North Antelope Rochelle Mine — Accidents

Total: 638 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/21/2026 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee felt back pain after hitting bump in a light duty vehicle. After emergency room visit employee was given restrictions and missed the next shift.
01/21/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None eye irritation and prescribed antibiotic drops
12/27/2025 RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d lost Employee was exposed to blasting emissions from a neighboring mine. They sought medical evaluation at the hospital, was released with no restrictions but missed their next scheduled shift.
12/26/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee stated that they pinched a finger while changing a brake caliper. After returning to work after 3 days off, the employee reported the event to their supervisor via phone call and missed their...
12/21/2025 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee twisted knee while dismounting a mobile crane. Employee was seen at an ORTHO on 01/07/2026 and was where an MRI revealed a torn ACL that will need surgery.
12/20/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cleaning dirt, oil, and grease from a retainer cap. After removing all the debris, they ran their hand over the cap's surface. As the employee placed their hand on the cap, a small metal...
12/18/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Technician pinched finger while handling metal object causing a fracture to the end of right index finger.
12/14/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee pinched the right index finger while moving railroad ties resulting in a laceration requiring stitches.
11/01/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Technician felt pain in left bicep while moving a pallet in the warehouse. Upon an ORTHO appointment on 11-10-2025, technician was given a restricted release.
10/03/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost Employee was walking and rolled EE's ankle. After an ORTHO visit on 10/09/2025, EE was restricted with no work for 4 weeks.
09/23/2025 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Spontaneous combustion in the upper rider seam of coal in the Middle pit. The pit is currently inactive.
09/20/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee began to feel discomfort in neck and upper back while operating a haul truck. EE was taken to the clinic for evaluation and given a full release with no restrictions or follow up appointment...
08/13/2025 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Employee suffered a medical cardiac emergency.
08/13/2025 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Technician pinched EE's thumb while installing a pin retainer plate causing a laceration that required two stitches.
06/18/2025 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in the Mid pit and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
06/08/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 82d lost On 6-8-2025 IE felt knee pain while changing cutting edge on a scraper. On 6-16-2025 IE was seen at orthopedic and given a restriction after MRI reading.
05/09/2025 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was identified in the pit and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
05/05/2025 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES 82d lost Employee experienced a medical issue and was found unresponsive.
04/22/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 97d lost Employee began to feel back pain while driving a haul truck. IE was taken to ER for evaluation and did not return to the next shift.
03/13/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee pinched EE's finger while removing an access panel in the plant causing a laceration that required stitches.
02/17/2025 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee felt an irritated eye. Employee was taken to the optometrist for evaluation where a prescription of an antibiotic for a scratch on the cornea. There was no debris.
01/29/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee bumped their lip while changing a mudflap causing a laceration that resulted in 3 stitches.
12/31/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had a piece of debris in left eye and was given a prescription from the optometrist.
12/23/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Spontaneous combustion of exposed coal.
12/23/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Haul truck fire that was not extinguished in 30 minutes
12/23/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Spontaneous combustion happened in waste coal pile in an inactive pit.
12/03/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
11/07/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While changing out a left front tire on a haul truck, I.E. was trying to spread the lock ring and EE's hand slipped and was pinched in lock ring causing a laceration to EE's right wrist.
10/28/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was identified in the porcupine pit and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
10/18/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost Employee pinched a thumb while installing a ripper cylinder pin causing a tuft fracture.
10/11/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 88d lost Employee stated that EE reached for EE's falling lunchbox and felt a pop in EE's shoulder. Upon an ORTHO appointment on 10/15/2-24, EE was issued a restriction for a shoulder sprain and scheduled an...
10/10/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoke was observed in an inactive area was not extinguished within 30 minutes.
10/02/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in the Porcupine Pit and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
09/26/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in the porcupine pit and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
09/10/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee got a drop of transmission fluid in their eye and was prescribed eyedrops from the optometrist.
08/30/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Task hazards not considered. Team member had some bruising to leg and ankle.
07/31/2024 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost Employee felt a pop in LH knee. Upon an ORTHO visit on 08-22-2024, employee was diagnosed with a MPFL tear on their kneecap and was scheduled elective surgery to repair.
07/31/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in the spoil pile in the Wrangler pit and was not extinguished within 30 minutes.
07/26/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee felt debris in EE's eyes and after an optometrist appointment, EE was prescribed an antibiotic. There was nothing embedded.
07/11/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in the West Porcupine pit and was not extinguished within 30 minutes.
07/04/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Technician was using a 6"" grinder to blend a weld. Grinder kicked back and the grinder wheel came into contact with the back of their left hand between index and middle finger knuckle.
06/12/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost Employee lifted a coal sample and felt a pain in their back. Upon an ORTHO appointment on 06/14/2024 employee was prescribed physical therapy for a back strain.
05/28/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Smoldering coal was discovered in the coal slot and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
05/14/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Contract temporary employee pinched a finger while helping to change a belt idler resulting in a laceration to the finger requiring stitches.
05/01/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 139d lost While operating haul truck employee began to feel back pain. Upon an orthopedic visit on 5-17-2024, employee was restricted and prescribed physical therapy.
04/27/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 289d lost Lifting a 30lb sample into the floor crusher and felt pain EE's right shoulder. After an appointment with ortho on 5/23/2024, the employee was prescribed physical therapy.
04/10/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost While walking towards crew van employee twisted and began to feel back pain. On 4-17-24 the employee was seen by an Orthopedic and prescribed physical therapy.
04/04/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A fire was noticed near the North Narm lay down yard. This area is located in a remote part of the mine so at no time were mine personnel or mine facilities threatened. The fire was extinguished at 2...
02/21/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was identified and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
02/13/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was noticed and not extinguished within 30 minutes.