Trapper Mine — Accidents

Total: 173 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/18/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 73d lost EE reported shoulder had been bothering him for 3-4 months. No specific incident noted. Physician determined that an impingement was not created by work activities but welding activity was aggravati...
12/22/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 11d restricted Employee reported on 12/22/08, that he had stepped down from a dozer and rolled his ankle, feeling it ""pop"". Xrays indicated a fractured bone. Employee has been restricted from walking on uneven g...
11/19/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 39d lost Employee was working in the house structure of the dragline, when he felt pulling at back of left foot. Employee was referrred to a physician on 12/2/08 and was restricted from all work activities.
09/15/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee reported back pain on 9/22/08. Referred to a physician for evaluation who referred employee for chiropractic treatment on 10/8/08. Employee has not missed any work time or been restricted a...
09/15/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee reported back pain on 10/31/08. Referred to a physician for evaluation. Physician referred employee for continuing chiropractic treatment on 11/17/08. Employee has not missed any work time...
08/07/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None On 06/04/09, a hearing loss first reported by the employee on 10/30/08, was determined compensable.
07/22/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was performing mechanical work on a drill. He reportedly reached out to grab handle of the door and shut door on left thumb. Employee received treatment in the form of sutures at the Emerge...
07/09/2008 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 9d lost EE rept'd pain in rt. shoulder devel. over past 4 months (after seeking treatment on own). No specific incident/activity rept'd as cause. Work restrictions issued on 7/8/08 limiting activities and EE...
04/07/2008 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 1d lost, 13d restricted Employee reported lower and middle back pain after handling dragline power cable. Referred to a physician for evaluation. Xrays showed degenerated intervertebral discs and arthritis. Referred to Ch...
04/06/2008 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 4d lost Employee reported he was climbing onto a dozer when his knee gave out.
04/04/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost Employee was removing a tire and rim assembly from a trailer when he felt a pop on the top of his right shoulder. MRI completed 4/14/08 showed severe degenerative changes in the AC joint requiring su...
02/14/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 79d lost Employee slipped and fell on 2/14/08 injuring his right shoulder. Employee did not miss any work time or been restricted as a result of this injury. Shoulder surgery was performed on 5/13/08.
07/19/2007 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee reported that he was driving a haul truck through rough section of pit floor resulting in discomfort in his left shoulder and neck. He was referred to a physician who referred him to a chiro...
05/15/2007 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 19d lost, 48d restricted Employee reported lower back pain after operating forklift in outdoor storage area. A lifting restriction limiting normal job duties was issued 6/25/07.
01/19/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE working under pickup when debris fell into right eye. EE treated by a Physician who noted foreign body and rustering in the right corneal rim. Antibiotic ointment was instilled and will be adminis...
08/23/2006 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE reported noticing pain in right shoulder becoming worse over approximate five week period. Referred to physician and then orthopedic specialist and diagnosed with ""right shoulder rotator cuff ten...
01/27/2006 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee reported that he had been experiencing pain in his left elbow while operating the dragline. Referred to a physician, and then orthopaedic specialist who diagnosed with Lateral Epicondylitis...
11/22/2005 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE states that over the past several months, he has had increasing pain and swelling in his right hand. His right arm also goes to sleep while operating equipment. Referred to an orthopaedic physici...
11/13/2005 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 38d lost, 14d restricted EE reported sharp pain in lower back after welding in awkward position. EE diagnosed with ""degenerative disc disease lumbar spine"" after previous injury (11/05/02). MRI indicates this occurrence i...
09/30/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None A sales and product support representative tripped as he was walking off a drill pattern. He attempted to regain his balance by extending his leg to catch himself. As he planted his foot, he heard a...
08/29/2005 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee has been diagnosed with ""degenerative changes AC joint"" in the right shoulder. No days away from work or restricted duty days have occurred to date due to this degenerative shoulder condit...
07/12/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE reported pain in middle back after operating a bulldozer to rip and push a layer of rock. Referred to physician who prescribed physical therapy for treatment. No work restrictions or lost workday...
03/21/2005 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating a dozer (341) on a dozer push for 1-1/2 weeks. The machine was reported as riding rough causing the employee pain in his lower back (for the past three weeks). He was referred...
02/26/2005 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee reported that he was driving over rough roads when he hit two holes in the road, resulting in jarring of his back and neck. He was referred to a physician who referred him to a chiropractor...
12/13/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None On 03/04/2005 a hearing loss first reported by the employee on 12/13/2004 was determined to be compensable and is therefore reportable under Part 50. This hearing loss does not meet the reportable cr...
11/22/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None While lifting dragline power cable, employee pulled something in his lower back. Past medical history of chronic lower back pain and has had previous back surgery. The employee was released to full...
11/02/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Strained lower back when lifting drill bit.
10/26/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Tim states that his hands have been falling asleep, especially the right one. Tim indicates that this is most noticeable after he has been sleeping. Referred to an orthopaedic physician where he was...
10/12/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None John reported that he had been experiencing pain in his left elbow while steam cleaning. Referred to a physician and diagnosed with left lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). This condition is cause...
09/17/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee reported pain in both hands and wrists. Referred to physician and diagnosed as ""carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis of wrist."" Doctor identified work as an aggravating factor. Employee has...
09/14/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee reported both wrists tingle and ache while working. Referred to physician and diagnosed as: ""wrist pain due to arthritis vs. tendonitis."" Doctor identified work as an aggravating factor....
09/08/2004 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Employee suffered heart failure due to natural causes. Investigation showed no exertion prior to the event. Employee was discussing project assignments with other crew members when collapse occured....
08/10/2004 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating a dozer when a rock came off the highwall (right side). The rock came through the door glass over right leg striking the employee in the left ankle. This employee notified emp...
06/01/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Manually applying pressure on a pin on a piece of equip, the pin dropped down into the hole, pinching the last three fingers on his left hand
12/11/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE WALKING A PATTERN, EE TRIPPED OVER A LARGE ROCK THAT WAS COVERED IN SNOW.
09/25/2003 NO VALUE FOUND NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None HE WAS USING A GRINDER WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND A FACE SHIELD. AFTERWARDS HE RUBBED HIS EYES WITH HIS HANDS, HE BELIEVES HE INADVERTANTLY RUBBED SOME GRINDING DUST INTO HIS EYES.
09/23/2003 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 10d lost, 36d restricted EE was driving a pin out of the dozer lift cyl. using an 8lb hammer, he struck a glancing blow causing his left wrist to twist. Subsequent diagnosis of: 1. Bilateral wrist ulna impaction syndrome. 2....
04/21/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost WASHING BEHIND THE SEAT OF EQUIPMENT, WITH HIS LEFT LEG BEHIND THE SEAT & HIS RIGHT LEG ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT, HIS KNEE WAS IN CONTACT WITHTHE BACK OF THE SEAT. HE MOVED JUST A LITTLE & FELT HIS R...
03/17/2003 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee indicated during a wellness physical that he had been experiencing numbness and tingling.
12/17/2002 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost WHEN EE WAS STEPPING OFF THE DRAGLINE, HE MUST HAVE STEPPED ON A ROCK IN THE SNOW.
12/04/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None AFTER UNLOADING A DRILL BIT FROM THE UTILITY TRUCK, EE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE BED WITH A 3 POINT CONTACT, WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT LANDED ON A BIT AND ROLLED OFF CAUSING HIS RT. LEG TO CATCH HIS WEI GHT AND...
06/20/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None EE WAS REMOVING A HOSE REEL FROM THE REAR OF THE SERVICE TRUCK, SPRAYED THE BOLT WITH 6 IN 1 LUBRICATING OIL TO LOOSEN THE BOLT. HE WAS PULLING ON THE BOLT HE FELT A TWINGE IN HIS LOWER RIGHT ABDOMINA...
05/23/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE STATED HE WAS GETTING OFF THE DOZER AND WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN, HE SOMEHOW TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.
03/20/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE SAID HIS BACK WAS SORE BETWEEN HIS SHOULDER BLADES AFTER MOVING CABLE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. HE ALSO SAID HE HAD SOME NUMBNESS IN HIS RIGHT ARM. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED AS A CHRONIC DEGENERATIVE CON DITION.
03/13/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE EE WAS STANDING ON BLADE CLEANING WINDOWS, WHEN HE REACHED TO CLEAN THE BACK WINDOW HE FELT A TWINGE INHIS LEFT HIP.
03/08/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE SAID HE SLIPPED ON ICE HITTING OUTSIDE OF RIGHT KNEE, HEAD AND LEFT SHOULDER.
11/14/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost EMPLOYEE SAID HE WAS OPERATING A SCRAPER WHEN ONE WHEEL WAS COMING OUT OF A HOLE AS THE OTHER RAN OVER A ROCK, CAUSING A SIDE-TO-SIDE MOTION. DURING THIS, HE BUMPED THE INSIDE OF HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE...
11/05/2001 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE REPORTED INCREASING SORENESS IN HIS RIGHT HAND.
10/06/2001 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 127d lost EE WAS PINNED BETWEEN A CREWCAB PICKUP AND A LUBE TRUCK, RESULTING IN A SEPARATED PELVIS.
08/14/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE REPORTED THAT HE SLIPPED WHILE CLEANING GREASE INSIDE THE HOUSE OF A DRAGLINE, JAMMING HIS SHOULDER.