Infinity Surface Mine #3 — Accidents

Total: 14 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/03/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Hood on a D8T Cat Dozer stuck open and EE moved it causing the hood to slam shut. It caught his middle and ring finger between the frame and the hood.
12/31/2010 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was working on a lube truck replacing the mounting bracket when he raised up hitting his forehead on the bracket causing a cut to his forehead. 2-Staples were required to close the wound.
12/07/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost He was helping the mechanic weld on a 988F loader. He was in the process of welding and apparently got flash burns in his eyes.
11/29/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was stemming holes and unloading boosters.
10/29/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 167d lost EE was assisting coworker in attempting to uncouple the car cat head, when his left foot became caught between the car pusher and miner guide rail, causing a crushing injury to his left foot. EE was f...
09/24/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 191d lost EE was climbing up the steps of a 777 Cat Truck (approx. 6 ft) when he fell backwards landing mostly on his left foot. He stated when he hit the ground it bent his leg backwards causing a fracture to...
09/13/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cutting zip ties loose that were holding cable in place on the high wall miner. When he cut a zip tie the knife continued on and cut his left hand. EE rec. 4 stitches.
06/03/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 269d lost While ee was tramming a drill over some debris, he was jolted and complained of back pain.
10/28/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 171d lost EE was assisting the mechanic put a motor on the highwall miner using a porta-power when a metal brace broke loose and struck him on the right shoulder. EE continued to work for several hours before s...
09/28/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 79d lost Employee stated that as he dismounted from the dozer, he started to turn around and felt his knee pop. He didn't think it would amount to anything so he did not seek medical attention at the time. At...
08/11/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 225d lost EE's foot slipped as he was descending the ladder of the D-9. EE caught himself with one hand and had pain in his shoulder blades. EE did not seek medical att. at this time. During routine visit with...
08/03/2009 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was not wearing a seat belt while loading rock into a haulback truck. As he tried to lift a rock, the teeth on the bucket slipped, causing EE to hit his head against the air conditioner. The knob o...
09/22/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost Employee said he was working on a CAT 777 truck when he bent over to open a door he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.
07/15/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee ran his dozer into a hole and hit his leg against the door. He refused medical treatment at this time, stating he would be o.k. On Aug. 25, 2008, he went to the doctor with swelling on the kn...