TYRONE MINE — Accidents

Total: 302 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/13/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Technician was removing edges off the bucket of a 966 H loader when she placed her hand on head side of the carriage bolt. The head of the bolt was worn and razor sharp, lacerating right middle finger...
06/10/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost Employee was carrying a capacitor up the shovel stops when he felt a pull in his groin area. He was taken into the ER to be checked out. He was taken off work and referred to a surgeon. Employee had s...
06/09/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 18d restricted Employee smashed middle finger on left hand when tooling shifted.
06/03/2008 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 52d restricted Discussing the work to be done with another employee, placed hand on handle of trackhoe turned body pointing at trench felt shoulder pop out.
05/11/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost Operator of the #5 D8 dozer was pushing at slope material on the 1-1x slope. While backing up to make another push, contact was made with an unseen boulder causing jarring movement in the dozer which...
05/05/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 25d restricted EE was placing a chock down to support a utility trailer. When the trailer came down prematurely, smashing the EE's right thumb. He was taken int the ER, his thumb was stitched up and he was placed on...
04/29/2008 ELECTRICAL DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 81d lost, 3d restricted A maintenance shift work electrican was replacing fuses on a 4100 P&H shovel when a 7200V transformer are flashed causing a burn to his right arm, EE was taken to the ER and from there transported to...
04/17/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Surveyor was pulling wooden lath out of back of pick-up truck. He got a splinter from the lath in the side of his left hand below the pinky finger. Splinter became infected resulting in minor surger...
04/10/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was guiding pipe that was being pulled by an ATV using a digging bar. The bar began to slip and he stepped over the pipe. The bar dislodged and the pipe hit his right knee/leg.
04/09/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost During EE shift on 4/9 he was jarred while being loaded by the shovel. He called his supervisor to report the incident, but did not want to be taken in. On 4/10 during the shift ee reported to his sup...
03/26/2008 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost Employee was being loaded when the dipper of the shovel came in contact with the dove tail of the bed. The bed raised and dropped causing him to be jarred. Employee was taken to ER and taken off work.
03/14/2008 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Haul truck driver was entering the shovel pit when he noticed no power on the shovel & smoke coming out of the back of house. The fire suppression system activated & a mayday was called at 11:26. The...
02/15/2008 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 12d lost Wagner Equipment mechanic pinched hand while rolling a refill tank across shop floor, when wheel of tank got hung up, tech pulled on cart a couple of times and cart rolled forward and pinched hand bet...
01/09/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 26d lost EE alleges that he experienced back pain while he was being loaded. He was taken to the ER and taken off work. ....Under investigation....
12/03/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost EE was checking the pump when he noticed that it was not pumping. EE shut the pump down and was getting ready to prime it when the hose came off the pump spraying the EE with hot water on his face, ne...
11/28/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 134d lost Employee was loading truck with loader when the boom fell jarring the employee. He was taken into the ER and taken off work. Ongoing.
11/20/2007 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None EE was working in the guard shack when he suffered what appeared to be a massive heart attack. EE was transported to CRMC via the mine ambulance. Employee deceased.
11/13/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 35d restricted EE was working at the pole yard, changing out the cable reels. As the EE wa spulling the center pin from the reel jack, he felt a strain in his right upper arm. EE was taken into the ER, where he was...
11/06/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost EE felt something go into his eye while he was using a cutting saw. EE rubbed his eye thinking it would just come out. EE later noticed that the irritation did not cease, he went to look at his eye an...
11/02/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee felt something in his eye. He was taken to the front gate to have his eye flushed. Employee felt no relief. He was taken into the ER where his eye was flushed. He was given eye drops, a presc...
10/27/2007 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was stung by a bee. He was taken into the ER, given medication and taken off work. On going.
10/22/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning-per call-not environmental-safety meeting 10/29/07 #83 for #82
10/22/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning-per call-not environmental-safety meeting 10/29/07 #83 for #82
10/22/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning-per call-not environmental-safety meeting 10/29/07 #83 for #82
10/22/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning-per call-not environmental-safety meeting 10/29/07 #83 for #82
10/22/2007 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning-per call-not environmental-safety meeting 10/29/07 #83 for #82
10/21/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 28d lost Employee was removing the nuts and bolts to the cutting edges on a dozer. When his co-worker removed the last bolt, the cutting edge fell to the ground striking the employee in the left foot. Employee...
10/14/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 164d lost Employee was moving a cathode sample with a jib crane when he twisted his left knee. Employee was taken to the ER & he was given a prescription and taken off work.
09/15/2007 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost Employee's knee locked when trying to step out of ditch on the tailing dam after cleaning out the end of a 6"" drainage line. He was taken to ER and was taken off work pending further diagnosis. Ongoi...
08/31/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was stepping out of the service truck when he twisted his left ankle. He was taken to the ER to be examined. Employee was taken off work. On Going.
08/17/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee was exiting the forklift at the unloading table. As he stepped on the floor his left foot turned over. Employee was taken to the ER and referred to a specialist. Employee was released to work...
08/09/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 48d restricted Employee was in the lunch room talking with co-workers when she stepped back tripping over a chair landing on her right arm resulting in a fracture to her wrist. On Going.
07/29/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was helping unload empty barrels, when the barrel shifted , causing his right wrist to twist. EE was taken into the clinic and taken off work. On Going.
06/01/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost While cutting a piece of 1 plate for a bed cable hook, EE attempted to remove the template when the EE'S hand got caught between template & saw horse causing injury to left hand. EE taken to ER and ta...
05/02/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was loading supplies went to put tailgate up and it dropped striking employee on outside of right arm.
04/23/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None As the employee was going up the ladder of the haul truck to put a buddy seat in upper deck, the seat started to fall back. EE tried to catch the seat when a sharp object under seat cut his right hand...
04/12/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Climbing ladder of Prill truck, he felt pain in shoulder. Deemed reportable 5/7/07.
03/30/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost Operator of the 17 Scraper was fixing pot holes when he hit a pothole, straining his back. He was taken to the ER, given a prescription and taken off work. Ongoing.
03/22/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Tech was climbing up of roller frame to remove bolt from differential housing on D-11 Dozer. While climbing down slipped and fell hitting back of head on frame. A small laceration on back of head occu...
03/17/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 57d lost Tech was climbing up back of 637 Scraper between transmission and rear fender to change a pump. Tech had grease on bottom of foot and he slipped and fell backwards. As he turned to catch himself, he f...
03/16/2007 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None Employee complained of muscle spasm in his back while operating a 637 Cat scraper in tandem with another operator. Employee was transported to the ER where he was checked out and taken off work. Ongoi...
03/08/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 123d lost, 64d restricted Employee was in the process of removing an impeller from a pump in the shop when he suffered a laceration to his left index finger and a small cut to his right index finger. Employee was taken into th...
03/07/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was traveling to the SX on the access road when an oncoming contractor vehicle swerved to miss some deer on the road colliding head on with the employee. Employee was transported to the hospi...
02/20/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was coming out of the front gate when he turned his ankle. He was taken in to the er. Employee was taken off work. On going.
02/11/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost Employee's scraper came to a sudden stop when the slack was released after the hook up. Afterwards, employee began to feel some discomfort in his neck and head. He was transported to the ER where he w...
01/12/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 85d lost EE alleges that on 1/12/07, that he twisted his knee while getting off of the 300 excavator, but did not mention it to supervisor until 1/29/07.
11/20/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 100d lost EE was mounting his truck when he lost his footing, causing him to fall back, twisting his knee. He was taken to the ER and given a prescription for pain and taken off work. On going.
10/19/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost EE was trying to open the drain in the cell. As EE was opening the drain, he slipped and fell into the trench, rolling his ankle. He was taken into hospital for futher examination. EE was take n off w...
10/18/2006 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 13d lost Employee was placing pipe in fusing machine to get ready to cut. The valve that clamps the cylinder on pipe clamped prematurely causing his hand to move the other valve which pinched his right hand.
10/03/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost On October 3, 2006 employee reported a near miss. Employee refused medical examination at the time. On 1/8/07 employee notified company that he had seen his physician on 1/5/07 and was diagnosed with...