Eagle Mine safety activity

While a miner was closing a haul truck door, they pinched their thumb. They received first aid on site and transported to the hospital for further treatment where they received 3 stitches to their finger.

The blast for the 445-3260 stope occurred at the end of day shift on 2/13 at 515pm. On the top cut of the stope on the 420 level, the back broke 10 ft above the 20 ft cables that were installed in the heading. The ground fell into the open stope. The fall was discovered on 2/14 at 12:45AM.

While a miner was stepping off powder truck, they stepped on a rock and rolled their ankle. They were transported to the hospital for evaluation resulting in time away from work.

While performing Alimak daily checks, an alarm was discovered causing it to not fully function. Mine evacuation was prompted and then repairs were made returning it to service.

While an employee was laying on their back installing pusher bolts onto a steering cylinder pin, they experienced lower back pain. The employee was taken to the hospital the following shift for worsened pain and given medication and time away from work.

While an employee was walking underground, they tripped on a rock and fell on their knee. Employee received first aid at the time of the incident and was later taken to the hospital for worsened pain resulting in time away from work.

While an employee was walking to their vehicle at the end of shift, they slipped and fell from the ice and snow. Employee was evaluated for continued pain and was given time away from work.