TYRONE MINE — Accidents

Total: 302 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
01/05/2015 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 375d lost Driver hooked up dump hose to unload acid. Camlock failed, acid got into sleeves of PPE burning both arms
10/03/2014 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 42d lost EE was walking on North cell line when he felt a pain in his knee. EE requested to go in and was seen at the ER. EE was taken off work and referred to Ortho.
09/16/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted EE was changing trash bags in the Truck Shop; as he attempted to pull a bag from the can he could not remove it. EE stated that after trying he felt a pain in his left wrist. EE was taken in to the do...
09/13/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was sampling blast holes when he hunched over to take another sample he felt a pain in his lower back. EE report to supervisor and initially refused medical treatment. On Monday, September 15, 2014...
09/06/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE turned in his seat to reach around the buddy seat of the haul truck when he felt a pull in his lower back. EE was taken to the ER to be checked. EE was given two days of restrictions 9/7 & 9/8.
09/04/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost EE was unloading bag of mortar from behind seat of pickup when felt something weird in his stomach. EE worked rest of day. On 9/5/14 EE called into work stated he had increased pain in his abdomen dur...
08/27/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was installing a support brace on a set of pallet shelving when the brace slipped landing on his right small finger. EE was taken to ER to be checked he was diagnosed with a fracture to his small f...
05/16/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 96d lost, 252d restricted EE was unloading a practice mannequin when he felt his leg buckle under the weight of the mannequin (approx. 150 lbs.). EE stated he heard his leg pop. EE was checked by first responders and taken to...
05/10/2014 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE was assisting with replacing hoist motor on 24 shovel. As EE was walking to get a wrench he stepped on a rock twisting his left ankle. EE was taken to the clinic to be checked he was placed on rest...
03/05/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 12d lost, 13d restricted EE was stepping off the anode rack when his left ankle rolled; causing the employee to fall. The EE was checked by first responders and then transport to the ER to be checked. The employee was taken o...
02/28/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EE was conducting a building inspection when she stepped on a man hole cover causing her to fall to the ground. EE was seen by first responder and then taken to the town to doc office to be checked. E...
09/19/2013 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 194d lost EE was conducting post blast safety check when the material below him gave way. This resulted in the employee being engulfed with shot muck to waist. Mayday was called he was removed and transported t...
09/02/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Tightening pivot pin with wrench. Wrench slipped off and struck face.
08/12/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 138d restricted Employee was attempting to close the door to the HVAC trailer when she felt pain in her left shoulder. The employee was diagnosed with a shoulder strain and placed on restricted duty.
07/26/2013 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None While working side by side other employees, employee collapsed. CPR efforts were unsuccessful. ALS intercept personnel declared death at 4:05 p.m. Following investigation, determination was made that...
06/15/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was putting cathodes in cell. When he unlocked cap blocks cathodes fell into the cell. This caused electrolyte to splash up and under his glass into his eye. EE flushed and was transported to ER fo...
04/07/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost He attempted to relieve the pressure by turning on the Ignition Key and cycling the Implement Pilot Controls. He then continued to loosen the Clamps when the D-Ring ruptured spraying Hydraulic Oil ac...
03/20/2013 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 78d lost EE was attempting to remove the pull cord/rope used to pull spool of the Grinh Winch. When the cord/rope begin to reel in catching the employees left middle finger causing it to strike the side of the...
03/13/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was attempting to manually hold a ground strap that he was trying to bore strap lug to a bigger hole size with a drill press. As the bit made contact it pulled the strap along with his hand towards...
02/28/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was installing chain links when a metal fragment embedded in the EE neck. EE was taken to ER to be checked. EE released back to work with no restrictions, referred to specialist. EE was seen on 3/8...
12/18/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 15d lost, 4d restricted New EE was out with the training group when they stopped at the 6D ready line to use the porta john. While attempting to enter EE slipped and fell injuring EE left shoulder. EE was taken to the ER and...
10/18/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE was mounting blade. He had each hand on the grab iron and his feet on the steps. His right hand came loose from the right grab iron and he slipped; twisting his back. Taken to the ER and was placed...
07/09/2012 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE was walking out of the sign in shack to the morning line up to report to work. As he walking down the stairs his left foot caught the edge of the 2nd step resulting in the EE falling. EE was taken...
07/02/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 24d lost EE was putting bends in brackets using the chicago break machine. EE pushed the ""clamp"" button instead of the ""inch"" button smashing his left pinky. EE was taken to the ER. EE's tips of pinky bone...
04/17/2012 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EE was jarred while operating haul truck. EE notified supervisor, but initially refused any medical treatment. EE worked her last shift on 4/18/2012 was off two days and came back for her first schedu...
03/16/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None While at the Reclamation Office Trailer located in Tyrone, New Mexico Mine the employee attempted to lift a heavy 44 gallon barrel trash bag into the cargo bed (tailgate) of a f-150 pick-up truck by h...
03/15/2012 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The wind had picked up in the afternoon of the 15th, sometime after that EE felt some discomfort in his left eye. He washed it out with water and it seemed to be okay the rest of the shift. He awoke...
01/16/2012 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted EE was getting out of haul truck when the door blew shut smashing his fingers. EE was taken to the ER, he was diagnosed with three fractured finger tips. He was placed on restrictions and released bac...
12/27/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted EE was lifting 5 gallon buckets while doing inventory at the warehouse. As the day progressed EE's elbow begin to hurt. EE went to the ER and was placed on restrictions.
12/24/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 61d lost As EE was stepping out of the man van his left knee popped. EE was taken to the ER where he was taken off work.
12/14/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 4d lost, 1d restricted EE was walking down from parking lot when he slipped and fell on ice. EE reported to his supervisor and was checked by ERRT members. EE was transported to the clinic. EE was placed on restrictions and...
12/14/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 134d lost EE was in truck shop bay 15 during the installation of a power step on the 420 haul truck. When ee was struck on the right shoulder by the ladder. EE was taken to the ER and diagnosed with a right col...
12/05/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 3d restricted EE was exiting the north side of the barn when he slipped on some ice hitting the back of his head. EE was transport to the ER to be observed, he was referred to his personal physician. EE was taken o...
12/01/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE bent over to pick up an air hose when he felt a pain in his back. EE was taken to the ER and given prescription and restrictions until 12/4/11.
09/10/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE and co-worker were picking up material left on ground from change out of a tooth on the shovel. EE and co-worker picked up the last piece of the lip protector and were putting it on the truck EE sm...
08/30/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 1d lost, 4d restricted EE was working at the east unloading table when his respirator which was attached to his right hip; which got caught in the directional valve handle pulling him back. As the EE fell back he reached ou...
08/21/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 43d restricted EE was setting out of the cable truck when he twisted his ankle on uneven ground. EE didn't go to clinic until Monday, August 22, 2011 when he was placed on restrictions and released back to work.
08/12/2011 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted The employee was directed by an FMI employee to drill a manifold out. The drill given to use was used for vertical drilling, the guys were asked to drill horizontal with it. EE was holding the drillin...
08/10/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted EE had just exited the boom truck bucket and was walking away when he felt a pain in his left knee. EE reported the incident on 8/10, but denied medical treatment on 8/11 EE came to work and requeste...
08/07/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost EE was mounting dozer when he pulled something in his stomach. EE was taken to clinic and given restriction and referred. On 8/15/2011 EE was diagnosed with a hernia and taken off work.
07/13/2011 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 80d lost Employee was involved in an accident where the vehicle was tipped on it's side. Employee was transported to hospital. The injury sustained was a fracture to the arm.
07/13/2011 ELECTRICAL DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted Electrician received electrical shock while re-installing a push button cover. The EE was taken to the ER to be treated. He was placed on restrictions for shoulder pain.
06/05/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted EE was descending dozer when he felt his knee pop. EE was taken into the ER. He was given a knee brace and placed on restrictions. EE returned to work on a restricted duty status the same day.
05/25/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted EE was getting off haul truck when his ankle rolled on the ground. EE was taken into the clinic to be checked. EE was given an ankle brace and placed on restrictions. EE returned to work same day on a...
03/23/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 33d restricted EE and co-worker were installing an elevator plate back on to the stand when the EE felt a strain/pain in his lower back. EE was taken to the clinic to be checked and taken off work.
03/15/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost EE reported sweeping/lifting 20 lb bxs. Exp sudden acute pain. He went to the restroom. His RT testicle had ascended into his abdomen. He reported extreme discomfort/concern. After 30 mins his testicl...
03/15/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was carrying a Y-pipe to the storage room when the tail end hit the door jam resulting in the catalytic portion of the assembly hitting the employees left index finger cutting the finger. EE was ta...
02/08/2011 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None There was a fire at the Tyrone Hydromet Filter Clay Press, a mayday was called at 3:54 AM. Safety Pro notified MSHA at 4:17 AM of the fire at the Tyrone Hydomret. The fire was called out at 5:55 AM an...
11/29/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was walking up stairs to enter building (it had snowed a little bit that night) and there was ice on the steps. EE slipped on the first step, resulting in him falling forward, striking his head on...
10/27/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 100d lost, 29d restricted EE was helping position 12"" DR15.5 HDPE pipe for fusion. While positioning the pipe the stored enegry created during the pulling of the pipe result in the pipe suddenly being projected over the stati...