Fletcher Mine and Mill — Accidents

Total: 265 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/07/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 74d restricted EE WALKING THROUGH THE WOODS AND FELL UP A STEEP SLOPE INJURING LEFT SHOULDER. EE REMAINED FULL DUTY FOLLOWING MEDICAL TREATMENT. EE WILL RECEIVE SURGERY ON 4/28/2020 AND WILL BE PLACED ON RESTRICTED...
11/22/2019 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted As a 20' section of NQ rods was being lifted up along the slide to be added to the drill string, the top of the water swivel caught the edge of a tower strut leveraging the bottom of the rods to kick...
11/19/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 162d lost, 208d restricted EE reported back and hip pain from operating a fuel buggy on bumpy roads. EE received a medical evaluation and was placed off work on 5/19/2020, EE currently remains off work pending treatments.
08/01/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted EE climbing onto machine, EE slipped and fell onto right side. EE placed on restricted duty on 8.1.19.
06/24/2019 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 35d restricted 6.24.2019 EE diagnosed with occupational carpal tunnel syndrome. Surgery dates are pending at this time. EE will be released to restricted duty after surgery.
05/31/2019 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 56d restricted EE was diagnosed with occupational carpal tunnel syndrome on 5/31/19. EE treatment / surgery is pending at this time. EE will remain full duty until surgery and will be released on restricted duty fo...
05/09/2019 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 16d restricted EE climbing down ladder on dam builder and felt pain in left knee. No medical treatment until 6/20/19 and EE was placed on restricted duty.
04/11/2019 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 75d restricted EE was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on 5/20/2019. Treatment includes surgery and date of surgery is pending at this time. EE remains full duty and will be placed on restricted duty following...
04/06/2019 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Hoist outage
03/31/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted EE carrying 5 gallon bucket of oil, switched hands and felt pain in low back. EE was placed on restricted duty after medical treatment on 4/2/2019.
03/02/2019 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None unplanned hoist outage
01/11/2019 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 13d restricted EE diagnosed with Occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on 2.2.19. Treatment and/or surgery is pending at this time.
11/28/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 22d restricted EE climbing into cab of Wagner ST8 and felt pain in abdomen. EE diagnosed with hernia on 1.9.19, treatment/surgery is pending at this time. EE placed on restricted duty on 1.9.19.
11/05/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 20d restricted EE pulling on concrete pumping hose and felt pain in groin area. EE diagnosed with hernia.
11/01/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted EE operating haul truck underground and felt pain in right arm and hand cramped on steering wheel. EE placed on restricted duty after medical evaluation.
10/16/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 30d restricted EE diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome on 11.28.18. Treatment / surgery is pending at this time.
10/15/2018 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 147d restricted EE operating mechanical scaler, rock rolled down boom jarring operators cab. EE felt pain in right shoulder. EE seen for medical treatment on 10.22.18 and placed on restricted duty at that time.
09/22/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE PULLED A PALLET FROM UNDER A TRUCK AND FELT PAIN IN LOW BACK. EE TREATED AT ER ON 9/23/18 AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY AT THAT TIME. EE RETURNED TO FULL DUTY ON 10/3/18
05/09/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE installing grout in hole when grout came out above hole and got into left eye. EE was taken for medical attention and was prescribed a prescription medication for irritation. EE remained full duty.
05/01/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 30d restricted EE diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on 5/29/2018 after physician review and testing. Treatment is pending at this time.
04/12/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE shoveling ore in skip pocket and felt pain in lower back. EE was seen by physician and was placed on restricted duty on 4/12/18.
02/20/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted EE slipped going down a step into the bathroom and fell, twisting left knee. EE remains full duty but will have a surgical procedure on 3.26.18. EE is expected to return to full duty following procedu...
02/20/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE got foreign material in right eye while picking up safety glasses. EE received an abrasion on eye and given a prescription eye medication for treatment. EE released back to work on full duty follow...
12/07/2017 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 34d restricted EE diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome - occupational illness on 12.7.17. EE will undergo surgery on each hand. EE will be on restricted duty following surgery. Surgery dates are pending a...
11/21/2017 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 39d restricted EE diagnosed with occupational carpal tunnel syndrome on 11/21/2017. Treatment / surgery is pending at this time. EE will be released to restricted duty following surgery.
11/07/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE lost left footing while standing on battery box. Right knee slid down between tire and loader twisting right knee. EE received medical treatment and was placed on restricted duty until follow up ap...
10/18/2017 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Upon inspection it was determined that a 10 foot guide beam in the vertical service shaft was loose. The decision was made to completely replace the beam and the service shaft will be taken out of ser...
08/24/2017 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 32d restricted EE felt pain in right knee while standing on ladder. EE has remained on full duty. Physician has now requested surgery, date for surgery has not been set at this time.
08/18/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 56d restricted EE stepping off loader and twisted right knee. EE placed on restricted duty following medical evaluation.
06/05/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted EE struck in arm with loader bucket. EE placed on restricted duty for arm contusion.
04/10/2017 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 24d restricted EE diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome on 4.10.17. Surgery is recommended and dates are tentatively planned for 5.11.17 and 5.25.17 at this time. EE will be released on restricted duty following sur...
04/07/2017 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 30d restricted EE diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. EE remains on full duty while treatment is pending.
02/21/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted EE WAS PULLING A ROPE ON A TROLLEY BEAM WHEN THE ROPE BROKE CAUSING EE TO TWIST RIGHT ANKLE. EE WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY WHILE TESTING WAS PERFORMED, DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE OF RIGHT ANKLE AND...
02/08/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 28d lost, 135d restricted EE walking around piece of equipment underground when EE slipped. EE tried to catch self and felt pain in right shoulder. Testing is ongoing. EE placed on restricted duty while testing is in progress.
01/27/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 39d lost, 2d restricted I was washing raise in wet conditions when rock slipped out from under footing. Fell forward into safety line that was attached to harness swung into rock pile on opposite side of raise. Then fell ont...
10/28/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EE received fractured ribs when EE failed to negotiate a curve in a haul truck underground.
10/24/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted EE felt pain in low back area while swinging a hammer to drive out a swing cylinder pin. EE placed on restricted duty for muscle strain and was released on 11.1.16.
10/17/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 17d restricted EE diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on 10/17/2016. Treatment is pending at this time.
10/05/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 36d restricted EE diagnosed with occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on 10.5.16. Treatment is pending at this time.
10/04/2016 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE hand scaling from a basket, a rock fell striking EE in the head causing a laceration. EE received stitches and was returned back to full duty.
10/03/2016 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stung by bee on the arm. No allergic reaction, no medical treatment necessary.
09/13/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 25d lost, 71d restricted EE was performing maintenance on a liner in the mill building, the liner shifted and mashed three fingers on right hand. EE currently seeking treatment.
08/10/2016 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE alleges feeling pain in low back while operating a loader. Investigation and treatment are pending at this time.
08/04/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 36d restricted EE foot slipped while exiting tractor, twisting right knee. EE placed on restricted duty.
07/29/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 48d restricted EE diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Treatment is pending at this time.
07/12/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted EE was tamping powder into a drill hole when EE felt pain in shoulder. EE was placed on restricted duty on 7/20/2016, pending further treatment.
06/13/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 32d restricted EE was diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome on 6.13.16. Treatment is pending at this time.
06/03/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 32d restricted EE was diagnosing a maintenance issue with a dozer when EE felt a pop and pain in EE's right shoulder. No medical treatment at that time. 8.26.16 EE went to company dr. and was placed on restrictive d...
06/01/2016 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 110d restricted EE tripped on a rock in a water hole underground. EE did not seek medical treatment until 6/6/16 and was placed on restricted duty at that appt.
04/28/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 38d restricted EE diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome on 4/28/16. Surgery is pending.