Kemmerer Mine — Accidents

Total: 194 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
10/31/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 49d restricted Employee was operating a fuel truck when the operator drove through a drainage ditch going across a haul road. The employee fractured two lower vertebrae's as a result of the impact.
09/18/2010 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was using a pneumatic chisel to remove bits from a pick roll, when a small piece of metal broke loose from the chisel and struck the employees left arm.
09/09/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was lifting a 5 gallon bucket with 4 gallons of water in the bucket. As the employee lifted the bucket, they felt a sharp pain in their lower back. As a result the employee re-injured his ba...
07/01/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 45d restricted Employee was assisting another employee on 384 drill. Employee took a step and stumbled, as the employee attempted to catch himself, his foot caught the hydraulic ram, causing the employee to fall fr...
06/29/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using an 8 pound sledge hammer to strike a breaker bar. The hammer glanced off and pinched employees right index finger between the hammer handle and the breaker bar.
05/28/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 57d restricted Employee was working on a water truck and was using the tailgate to access the rear axle box. Employee was climbing from the ground into the back of their pickup when the employee felt their right kn...
05/05/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee alleges that he has carpal tunnel in both wrist from operating equipment.
04/05/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted Employee was walking back to his fuel truck, when he slipped and fell on his back.
03/19/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee alleges that over 34 years of being a mechanic he has carpal tunnel in both hands. Currently the employee has not elected to have surgery.
03/17/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 28d restricted Employee was on the ground putting chokers on a large rock. Employee tripped and his right shoulder stuck the ground causing a burning, tingling, numbness to the arm and shoulder.
03/09/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was tapping mounting holes so new bolts would thread easier when mounting a new starter. The employees head was directly under the mounting holes when a piece of foreign material fell in his...
02/14/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a pocket knife to remove a zip tie when it slipped cutting his left thumb. Employee received 4 stitches as a result of the laceration.
02/10/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 32d restricted Employee was removing a broken trip cable on a P&H 4100 shovel. As he attempted to spin the cable drum to continue spooling out the cable, he pinched his finger between the drum and guard.
01/20/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 17d lost, 15d restricted Employee had surgery on right hand due to carpal tunnel. He is an electrician by classification and alleges that doing his job he acquired the symptoms for carpal tunnel.
10/01/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 27d restricted Employee stepped off a ladder and felt pain on his left side of rib cage.
08/28/2009 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 25d restricted Employee was walking and said his knee started to hurt.
08/28/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None When removing the S-cam on brakes, the employee struck it with a hammer and a piece of metal went into his left eye.
08/17/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted Employee was swinging a sledge hammer and missed what he was swinging at. Employee felt like something pulled and reported next day.
08/06/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was in the process of removing two hydraulic lines on a hydraulic cylinder. After removing one line without problems, he was in the process of removing the second line when pressurized hydra...
05/21/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted While installing the saddle block at the load zone on a belt, the saddle fell over coming into contact with the EE's legs. Intial diagnosis was a first aid, however after continuing pain, the employe...
05/15/2009 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 45d lost Employee was complaining of pain by his stomach on his left side. Employee stated that he had pain all day but thought he could come to work. After taking employee to the hospital, he was diagnosed...
05/07/2009 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was air arching underneath a rubber tire dozer, however flashes reflected underneath welding hood causing flash burn to left eye. Employee reported incident to supervisor on May 8, 2009 at 1...
04/18/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While attempting to weld a sign to a post, the sign fell on the employees left index finger which was between the sign and welding table. The left index figer was fractured as a result of this incide...
04/15/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was lifting a scraper for belt when he strained his right shoulder.
04/08/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY None Employee was carrying two boxes containing a gear and another with bolts. When going through the door to the shop where he was delivering the parts he tripped on the door threshold. The employ ee caug...
04/01/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was attempting to dislodge a tape measure that became stuck when taking measurements on a shovel bucket. When the tape did not come loose the employee grabbed the tape and pulled cutting his...
02/25/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hoisting a valve into place with an overhead crane & sling. The valve broke striking the employee in the lower jaw causing a laceration that had to be stitched.
02/19/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee was walking when she stepped on a dust covered sheet of ice. The employee fell on her backside and left arm. The employee went to the doctor and was released on restricted duty.
01/08/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost An employee was getting in position to help guide a truck out of the shop. While stepping backwards he slipped on some ice and fell to the ground.
11/13/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost While waiting for the employees shift to start the employee started cleaning up her reporting area. While using a shovel to move garbage, she felt a sharp pain in her hip. The employee went to the doc...
08/01/2008 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee was preparing to drill a hole in the overburden. When applying down pressure, the pressure regulator apparently did not work and created full down pressure on the drill steel. This action lif...
07/24/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was directing air flow onto himself from the air vents and inadvertently stuck his finger into the blower fan.
07/02/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee alleges while lifting a 4"" water hose to attach to a valve on a truck he pulled a muscle in his arm. The employee continued to work with no restrictions from the doctor until his surgery...
06/18/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted While servicing a haul truck the employee stepped on uneven ground twisting his knee. The employee continued work for 4 months before irritation of the knee set in and had it examined. The physician f...
06/16/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was attempting to tip a standing full 55 gallon drum of oil in order for a forklift to get under the barrel to remove it from the back of a truck. The employee did not report anything unusual...
06/02/2008 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Two employees engaged in horse play and sprayed cleaning agent into another employee's eyes. There was irritation to the eye but no damage according to the doctor.
03/26/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 53d restricted Employee alleges his work duties through the years has caused Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in his hand requiring surgery to remedy the situation.
01/30/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 30d restricted Employee was preparing to climb onto a dozer when his foot slipped. Employee held onto the hand rails causing him to strain muscles in his arm.
10/17/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee's hand became caught between door and door frame. Employee opened door to get hand out. Employee went to doctor when returning home from work for exam. Laceration took 6 stitches to sew up.
09/05/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was boarding #057 haul truck. His hand slipped from handrail and fell to the ground. He fell on his left shoulder, dislocating it. He gloves were wet and muddy due to rain and just dismounted...
08/20/2007 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted Employee alleges continuous operation of heavy equipment has caused pain to his lower back.
02/14/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Apprentice was stripping 4/O THHN wire with razor knife - knife slipped and cut thumb.
02/12/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 50d restricted Employee was in the process of closing an inspection door of the crusher at Sorensen tipple. When closing door it fell off the hinge and fell on his foot.
11/15/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee was climbing down from a 5' scaffold using the scaffold rungs as steps. Loosing his footing, he fell approximately 3.5' to the ground.
08/16/2006 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 61d lost EE alleges that welding for 20 years has caused carpal tunnel syndrome. Surgery required.
06/06/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was changing a ripper tooth off a dozer. He hit the ripper tooth with a hammer, which knocked off a small piece of metal from the tooth, that hit the EE in the chin, requiring 2 stitches
04/01/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 112d restricted EE was removing magnets from a tube going to a transmission screen. EE was pounding the tube down in order to remove magnets. While pulling a magnet from the tube a sharp edge was formed and the EE c...
01/27/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Two employees were placing a 1'x9'x3/8"" piece of metal on side of a truck for welding. The injured employee was using a pry bar to adjust the piece of metal. He had his one hand behind the metal piec...
11/17/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE moved a chain that was dangling in his way on to conveyor while doing his work the chain fell from the belt striking him in the mouth. The ee's right canine tooth was chipped and then repaired the...
11/05/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a 3/4"" ratchet when the socket slipped off the nut. Employee finger got caught between handle of ratchet and metal he was working on.