Pend Oreille Mine — Accidents

Total: 259 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/03/2012 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Hoist down secondary ecapeway due to power problems
02/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 11d lost, 84d restricted While retrieving the core tube from the rod, the employee twisted the body to his right causing him to strain his back.
10/11/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None During the Operator Safety checks on the Hoist system the operator went to move the skips and two fuses blown. There were no more fuses on the property. Failed SCR was detected. The number 2 quad mod...
09/18/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The primary hoist had blown 2 fuses had to call electrician out to replace and fix the problem
09/16/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The primary hoist down due to the computer not talking to the drive system
07/22/2011 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The monitor for the primary hoist went out and had to replace the monitor.
08/13/2010 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Main breaker to the -50 level loading pocket area was tripped shutting off communication to the hoist. A bad sump pump had caused the breaker to trip.
07/31/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted While unloading onto compactor garbage truck, the dumpster became unlatched and swung around striking helper. Helper sustained laceration.
05/30/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Experienced employee was loading an inner core tube into the outer core barrel by hand while the latch ears were extended. The latch ears prevented the inner core tube from entering the core barrel an...
12/31/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Primary hoist down amps showing 2300 with everything turned off. Electrician found a loose wire and the hoist was back operating at 8:30 AM.
08/26/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The hoist went down due to computer issues due to recent power bumps in the local area. The hoist was back up at 5:00 pm of the same day 26 Aug 2009.
07/26/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Hoist down due to electrical problems. It was decided to bring out the factory rep from Siemens to go through the hoist and look at all settings to make sure it will stay operational.
07/07/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Hoist Nordberg Model # 70301271 went down due to some power bumps in the area. The power bump caused the cooling fan for the DC drive to burn up. the hoist was back operating on 7/8/2009 at 12:10 PM
06/17/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Climbing up on bolter 8404 made a popping noise in right shoulder and felt immediate pain.
04/04/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mechanic cutting on metal got a peice of slag in left eye
03/14/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Hoist went down at 1530 PM. Called MSHA at 1600 PM 1-800-746-1553 to report it. AC breaker not staying closed due to faulty output from sensor unit, resulting in computer not releasing hoist brake. No...
02/20/2009 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None The hoist went down at 8:30 AM called MSHA 1-800-746-1553 at 9:25 AM to report it. the problem was the AC breaker not staying closed due to faulty output from current sensor unit. Reset the unit and r...
12/31/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Hoist person was painting and one micro switch was knocked out of adjustment that would not allow the hoist to start. The electrican had to re-adjust the switch so the hoist could run.
12/14/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was unhooking power cable for his jumbo drill, cable was hung on the rib with bonita clip, when EE unhooked the clip, it sprung off the wire it was connected to and hooked his left ring finger.
12/02/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Hoist drum brake locked up while hoistman was running throug his pre-shift check. Hoistman tried to reset computer, would not reset. Electrical relay failed to operate properly. Screw on contact cros...
11/20/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Hearing Loss
11/17/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None ELECTICRAL SWITCH ON CONVEYANCE LOCKED BRAKES AND WOULD NOT RELEASE THE HOIST. ELCTRICIAN REPLACED SWITCH AND CONVEYANCE WAS BACK IN PRODUCTION. NO DAMAGE TO CONVEYANCE OR SHAFT. CALLED MSHA TO REPORT...
11/11/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Slick surface / angle of haul truck. Cut right hand while grabbing sharp midship hatch on haul truck in order to prevent fall. Required two stitches. Medical only / no lost time.
10/26/2008 MACHINERY ACCIDENT ONLY None Computer shut down main fan VR-1 at approximately 1130AM. Mine crews tried to re-start fan at 1200 hrs. Computer would not allow re-start. MSHA Arlington was contacted at 1213 hrs. Underground miners...
09/24/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None #1 Hoist Conveyance door did not fully close, conveyance became lodged in #1 compartment during hoisting cycle. MSHA notified at 0937 hrs. and crews were removed to 900 level where there is secondary...
08/23/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Core Drill helper was reaching for water swivel rod, when he lost footing, slipped, and fell off helpers deck striking his head on an object, possibly a drill rod. EE was transported to hospital for o...
08/08/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was handling swellex roof bolts, there was a jagged edge on the bolt. While handling bolts EE received puncture wound to ""R"" palm. Next shift EE complained of swelling and discomfort to ha...
07/26/2008 MACHINERY ACCIDENT ONLY None VR-4 SECONDARY EXHAUST FAN WENT DOWN AT 3:10 AM DUE TO OVER VOLTAGE. ALL EQUIPMENT WAS SHUT OFF AND CREWS REMOVED TO SURFACE. THE FAN WAS BACK RUNNING AT 5:30 AM AND NORMAL OPERATIONS RESUMED.
07/10/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None #2 hoist conveyance did not fully open at dump. Conveyance became lodged in shaft dump area. Very minor damage to the skip door was incurred. Crews were removed to the 900 level where there is seconda...
07/08/2008 INUNDATION ACCIDENT ONLY None Contractor shift supervisor noticed increasing water at the 700 sump and he contacted the mine supervisor. The mine supervisor determined that water could fill roadway and hamper normal vehicular tra...
07/01/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Loss of power to primary hoist at 5:30 am. No damage was done to the hoist power restored at 6:10 am to the hoist.
05/23/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Loss power to primary hoist due to offsite power supplier transmission line shorted that left the mine with out power
05/09/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Employee was stepping off 83-04 haul truck, when the metatarsal cover of his boot hooked on the step, causing him to fall to the ground. His left wrist was sprained during the fall. The employee was t...
04/21/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Core driller sprained his right shoulder while lifting a core tube. Employee reported back to his next scheduled shift with restrided duty
04/15/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 41d restricted EE was cutting rubber belting with a razor knife, He was lining the basket of the powder truck with belting and the piece he installed needed to be trimmed. While trying to trim the belting in place...
03/04/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Hoist Nordberg Model # 70301271 down due to a rock bolt got stuck in the gate and had to get mechanic to remove the rock bolt. No damage was done to the hoist.
02/26/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted The employee was exiting an ASV loader. He bent over and felt discomfort in his lower back. The employee was examined by a doctor and released to light duty.
02/19/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted Pickup bed wet due to moisture at the D-8 sump area.
01/14/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted The employee was pulling an inner tube out of a drill hole as designed, when the tube started to lean. The employee reached out to grab the tube injuring his shoulder. The employee was assessed by a...
01/08/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Subsequent to the completion of the shaft inspection, the main door of the #1 skip was left in the down position. The door blocked the capability for rock to enter resulting in muck buildup outside t...
12/20/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted It is unknown as to the exact cause of the incident. However, the employee believes that it may have occurred while replacing a cylinder on a jumbo. The employee was using a hoist system and was pul...
12/10/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost The employee was changing out hoses under a mucker. He was lying on a creeper pushing upward on hoses when he felt some discomfort in his shoulder. The employee make no reference to an injury and co...
12/01/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While closing a passenger door, the employee caught her index finger in the door.
11/30/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A mine employee cut his right hand with box cutter knife while cutting tape.
11/15/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted An employee was walking up the steps exiting the administration building when he stumbled and fell. He extended has left arm to catch himself injuring his shoulder. The employee was assessed by a do...
11/13/2007 OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None A mill employee developed a rash on both of his arms just above his wrists. The employee never missed work as the investigation was ongoing. The rash has since disappeared. The employee visited the...
10/29/2007 OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None A rash developed on the neck and lower neck area of the individual. It is alledged that this is work related.
09/06/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While using a box cutter to cut nylon banding, the knife slipped and cut the index finger of the right hand. The employee was sent to the local clinic and received four sutures. The employee returned...
08/13/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 10d restricted The employee pinched his little finger while changing out the mantle on the crusher. The employee did not report the occurance and worked August 14, 15 and 16. His scheduled time off was August 17-2...
07/13/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was helping with dismantling a shelving unit when the backing of the shelving unit came loose. One of the upper shelves slid down and cut the employee's left arm.