United - Mine — Accidents

Total: 136 accidents | Fatalities: 1

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
06/13/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO CHANGE HYDRAULIC HOSES AND PUMP ON CAT 992G LOADER. WHEN REMOVING SUCTION LINE FROM HYDRAULIC TANK OIL SPILLED FROM SUCTION HOSE ONTO EMPLOYEES HEAD, AND ENTERED HIS EYES. EE...
05/31/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Core Drill Helper (Victim) was pulling a tube out of the rods when he strained his back. He was brought to the E.R., told to rest over the weekend. He saw an occupational medicine phys. on 6/5/12 and...
04/05/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Production truck driver was performing his pre-shift inspection on a 240 ton production truck when he opened the folding engine inspection ladder and pinched his middle finger on his right hand. The...
03/24/2012 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost The employee states he was at work using machinery to dig through rocks and hand jarring that day. The jarring increased his neck and upper back pain. He stated that he has treated for many years re...
01/17/2012 ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 272d lost, 28d restricted Employees back was sore at the end of the shift. MRI was completed showing disc degeneration and dehydration of disc fluid. There was no disc hernia or rupture present. There was no event just sore...
01/16/2012 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 45d lost Welder with 35 years of experienced required carpel tunnel syndrome.
12/22/2011 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cleaning out the crusher pocket when he began feeling lightheaded and ill, ems services were called and he was transported to the hospital. The investigation discovered the employee was...
12/13/2011 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 3d lost, 11d restricted The employee was operating a dozer pushing in a road when he reported that his back became sore. This is a reaggravation of a preexisting condition.
11/11/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 4d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING TRACK OF A DOZER . WHILE PRYING TRACK APART BLOCKING SLIPPED JUST AS TRACK CAME APART. EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN THE FOOT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE STEEL TOE LACERATING HIS FOOT.
10/05/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost While getting off of a loader the operator stepped into a hole. He reported that his right foot was starting to swell and that his ankle was unaffected. He did work the remainder of his regular shift....
09/27/2011 STRIKING OR BUMPING NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was taking a measurement to place a pad eye in a level position. The employee stood up and took a step forward striking his forehead against a 4""x6"" steel removal block that was previo...
05/18/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was emptying a core tube when a piece of jammed core slid out striking the EE's right hand. The sharp core cut his hand resulting in a laceration requiring 6 stitches.
05/03/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was wiring generator on Loader and felt a pull in his left shoulder muscles. The employee reported the incident but did not treat at the time. On 8/22/11 the employee was diagnosed with lef...
04/26/2011 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured employee was working in the pit on a windy day. He was wearing non prescription safety glasses while doing maintenance work when a gust of wind occurred. The felt a particle enter his ey...
12/29/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 122d lost Employee was climbing off the drill at the end of the shift. His grippers caught the bottom step and he landed on the side of his ankle. He was sent to the hospital. Accident resulted in a fractured...
11/03/2010 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Dust collector duct to crusher dump pocket caught on fire during dust collector demolition
10/18/2010 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mechanic inspecting 9028 loader for engine coolant leak. Near left side of engine close to engine fan when a particle was blown into employee's right eye. Became worse as the shift progressed; was was...
09/13/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was performing preventive maintenance on a loader. He states he felt a pull in his back due to the incident. He treated with the chiropractor. Company investigation not completed until 9/2...
07/17/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 78d lost Employee states his hands go numb after running equipment for extended periods of time. No treatment beyond first aid until 9/22/10 testing for CTS. Work comp insurance received information on 9/23/...
05/29/2010 POWERED HAULAGE INJURIES INVOLVNG NONEMPLOYEES None A trespasser operating an ATV on mine property lost control of the AVT rolling it on to him causing internal injuries. The injured was then taken off of mine property, by other illegal ATV riders, to...
05/07/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Employee was getting into the shift change van. While entering the van on the side door, the employee slipped. It was dark and wet outside. His shin hit the metal edge of the van, causing an open woun...
03/16/2010 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Working off a ladder platform Left elbow started aching after a couple of hours using the steamer on haul truck. Employee sought medical treatment on evening of 3/18/10 diagnosed with repeat trauma o...
12/30/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 47d lost, 36d restricted Employee states he was to guide 9016 shovel back into stall 17, he was in the stall facing west when he claims to have slipped on the right strip of rubber belting used to protect the floor. He did no...
12/27/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was removing a bolt with an impact wrench. When the bolt spun without loosening, he reached into the engine compartment to find out why the bolt wasn't coming loose. Sharp edge, out of sight...
12/03/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 121d lost Employee came down dust collector steps. Bottom step to ground level had uneven transition at ground level - it had been filled with crushed rock. Employee's boot slipped on bottom step to crushed roc...
11/02/2009 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost Employee was in the process of removing right rear wheel on 9029 Loader using impact gun. Gun popped off the bolt, employee reacted to catch it, hitting the back side of left elbow on the rim of the w...
10/30/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 49d lost Employee states he was partially lifting mud flaps and turning when he felt a pain in his low back and left hip area. Employee stated at clinic visit on 11/2/09 this is due to 12/3/08.
10/28/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 133d lost, 36d restricted Using 8"" clamp to compress brake caliper on light truck 9590 stated he felt a sharp pain on the top of his right hand. He sought treatment on 10/29/09. Also injured shoulder requiring surgery.
09/10/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was servicing 9513 pickup. He had vehicle in raised position. States he noticed the blockheater plug had come undone. He reached up to plug the cord back in said dirt fell off the outlet & go...
07/13/2009 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 113d lost Uniy 9595 Pit F250 service pickup truck was run over by a water truck. The incident happened by the lower pit stand pipe, the one used for filling the 190 ton water trucks. The employee operating th...
04/21/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLOYEE HAD JUST FINISHED UP GRINDING ON A LOADER BUCKET. HE WAS CLEANING UP THE SURFACE FOR THE ADAPTER TO BE INSTALLED. WHEN HE FLIPPED UP HIS FACE SHIELD DUST ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE. THE DUST HAD C...
04/15/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 7d lost, 4d restricted Employee was removing plugs in preparation for loading blast holes. After he had removed one of the plugs, he turned on the ""chip pile"" to step down onto the roadway. As he stepped, his right ankl...
03/12/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 17d lost, 121d restricted While shifting filters on chest high pallet, warehouse person felt pain in lower back.
02/28/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 66d lost I have received information from the clinic stating this is bilateral carpal tunnel. The information was received on 2/28/09
02/09/2009 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Unit 26 was replacing cracked turtle(cover plate) on 18 shovel, the shovel operator was assisting unit 26. Unit 26 noticed the operator's face /cheek had some blood on it. The EE was transported to th...
12/26/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee sliped on ice, fell to knees twisting his lower back.
12/03/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 71d lost Employee was underneath Cat pushing starter up in place. He experienced pain in his back and legs started to go numb. He came into dispatch to report his incident and the guard gate was called to brin...
07/01/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee reported sore shoulder after lying on engine compartment deck reconnecting diesel engine. Clinic diagnosed tendonitis on 7/1/08
05/05/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 5d lost First load of material was dropped on canopy causing material to spill all over. Truck was tossed about as it was hit by loader bucket. Truck operator tossed around violently. Doctor stating off work...
03/04/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 45d lost, 22d restricted Employee took vehicle to Lundgren Motors for vehicle repair. As he exited the drivers door he slipped and fell. Doctor visit of 3/13/08 indicates hair line fracture with restrictions of 5 lbs liftin...
02/28/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 5d restricted Employee changing oil on 9201 eliminator filter right side of truck. Used engine compartment boarding step to go up/down many times. Felt nagging left shoulder pain. Did't use platform or stand avai...
02/15/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost twisted right knee on top step of access stairway of 9203 prod truck.Next step was onto the deck of the truck.he stepped up floor slipped twisting right knee.Sought treatment on 3/21/08 but told only...
01/24/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 136d lost Employee felt muscle tightness torquing head bolts on rear engine of 9017 shovel. Felt tightness and soreness in arm next morning. He received diagnosis on 7/20 tendinitis and will start physical ther...
01/07/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 117d lost Employee was removing a hydraulic cooler line inside frame at right rear of loader. Ackward position hard to manuever hydraulic line caused shoulder strain. No medical treatment at the time. Employee...
01/03/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Removing ice on the ground near a 2"" electrical conduit sticking out of ground. Grabbed ice with ungloved hand cut left thumb on sharp edge of ice.
11/28/2007 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None Employee was found on sidewalk face down . Employee suffered a fatal heart attack prior to starting work for the day.
09/22/2007 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While replacing wear plate on 57 loader employee was holding plow bolt in place by hand while his partner was removing the nut with an impact wrench. Plow bolt turned in place and cut gloved hand of e...
07/22/2007 FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was inside #3 secondary removing rock to find the steel that plugged it. While inside his leg was against the crusher wall and a large chunk about 1 1/2' by 6"" x 6"" slid down the rock slope...
04/18/2007 MACHINERY FATALITY Fatal Employee fell from cab of drill when drill tipped over. Employee fell approximately 40 feet from the dab to the next lower bench. Fall resulted in fatal injuries.
02/09/2007 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Repetitive motion cumulative trauma from years of using impact wrench caused tennis elbow as diagnosed. Received diagnosis, investigated claim, determined this is work related and investigation compl...