North Antelope Rochelle Mine — Accidents

Total: 638 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/08/2024 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was noticed and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
01/27/2024 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost Employee was walking and felt a pop in the right knee. After an ORTHO appointment on 02/14/2024 where the MRI revealed a bone bruise and was not given a release.
01/26/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost Employee felt a pop in the left arm while using a pry bar to straighten a metal step. An MRI was performed with a reading on February 8th revealing a torn bicep tendon that will require surgery.
01/07/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost IE stated that EE stepped down from a haul truck ladder and felt discomfort in EE's right leg. On 10/18/2024 EE went to the Dr for swelling in EE's right ankle. EE was diagnosed with a strain and giv...
12/30/2023 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A haul truck tire fire was reported and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
12/02/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost IE was operating haul truck and began to complain of back discomfort after hitting a bump. The employee was seen again at the ORTHO on 01-03-2024 and was restricted no work and prescribed PT for work...
11/22/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost IE had thumb momentarily caught in a pinch point while replacing a bearing on a conveyor. They received stitches to close the wound to the tip of their right thumb.
11/02/2023 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 161d lost Poor body mechanics while walking.
10/12/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost Employee tripped same level and caught self with right arm causing pain. An MRI reading at the ORTHO on October 20th revealed a tear to the bicep requiring surgery.
10/10/2023 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
10/07/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 112d lost Employee stated twisted knee and began to feel pain. After an MRI and reading, it was determined that the employee will need surgical repair due to extensive chronic arthritis of the knee.
10/03/2023 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A mine fire was not extinguished within thirty minutes.
09/13/2023 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was identified in the Bobcat West Pit and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
09/12/2023 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in the W pit and was not extinguished within 30 minutes.
09/07/2023 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
09/06/2023 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoke was discovered and not extinguished within 30 minutes.
08/28/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee was hurt leaning into man-lift basket.
08/18/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee tripped and fell on the same level while moving a cable crossing causing a laceration to the back of EE's scalp requiring stitches.
08/16/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was using a safety self retractable knife when the blade broke causing a thumb laceration requiring stitches.
08/11/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted IE tripped on own feet while walking toward the shop. IE caught self on the bollard post that had a piece of metal leaned against it causing a laceration requiring stitches.
08/04/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost IE was inspecting trailing cable when they bent down to get a closer look and pinched their left index finger between two rocks causing an avulsion requiring stitches.
07/27/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost Employee struck hand while moving a bed cable resulting in a fractured metacarpal bone in their hand.
07/15/2023 RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None An employee allegedly was exposed to blasting fumes and went home sick. The following day, the employee also went home sick and was seen by a Doctor, where the employee was given a full release with n...
06/23/2023 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 92d lost Mine was struck by a Tornado. Tornado flipped our vehicle on its side , while our driver was in it. Driver was taken to the hospital , treated and released. Driver was out of service due to DOT policy...
06/23/2023 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost Manpower temporary employee was injured during a weather event. Upon an Orthopedic follow up visit, it was determined that the employee had a hairline fracture of the femur.
06/17/2023 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 28d lost Employee began complaining of wrist pain and after several Orthopedic visits was diagnosed with carpel tunnel syndrome and underwent surgery.
05/31/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 11d lost, 44d restricted Standing on the adjustment springs for the lower curtain liner, EE went to step aside to adjust self when EE's foot slipped on the adjustment screw and fell to the deck of the inertia, landing on left...
05/04/2023 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A mine fire was not extinguished within thirty minutes.
04/19/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Two employees were team lifting a metal object that weighed less than 50lbs. When the IE felt a pop in IE's wrist. An x-ray reveled a small fracture of the radius at the wrist.
03/16/2023 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost Employee felt knee pain during shift. Employee was diagnosed with a torn meniscus.
03/02/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost Employee was Dismounting the Fuel and Lube truck when they slipped causing a fracture to their left wrist, requiring surgery.
02/17/2023 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted Technician was entering the cab of a haul truck to connect a computer. The tech did not close the door and a gust of wind slammed the door on the technicians left ankle
02/15/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 84d lost Shovel faulted making contact with truck on 02-15-2023 and the employee was seen on 02-16-2023 and did not return to work.
02/14/2023 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost Employee turned while walking and felt a pop in left knee. An MRI reading on 02/22/2024 revealed a torn meniscus and was scheduled for surgery.
02/06/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 84d lost Person slipped in the parking lot when exiting a personal vehicle before shift resulting in a fracture to EE's ankle.
01/16/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost Supervisor lost balance while observing conditions after a weather event resulting in a fractured leg.
11/04/2022 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost While repairing a loader in the field, our service technician was struck in the face with a tool resulting in a fractured cheek bone.
09/29/2022 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Shovel faulted making contact with truck on 09-29-2022. The employee did not return to work.
09/02/2022 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Replacing a dragline wear liner the employee was unable to see a developing crack on the opposite side of the plate due to a welding hood. A preexisting weld failed to hold plate due to age causing th...
08/09/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost Loose ballast exposed rail ties. Light ankle sprain.
07/31/2022 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Hot coals were noticed on a coal shovel bag house. A couple of bag house filters combusted and created a coal smoker that was not extinguished within 30 minutes. There were no injuries.
04/09/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee bumped face on a roller idler frame while changing a roller causing a small laceration on the bridge of EE's nose. It appears that the laceration was from EE's safety glasses rather than the...
04/03/2022 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A small coal fines fire was not extinguished within 30 minutes of discovery.
03/26/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 64d lost Employee lost balance while stepping off of a step and attempted to catch self causing a fracture to the right arm.
03/16/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was dismounting the dozer when they slipped causing lacerations requiring stitches.
03/06/2022 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost Employee slipped while walking on the freshly bladed smooth ground twisting an ankle. An X-ray reviled a fracture to the fibula near the ankle socket.
01/02/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee rubbed EE's finger against a sharp edge causing a laceration. EE was wearing leather gloves.
12/22/2021 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Laceration to palm; left hand.
12/16/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee slipped and bumped head causing a small laceration on forehead requiring some sutures.
11/10/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE cut EE's finger on a cable requiring stitches.