Rosebud Mine & Crusher/Conveyor — Accidents

Total: 300 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
05/18/2017 OTHER INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None On May 18, 2017 at approximately 11:15 AM an unidentified male body was discovered in an pond located in an inactive area at the bottom of B4 ramp. The body was recovered by local law enforcement and...
05/06/2017 POWERED HAULAGE FATALITY Fatal On May 6, 2017 at approximately 16:55 a haul truck operator backed up to a berm to dump, the berm breeched and the haul truck and berm slid down the highwall approximately 150 ft. There were no witne...
04/06/2017 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Stepped from a D11R Dozer to the floor and their back went out. The employee missed three night shifts. This incident is still under investigation by the company as a possible pre-existing off work...
02/20/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost EE was getting off a motor grader by going down the ladder left foot remained on the ladder and ee stepped onto the moldboard when right foot slipped and ended up doing splits resulting in a pulled gr...
01/26/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was spotting a drill being loaded on a transport when they took a miss-step and slipped off the side of the transport. The employee cut their right shin and required stitches.
01/08/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 230d lost Mechanic was installing a radiator in a D11T Dozer. While putting the radiator into the hard nose, the hard nose fell over hitting the employee. The employee's leg was broken.
11/08/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost Employee was tying in presplit holes on the blast pattern and crossed over a presplit line, miss-judged the hole location and stepped into the hole with left leg. EE was diagnosed with a non-displace...
07/03/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was walking on loose dirt, stumbled, and jammed right foot into a small berm. X-ray revealed that an existing bone spur was broke off. EE could not get their boot on for the next shift so th...
05/05/2016 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a grinder with a cutoff wheel. The grinder kicked back and cut through the glove and into the left hand requiring stitches to repair.
01/22/2016 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee was walking to dozer and slipped on a patch of ice. This was not reported until 1/25/16 and Workers' Comp conducted an investigation. The claim was approved on 2/11/2016. Employee missed t...
01/11/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a pocket knife to cut a plastic zip tie on a fire extinguisher inspection tag in order to replace the inspection tag when the knife slipped causing a laceration to the employee's ha...
08/02/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 50d lost Using a #2 shovel to clean grease,felt pain in lower back. Employee says that his back hurts and was unable to return to work on his next scheduled shift on August 7, 2015.
07/21/2015 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While accessing a dozer trail to get to an elevated bench, the material on the left side sloughed away causing the dozer to roll 360?. EE was examined and received stitches and given a full release t...
06/30/2015 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 69d lost Employee was dismounting a motor grader when his right foot got caught in the ladder causing the employee to hyper extend his right leg. This caused a pulled groin muscle in his right leg.
06/07/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee picked up the wrong hose for washing trucks and instead used one that was made for a water truck. When the water was turned on the hose twisted and the hose clamps cut their right middle...
12/22/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost EE was assisting mechanic removing ripper shank tooth. EE struck the ripper tooth with sledge hammer and a piece of metal struck them on the left leg. EE first day missed was 12/26/2014.
10/07/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 13d lost, 6d restricted Stepped on unsecured scaffolding plank which shifted causing him to fall approximately five feet onto an I-Beam. Resulted in five fractured ribs and hemothorax.
09/21/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was pulling fuel hose when it got caught on something and spun him around wrenching his lower back. A physician diagnosed a lower back sprain and the employee began missing work on 10/10/2014 he r...
06/30/2014 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Student Summer Intern was cutting a ty-wrap that was used to hold an extension cord on a parade float. The knife slipped causing a laceration that required stitches.
02/07/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost End of shift EE was dismounting Kress coal hauler. His right foot was on the ground and his left foot became stuck on the step. EE twisted to free left leg, which is a prosthetic device, and twisted...
01/02/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost EE was adjusting swing brake on dragline. EE called all clear to release the brake, however when the brake was released his left thumb was smashed. Required surgery to repair his thumb.
08/13/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost EE lifted a 15 lb garbage can to mop and felt a pull in his stomach. He was seen at a local doctor and given a full release he later went to another doctor who gave him an off work slip for a hernia....
07/17/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was loading a 55 gallon drum onto a forklift pallet. Employee went to center the drum on the pallet by hand when the drum tipped and smashed the employee's left pinky finger between the drum...
11/06/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost Employee was moving aluminum steps, rocking them to get over a cord and an air hose when he felt pain in his right groin area. He had surgery to repair a hernia on 12/10/2012. Workers Compensation q...
10/30/2012 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Employee reported to work on 10/29/12 at 6:00 PM. He said he was not feeling well but continued out to work area. Employee was found deceased in his cab at 5:12 AM. Coroner ruled the death as natur...
08/02/2012 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None On 8-2-12 lightning caused wildfires encroached on mine property burning appx 672 acres. Defensive lines were built around mine to prevent spread onto mine property. Mining operations were unaffected,...
05/22/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost On May 22, 2012 an employee was assigned duties as a trainee in the weld shop. He was air arcing on a bucket when the employee felt slag fall between the bucket and his right leg. The employee then no...
05/21/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 18d lost On May 21, 2012 an employee was assigned duties as a laborer in C Shop. The employee was in the process of getting on a floor sweeper. His left leg was on the sweeper and his right leg was on the floo...
03/16/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost Employee was hooking trailing cable to back of dragline when he felt pain in his left shoulder. Pain has increased since March and surgery was required. Employee first missed work starting 11/16/12.
02/10/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost Employee was stepping off a forklift onto a smooth, flat concrete floor when the individual twisted his left knee and fell to the floor. Employee is currently off work and doing physical therapy to re...
01/02/2012 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 265d lost On 1/2/2012 the employee reported soreness in his right shoulder attributed to 14 years operating heavy equipment. Medical findings indicates inflammation and recommend no operating of equipment to gi...
12/08/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Removing compressor from dragline. When last bolt was removed, the compressor tipped towards the employee. He tried to steady the compressor and experienced pain in his left wrist. Examined and rel...
11/19/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 153d lost Walking to the parking area after his shift, the employee stepped in a depressed area covered by snow, jarred his back and experienced pain in his lower back. At the time, neither first aid nor medic...
11/02/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee rinsed a mop containing ""409 cleaner"" in the mop sink. He then dumped a mop bucket that was by the sink into the sink and a strong fume developed and made him nauseous. He immediately went...
10/08/2010 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 92d lost Employee is a dozer operator. 9 hours into the shift, the employee experienced back pain similar to previous incidents. The employee was unable to complete his shift. On October 9, 2010 he was examin...
10/05/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was steaming undercarriage of Kress coal hauler. When he sprayed the fire suppressant system, it discharged and the employee inhaled some of the chemical. He continued working and the incid...
10/04/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee put some cleaning supplies on a pallet and when she lifted them off of the pallet, she caught the upper part of her foot on the pallet and sprained her left foot/ankle.
06/30/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 27d lost This incident relates back to a 6/9/2007 incident where the EE hurt his right knee. For the 2007 incident, the EE went out for knee surgery but though out these last few years the pain has continued,...
04/30/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 188d lost Employee slipped while stepping to another level working on a coal hauler. He finished the shift and did not file a report until May 3, 2010 when he claimed a ruptured disc in his back. Workers Comp...
02/16/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 22d lost The employee was removing pipe from a wire rope spool when his left hand pinkie finger was smashed between the pipe and a cable spool. It was determined he had broken the third bone of the left hand...
01/07/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 55d lost After doing the preshift inspection, the employee was mounting the dozer. His feet slipped on the icy tracks. He fell towards the engine compartment. While catching himself, he jarred his right sho...
12/06/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee operating a scraper and he ran over a frozen chunk of material. The impact ""Jarred"" him in the seat and he experienced pain and general discomfort in his left testicle. He was examined af...
11/12/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 99d lost Employee lifted the back rollup door on service truck and experienced a ""Popping, Tearing"" sensation in his right shoulder. Examined at clinic, refered to a specialist and scheduled for surgery. U...
10/12/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 40d lost On October 12, 2009 the employee reported pain in his right shoulder which he attributes to 32 1/2 years of repetitive operating of dozers and scrapers. The pain continued, and he was seen by an orth...
08/07/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 54d lost Employee reported ever increasing pain in his right hand/wrist which he attributed to 39 years or operating drill controls. The employee was unable to alleviate the pain and underwent surgery on 02/0...
08/04/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee was helping tireman lift a medium sized tire to the bed of the tire truck when he experienced a burning sensation in his stomach. He was examined at medical center and diagnosed with ""Umbil...
07/20/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 44d lost A mobile crane was used to lift wire rope reels into a cable sled. During this lift, the whip line ball was two-blocked. The wire rope guide was broken free and fell, striking the hardhat of the emp...
05/30/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 9d lost The employee was pushing dirt over a 20 ft. bank, and thought he had enough dirt in front of the dozer to drive off the embankment to a level below. There was not enough dirt in front of the dozer an...
04/26/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 11d lost Employee was replacing deck on the drill which required constant squatting and crawling under the drill. At the end of the shift he experienced pain in lift knee which he attributes to 30 years of cli...
04/07/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 28d lost Employee was emptying oil buckets in the swing frame of the dragline and when stepping over bulk head openings experienced pain in his right knee which he attributes to 37 yrs. of work on draglines. E...