South Fort Meade Mine — Accidents

Total: 168 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
09/26/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Foreign body went under face shield and got into right eye.
09/14/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 62d restricted Employee was closing a transformer pole top type switch. When Employee closed the switch he hit a piece of metal angle iron with his back on the left side just above his kidney.
09/09/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted On 9/9 employee was using a power cable hotstick to lift cable off the ground and felt sudden pain in back and heard a popping noise. Physician treated conservatively until 9/13, when he was placed on...
08/27/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was welding on the bucket arch. He had his welding hood, safety glasses, and a sweat band around his neck. He stopped for a short break and to wipe the sweat from his face, when a piece of...
07/28/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted Twisted ankle exiting dragline.
07/17/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Dragline Operator was struck on leg by a board thrown to him by another employee. X-ray following day was negative. On 07/23 employee called to report increased pain and swelling of injured leg. Antib...
06/16/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 31d restricted The EE was carrying the LOTO Lockbox and was unable to access control sled. EE set the Lockbox on the ground and walked over to discuss with the Float crew in their truck. After completion of discus...
05/29/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Notified from Audiologist on 5/29/08 of recordable hearing loss.
05/16/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 150d restricted Employee was climbing steps. Tripped and fell forward, and caught himself with left wrist. Wrist hyperextended. X ray revealed a complete fracture.
05/14/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 23d restricted Employee was working on removing pin on the boom intermediate cable.
05/01/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted While hooking up transport, trailor moved forward and rolled over employees foot.
04/28/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted Fuel truck driver stepped down out of the cab and twisted his ankle on a tire rut.
03/14/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted Employee was stepping off of forklift.
02/09/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hooking up a wire rope to the rear of the dozer when the shackle slipped out of his hand and struck a finger on his left hand, causing a cut and bruise. He received a few stitches to the...
02/08/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted Employee slipped off ladder and landed on metal sled on right elbow. Treated as first aid, physician placed on restricted duty 2/12/08.
01/22/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 26d restricted Dragline Operator was arriving for work (5:45 AM)and walking from his personal vehicle to the #11 Dragline. The dragline had swung around to a position that would allow the operators to mount and dism...
10/25/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was helping a mechanic to replace a hydraulic hose on the pan. He was applying force with a wrench when it slipped. He cut the palm of his left hand.
09/10/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Upon getting into the cab of the backhoe; operator was stung by a wasp.
08/06/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 16d restricted Dragline Operator was stepping down off the stairs to the ground below (approx. 24""). When pressure was applied to the lower foot, the ankle twisted on the ground below. EE felt sudden pain in ankl...
06/13/2007 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While cleaning in dragline around swing shafts, employee turned backwards, raised leg and knee hit a metal electrical box, causing a small laceration and contusion to left knee. Treated as first aid...
06/01/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee walked out to go to Rent-a-Jon across the road at the pit. He was returning to pit car, & as he was about to step onto the stair, the ground gave way underneath the car and he fell forward....
05/21/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE sustained noise-induced hearing loss.
05/08/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was working in close proximity to a suspended tunnel gate during installation. The gate was suspended utilizing two come-alongs, one chain fall, and two bolts. One of the bolts loosened resulting...
05/08/2007 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted EE was removing bolts from the end cap of the #12 DL Hoist Final Drive Pinion Assembly. While attempting to remove the lower bolt with a half inch impact and socket, the socket became unseated from t...
04/10/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Pulled muscle while floating screen across ditch.
03/20/2007 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted After installing and fastening bolts on guard (extending hands over head) employee twisted right knee. On 4/2/07 employee was walking in washer and knee gave out. It was determined the incident was...
02/22/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None On 2/22/07 employee complained of numbness & tingling in both wrists. Treated by in house PA and referral was ordered - No determination made as to work related incident. On 6/12/07 referred for 2nd...
01/31/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None An employee was lifting an 80 lb. part off the truck and placing it on the shoe of the dragline. When the employee went to set the part down his hand was in a pinch point resulting in a fracture to t...
01/09/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 2d restricted Pulled muscle in L side/hip while lifting a pump to set.
11/15/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was tightening bolts, using a hammer wrench and 10# sledge hammer. As he went to swing sledge to contact hammer wrench, sledge hit support metal and glanced off, hitting left thumb. Employe...
10/03/2006 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was assigned to install mailboxes on aluminum tubing. Immediately after engaging the saw to cut a notch the saw jumped/kicked back & contacted his hand causing laceration. Employee was not we...
08/24/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 10d lost, 38d restricted Employee was lifting baskets with tools, rigging equipment, etc. on 8/24 and felt pain in back but returned to normal duties. On 9/30 the employee was descending steps and foot slipped causing both fe...
08/10/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Handrail came away from the D/L wall and pulled toward employee, causing hand to pull across a broken jagged edge and cut his hand. Handrail had broken only within the past couple of hours and had not...
08/01/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Mashed finger in toolbox.
04/04/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 85d restricted EE was using an impact wrench when the air hose broke and slapped his right knee. Later in the day, he stepped out of the truck and twisted the same knee. After continued complaints, he was seen by Or...
01/09/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 66d restricted EE was attempting to mount the dragline. He had tool belt on left shoulder and began to pull up with both hands. Left hand slipped and EE continued to pull self up on board with right arm. Felt a sti...
06/03/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 263d lost Rainy, wet weather & not keeping 3 pt. contact while dismounting caused slip on muddy rails.
01/12/2005 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted Employee was washing up at south end of washer and felt a sting on right leg. He thought nothing of the bite and continued working remainder of shift. Reported discomfort on next shift and received fi...
12/06/2004 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS IN PROCESS OF INVESTIGATING AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OF A VEHICLE. AS HE WAS REACHING IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE RADIATOR CAP, CAP BLEW OFF AND SPRAYED UPPER PORTION OF BODY WITH STEAM, RESUL...
09/02/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted MECHANIC CAUGHT HIS LEFT FINGER BETWEEN TWO FLANGES. (EMPLOYEE STATED THAT INSTEAD OF SETTING HOSE DOWN, HE JUST TOSSED IT DOWN, NOT THINKING OF WHERE HIS HAND WAS). HE SUFFERED AN AVULSION TO THE DIS...
04/19/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 127d restricted LOADER EE WAS OPERATING FOR CLEANUP AROUND MUDBALL REJECT PUMP TANK BECAMSE STUCK & WHEN IT WAS PULLED OUT THE FRONT TIRES DROPPED INTO RUTS MADE BY REAR TIRES, JARRING OPREATOR INSIDE THE CAB. EE PLA...
02/17/2004 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO VALUE FOUND None Employee was standing on the tail pulley guard approx. 3' above the ground when the chain on the valve slipped causing employee to lose footing and fall to the ground(EE was exerting too much force on...
12/23/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE LOWER DOOR OF RAIL CAR WITH PRY BAR. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED & HIT EE IN FACE CAUSING A LACERATION TO RT. UPPER LIP. 2 SUTURES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.
09/10/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE IN PROCESS OF REPLACING IMPELLER ON A CONDITIONER THE EE REACHED DOWN TO RAISE IMPELLER OUT OF FEED TO INSTALL A CABLE SLING. EDGE OF IMPELLER CUT THROUGH HIS GLOVE & INTO THE FINGER. EE WAS WEA...
07/08/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE WAS WORKING ON ELECTRICAL STARTER SLED IN SHOP FOR RECONDITIONING AND REPAIRS TO THE HIGH VOLTAGE DISCONNECTS INSIDE CABINET. A 4'LADDER WAS LEANED AGAINST CABINET IN THE FOLDED POSITION & EE WAS S...
06/29/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON WHICH WAS WELDED ON BOTTOM OF DRAGLINE HOUSING. BRACKET USED TO HOLD AN OLD TELEPHONE BOX FOR GROUND CAB COMMUNICATION, THAT HAD BEEN REMOVED. THE TWO ANGLE...
06/17/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 261d restricted EE WAS WORKING IN AN AWKWARD POSITION & TWISTED HIS BACK
04/03/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SHORTEN A PLASTIC DRAIN LINE WITH A POCKET KNIFE. SHE WAS HOLDING THE TUBING IN A ""U"" POSITION AND ATTEMPTED TO PUSH THE KNIFE AWAY FROM HER TO COMPLETE A CUT. HER L EFT I...
01/02/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted AS EE STEPPED OFF LAST STEP, FOOT WAS PLACED IN AN AWKWARD POSITION. CONTINUED PAIN AND SWELLING RESULTED IN EE BEING PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY,01/14/03.
11/13/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 29d restricted EE WAS CHANGING AN OUTSIDE LIGHT AT PIT CAR AND STEPPED ONTO A 20' WATER LINE TO CROSS TO THE OTHER SIDE. FOOT SLIPPED OFF PIPE. AREA AROUND THE PIT IS TYPICALLY WET AND CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHENEVE...