Relief Canyon Mine — Accidents

Total: 21 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/27/2026 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None While trying to line up pipe on the leach pad employee slipped and fell on right arm causing pain. Employee later went to the hospital for x-rays that came back negative, was referred to an ortho doct...
04/13/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 31d restricted Employee twisted knee getting out of equipment, was brought to local hospital and released to light duty and is currently scanning mine paperwork.
03/27/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was off loading a 12"" HDPE Tee from the back of a light vehicle when the Tee fell to the side smashing their left ring finger between the Tee and the bed of the light vehicle causing a lacer...
03/08/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 119d lost While dismounting a 6200 drill, worker slipped and fell approximately 3' to the ground. The worker began to feel discomfort in their right ankle and was transported to the local medical facility for e...
02/23/2021 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Operator was tasked with moving a 993K loader from the 5340 bench to the PM bay. As the operator was placing the wheel chocks in the holder operator felt discomfort in their back / shoulder. Superviso...
02/09/2021 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 342d lost Employee was flushing valves on the leach pad when they stepped down with there left foot into a soft spot, sinking into the dirt approximately 2/3 up the left leg between the ankle and the knee area....
12/15/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was at the preg tank to change the filter. EE stepped up onto the curb for the containment area and twisted EE's knee.
12/11/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was working on the leach pad to repair the water lines for the grasshoppers when some dust possibly containing a small amount of lime got into EE's left eye.
08/26/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 5d restricted Employee was lifting shop vacuum into the back of the pickup and felt pain in shoulder. This became reportable when employee received prescription for medication to help with pain and sleep on 11/2/20...
06/15/2020 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 139d restricted Employee was lifting and walking with heavy parts over uneven ground and twisted the right knee.
05/29/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting some belting on the ground using a razor knife. The knife slipped and caused a small puncture/laceration to the left thigh. Employee was transported to local hospital for treatmen...
09/17/2019 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost High 67, sunny, dry, no wind. EE was visually inspecting the placement of synthetic liner by an installation contractor. At the end of normal shift EE indicated right shoulder was experiencing pain. E...
08/08/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 28d restricted Employee was using clamps to help pull liner into place. Clamps slipped off the liner and employee fell backwards, landing on left hand and injuring wrist.
06/21/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Employee was working in operating pond east with a water hose for removal of mud and excess water. Employee felt and heard a pop in knee while spraying with the hose and turning a different direction.
02/24/2018 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost As the diamond core drilling crew was adding a 10 foot PQ rod to the drill string, the drill helper had left hand pinched between the drill head and the 10 foot PQ rod.
02/16/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost Individual was moving core boxes from one pallet to another when they caught their foot on one of the pallets and tripped over the pallet twisting their ankle.
03/02/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 18d lost, 101d restricted Employee was conducting geologic mapping in open country to the south of the mine. While moving down a slope, EE lost EE's footing and slid down, which resulted in injuries to EE's right foot, one fin...
02/08/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted The driller helper was carrying drill rod while ascending down some stairs when he lost his balance and fell to the ground. He strained the muscle in his lower back as a result of the fall.
11/12/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost EE"" was leaving work at the end of his shift. While walking to his car he stumbled, lost his balance, and fell while crossing the parking ditch. ""EE"" fell forward on his hands and knees and landed...
11/30/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted While working around the core tube breakout tray, the EE slipped and lost his balance in trying to regain his balance, he struck his right hand on the breakout tray. The weather was extremely cold whi...
03/06/2009 IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was on jaw crusher platform doing regular cleaning when he felt his left pant leg get hot. He noticed that his pant leg caught fire from the space heater being used on the platform causing a...