North Antelope Rochelle Mine — Accidents

Total: 638 accidents | Fatalities: 3

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
03/21/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None while preparing to unload diesel fuel i was pulling fuel hoses into place and fell in a pot hole causing me to fall and hit mouth on a piece pipe coming out of the tank trailer and broke one tooth in...
01/28/2018 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 53d lost Employee was stepping off the last step of a 3' ladder and stepped onto a large metal object rolling EE's foot slightly causing a fracture to EE's little toe.
12/25/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was power washing a piece of the mine owners equipment in an open air wash bay. The overspray was accumulating on the equipment and glazed the equipment almost like black ice and was very dif...
11/17/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted The victim was assisting another employee to reposition an idler trough frame to allow room to make a belt splice. While rotating the frame onto it's side, the frame unexpectedly tipped over onto the...
10/05/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost IE was opening a small manual slide gate on a coal chute that is used to divert coal fines from the dribble chute to a belt line. When the IE pulled the gate, it came all the way out and landed on IE'...
10/02/2017 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker in the East Porcupine pit that was not extinguished within 30 minutes of discovery.
09/29/2017 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A single pass drill was drilling on top of coal when the drill hole began to smoke then later caught on fire and was not extinguished within 30 minutes.
08/19/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee got a flat tire on pickup and called the mechanic to help change it. While pulling the jack off of the mechanics truck the jack slipped out of hand and fell to the ground. Then the jack struc...
08/10/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost The IE twisted ankle while working on a haul truck. The individual felt pain in ankle but did not go in for medical treatment. The IE reported still having pain on the 14th at which point ee was sch...
08/07/2017 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Upon receipt of audiometric testing results 08/07/2017, the employee has incurred a 25db of hearing loss in left ear from the initial base line in 2010.
08/06/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 4d lost, 4d restricted IE was working on a belt scraper when the wrench IE was using kicked back pinching IE's finger between the wrench and a piece of metal resulting in a laceration and fracture to the tip of IE's right r...
08/01/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 53d lost On 8-1-17 IE was shoveling and felt a pop in shoulder. IE thought it was just sore and did not seek treatment. On 8-22-17 IE decided to seek treatment and an MRI was ordered for 8-28-17. The MRI readi...
07/11/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 15d lost, 14d restricted The IE felt pain in the lower back when they bent over to lift shovel trail cable. The IE went home at the end of shift assuming it was an aggravation to a previous back injury. On 07-13-17,the IE cal...
07/02/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE hand placement was not adequate. 4th Fingertip RH, Laceration. Crush, Open Fracture, Subungual Hematoma.
05/03/2017 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None IE was performing welding repairs to a shovel car body on Wednesday and went on days off. Employee began to feel discomfort on Thursday evening then woke Friday morning to a red irritated eye. Employe...
04/25/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost IE was removing the rear hoist brake pressure plate on a P&H 4100 shovel to replace Orings. When air was applied the brake casting broke causing the pressure plate to strike the IE below the left knee...
04/19/2017 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost The IE was removing mud from the transmission linkage area under a F-250 pickup when a second employee, attempting to test the motion inadvertently put it into reverse and the front left tire made con...
03/10/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 9d lost, 42d restricted The IE was assisting on installing hoist ropes on a P&H 4100 shovel. The IE felt a pop in arm while making a simple lift to uncross the cables. The employee was diagnosed with a tendon strain and refe...
03/08/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The IE was opening the access door to the pump drive area on a loader when EE lost grip on the door panel and it fell the rest of the way open, causing a laceration to middle finger on the left hand r...
02/24/2017 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in an inactive pit that would not be extinguished within 30 minutes
02/13/2017 MACHINERY ACCIDENT ONLY None Employee fell approximately 5 feet when employee fell off a shovel bucket. Employee was not hurt
01/28/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 92d lost Employee was walking on flat ground when employee slipped on some ice rolling an ankle resulting in fracture to the right ankle.
12/15/2016 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Haul truck operator backed through the berm on a 25 foot dump. The operator was told to stay in the unit while the truck was secured. Bucket truck was used to retrieve the operator. Operator was restr...
12/05/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 83d lost The IE slipped and fell to the ground when stepping out of the vehicle. The IE experienced pain in the right knee and was treated at first aid, then transported to the hospital for further evaluation....
11/30/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was stripping the insulation from a 480V power cable when the safety knife slipped cutting employee on the left palm of the hand. Employee was wearing gloves at the time of the injury. Emplo...
11/30/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost IE felt a ""pop"" while entering the crew van at the end of shift. IE was examined at the ER, referred to an Orthopedic doctor, MRI was ordered which revealed a small meniscus tear and was prescribed...
10/28/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Contract employee received a small laceration that required three stitches on left hand.
10/20/2016 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None A coal smoker was discovered in an inactive pit area that would not be extinguished within 30 minutes.
08/03/2016 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Unplanned mine fire not extinguished within 30 minutes.
06/16/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was carrying a few pieces of rebar and when EE set them to the ground a piece moved and contacted EE in the front tooth causing a chip.
05/25/2016 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 37d lost Employee was changing a drill bit on a blast hole drill when the bit slipped pinching EE's left ring finger causing a laceration and a tuft fracture.
03/04/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 92d lost EE was walking down a stairway when EE slipped and fell resulting in a deep bruise to EE's back. EE was not released to return to work due to pain management.
12/29/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost Employee was walking across a frozen rutted area when he tripped and fell on his right shoulder resulting in a simple fracture to the upper humerus bone.
12/10/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was placing a tow hook onto the back of a service truck when the tip of his left ring finger was pinched between the bed rail and the tow hook resulting in a laceration and fracture.
11/09/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured employee received a laceration to the left arm after the box knife slipped when opening a mylar bag. The laceration required stitches.
10/16/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee felt an irritation in his eye after taking his glasses off during lunch break. He was treated at an optometrist for a mild corneal abrasion and given a prescription for an antibiotic making t...
10/15/2015 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 86d lost, 11d restricted While operating a motor grader, the moldboard caught a rock jarring the operator side to side. The IE felt a pop in between his shoulder blades. The IE was transported to the hospital for evaluation...
09/28/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 2d restricted Employee was moving dirt, sat down and began feeling back pain.
09/21/2015 HOISTING DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted The IE was jarred causing an existing back injury to intensify when the elevator stopped at the bottom. IE was taken in for evaluation to the CCMH ER and was referred to an ORTHO. The ORTHO ordered...
09/07/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 38d restricted Employee was walking down steps of shovel ladder, falling causing a hairline fracture to his left ankle.
08/05/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee cut tip of finger requiring stitches
07/18/2015 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost The IE has a history of chronic back disease which was aggravated from an incident involving a lube truck. A bone scan confirmed a degenerative illness on 08/10/2015.
07/16/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Employee stepped into a depression hyperextending his knee. He was referred to a specialist and on 7/23/2015 was diagnosed with a torn meniscus.
07/16/2015 HOISTING DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 241d lost During testing of an elevator, the elevator suddenly moved, injuring an employee. The employee was taken to Campbell County Hospital where it was determined the he had sustained a fractured back.
07/01/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Contract employee rolled his right ankle causing his right knee to pop. The employee was issued a restricted duty release making this a reportable injury.
06/24/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 47d lost An employee rolled his ankle resulting in 2 broken bones in his ankle and a fractured bone in his little finger when he tried to catch himself.
06/10/2015 EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS ACCIDENT ONLY None We received notice of an approaching electrical storm. Protocol was followed to evacuate the areas around blasting areas. When personnel returned to the area there were some blast holes detonated, ap...
05/09/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 63d lost The employees foot slipped off the first step while boarding a haul truck.
05/01/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee received a laceration to his middle finger while shutting the door of a haul truck. The laceration required stitches.
04/25/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost An employee was diagnosed with a lower back strain while doing maintenance work on a shovel and was not able to return to work.