Four Corners — Accidents

Total: 363 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
03/19/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted While traveling through the mine employee became disoriented due to decreased visibility caused by fog and other factors. Employee failed to navigate a turn and drove off the mine road into a BMP cle...
12/27/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee lost balance and fell against the truck with left hand (pinky finger extended) causing a joint dislocation. Employee was placed in a removable splint.
11/20/2019 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 13d restricted Employee experienced pain while using a 3/4 drive impact. Employee was treated conservatively for tennis elbow. Company physician was consulted to review work relatedness and was confirmed on 2/10/20...
11/07/2019 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 7d lost, 101d restricted Employee complained of continual elbow pain on 9/30/19. EE was sent for MRI. On 11/07/19 Orthopedic doctor diagnosed employee with tennis elbow, prescribed anti-inflammatory medication and ordered phy...
10/30/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee felt discomfort in the left forearm while changing out rollers on the belt system. On 1/6/20 employee had follow up appointment with company NP who ordered OT since conservative treatment has...
10/30/2019 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 11d restricted 5 man crew was working in a wetland harvesting plants to be relocated to a different reclamation program. harvesting began at approximately 8:30 am, around 10:45 am a snake approximately 8-10 inches i...
09/24/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 69d lost, 76d restricted EE stated was ""working under the trap, lifting a 2x2 steel bar (short piece) when I felt a pain in muscle in the right shoulder."" EE had MRI on 11/22/2019 showing that the EE has 2 complete tendon t...
08/02/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 60d lost, 97d restricted While employee was tightening a nut with a torque wrench the locking arm slipped causing the torque wrench to jump off the nut jarring the employee's right shoulder. At a later date employee complaine...
07/09/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted Mechanic operating high reach lifted basket to back out of the tight area. The other mechanic in the basket was in the process of checking top side of pipe when EE became pinned between top rail of ba...
02/06/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee trying to free wedged pump between pump truck bed and pump. As Operator raised the pump, employee's thumb was caught between the truck bed and pump, resulting in left thumb injury
12/19/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 3d lost, 54d restricted EE complained of tingling and numbness in both wrists. EE was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel. EE to have surgery after the first of the year on both wrists. No restrictions at this time
12/10/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 32d restricted EE states that they placed block pipe down on block with the retention build up and it slid back and struck shin causing EE unable to move leg and fell back. Possible Meniscus Tear in left knee.
11/01/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was in the process of tossing 5# extension cord up one level on dragline and felt pain in left shoulder.
10/18/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was moving a piece of pipe on a trailer and EE's right hand ring finger was injured due to impact between the pipe and the steel headache structure on the trailer.
07/11/2018 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 10d lost, 9d restricted EE presented with swelling and pain in LT wrist. Upon seeing doctor EE was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel. EE is scheduled for surgery but has no work restrictions at this time
04/23/2018 POWERED HAULAGE PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 89d restricted EE & co-worker were tasked w/applying herbicide to plants & were using ATVs to access the site. EE became stuck. EE walked up to co-worker's ATV & tried to play out the winch line. After finding it wo...
04/19/2018 ELECTRICAL DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Electrician was troubleshooting the limit switch circuit on #8 control sled on #20 dragline pumping system. Electrician entered the main disconnect cabinet to trace the wiring for the circuit. While s...
02/27/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 237d restricted EE was throwing a switch at the bottom of the rail yard at Agrock when ee felt a sting in left shoulder.EE noticed stiffness to upper shoulder and when raising arm, ee applied cream but stated it's...
01/19/2018 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Employee walked by scaffolding, rubber flashing fell off overhead work area and struck employee on left arm.
12/06/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None 12/6/17 Date of injury, right knee pain after stepping down off a ladder. 1/22/18 Follow-up and referred to orthopedic doctor, dx from MRI, ACL tear, medial meniscus tear.
12/05/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE and co-worker were carrying a cross tie. Co-worker dropped one end causing EE to drop the other end on right foot where steel toe ends. EE had x-ray and right toe was fractured. Foot was taped up....
10/20/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee bent over to pick up a welding stinger weighing less than 5 pounds when they felt a sudden and sharp pain in the lower right back area. Employee was unable to put any weight on their legs. Re...
10/09/2017 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost Employee walked onto ramp to enter office trailer when EE was bitten by a snake (water moccasin).
08/15/2017 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE reported tingling and numbness in right hand on 8/15/17 to supervisor. EE has operated Heavy Equipment for over 40 years, had Carpal Tunnel Surgery 19-20 years ago. After being seen by a specialis...
07/10/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 243d lost Employee ascended the stairs on a Komatsu500 loader. Employee was cleaning the loader. Employee PPE:boots,hi-vis,earplugs,hardhat,goggles,textured nitrile gloves. Task required a different implement....
06/26/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost On the above date, time and location, Security Officer was working the main gate of the Four Corners Mine when EE's chair hit an indentation in the floor causing EE to fall from the chair. The arm of...
06/11/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee brushed hand on the face of the flange on the gun sled in order to clean off the dirt. In doing so, EE cut right pinky finger on a piece of metal on the flange.
03/31/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a machete to cut Invasive plants in a wetland area. Employee stumbled in muddy terrain causing the machete to come in contact with left knee cap. Employee received approximately a o...
02/27/2017 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 73d lost, 10d restricted Employee was operating a bulldozer watching other employees put together a 24"" joint of pipe. EE exited the tractor and was walking toward the employees to assist in the task as they flagged the rubb...
02/13/2017 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 20d lost, 15d restricted Tractor operators were working the tailings discharge line. The poly pipe at the discharge started to slide down the hill at the discharge. The tractor operators moved to hold the pipe in place with t...
01/19/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE unloaded a bottle of argon on 1/19/17 and felt a ""twinge"" in shoulder. Reported to supervisor on 2/8/2017. EE seen by doc and diagnosed on 3/20/2017 for shoulder sprain. Delay in reportable due...
12/08/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 48d restricted Mechanics had removed the South Scalp pump shell when a come-a-long securing the discharge pipe failed causing one end of the line (10"" diameter, approximately 20 feet in length) to swing downward an...
09/20/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 29d restricted EE struck self in the face with a pry bar. EE reports EE was pulling back when the pry bar slipped causing it to strike EE in the face. EE sustained a laceration on EE's left eyebrow. EE reports EE wa...
09/13/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Contractor employee was loosening a nut on a U-bolt in order to remove a section of 3"" stainless steel pipe. The nut broke loose unexpectedly causing right forearm to strike the sharp edge of a water...
08/03/2016 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE hit elbow on a guard rail 8/3/16. EE continued to work full duty without difficulties. EE was seen in the clinic on 9/12/16 for continued right elbow discomfort. On 9/14 was seen by Dr.EE was presc...
07/19/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d lost, 7d restricted Employee had carpal tunnel surgery
07/11/2016 OTHER INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None A trespasser died on mine property. The driver lost control driving truck, struck the toe road berm, partially ejecting the driver and pinning driver under the truck.
07/05/2016 DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was performing work/labor in hot outside environment. Employee became dehydrated causing employee to suffer from heat exhaustion.
03/26/2016 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EE was operating a dump truck on a dyke road of the F-9 Phase III dam. EE had traveled this road over 100 times. While traveling in the middle of the straight run, EE turned the truck hard left causin...
02/08/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 12d lost, 38d restricted The EE experience pain over time. EE went to EE's personal dr. 1/2016. EE had some tests done. Results indicated EE had Bilateral carpal tunnel. EE was advised to report this to employer. Reported on...
01/06/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee was moving bike racks from under railroad belts. When EE got back into sweeper to sweep under belts EE noticed a sharp pain in lower back.
11/06/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 97d restricted Mechanic was tightening a packing gland on log washer when the wrench slipped, pinching his finger between the bearing assembly and the wrench. Employee was treated with first aid at on-site clinic an...
09/23/2015 OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 2d restricted Herbicide spraying - EE assisting local crew for 1st time. Crew has sprayed for 8 years with no incidents. Insect sprays (natural & DEET) applied to skin. Some herbicide contacted skin on arms. Sympto...
09/19/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 150d lost Employee was standing between a scaffolds bin section. The employee lost his balance and fell hitting his right leg on the edge of the bin resulting on a fracture about 6"" above his ankle.
09/17/2015 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 5d restricted Employee was found unconscious, waiting for medical results, possible dehydration, heart condition, or other. Employee regained consciousness when found by other employee. Doesn't remember what happen...
09/13/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 79d restricted Employee was walking up to dragline to make relief when he went to pull himself up on the stairs of the dragline. Employee felt a pop in left knee. Injury became recordable 9/29/15 when MRI revealed a...
06/03/2015 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was welding and felt debris enter eye. Reported to supervisor and washed out eye. At 2:30 am taken to hosp. in Bartow, Fl. Employee returned to Tx. on 6/10 and went to doctor in Tx on 6/11/20...
03/26/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 215d lost Employee was lifting and moving nitrogen compressed gas cylinders for a fire suppression system inside a dragline. The awkward positions due to tight conditions inside the dragline and the weight of t...
12/28/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 11d lost, 72d restricted Mechanics were changing out motor on south coarse feed pump. Job was nearing completion and they were using a string to align the motor and pump sheaves. As one mechanic stepped up on pump base, an un...
12/15/2014 FIRE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A fire occurred within rubber piping at the washer during maintenance activities. The fire started after bolts that were being burned from a different section of pipe made contact with nearby flexible...