Swift Creek Mine — Accidents

Total: 218 accidents | Fatalities: 2

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
12/26/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE reports via phone that while working to replace the dump cables on the #3 dragline, when beating them out of their sockets and missed the swing. EE reports that this missed swing caused the movemen...
12/19/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE reports walking to open valve to fill water tank, when right foot slipped on slippery ground causing right knee to twist while trying to maintain balance and not fall. EE describes right knee pain...
12/13/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE was exiting the truck to clean windows and mirror on R side of truck and when EE stepped on the lowest step the step gave way and the EE fell hitting back and bottom on the ground and head on the b...
11/15/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Fell into a washout pipe while connecting it, with a dislocation of left shoulder
10/08/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE reports that EE was walking in the mine area and stepped on a spot that moved under EE's foot causing foot to twist. EE reports pain in foot and unable to walk due to pain. EE states that EE has re...
10/06/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE reports low back pain that began while working on a pump this morning. EE describes middle of the back pain that is keeping EE from being able to move or bend in any direction. EE states unable to...
09/30/2025 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 29d lost EE reports pulling on a wrench and experiencing a pop in the right-side chest muscle. EE states pain with movement of arm. On physical exam there is a tender lump in the muscle.
09/28/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE while in the process of removing debris/sticks from sleeve of pump, EE tripped over a plate that is part of the sled and fell backwards into a washout landing on left side. EE reports neck, shoulde...
09/17/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost EE reports walking between truck and dragline and turning right ankle by stepping on uneven ground. EE states that EE reported it immediately and had applied ice to the area without relief. EE was bro...
09/02/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost EE was aligning strap with suction flex when left thumb got caught and crushed between the strap and suction flex as it was being lifted.
08/30/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None EE reports getting off the #3 dragline on the off-cab shoe ladder. When stepping off ladder left ankle rolled. EE unable to bear weight and had notable swelling in ankle. EE was sent to ER for evaluat...
07/13/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE reports a popping sensation & a sharp pain in right side after slipping in mud & nearly falling. EE denies fall explaining that it took effort to catch balance. EE completed shift & reported to the...
07/13/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost EE's right hand was caught between the belts & the sheave while in the process of changing drive belts on final product pump. EE had to roll sheave in the opposite direction to remove the stuck hand....
07/06/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 204d lost EE stated that while in the process of backing the haul truck to empty it into the #2 pit, the rear of the haul truck entered the pit causing the cab of the unit to overturn on the passenger's side. E...
06/27/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost EE called Clinic to report neck strain that occurred while pulling hose, prevented return to work the next morning. EE reports stiffness in neck that prevents turning of head left or right. EE was ins...
06/24/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Nutrien Employee was in the process of loading a mines power cable PLM head into the reel of the reel loader. The cable snagged, causing NE to drop the PLM head. The head fell onto NE's right ring fin...
06/08/2025 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost EE began experiencing pain in right shoulder while working on the control cards on the #5 dragline. EE states the repetitive movement & the work to get the cards in and out of the slots caused the pro...
05/27/2025 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 91d lost EE Reports left shoulder pain from excessive vibration and movement in the heavy equipment that has become worse since. EE reports pain with decreased range of motion in the left shoulder.
05/05/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost EE reportedly stepped into a small hole of missing grating causing a twisting fall to the decking floor. EE landed flat on back. EE found by ERT standing holding onto desk for support in control room....
03/27/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 173d lost EE reported left wrist pain from grabbing handrail during a near slip and fall. EE states that the area is very wet and slippery. EE describes popping sensation in left wrist at time of incident, and...
03/27/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost EE reported left knee pain after working in the dragline tub replacing tub paper. EE states that the knee was hurting too bad to straighten all the way and that it hurts too much to bear weight on it....
03/12/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 17d lost EE was taking apart a lube line and twisted wrist. After a few minutes EE reported pain in wrist and was checked out by EMT on shift.
02/21/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost EE called and reported left knee pain while getting on and off a D8 Bulldozer. EE states that the incident happened on Friday night and that the pain has increased since becoming bad enough that it pr...
02/05/2025 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 35d lost EE states stepped down into the mud on the way to the pit car. EE states that left foot went into mud and boot became stuck. EE states left ankle and left knee twisted and has pain in both. States hur...
02/04/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE reported pop sensation in lower back during climb into boom truck. EE states left shop and drove to work area before realizing that low back was too painful to allow standing up straight.
01/14/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost EE reports packing #9 lift on the #2/4 matrix line closing the matrix bleed-off valve to release the line back into operation when low back pain was experienced. EE reported the injury the next mornin...
12/22/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 149d lost EE reports discovering that right foot was swollen and painful after work the day before. Reports slipping on catwalk while working on pit pumps at 5-pit at about 13:30pm on 12/22/24. The EE only noti...
12/12/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 133d lost Employee reports feeling discomfort in right knee after getting down from truck.
11/14/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost EE called Clinic on 11/18/2024 to report getting a blister from new work boots on 11/14/2024. EE missed work on 11/15/2024 and went to personal doctor. PMD treating wound for infection and provided pr...
11/12/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost EE reports something pop in right heel followed by pain with a burning sensation while in the process of climbing onto a dozer in the process of completing pre-shift inspection.
11/01/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost EE reports feeling a popping sensation in the right knee upon stepping down from bulldozer in the process of hooking up a cable to the pit pump. EE presents to Clinic with notable antalgic gait. EE un...
10/15/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 124d lost EE reports right knee pain after twisting into position getting in the CAT 980-wheel loader. EE reports that the knee has not improved with ibuprofen and ice and there is additional swelling.
09/30/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EE was working from the bed of a truck and hopped down to the ground. EE experienced pain in right knee with swelling. EE states that the pain is increased with pressure and motion. Restrictions were...
09/15/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost EE was driving a Company vehicle that was leading another to a job site and stopped in the road to look at a deer. EE driving the second vehicle didn't see that the front vehicle stopped and struck th...
09/15/2024 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 58d lost EE was the front seat passenger in the Com veh leading another to a job site when the driver of this veh stopped to look at a deer. EE driving the 2nd veh struck the back of the 1st veh despite stoppi...
07/30/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 132d lost EE states pulling a cable yesterday and experienced discomfort in right shoulder that has become worse throughout the day. States that the pain in shoulder is causing decreased range of motion, numbne...
07/08/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 14d lost, 65d restricted Field tech knelt down on D6 dozer track looking for coolant leak and felt a pop in EE's (L) knee. EE stood up and had slight discomfort. Tech contacted immediate supervisor to notify them. EE continue...
07/07/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 128d lost EE states while lifting a bucket cap & pin, felt a sharp/stab pain in mid back & immediately dropped the bucket cap. Felt pain throughout the day but did not report as work related & was going to PMD...
06/21/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 216d lost Employee reports right knee popped while pulling on a rope with a twisting motion of body. EE was referred to Company Care for Evaluation. Restrictions were given that cannot be accommodated. EE is of...
04/15/2024 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 71d lost EE states was in the process of kneeling down on left knee while working on dragline shoe and knee popped. EE reported to on-site clinic with pain and swelling behind knee. EE was seen by orthopedic i...
04/12/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost After checking temperatures on #3 D/L EE was walking to maintenance truck, EE stepped on uneven ground & rolled left ankle, felt a pop and fell. EE received treatment at ER and follow up evaluation wi...
04/02/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee EE Reported to Clinic on 04/02/2024 that they stepped into a hole and started having lower leg pain. EE was given first aid and OTC medication for pain and returned to work. Next day EE was r...
03/25/2024 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee-EE, first reported to Clinic on 04/02/2024 that on 03/25/2024 they felt something in left eye and has had pain and irritation since. On eval. on 04/02/2024, nothing was visualized and EE was...
03/21/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 67d lost Employee (EE) reported to the Clinic on 03/21/2024, states while stepping down backwards they missed the step and fell back on to their left hand and reported left wrist pain. EE was referred to Compa...
03/12/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost Employee (EE) reported to the Clinic on 03/12/2024 and stated that while attempting to loosen a bolt with a ratchet, while pulling handle towards their body, they felt lower back pain. EE was referred...
03/01/2024 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal During a pipe breaking operation by the float crew on the #5 Matrix line near the #8 Lift Pump, the Leaderman was struck by a pipe and suffered fatal injuries. The investigation of the accident by MSH...
01/30/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 304d lost EE, reported to Clinic on 01/30/2024. Employee-EE reports that after fueling a piece of heavy equipment on 01/30/2024 EE noticed pain in right shoulder and down to right elbow. EE was referred to Co....
01/15/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 82d lost Employee EE, reported to Clinic on 01/16/24. EE reported right shoulder pain after climbing on and off crane on 01/15/24. EE was referred to Co. Care for eval. Restrictions were given by APRN, that co...
12/29/2023 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None On 12/29/23 Employee was using a pry bar to open a door on a pit pump. The pry bar slipped and struck the EE in the face causing a partial thickness facial laceration. EE was treated at the onsite cli...
11/17/2023 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost On 11/17/23 while taking fitting off a hydraulic power ram, as it came off, the fitting flew off striking EE on the face in upper left eye area, along with hydraulic fluid, just above safety glasses....