Immel Mine — Accidents

Total: 143 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
11/17/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted While an employee was loading the Anfo rig, he slipped and lost his balance. As the employee went to catch himself he bent his wrist backwards.
09/11/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 107d lost Employee was working on the roof replacing a compressor on a roof mounted condensing unit. A storm was quickly approaching. Employee needed to exit the roof quickly. While descending on the ladder, th...
07/28/2014 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None squatting during safety meeting, stood up, and passed out causing lacerations, chipped teeth, and fx nose
07/17/2014 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 35d restricted chute puller received lacerations when he raised his head up in the tunnel. Hard hat hit a piece of metal and it is believed the hard hat liner is the cause of the lacerations
06/15/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 17d restricted Walking-has history of prior surgeries and x-ray showed degenerative changes.
05/06/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted last rail car jumped off the track striking the rib on the right side going towards the chute. At that time the operator was thrown into the locomotive's hand rail and the operator struck the left sid...
12/20/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 156d lost Standing on back of transport tractor getting ready to dismount when the driver's foot slipped on the clutch causing the employee to fall from the tractor which resulted in a fractured hip.
11/01/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Hearing loss. Did not return for 30 day retest. Had a 10 dB avg shift with threshold above 25 dB. Recvd final results on 3/21/2014
10/29/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Hearing loss. Did not return for 30 day retest. Had a 10 dB avg shift with threshold over 25 dB. Recvd final reports on 3/21/14.
08/27/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 3d restricted Using torque wrench to loosen lug nut when miner slipped, rolled ankle and fx his fibula
06/10/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner stepped from tractor, slipped on rock, and fell on his left hand causing a laceration that required 8 stitches
04/17/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was in the process of moving a piece of drill steel out of the muck pile, he reported a burning sensation in his left arm. Employee was diagnosed with a strain to his shoulder.
03/30/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 44d restricted shoveling, manually pulling chutes, riding on tractor over rough ground causing mid back pain
02/16/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Caught rt middle finger and ring finger in loader door-lacerations and fractures to both fingers.
01/27/2013 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was checking on the bolter man & helper. Employee and offside moved to the back of the drill rig. The brow had a rock that shot out and over the drill rig. Employee turned away and a basebal...
01/07/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted Hydraulic hose busted and employee over reacted. Took off harness and tried to descend on the boom, slipping on fluid causing a fall. Back and knee strain knee
12/13/2012 OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 19d restricted Developed rash on feet and legs. Had been wearing rubber boots and had gotten water inside them.
11/14/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 75d restricted truck hit pot hole, jarring ee and causing back strain
08/18/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Lt thumb laceration and fracture when drill rig door slammed on finger. Vibration from a passing loader caused the strap holding the door open to come loose and slam shut
07/23/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost Another mechanic using sledge hammer when it slipped out his hand and hit ee in face causing lacerations and contusions. On 11-21, after a CT scan, dx with a fracture of the nose
07/05/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Loading bolts when sharp piece of metal cut middle finger which required 2 stitches
06/20/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None thumb caught in drill rig door. x-rays done and fracture confirmed on 6-25-12
05/28/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted Alleged he fell and injured rt hip and knee. Did not report until 8-3. Began seeing the specialist in Sept. He was placed on restrictions that we just became aware of. Reached MMI on 11-5-12.
05/20/2012 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Hit pot hole in road causing him to bounce in seat and hit head on air conditioner causing a laceration
05/16/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While loading a heading the employee slipped on a rock and when he tried to catch himself with his hand, he cut his left hand, resulting in the employee receiving five stiches.
05/14/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 18d lost, 20d restricted At approximately 0500 this morning, an operator twisted his ankle at the gallery chute on 484 rail level. No first aid was required and he continued to work on his normal duties. Employee worked his s...
04/18/2012 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 46d restricted Employee reported back pain with no incident. Stated he had pain on 4-18-12, does not know how reported on 5-3-12 when he presented with a personal Dr excuse for work. Awaiting MRI results to make det...
04/13/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted Using pry bar to get rail car back on track and rt arm was hit by bar. Rt forearm fracture
04/05/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 29d restricted Stepping off tractor, lost footing and fell on left elbow. When he tried to get up, cut rt thumb on rock that was underwater. Has 2 fractures in left elbow
11/28/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Working on loose bolt on feeder. Finger caught between come-a-long. Cut finger
11/09/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Attempting to move axle onto a pallet and was in an awkward position
09/20/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None While off site team building, the injured employee fell causing him to dislocate his left shoulder. This happened at Evins Mill Tn. and is not on mine property. MSHA Inspector request a 7000-1 form to...
08/05/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted Lifting screening mesh when he felt a pull in his shoulder
06/14/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 72d restricted Employee was dismounting his truck, he stepped on a rock and slipped. The ee fell striking his leg on a rock causing a contusion to his left leg. The ee was placed on restricted duty.
02/17/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted While manually dumping rail cars the employee got his hand pinched between the bar and the car. Causing a fracture to the right fourth finger.
10/10/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured was in the process of pulling steel from a hole, he slipped and as he was trying to catch himself with his hands, he received a laceration on the right pinky finger and ring finger. He receive...
06/12/2010 ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT ONLY None The 4160 cable at the 3c-10 substation blew out and burnt the cable. As a pre-caution, the crew 11 men were evacuated. The team leader insured the crew was out and used a 20lb. fire extingusher to put...
05/28/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted On 5/28/10 EE was dismounting a piece of equipment as he stepped down he sprained his ankle. He was transported to Dr. and was placed on restricted duty until 6/1/10. At which he was to return for fol...
05/10/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 21d restricted Injured stated that he bent down to pick-up a welders box, as he did it he noticed acute pain in his lower back, like his back had locked up. On 5/11 EE returned to Dr. complaining of pain. EE was pla...
05/04/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 32d restricted Injured stated that he hurt his knee two weeks prior to this injury and did not report the injury. Injured stated that as he was stepping down from a tractor he stepped on some gravel causing him to l...
01/22/2010 FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While drilling, employee was leaning against the right rib of the heading, approximately 5 feet back from the face. A rock fell from the right side of the heading striking employee in the rear of his...
12/31/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost Loose rail cars collided with the locomotive causing the operator to strike his hip on the handrail. *DID NOT START LOSING TIME UNTIL 1/26/2010
06/25/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE was shoveling at the face when a rock fell and lacerated his arm. He received stitches for the laceration.
04/09/2009 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was putting up mining light when he felt an itching/burning on his left arm. It is assumed he was bit by a spider. Bite became infected and had to be lanced and drained.
01/28/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was putting the plates on the cable roof bolts when some grout came off the cable and fell in eye. EE has a lacerated cornea and received antibiotic drops.
01/19/2009 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost EE bumped shin on a boulder. Sought treatment later in the week due to swelling. Did not receive restrictions until 01/28/2009.
12/02/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted EE slipped on a rock and fell into the outrigger on the drill. He bruised his arms and ribcage and was placed on restrictions.
10/31/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE mixed ""The Works"" toilet bowl cleaner, blean and GoJo handcleaner together to mop the floor of the lamp room. EE experience breathing problems as a result and was transported to hospital for tre...
10/25/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost EE was trying to remove grizzly bar from stacker belt. Turned on magnet to help lift from belt. Two middle fingers got caught between magnet and bar. EE was wearing gloves but tip of middle finger...
10/03/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 14d restricted EE was driving a truck. He claims he ran over something in the road that caused him to jerk around in the truck. This resulted in a lumbar strain.