United - Mine — Accidents

Total: 136 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
05/05/2025 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was in the process of installing the lock ring on a 240 ton haul truck tire when the ring snapped into place causing the clamp to make contact with the employee's right index finger resulting...
09/16/2024 HANDLING OF MATERIALS PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY 90d lost Worker was working on installing a driveline on a DR412i equipment. One side was connected and the other end of the driveline fell. Worker's hands were trapped between driveline and pumps. Worker rem...
08/22/2024 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using hammer and chisel to remove a carbide insert when a piece of metal broke from the chisel and punctured the inside of the left wrist and becoming embedded beneath the skin.
07/12/2024 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE fell and landed on their right wrist while trying to avoid a light fleet vehicle that was backing up to retrieve tow slings. EE received a splint during the ER visit.
05/30/2024 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee got a piece of slag in their right eye while a nearby employee was using a grinder.
11/19/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost Employee slipped and fell while walking on a slope resulting in pain in the right shoulder.
08/29/2023 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 31d restricted EE was spinning on 15/16"" lug nuts onto split rim from forklift and felt discomfort and soreness in the left wrist.
07/12/2023 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was chipping concrete. While chipping, EE felt material enter the right eye.
02/01/2023 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 42d restricted EE was walking outside and slipped on a snow packed road, fell and landed on their shoulder causing a dislocation of the left shoulder.
11/21/2022 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 20d lost, 19d restricted Mechanic's hand was briefly pinched between a hydraulic shovel roller assembly and the shovel frame during installation. Contact occurred when the assembly being installed unexpectedly pivoted upward...
10/30/2021 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While backing into spotted shovel bucket, the tail of production truck made contact with shovel bucket. The operator reported discomfort in their neck and was transported to the clinic for evaluation....
11/13/2020 EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 465d lost, 148d restricted EE was struck by ice chunk and received contusion to right outer thigh.
07/27/2020 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 14d restricted Employee was removing the rubber casing from conveyor belt steel cables using a hook knife. The hook knife slipped off the cable striking employee just above the right knee.
01/30/2020 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee had dust fall into their eye when they raised their face shield after operating an air chipper.
06/03/2019 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was walking on a blast pattern and stepped into a small depression and hurt left knee, continued to work. On 07/31/19 EE was prescribed physical therapy due to continued pain.
05/26/2019 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 22d restricted EE was taking tire down from second level of rack. Tire bounced and struck EE in hands. EE was seen by Dr. and diagnosed with Fractured finger and placed on restrictions.
05/12/2019 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mechanic was working on man basket of a dozer and was struck in chin by a bar trying to free locking pin, 3 sutures were required.
02/27/2019 OTHER DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 3d restricted As the EE bent over to pick up a two wheeled cart EE felt pain in EE's back. The mechanism of injury was idiopathic in nature and due to a chronic condition. The EE was seen by a physician and place...
01/20/2019 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was drilling into concrete. The drill bound up and spun and hit them in the cheek.
05/25/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 1d restricted EE was using a pocketknife to cut a zip tie holding a pair of cut resistant gloves together. The pocketknife cut through the zip tie and contacted the EE's left middle finger resulting in a minor lac...
05/10/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE was removing a bearing race off a shaft. The race was first cut with a grinder and then the EE attempted to split the race with a chisel and hammer. While removing the race, a small piece of shrapn...
03/31/2018 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost EE was driving a production truck, and reported a sore back from being shook while in the cab.
03/21/2018 OTHER DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted A shovel operator felt some discomfort in lower back when doing the pre-shift inspection. As the shift continued, the pain increased and EE sought medical attention after the shift.
03/16/2018 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Elevator broke down with employee inside. Employee safely exited the elevator about and hour later. The elevator was taken out of service.
03/14/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost EE states the while egressing off a utility loader ee had back pain. When ee was asked if ee jumped or fell ee stated it was a normal dismount with 3 points of contact. On 3/16/18 ee was diagnosed w...
12/07/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee entered the pan feeder to inspect and felt something in employee's eye.
05/19/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 20d lost, 30d restricted EE slipped and fell coming out of a skid steer fracturing elbow.
04/25/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None A non-employee trespasser was found dead hanging in a tree by a city of Eveleth employee. Death was ruled a suicide by ligature hanging. This is an inactive area of the mine adjacent to the City of...
04/25/2017 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 5d lost EE is a auto mechanic; ee shoulder became sore while working. It appears to be a repeat trauma illness. EE was placed on restrictions and taken off work.
04/13/2017 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The EE was installing a wing shroud on a dozer. While attempting the pound the keeper pin in place, the ee hit the pin and glanced off hitting left index finger with the hammer. The ee was sent into t...
01/23/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The EE was cleaning out plugged crusher. As they were pulling material out a rock rolled down, struck hand and cut finger. The injury required three sutures.
09/02/2016 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The EE was removing a pin from a bore on a haul truck. When the pin cleared the bore it shifted downward pinching the mechanics thumb between the tool and the pin resulting in sutures.
08/08/2016 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee hearing test revealed over a 25 db hearing loss with age adjustment.
03/30/2015 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Working at crushing site outside. Employee was removing jacket from prox cord with a utility knife when the knife slipped and caught middle finger.
02/05/2015 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The EE was jack hammering concaves when the bit became lodged and became stuck. The EE retrieved a new tooth and was working near area of the stuck tooth when a section of the concave broke off and sh...
11/13/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 120d lost On 11/13/14 the EE was coming down off a berm when he fell forward. He landed on his hands, chest and chin. His knee hit a rock at the base of the berm. The EE had no apparent serious injuries at t...
11/11/2014 ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT ONLY None The resistor grids on a Unit Rig MT4400 240-ton haul truck caught fire while travelling to the shovel. The operator reported smoke coming from the resistor grids safely evacuated. There was a mechanic...
07/06/2014 POWERED HAULAGE ACCIDENT ONLY None An employee was driving a Komatsu 830E 240ton production truck when it caught fire. The employee stopped the truck, shut it off and safely evacuated the vehicle. Local fire departments were called,...
06/25/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE was changing a deck bushing on a rotary drill when he bumped his shin. The next day swelling occurred on his leg and a red spot formed. The EE was seen by a Dr. and diagnosed with Cellulites.
04/07/2014 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted Employee was stepping on the push arm of the 9233 dozer when his foot slipped off causing pain in left shoulder. It was dark and muddy. The slip caused a shoulder strain
03/19/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 47d lost Equipment operator with forty years of experience was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.
01/02/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None THE EE WAS CALLED TO JUMP START A GRADER, THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO OPEN ENGINE CABINET DOOR. THE DOOR SPRUNG OPEN STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH AND CAUSING A CHIP IN THE EMPLOYEE'S FRONT TWO TEETH.
12/15/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 8d restricted While lifting a engine turbo for the hydraulic shovel, the EE felt a pop with pain in his lower back. Employee was transported to a medical facility and be examined and was diagnosed with a back strai...
12/13/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost Employee slipped while walking to vehicle parked in small fleet vehicle area.
12/11/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 4d lost, 4d restricted EE reported soreness in his hip over time, no specific event. He was sent to a medical provider and diagnosed with tendonities of the hip
10/15/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 8d lost The EE was in the process of completing his pre-operational inspection on a Cat D-11 dozer when he slipped off the dozer platform and fell to the ground. He was taken to the hospital and diagnosed wi...
05/30/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None EE reported pain in right knee at the end of the shift. Was sent to medical facility on 5/31 and was diagnosed with bursitis of the right knee.
04/23/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 47d lost, 86d restricted The incident occurred on April 23, 2013 when an employee slipped on a stairs and reported pain in his shoulder. The incident became reportable on 5/13/13 when he was seen by a DR. and prescribed phys...
01/11/2013 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 278d lost Fuel truck slid out of control on an icy roadway causing the fuel truck to tip over onto the passenger side. The employee was wearing his seat belt and was suspended by the seat belt which he unbuckl...
07/26/2012 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 6d lost The employees right knee had become sore, he was sent to a physician and diagnosed him with bursitis in his knee.