's finger and fractured it.
06/01/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was assisting another employee who was removing and replacing a belt idler. The belt was not operating and was locked out at the time of repairs. While the two employees were lifting the idle...
07/29/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost A rock fell onto the machine that the employee was operating, the sudden impact shook the operator in the cab. The employee finished his shift that day which ended at 3:00 PM, but called the following...
04/27/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was lifting up a cribbing block and felt pain in his back.
04/21/2015 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was working in a confined space with another employee who was welding. The injured employee suffered arc flash as a result.
11/28/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was opening up the entrance gates to the quarry, slipped on the ice and fell, hitting his head causing a laceration.
09/09/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a cable type come-along. Employee got his finger caught between the cable and the frame of the conveyor that he was working on.
07/14/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 12d restricted Employee took the radiator cap off of the machine while it was still under pressure. To escape the spray he jumped backwards, hitting his arm and back on the machine carriage.
05/15/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was replacing the battery in a Euclid rock truck. Employee suffered back strain lifting the battery in and out of the truck.
08/07/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a piece of belting with a utility knife and cut his leg with the knife.
07/19/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 167d lost Employee was backing a loaded haul truck on a downhill grade in the underground mine. He lost control of the truck and ran backwards into a pillar.
07/12/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 127d lost Employee was dragging a water hose, he slipped and fell, injuring his shoulder.
01/17/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was loading replacement screens into a skidsteer bucket. He got his finger in between the screens and smashed it, fracturing his finger.
12/03/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 141d lost Employee was climbing into his truck at the beginning of his shift. He had only one hand on the ladder. When he stepped up he lost his balance and was hanging on with the one arm causing a sprain/stra...
09/26/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Employee was climbing down, off of the machine, when he stepped down his foot slipped and he fell against the catwalk of the machine.
05/16/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 66d lost, 4d restricted Employee was removing a chute liner plate. When he removed the plate, the door of the chute came down and hit his arm
04/25/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee is a mechanic, he was trying to line up two holes in a scaler boom to insert a roller, he got his pinkie finger caught in a pinch point causing a laceration.
08/15/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Operator got out of his machine and picked up a broken shank and tip. He hoisted the broken piece onto the catwalk of the machine. Employee stated he felt pain in his groin at this time.
08/05/2011 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee stated that he was sitting in his truck waiting to load. He got up out of his seat to stretch and felt a pain in his stomach.
04/25/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted One employee handed a piece of steel plate to another employee. The 2nd employee did not have a good grip on it and it fell to the ground with his finger underneath of it.
12/28/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost It was snowing with slippery conditions; the employee fell and strained his groin.
10/30/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was helping move an air compressor and got his finger caught in a pinch point, causing a laceration that required stitches.
08/18/2008 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal The contract employee was helping to install a counterweight on Gradall XL5110 Scaler. As the weight was lifted into place, one of the connector links of the chain used for lifting broke, causing one...
08/01/2008 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 145d lost Loose material became dislodged from the roof. The employee was struck by the falling material, causing blunt force trauma to his lower back.
01/23/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee was riding in a truck. When he went to step down out of the truck he missed the grab rail with his right hand, but was able to catch himself with his left hand. When he caught himself he thin...
08/28/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was picking up material from the ground, there was a snake underneath the material, which bit him on the finger.
05/18/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee (a blaster trainee) was assisting the licensed PA blaster in setting off a shot. After the shot went off (approximately 8-10 seconds) the employee went into the line of the shot and was s...
04/24/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was helping to assemble framework for a new conveyor. He was attempting to align a bolt into it's corresponding hole, he got his finger caught between the threads of the bolt and the framewor...
03/16/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 17d lost, 14d restricted Employee was shoveling material from under the belt, he stepped backwards and twisted his ankle.
02/22/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost Employee reports recurrence of symptoms from a previous incident dated 8/16/04 in which he missed 39 work days. His chiropractor documented that the employee could have a potential of flare ups with w...