Bingham Canyon Mine

Safety activity

1. accident2026-09-03220262570007

   HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   While rigging cable sling through eyelet at SH98 shack, individual experienced what was described as a strain / tearing sensation in left inner elbow while pulling on sling to secure.

2. accident2026-09-02220262470023

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at approximately 1300 hours, an operator sustained a crushing injury to their right index finger. The injury occurred when the operator attempted to remove a rock which was jammed between the spring loaded ladder mount and the deck of the haul truck.

3. accident2026-08-27220262440029

   MACHINERY · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Operator was running the BC9 south dump when they felt a pain in their lower back at approximately 8pm on 08/27/26 and continued to feel stiffness and pain throughout the rest of shift. Reported injury before shift start the next day.

4. accident2026-08-20220262600007

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   Operator grabbed the fuel hose and began to drag the hose to the 417. As the Operator was halfway to the fuel nozzle, the Operator experienced some resistance due to the fuel hose placement. This caused discomfort to the Operator's right wrist and shoulder. Prescribed physical therapy on 09/15/2026.

5. accident2026-07-16220262080030

   POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Operator on HT456 complained of neck pain and ringing in ear after loading at S59. IP was seen by EMT and sent off site to clinic for further medical evaluation.

6. accident2026-07-05220261900012

   POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   At around 11:30 IP suffered an injury to the left shoulder after the haul truck was jarred driving. The force transferred from the steering wheel to the shoulder, which began to hurt. Medical interventions included a cold pack to help relieve shoulder pain and applying a sling. IP was transported to clinic by their supervisor.

7. accident2026-05-11220261340030

   MACHINERY · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   At 13:00, Haul Truck 474 was being loaded by Shovel 71. During third loading pass, a large rock was loaded into the bed of the haul truck. Upon impact, the haul truck operator reported feeling pain in their right shoulder. The operator advised that the shoulder pain increased in severity. The operator then contacted the facilitator to report the issue.

8. accident2026-05-09220261320021

   DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) · OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6

   Accident narrative

   The operator of HT487 was hauling loads out of the 98 shovel for a majority of the night. The operator believed the floor of the pit was rough and while spotting experienced some neck and back pain.

9. accident2026-03-26220260890096

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

   Accident narrative

   Operator was cleaning the operator cab windows from the drill deck, upon re-entering the cab the operator slipped on mud on the deck surface and fell at level impacting their right knee on the floor of the cab causing discomfort.

10. accident2026-03-20220260890031

    FIRE · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

    Accident narrative

    At 19:20 the IP's heavy equipment caught fire. After EE's fire suppressant device failed EE opened the door to EE's vehicle, letting in the smoke before closing the door. After realizing EE should not stay in the vehicle any longer the IP evacuated the vehicle and went into EE's supervisors car awaiting medical aid.

11. accident2026-03-02220260710021

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee dropped phone behind their desk. While moving the desk to retrieve the phone they heard a pop and felt excruciating pain in the right shoulder.

12. accident2026-02-06220260410012

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

    Accident narrative

    IP was changing a light on a haul truck and lost control of wrench, which flew back and lacerated their lip. Supervisor called over the emergency line at 12:38pm and arrived at Lark Gate to see EMT at 13:00. EMT cleaned the laceration and sent them to a clinic to get the laceration stitched up.

13. accident2026-01-25220260270016

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    The operator was climbing the stairs to the haul truck and tripped over the second to last step from the top. The operator reached their hands out to catch themselves on the deck and upon impact hurt their shoulder.

14. accident2025-12-12220253490021

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Operator disconnected the winch cable from the roll off dumpster. Then, the operators right foot/boot/ice cleat caught on the corner of the dumpsters frame causing them to lose their balance, tripping backwards and landing on their elbow/ shoulder straining their shoulder.

15. accident2025-11-22220253390052

    MACHINERY · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

    Accident narrative

    DZ599 operator was backing up in second gear when the park break self-engaged causing the dozer to come to a complete stop resulting in the operator's experiencing whiplash to their neck. IP received no treatment and declined care. On 12/04/25, IP was using a track hoe and caused aggravation that worsened with time. Sent to RMMC for care and was prescribed medication.

16. accident2025-11-21220253280044

    MACHINERY · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

    Accident narrative

    Employee was using a 3/4" drive impact gun to get the bolts properly torqued. Some of them needed to have a backer wrench to keep bolt from spinning. On one of the bolts the wrench caught the nylock part when torquing the impact, and pinched right hand pinky fingertip.

17. accident2025-10-29220253170503

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Operator was trying to pull the fuel hose to the haul truck. The fuel hose was caught on something, so the operator walked over to unhook the fuel hose and tried to pull the hose again, this time falling and landing on the right hand, injuring the wrist.

18. accident2025-10-16220253170318

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

    Accident narrative

    Craft A was turning a half inch ratchet while Craft B was holding the torque multiplier using an extended handle and wrench. Craft B's hand slipped, and the craft's middle finger was pinched between the wrench and the wall of the tank.

19. accident2025-10-15220253170423

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    IP stated that they were at the mine sampling and due to the wet conditions, they lost their balance and fell down. The IP continued working throughout the shift and then advised another employee later in the day that their ankle was sore and went home. Seen at clinic on 10/16/2025.

20. accident2025-10-01220253170049

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

    Accident narrative

    IP was assisting with cable work walked up to cable truck after it stopped. pothead was on crane swinging. IP ducked to get out the way IP hard hat fell off and pothead contacted the back of IP head resulting in a 3 inch laceration. EMT used gauze pads and a head wrap to control bleeding. EMT recommended transport to RMMC for higher level of care to close the wound.

21. accident2025-09-14220252620004

    POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Around 09:05 a haulage operator was being loaded by a shovel and got jolted from a big rock being dumped into the bed. IP arrived at first aid post at 09:36 and was assessed by an EMT. IP could not move head from side to side without pain. EMT sent the IP to RMMC for higher level of care. Pain is on left side of neck and upper trap.

22. accident2025-09-10220252580012

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Haul Truck operator on the 416 reported injuring their right wrist while fueling on the west pad at 6880 fuel island. The operator was pulling the fuel hose to the front of the truck when hose got stuck on the yellow bollard and pulled on their right arm, wrist, and shoulder.

23. accident2025-09-07220252580011

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Operator was descending a ladder to inspect underneath the loader, the operator experienced a sudden failure in EE's right knee as EE stepped down with EE's left leg. This caused EE to lose EE's grip on the handrails and fall approximately 3 to 4 feet to the ground. EE landed on EE's back on a youth nerf football-sized rock located on the north side of the loader.

24. accident2025-09-06220252580035

    POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Operator on the 461 made a series of sharp turns by cranking on the steering wheel when the operator felt a pain in their right shoulder.

25. accident2025-08-23220252470005

    STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    On 08/23 IP reports climbing into engine of truck and stepped on a hose. Foot slipped and left ankle rolled laterally. IP completed shift but noticed left foot swelling and pain. Reports going to Riverton ED, had x-rays done which were reportedly negative and was given crutches and rocket sock. Was sent in by employer to RMMC on 08/27.