North Antelope Rochelle Mine — Accidents

Total: 638 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
09/11/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost IE was walking on flat ground when they tripped and fell causing a fracture to right wrist as they caught themselves.
08/03/2021 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None Pit was inundated with rainfall, no miners were present in pit.
07/13/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE brushed the back of hand against a piece of metal where a sharp burr cut the back of the hand requiring stitches.
02/06/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 249d lost Employee was changing shims on a shovel bucket latch bar and pinched finger between the shims. On 02-22-2021 employee had an ortho follow up and was given a restriction and prescribed physical therap...
01/21/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost In the process of removing a hydraulic ram, I.E. was struck in the nose when the ram became dislodged from where it was placed causing a facial fracture.
09/30/2020 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee began to feel discomfort in left eye. Employee was taken to the optometrist where a small rust ring was removed. No object was imbedded. A prescription for a steroid was given.
09/05/2020 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 84d lost Employee experienced back discomfort and did not make their next shift.
08/20/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 83d lost IE was helping to install feed chute for a crusher. The feed chute moved unintentionally, catching IE between the feed chute and the structure. The IE was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a pe...
08/10/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost IE was reeling a grease hose when IE felt pain in the RH abdomen. IE was taken to the ER for evaluation and given a full release with a follow up appointment in 10 days. On 08/18/2020 IE was diagnosed...
07/29/2020 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in the coal pit and was not extinguished within 30 minutes.
07/20/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was rotating a hoist drum coupler by hand to align the halves and pinched thumb between them causing an avulsion and tuft fracture that required stitches.
07/15/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE stated that EE was descending ladder, missed the last rung and slipped causing a laceration to EE's left hand requiring stitches.
06/15/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While changing haul truck air filters, the IE cut finger on a sharp burr that was on the outside mesh of the filter requiring sutures.
05/26/2020 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While performing welding duties employee received a laceration from an electrical grinder requiring stitches
05/03/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was removing a chunk of dirt from the push-arm of a dozer and pinched a finger between the chunk and the push arm. EE received 2 stitches to hold the rear of the finger nail in place.
04/28/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 66d lost Employee lost footing in shovel bucket while changing bushings causing a laceration to left arm that required sutures.
04/06/2020 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None During high winds, the haul truck operator opened the cab door, the wind caught it and pinched a finger between the door and the handrail. Operator's ring caused a laceration that required stitches. G...
02/18/2020 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Medical issue - Employee was experiencing severe head pain, non-chargeable
02/03/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost IE was installing a pin on a drag line bucket and pinched thumb causing a laceration requiring stitches.
12/03/2019 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 36d restricted Contract employee was arc gouging wear plate from a dragline bucket and as employee finished the cut, the piece of material dropped down contacting employee's lower left arm resulting in a laceration...
11/30/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost Employee was walking to haul truck and slipped and fell on the freshly bladed ground causing a fracture to EE's left femur.
11/25/2019 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Hot coal started a fire in solid waste. It was determined the best way to put the fire out was to bury the material. The fire was extinguished by burying the pit.
11/14/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a high pressure wash bay hose to clean mine equipment. The hose twisted causing the pressure to drop. The hose freed resulting in a surge of pressure causing the employee to be knoc...
11/05/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 73d lost IE was descending a ladder, slipped and struck a guard on beltline with back, then fell to ground.
10/28/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was performing cleaning tasks and lost footing. EE caught self with EE's right arm and began to feel pain in EE's wrist. EE was diagnosed with a wrist fracture.
10/13/2019 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Found a smoker about 1'x1'. Was in an area that was better accessed in the day. Day shift is working on burying it now.
10/03/2019 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was observed and was not extinguished within 30 minutes.
09/03/2019 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None The upper 1/4 of coal seam on had a hot spot that started a small section on fire. Overburden dumped in the wall from above. The coal pit was not active at the time.
08/20/2019 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost IE was walking across the floor and began to feel pain in left foot. EE was taken to the ER for evaluation revealing a fracture to the 5th metatarsal. EE does not recall stepping on anything or twisti...
04/20/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 38d lost IE hit a bump while operating a haul truck. EE began to feel discomfort in neck. EE was taken to the ER and a referral and MRI reading on 4-30-2019 revealed a neck sprain. EE was prescribed PT for 7-1...
04/13/2019 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 71d lost IE was driving a loaded haul truck when ee hit a pot hole and felt tightness in neck. IE was seen by an ortho and an MRI was ordered. On 5/9/19 the MRI was read and it was determined the employee had...
03/10/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost IE was lifting an electrical component and felt a pain in IE's right arm. An MRI revealed a tear to the bicep tendon requiring surgery to repair.
02/16/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 46d lost IE twisted EE's ankle when walking down stairs. EE was taken in for evaluation revealing a fracture. The landing area of the stairs was a clean, clear and flat concreted area.
01/21/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost While moving trailing cable, the IE slipped on the freshly bladed ground and felt a pop in the right arm. EE was taken to the ER for evaluation and referred to an Orthopedic Dr. The IE was seen by an...
01/14/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost While setting up to lower power cable from the cables tree the brake handle contacted the employee's face resulting in a laceration and a fracture.
01/14/2019 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in the porcupine pit and was not extinguished within 30 minutes.
01/05/2019 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in the coal pit and was not extinguished within 30 minutes. Was extinguished shortly after.
01/02/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 28d lost, 12d restricted While moving a shovel bucket pin, the pin inadvertently contacted the IE's left leg causing a fracture to the fibula.
11/12/2018 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None At approximately 8:10, a fire was discovered in the solid waste land fill and was not extinguished within 30 minutes.
11/10/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 218d lost The becket at the end of the suspension cable slipped off the equalizer pinning the employee's lower leg against the hand rail resulting in a stable fracture of the tibia and a tear to the acl
10/03/2018 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in the middle pit and was not extinguished within 30 minutes.
09/29/2018 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The IE felt irritation in left eye after getting a drop of water in it. The IE was taken in for evaluation and was prescribed an antibiotic for a scratch to the cornea.
09/16/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 55d restricted IE was dismounting a Cat 834 Rubber tired dozer, stumbled or tripped on feet, slipping causing a laceration to right knee and pain in left shoulder.
09/12/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 103d lost IE was lifting a spring assist ramp of a utility trailer and felt some discomfort in shoulder. IE was evaluated by an ortho where an MRI was ordered. The MRI was read on 9-28-2018 where a rotator cuff...
07/23/2018 ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT ONLY None A lighting strike started a small grass fire. The fire was extinguished by rain 35 minutes later. There was no danger to people or equipment
07/10/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 25d restricted IE was removing a hydraulic hose. The IE was using an end wrench to remove the clamps due to the size of the area and when the last bolt broke loose IE's hand came in contact with the support bracket...
06/27/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost The IE began to experience pain in shoulder after catching self with left hand on the handrail. The employee was seen by a doctor and eventually had a MRI that revealed a small tear in the labrum. T...
06/23/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 47d lost, 15d restricted IE was dismounting the ladder on a D10N. When the IE stepped to the ground, foot slipped causing IE to pull on the hand rail. IE felt a pop in shoulder. On 6.25.18 the IE was seen by an ORTHO and it w...
06/08/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While installing a pull down chain on a blast hole drill, the pry bar slipped pinching the IE's finger on the structure. The IE received a laceration requiring stiches.
04/02/2018 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A contractor vehicle caught fire while in a blasting pattern and was not extinguished within 30 minutes of discovery.