Lecanto Mine — Accidents

Total: 49 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/24/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee stepped off of a ladder and while backing up, employee tripped over crusher blow bars on pallet. Employee fell on the blow bars causing a scrape on right shin.
03/16/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While picking up spreader bar to put on lowboy, spreader bar for the dragline bucket. The spreader bar slipped, pinning finger against a piece of metal.
12/14/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While climbing out of dial split tank, EE heard something pop and pull in left shoulder. Pain became worse as time went on.
08/30/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee twisted/overturned left ankle getting off ladder on Pioneer crusher.
11/08/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a hammer, striking a back-out hammer (a punch hammer), when a piece of metal broke off the punch end, striking leg.
11/03/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was trying to loosen nut on Eagle Sand Screw. Nut broke loose. In process the wrench pinched finger against frame.
01/04/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was taking engine out of loader when engine broke free of transmission. Right elbow hit loader frame. Continues to have soreness in elbow. Employee did not report accident until 1/13/2017.
10/01/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 2d lost, 20d restricted Employee was pulling linkage pin on a 980G Loader. Pin shifted smashing/pinching tip of left little finger.
02/19/2015 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was moving Pegson crawler crusher with hand control. The door to crusher panel hit ramp structure. Door support cylinder knocked his hard hat off and door fell down cutting head.
05/12/2014 OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee was working on the 375 Excavator, when loosening a hydraulic line, oil sprayed on left hand and body.
12/17/2013 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was helping to repair #1 Belt on the Aggregate Plant when he felt a burning on the inside upper thigh. He assumed he was stung by a bug. Date first reported to supervisor 12/23/13
06/28/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Rock from crusher hit employee in mouth.
05/20/2013 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE lost control of truck and hit power pole. He does not know why he lost control.
12/18/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was taking back cover off engine compartment of 980B when cover slipped and cut and pinched left little finger on frame of loader between cover and frame.
12/11/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 136d lost EE was digging out the 3500 dragline shovel. He felt pain in lower back. Pain now runs down back of legs.
07/30/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was working on clamps on Pioneer belt. A sliver of metal entered eye. EE was wearing glasses and face shield.
03/27/2012 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee found tick on right side of neck. He pulled it off. Wednesday morning he found a lump on his neck and it kept getting bigger.
01/12/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE foot slipped when he was walking on dragline. When he went to catch himself, his left hand grabbed a mirror which broke resulting in a cut middle finger.
01/10/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Accident was not reported until January 16, 2012. EE was lifting cribbing when he felt a pain in right middle of back.
11/14/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 16d lost, 14d restricted Employee slipped and fell on left knee at Canica Crusher.
06/22/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 42d lost, 42d restricted When employee was crossing under conveyor he slipped on the wet ground. He tried to catch himself. All weight went onto left ankle when he fell.
07/28/2009 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 18d restricted A side arm on 740 Articulated Haul Truck was being cleaned in wash area when the arm slipped off blocks falling on right foot.
01/15/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost This accident was not reported to supervisor until 1/22/09. Employee was operating a 740 haul truck. He complained of hitting a rut in road and was thrown around in cab. Seat belt was on. When it was...
05/17/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Another employee was throwing a chain over an overhead pipe when the hook on chain hit him on forehead.
04/25/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted EE was taking out back plate of #2 screen deck, when the plate fell, pinching outside of right foot.
04/02/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 10d lost, 22d restricted Repeated constant use and writing of weight scale tickets.
10/25/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted EE was tightening teeth on dragline bucket with 3/4"" drive ratchet when he pulled back muscle. Did not tell supervisor until 10/26/07.
10/16/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Shoulder sore from swinging sledge hammer while helping to repair a broken drive chain on 2400 Dragline No. 2.
10/01/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 105d restricted EE was driving a d400 Haul truck when he hit a bump and felt something in shoulder. Pulled muscle in left shoulder.
08/10/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was pulling on a wrench when the wrench slipped off bolt. Wrench in his hand came back and hit him in the face.
08/10/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 63d lost, 63d restricted EE was walking between crusher and catwalk when he stepped off side of catwalk causing ankle sprain. (overturned ankle). Did not want to go to dr. on 8/10/07. Then 8/23/07 he decided to go to Dr.
03/19/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost While cleaning crusher, ee strained his shoulder and arm.
12/21/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was greasing the truck bed cylinder on a ladder. The ladder started to fall. Instead of falling with the ladder, He jumped off the ladder and landed on his feet. He felt some pain in his lower back...
11/30/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 27d restricted Did not want to see doctor when it first happened. Went on 12/1/06. EE went to remove a 10-15 lb rock from conveyor when he felt a pull on lower back.
09/05/2006 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted While opening the lid to the dumpster, to dump trash, employee felt a bite between right thumb & 1st finger.
08/08/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee got out of the F450 Service Truck to jumpstart the F350 truck. He said that he set the parking brake but was unsure if the truck was in gear. He went to the front of the truck. While trying t...
07/20/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While inspecting a rock jammed in crusher, a rock hit his face shield causing a cut on the forehead.
07/18/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Rock bounced off crusher and hit employee in the right eye.
07/13/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While walking into shop, employee tripped on the floor mat and fell. She said she was fine & refused medical treatment. On 8/10/06 she said knee & arm hurt and wanted to see a doctor.
11/28/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Slipped by wall while cleaning clamshell bucket.
08/13/2005 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 1d lost EE HAD EPILEPTIC SEIZURE. HIS MEDICATION HAD RECENTLY BEEN CHANGED. WHEN SYMPTOMS WERE NOTICED HE WAS REMOVED FROM JOB SITE. EE WAS IN EMPLOYER'S TRUCK BEING TAKEN FROM MINE PROPERTY WHEN SEIZURE B...
07/28/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 224d lost KNEE ALWAYS HURTS. WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS COMING DOWN LADDER, HE STEPPED ON GROUND FROM LADDER AND KNEE FELT LIKE IT WOULD GIVE OUT.
01/25/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE SAID HE SLIPPED & FELL ON 1/25/05. HE NEVER TOLD THE SUPERINTENDENT ABOUT THE ACCIDENT UNTIL 02/01/05. EMPLOYEE SAID HE TOLD (2) CO-WORKERS THAT HE FELL BUT THE (2) CO-WORKERS DENY HE TOLD TH...
07/20/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost While walking down steps of the Pioneer Primary Crusher EE slipped. Foot came out from under him. caught himself but his leg fell on the step cutting leg.
03/15/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 308d lost FIRST REPORTED ON 3/16/04. EE WAS MOVING OPERATOR'S SEAT TO SERVICE MACHINE WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL AGAINST HANDRAIL. DID NOT WANT TO SEE A DOCTOR UNTIL 3/25/04.
09/23/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE SLIPPED AND FELL ON BOLT WITH LEFT LEG WHILE WORKING ON CAT WALK ON CRUSHER.
04/04/2003 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS RUNNING THE LOADER WHEN A BEE FLEW IN AND BIT HIM ON LEFT RING FINGER.
01/17/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE WAS HOLDING A BOLT FOR COWORKER TO TAKE OUT. WHEN COWORKER GOT THE NUT OFF HE HIT BOLT WITH A HAMMER. BOLT HIT EE IN FOREHEAD.
04/06/2000 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost GREASE GUN FELL TO GROUND AND UPON EXITING MACHINE TO PICK UP GREASE GUN RIGHT ANKLE TWISTED.