Intrepid Potash West — Accidents

Total: 180 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/04/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was working in the auto shop, underneath a truck, when they felt something fall into Right Eye. EE rinsed the eye, but still felt symptoms. EE was seen at clinic, and Dr prescribed antibiotic for...
09/21/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stepped onto cage, and updraft blew debris up past employee's face. Something went behind safety glasses and went into Right Eye, causing minor irritation. Employee flushed eye several time...
12/04/2015 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE working on a shuttle car driveline when some material fell into L eye. No discomfort observed until after shift. Reported to supervisor on 12/7. Medical treated with prescription antibiotic eye-...
08/19/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE pinched R #3 fingertip between conveyor take-up hyd. cylinder and frame. Stitches were required to close the wound.
06/28/2015 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Dent was found top of N conveyance, #2 shaft. Though operable, hoist was removed from service (precaution) pending further inspection. Shaft inspection found loose shaft lagging. 8:55 a.m. hoist was...
06/15/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 109d lost On 6/15, EE reported recurring back pain from an off-job back strain injury. By 7/8, short-term disability was denied and EE subsequently claimed work injury from operating SC on rough haulage in S-8...
06/06/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost EE fell backward on a chair straining back. Conservative treatment applied. Medical follow-up resulted in medical deferment from work. First LWD 06/14
04/29/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stepped back while co-worker struck link for conveyor chain to remove link. Steel chip from the link struck EE in face. Debriding attempted at ER. Stitches to close
04/10/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 152d lost EE strained her back while replacing a pump motor guard in #1 hoist house on 4/10. The injury was treated conservatively without restriction or LWD. Upon medical re-evaluation she was removed from act...
02/13/2015 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE investigating gearbox noise, braced position by placing L hand on gearcase. Finger penetrated undetected fan guard opening and fan blade cut L #3 finger--Injury required stitches.
12/22/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE reports bleeding off air pressure before disconnecting compressed air hose. Despite this, hose end whipped striking EE's jaw. Stitches to lip, some dental damage. (filed in compliance with PPL:...
08/19/2014 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None 2 EE's were working in N compartment of #1 shaft on work platform about 20' below load-out station. Affected EE's entrapped at that location when hoistman de-energized hoist for W motor electrical fa...
07/21/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 97d lost Using pusher bolts to remove miner cutter head end cap, wrench slipped and EE lost balance and rolled L ankle when EE's weight shifted resulting in L ankle fracture
12/07/2013 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Electrical power to mine site interrupted rendering all electric hoists inoperative. Adjoining East Mine also affected. U/G miners temporarily unable to exit to surface. Personnel moved to refuge a...
12/05/2013 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None At about 2:27 a.m. smoke was observed near the S713E-Left prod area. Reports and notifications were made to evacuate the mine. MSHA hotline called. Investigation revealed that smoke was generated fro...
12/03/2013 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was driving a diesel TomCar to production area 904. EE fell asleep & veered into adjoining conveyor (13ML). Struck L forearm on belt structure and forehead on E-stop/alarm J-box. Lacerations req...
11/23/2013 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Electrical power service to mine site interrupted rendering all electric hoists inoperative. Adjoining east mine hoists also affected. U/G miners temporarily unable to exit to surface. Personnel mo...
10/31/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE loading 42"" bottom idlers into scoop bucket, pinched R thumb between idler and side edge of bucket. Lacerated tip (required stitches)
10/09/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 46d restricted Employee twisted his knee while walking into an excavation. He was released to full duty on 10/10/2013. MRI performed on 10/21/2013 showed a fracture. Employee was put on restrictions on 10/23/2013.
09/26/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 105d lost EE prying loose rib near u-G shop, pry bar slipped, EE strained R shoulder. FA treatment applied & EE returned to normal mechanical duties. Subsequent med eval revealed R rotator cuff tear. EE unde...
06/17/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted Employee strained his back while carrying grating and was released to full duty at his initial visit. At one of his follow-ups, 2 weeks later, the employee's work status was changed to restricted duty...
05/21/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost Operator slipped while attempting to reach e-stip on lexiveyor. L-foot slid in front of tire and was run over resulting in L ankle sprain.
05/04/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Attempting to release stuck drill steel, steel broke loose, pinched L #5 finger between end of steel and bolter boom. Fractured tip & laceration.
03/05/2013 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None 2 miners being lowered in cage at #2 shaft when hoist power tripped. Fault traced to blown fuse. Fuse replaced and miners transported after 35-minutes delay. Hoistman could have lowered cage withou...
01/17/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 69d restricted EE was installing rods in rod mill when a rod slipped from the EE's hands falling on L foot resulting in fracture to #1 metatarsal.
11/28/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE removing hose connection. Pipe wrench slipped, pinched R thumb between wrench handle and handrail. Fractured tip of distal phalange
10/22/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was dislodging a sledge used as a spacer for a porta-power that would not release pressure. The hammer ejected striking EE in face damaging teeth. EE RTW but underwent tooth extraction on 11/14.
10/21/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 170d restricted EE was walking toward transportation and twisted R ankle resulting in a sprain
09/20/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 19d lost, 40d restricted EE cleaning muck near conveyor underpass. Vehicle towing empty trailer passed under underpass. EE stood up and greeted vehicle driver when she was struck and run over by empty trailer. Bruising to bo...
08/24/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 44d restricted EE advancing power, hanging HV cable & nip--partner let go of cable, heavy load strained L Shoulder. RTW normal work until diagnostic arthroscopy performed--No damage found, however LWD followed proc...
08/22/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE installing gear case attempting to align bolt when case shifted pinching L index finger against washer resulting in laceration requiring stitches.
07/10/2012 ELECTRICAL NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE reports locking out wrong cable before cutting DC shuttle car cable for a splice. The flash generated resulted in 2nd degree burns to left forearm.
04/04/2012 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None An intersection in S722 fell above the anchorage. Estimated measure at 40'x50'x4'high in exhaust entry in 1st intersection inby the barrier pillar in S722. Remainder of abandoned panel barricaded.
10/19/2011 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost EE was performing preventive maint.@#276 belt Dr. #13 mainline, tripped on a joy pin anchor that was hidden by accumulation of muck in drive enclosure. EE was given 1st aide & returned to work. EE con...
10/10/2011 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was removing old conduit with reciprocating saw. Blade caught on clamp & jerked the saw pinching Left #5 finger against conduit. Laceration had to be closed with sutures.
08/25/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 93d lost, 10d restricted Truck driver was delivering tires to mine shaft #2, the tire struck an angle iron on lift gate. The tire deflected and struck driver causing him to feel a pinch in his lower back. Injury was not repor...
07/27/2011 STRIKING OR BUMPING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE struck head when entering the cab of Semi Tractor - Laceration required sutures - ordered off work
06/11/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost EE experienced hernia while lifting a shuttle car tire to remove a chain. Treated as a first aid until surgery performed on 6/27/2011. Surgery was performed during EE scheduled days off.
04/28/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE Burned from Arc Flash when cutting into live DC S.C. Cable for splice. EE locked out & Tagged out wrong circuit.
02/01/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was removing lug nut on Shuttle Car Wheel when the rim separated discharging air. EE was caught in the line of fire of the air discharge and debris - laceration to head required stitches.
10/20/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using a bottle jack to help support and lift a detached rub rail of a miner. While jacking up, the rail, the jack moved. EE tried to hold the rail in place. The rail fell pinching EE left mi...
09/15/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was attempting to lower a shuttle car onto blocks using a ratchet jack. He lost control of the handle and was struck on the R. ear and face with the jack. EE was unresponsive for a few minutes and...
07/30/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A WSI Contract employee was making a splice on the 469 joy car cable & as he was on his knees, he lost his balance while cutting cable. When he fell, the utility blade punctured the left hand. (5 St...
05/19/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted EE was dismounting flatbed truck after releasing tie-down straps. Stepping onto flat unpaved surface- Twisted left ankle resulting in non-displaced fracture left foot.
12/26/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 126d lost EE was operating shuttle car and hit a bump. EE bumped against inside of cab bruising L ribs and shoulder. EE was treated and released to perform normal work duties. Subsequent medical evaluation g...
11/04/2009 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted EE placed himself between the bolter and tom car as he tried to move the bolter, while doing this, he pinched his right leg between both pieces of equipment.
10/26/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost EE reports that he slipped on mud at base of stairs near old floatation control room and tweeked his back. On 10/30 EE casually relayed possible back injury to non-WC med provider. Upon learning this,...
10/18/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 39d restricted EE was pulling up about 30ft. of miner cable with cable hook and felt pain on her lower back plus she felt a sharp pain down her left leg.
09/24/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 44d restricted EE was driving joy shuttle car to the miner and hit his head on roof top, causing him to fall out of the car and land on his shoulder. His first day of work under restrictions is Oct. 15, 2009
09/14/2009 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted A 3 foot mechanical bolt was being torqued by the mine crew. During the torqueing process the torqeuing wrench broke and part of it struck the miner who was standing about 6 feet away from the machine...