MT. VERNON MINE & MILL — Accidents

Total: 14 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
10/06/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was assisting with installing a tail pulley on P-3. The tail pulley rotated and pinched the tip of EE's right pinky finger. The would required stitches to close.
04/24/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None An employee had an impactor liner, approximately 70 lbs, setting stationary on the impactor platform while changing worn curtain liners in the machine. The liner became imbalanced and began to fall t...
09/04/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A mobile equipment mechanic was investigating a failed hydraulic line on the 980G loader. The mechanic was standing on the rear offside step and slipped, causing left forearm to slide between the alt...
05/01/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Injured was replacing a bushing on a Symons 4.25 crusher. As they descended the fixed caged ladder and stepped to the ground they landed awkwardly and suffered back pain. EE sought medical treatment,w...
03/11/2019 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was tightening a bolt on a wear plate on a 980G Front End Loader. The hammer employee was using to hold the bolt slipped, causing the bolt to strike right middle finger while being spun by a...
08/14/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 6d lost, 160d restricted The night shift QC Technician was working in the QC Lab at the time of incident. When ee lifted a bucket of stone for sampling, ee lost balance and twisted left knee.
10/13/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was attempting to dislodge a section of liner that was jammed in the cone crusher. When ee struck the Manganese liner with a hammer, it fragmented; and a piece hit right index finger causing...
03/16/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None While evading police on 3/16, a man entered mine property and fell into a sink hole that entered old underground mine workings. Man was transported to hospital. Mine personnel were made aware of the...
01/16/2013 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 2d lost Personal health issue, not work related. Employee was receiving site specific hazard training at the mine when the employee collapsed and started having seizures. The employee was transported via am...
03/28/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted Employee was climbing an extension ladder to secure the top of the ladder, which was leaning against a conduit rack. The employee was standing on the 9th or 10th rung when the ladder feet slipped, cau...
07/25/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was welding in the primary feeder hooper and recieved a welding flash burn on his eyes. There were two employees welding at the time.
05/12/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was climbing into crane when he felt a strain in his left shoulder.
04/21/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was carrying a bundle of conduit and walking beside a 36"" deep trenchline. Employee lost his footing and slipped into the trenchline, causing the employee to sprain his left knee. The empl...
10/24/2001 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS REMOVING A HUGE ROCK ON #2 CONVEYOR WITH A BAR AND THE BAR SLIPPED AND HE HIT HIS LEFT HAND ON THE GUARD.