TYRONE MINE — Accidents

Total: 302 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
10/11/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost EE was trying to maneuver a 55 gallon drum of used oil into place with a co-worker into the back of a pickup when EE felt a strain in his shoulder. EE was taken to the clinic and released back to work...
10/04/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was being loaded when the bucket of the shovel opened dropping muck on the dove tail. EE was taken to the ER and taken off work for one day.
09/27/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 188d lost On 10/6/10 EE notified sup and sr. sup during a meeting that he had an open Workers' Comp claim for his back. EE alleges that he injured his back on, but is unsure as to the specific date, but says th...
09/24/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was building up bearing blocks for the shovel. When he finished making a pass, he lifted up his welding hood, when a piece of slag popped up from where he was welding and hit his eye. EE was taken...
09/21/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was pushing a cable under HDPE pipe. When his coworker grabbed the other side and pulled the cable, the cable rubbed against the EE's leg, ripping his pants and resulting in a small laceration to...
08/12/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 35d restricted EE was guiding tooth for a loader when he felt his shoulder pop. EE was taken into clinic and given restrictions.
08/07/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE hit a bump while driving haul truck and the seat bottomed out, jarring EEs back. EE was taken to the ER to be observed and taken off work for one (1) day.
08/05/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 74d lost EE was working on power lines. EE was doing ground work for the task and at one point felt some discomfort in his left shoulder. EE thought the pain would go away, so did not seek treatment. EE went t...
08/04/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost EE was being loaded and was jarred in the haul truck when some muck hit the dove tail. EE was taken off work.
08/01/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost EE was repositioning starter sheets. As EE was rotating the sheets on the scissors table, he reported he felt cramps in his lower abdomen that turned into sharp pains that went down around his groin a...
07/21/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was attempting to remove a hose reel from its base, as he removed the last bolt, the reel spun coming in contact with the EE's left leg in the knee area. EE was taken to the ER and received 4 stit...
07/08/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was driving the TS22 Forklift to the 25 Shovel assembly site. When he turned the fan on some dust blew into his right eye. EE was taken into the clinic and referred to eye doctor. A foreign body w...
07/06/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was mounting haul truck when her right foot slipped on the ladder. EE tried to catch herself and jammed her right arm in the process. EE was taken into the ER and diagnosed with a lower right arm s...
06/08/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE reported to his sup on the 9th of June at 9:00 am that he had pain in his back. EE told sup he pulled cable the previous day. EE told the safety pro that the ""injury was not work related"" as he...
05/04/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 63d restricted On 5/4/10 EE alleges he hurt lower back when assigned to remove 3 & 4"" pipe from one section of the stockpile & install air vents. On 5/7/10 EE reported his lower back was sore to sup. The EE did not...
04/29/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE draining oil filter removed from equip. He set filter in container allowing fluid to fall in a secondary bucket. Draining oil was blowing on everything due to extreme winds. EE tried to prevent oil...
04/28/2010 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost EE was going to the warehouse yard in the TS18F forklift yard to load a motor when the right rear tire blew out, resulting in a loud bang. The tire size 1200x20 had a 100 pounds of air. The EE said th...
03/01/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was trying to loosen a bolt to remove the leads to the motor. The bolt gave resulting in the EE hand hitting the junction box. EE report incident to his supervisor. EE was taken to the ER his right...
02/10/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 23d lost, 53d restricted EE was uncoupling a Vogelsang trailer mounted pump from the MS4 truck as the hitch cleared the ball the trailer tongue begin to move sideways away from the ball. EE realized the jack was falling and j...
01/28/2010 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 25d lost The ee entered the manvan at shift change and proceeded to the rear seat. The ee put his seatbelt on and the man van proceeded out of the main pit. The manvan struck a hole in the road and the ee head...
01/26/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost EE was mounting his RTD he was on his second step when he lost his grip with his left hand. Causing him to fall to the ground. EE got up and got in his RTD and noticed that it hurt to push the brake....
01/22/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 65d lost Employee was returning to his vehicle when unknowingly stepped on a rock which caused his ankle to roll. In an attempt to prevent an injury to his ankle employee intentionally fell to the ground. The...
12/16/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 126d lost Employee arrived at the shovel to start the PM. As he was walking to the shovel he slipped on some small rocks falling to the ground. Employee was taken to the safety building to be checked by a Firs...
11/16/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 40d lost Employee was helping to install the hoist cables on the 23 shovel. He was guiding the hoist cables up towards the sheave wheel when the second hoist cable came around striking the employee in the left...
10/04/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 187d lost On 10/4 EE was being loaded by the shovel when the shovel bucket made contact with the right rear corner of the bed jarring the EE. EE reported incident to supervisor but did not want to be checked ou...
09/30/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost While dismounting a hydralift, employee stepped to the ground and rolled his right ankle.
09/22/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was driving a company vehicle up an incline on the SX access road when he fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle climbed up on the left side of the berb, traveled approx. 75 feet and came to a stop...
08/19/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 95d lost Employee was working in the shovel house as he lifted a two step ladder he felt a pain in his back. Employee was taken into the ER to be checked out. He was taken off work.
07/16/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Worker was attempting to lift a tire onto a trailer, when a co-worker suggested they wait for a CAT IT Loader in order to help lift the tire. The worker went to set the tire down and felt his lower ba...
03/21/2009 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None On call safety pro received call from Tyrone Town Site Volunteer Fire Depart that a wildland fire was appoarching our property at 4:22. At 4:45 pm guard shack radioed that fire was not burning on our...
02/10/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None It was snowing badly as the employee was stepping out of his pickup causing slippery conditions. The employee slipped and fell on his side hurting his shoulder and ribs. He got back into his truck and...
12/13/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was being loaded by the loader when a rock rolled out of the dipper into the bed of the haul truck, jarring the employee. EE alleges that when he was jarred he began to experience back pain. EE was...
12/10/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 25d lost, 7d restricted EE was unloading a drill bit that weighed approximately 130 lb. off the back of the truck onto a pallet. As he was throwing it on the pallet, his right glove got caught in the butterfly valve, taking...
12/04/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 11d lost EE was greasing a loader in the shovel pit. As he was dismounting the ladder he stepped on a rock at the same time he let go of the ladder which caused him to fall and twist his right ankle. EE was ta...
11/25/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE was walking down the stairs when her boot got caught causing her to trip and fall down. She was taken to the ER to be checked out. EE was taken off work for two two days.
11/06/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 156d lost While using Grader 16M, operator backed over rock causing a back strain.
11/01/2008 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost This is an 'Alleged Injury"", this report may be amended upon further investigation. EE bent down to lift a roll of felt with a coworker, before lifting felt a strain in his lower back, he took a brea...
10/29/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE alleges that on 10/29/2008 as she was walking up stairs she twisted her back. EE initially refused any treatment. EE then requested to go to a chiropractor. EE was released back to work after her v...
10/13/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Ee was working by the south platform of the north starter sheet rack when he tripped and fell. He stated that his back started to hurt. He was checked out by the ERRT team and transported to the ER fo...
10/10/2008 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Ee was checking the voltage on the batteries for the TDD when a gust of wind caused the battery box cover to fall on ee's right hand cutting both sides of his finger. He was taken to the front gate to...
10/08/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee was lifting a ladder out of the pickup when he felt a strain in his back. He initially denied treatment but over the weekend the soreness got worse. He was taken to the clinic. Employee was t...
10/06/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost EE was pushing material in the shovel pit when he hit a rock brining the RTD to a sudden stop. EE twisted his hip when the equipment came to the stop. He was taken into the ER to be checked out. He wa...
09/30/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted Worker reported to his foreman that while stepping down from the Cat D9R dozer in order to start a light plant, he felt pain in his lower back; the worker indicated he was fine. On October 3rd, the wo...
09/24/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 22d lost, 1d restricted Walking Down Stockpile when Left Knee gave out, was on a flat but turned to left to step up hill to avoid water.
09/10/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using razor blade without a holder to scrape wax from a mold. He was not wearing gloves and was drawing blade toward himself when he cut his left thumb.
08/21/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Operator of Caterpillar 735 haultruck (#30) was coming off 1 Dam to 1x Dam. Just before the ramp he hit a small pile of dirt in road which jarred his left shoulder.
08/18/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost The unwitnessed EE stated that when he was lifting a roll of fabric, he mis-stepped and twisted his back. He was taken to the hospital, received Tx and injectable meds and scrips. He failed to show up...
08/12/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost Employee was helping mechanic replace cutting edge on 966H FEL. Mechanic was inpacting off nuts. The bolt became dislodged from holding socket and started to spin freely. Employee was trying to hold t...
07/29/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Three inch water pump had been cavitating causing the water to heat up inside the pump. When the hoses were disconnected it sprayed hot muddy water which caused first and second degree burns.
07/01/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Employee was working in an arroyo to do erosion control for tailings dams using a 3/4"" drill. The drill bit grabbed in rubber, twisted his hand and broke it. The employee was taken to the doctor shor...