Cortez District — Accidents

Total: 472 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
04/24/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 60d lost, 19d restricted While adding 12' screen casing, the casing being put into the derrick hung up on the elevator ring of the previous piece of casing at the table and the casing being added bounced up striking the emplo...
04/23/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 26d lost EE filed a workers' comp claim for possible carpal tunnel on 04/23/18. Claim denied pending a medical investigation. Medical reporting received on 08/28/18 by comp carrier, carrier confirmed that the...
03/06/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Ee was moving metal fittings with two coworkers. As EE bent down and began to lift, EE felt a sharp pain in EE's low back. EE stopped the lift and was taken to the ER for evaluation. EE was diagnosed...
01/17/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 77d lost, 5d restricted Ee was dismounting grader to continue pre-shift inspection. EE lost grip with right hand, lost balance, and fell to ground from 3rd step on ladder. Seen at ER where ee was transported for surgery on a...
12/10/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost Ee was dismounting haul truck and ""hopped"" down from the last step, landing on right foot. When ee landed, ee felt pain in foot. Ee worked next night shift and went to the doctor the following morni...
11/13/2017 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Ee was cutting core, placed rock under running blade. Saw pulled rock and hand into blade, nicking the left index finger knuckle. Stitches required and ee released to restricted duty.
08/25/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost Ee was climbing a ladder to remove a trip cable at 351 shovel located at pipeline. Bango arm swung around and struck the ladder, causing the ee to fall approximately 5 feet to the ground. Ee landed o...
07/19/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted EE was pushing wheelbarrow through mud and it tipped over. EE went to brace themselves and landed on their right thumb. Fractured right thumb. EE released to restricted duty which the site could accom...
07/09/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was pulling bolts, one of the bolt heads came loose and spun, cutting EE's thumb. Seen at clinic and stitches were required to close the wound. Ee released to full duty.
06/17/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost Ee stepped off dozer, foot caught in grating and ee hyperextended left calf/Achilles when ee landed on left toe. Seen at ER, diagnosed with strained left calf. Follow-up confirmed diagnosis, ee relea...
03/27/2017 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 62d lost EE has been a maintenance mechanic for many years and works on knees frequently. Has had increasing knee pain. Diagnosed with bilateral patellofemoral arthritis exacerbated by work activities. Accepte...
03/13/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Ee was cleaning an anode when it started to slip. Ee reached for the anode and cut EE's hand on the sop edge of the anode plate. Seen at the clinic and stitches were required to close the wound. Ee...
03/11/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Two Employees were changing the isolating mounts on the VFD housing on a drill rig and using a come-a-long to lift one of the corners. The come-along broke and the VFD housing dropped down and contact...
02/06/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing the position of the return hose flange and when the flange came off the last bolts holding it, it slid back and pinched thumb between flange and cyclone brace.
01/08/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Ee was driving up ramp in haul truck, and another haul truck driving down, slid and made contact with passenger side of ee's truck, jarring the ee in the cab. Seen at the ER, given meds and released...
01/07/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee walked into water to shut off a valve and felt lt. knee ""pop
12/17/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 44d lost, 39d restricted Crew was loading compressor on semi-truck trailer and employee's left hand was pinched in-between trailer bulkhead and skid mounted compressor.
12/16/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Ee has operated the shovel for 20 years. Is now experiencing severe pain in both hands and wrists. Seen by doctor on 12/16/16 and diagnosed with carpal tunnel, both hands, due to work duties. Released...
10/12/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was replacing left rear suspension, left finger caught between collar and axle box frame. Sutures required and ee released to restricted duty.
09/29/2016 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 2000-hrs the Tow-Haul was being driven across the valley from Pipeline to Cortez Hills, when the operator noticed flames coming from the back of the trailer. The operator immediately...
09/07/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Putting lifter on BQ pipe and sub with lifter tipped over catching employee's little finger between the sub and the BQ pipe.
04/30/2016 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was riding on crew bus that hit hole in the road. Ee braced self on the seat in front of self, dislocating left little finger. Ee given a rigid splint for the finger until able to follow up with or...
04/30/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Ee was riding in crew bus that hit a hole in the road, ee struck seat in front of ee. Ee was diagnosed with bruise to the chest wall, and subsequent follow up identified a cracked rib. Ee placed off w...
04/08/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Ee was removing pin, hit pin with a hammer causing metal shard to strike inner left thigh. Ee seen at ER, where the metal shard was removed and the employee was put off work pending follow up on 04/1...
03/24/2016 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 98d lost Ee states that due to operating equipment over rough terrain, the seat bounces and jars EE, causing EE's back to hurt. At follow up appointment on 03/28/16, ee was diagnosed with a cumulative trauma t...
03/23/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 4d restricted Ee was repairing a tooth on a ripper. EE struck the tooth with a metal sledge hammer, causing a piece of metal to break off and enter EE's left thigh. Surgical removal of the metal piece was necessary...
02/03/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE slipped and fell on EE's left elbow while doing a pre-op inspection. EE was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a contusion, follow up resulted in EE being put off work.
02/01/2016 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Survey supervisor out surveying and did not return to crew. When partner went to check on status, ee was found lying on ground unresponsive. Attempts to revive the ee by emergency personnel were unsuc...
01/16/2016 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Ee was walking when EE stepped on a rock and rolled EE's ankle. EE continued working, finishing EE's shift. The next evening when EE woke up, EE's ankle was swollen and painful. EE was seen at the ER,...
12/28/2015 POWERED HAULAGE FATALITY Fatal Preliminary investigation shows that the employee was fatally injured as the result of a collision with another haul truck. Investigation is ongoing. EE slid backwards and striking the cab of a parke...
11/28/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Ee was climbing ladder on equipment when he felt a pop in the upper right side of his back. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a strain and muscle spasm, and released to full duty. On follow-up on...
10/30/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was observing a job when a tech hit a rail with a hammer, dislodging a piece of metal that struck the ee in the abdomen. The ee was seen at the ER where the metal was removed a stitches were requir...
10/09/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was throwing crushed air filters into metal bin when a sharp edge caught his left pinky finger, cutting it. Ee seen at ER and received stitches to close the wound. Released to full duty.
09/28/2015 NONPOWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 24d restricted EE was moving a cart full of brake parts when the cart tipped, pinching finger between the cart and a torque tube. EE was seen at the ER and the tip of the left middle finger was pinched off. EE relea...
09/22/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was pushing a sample catcher, it slipped and hit the ee's finger. Laceration to right index finger needed stitches. Ee released to full duty for next shift.
07/06/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost A slack cable came under tension suddenly striking the employee resulting in four broken ribs and a splenectomy.
06/23/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The worker was struck in the mouth with the end of a 4"" discharge hose fitting when it recoiled while removing it from an electric pump. The worker received a small laceration and a chipped tooth.
05/14/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 91d lost, 13d restricted The employee lost his balance while reaching for a small rubber mat and felt pain in his left Knee.
03/04/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was holding a nut between two header pipes and his hand was pinched between two pipes when one of the pipes moved. Ee was seen at the clinic, diagnosed with a contusion to the hand, and released w...
01/26/2015 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 60d lost Ee saw doctor on 11/19/14 for ongoing pain in both hands. He was referred for further testing to determine if there was work related occupational illness. On 01/26/15, it was confirmed that the ee had...
01/16/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While rigging the discharge hose to the top-head the employee slipped while re-positioning himself. The employee stuck out his hand and pinched his little finger between his palm and the top-head. The...
01/11/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost Ee was doing a preop inspection of forklift. She stepped off forklift into parking ditch, rolling ankle, and landing on right wrist. She was seen by a doctor and put off work for 3 days.
01/05/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 9d lost, 9d restricted Ee was discussing field level risk assessment with other ees. He turned and twisted with right leg planted and felt a pop and immediate pain. When pain did not subside, he requested evaluation by a do...
12/30/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 1d restricted Ee was lifting a heater to move to work area when he felt pain in his groin area. Seen at hospital, diagnosed with possible hernia. Seen at surgeon, told hernia was healing on it's own and retracting,...
12/22/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost After night shift, an ee was stepping onto the hot change bus. She shook mud off one foot, and stepped up with the other and felt a pop in the knee. She was seen at the orthopedist' s that morning and...
12/15/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 42d restricted Ee bent over to pick up his socket set weighing about 50 pounds, and when he lifted he felt pain in his low back. He was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a strain, and released to sedentary duty which...
11/17/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost Ee rolled his ankle after stepping off a skid steer. He was seen at the ER, referred to a foot and ankle specialist, and was diagnosed there with a fractured ankle. Ee put off work.
11/07/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was working with shovel cable, the cable pulled tight and the ee was knocked off his feet. He hit his head on the ground, cutting his forehead. Seen at the ER, stitches were required to close the w...
10/16/2014 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was using a grinder and got metal shavings on his coveralls. Air pressure from the tool blew the shavings into his eye. He was using PPE. He was seen at the ER and a small piece of metal was remo...
09/27/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was loading 5' core barrel onto rod truck when core barrel fell on fingers. Employee sustained an open fracture to the tip of the ring finger on his left hand.