Eagle Mine

Safety activity

1. accident2026-09-17220262640024

   FIRE · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   While backing into the powder magazine at MB 35 from the main ramp, the miner noticed flames coming from the engine compartment near the exhaust. The miner deployed the fire suppression system and a second miner assisted with using two fire extinguishers before moving to a refuge chamber. No injuries occurred and damage to the equipment was minimal.

2. accident2026-09-03220262470029

   FALL OF ROOF OR BACK · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   A ground failure of approximately 8' was found in the 172L stope. The area had been barricaded with no recent activity. A miner was conducting a work area inspection to begin prep for closure when it was discovered. The ground fell into the open stope.

3. accident2026-08-07220262250006

   POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Miner reported having sore/stiff neck from ramp conditions and looking sideways throughout shift.

4. accident2026-07-15220262020029

   POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   While a miner operating a haul truck was parked in a passing bay, another haul truck traveling down the ramp made contact with the bed of the parked haul truck. The miner of the parked truck received first aid for neck pain and was later transported for further evaluation. The miner was given time away from work.

5. accident2026-03-13220260750014

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

   Accident narrative

   While a miner was putting away a snowblower, they slipped on the ice and fell. They were taken to be evaluated by medical professionals and given time away from work.

6. accident2026-02-14220260480035

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

   Accident narrative

   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.

7. accident2026-02-13220260490018

   FALL OF ROOF OR BACK · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   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.

8. accident2026-02-02220260410015

   STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   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.

9. accident2026-01-18220260200028

   HOISTING · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   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.

10. accident2026-01-17220260200049

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    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.

11. accident2025-11-11220253170707

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    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.

12. accident2025-11-09220253170703

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

    Accident narrative

    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.

13. accident2025-10-15220253170279

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While an employee was exiting a bolter, their tool belt caught on the grab bar railing resulting in the employee twisting their back in an awkward motion. Employee was evaluated the following day for worsened pain resulting in days away from work.

14. accident2025-09-26220252720015

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While a miner was scaling the face, a rock 1'x6"x6" came loose and struck the miner's hardhat. The miner was taken to the hospital and was prescribed medication and time away from work.

15. accident2025-09-04220252510007

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While employee was attempting to open a stuck valve, they felt a pop in their neck. Employee did not seek treatment until the following morning after having worsened pain. They were prescribed medication and time away from work.

16. accident2025-06-10220251610023

    HOISTING · ACCIDENT ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While preforming an inspection on the Alimak, the cage surpassed a limit switch that caused a fault resulting in the Alimak to be inoperable.

17. accident2025-06-03220251550008

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

    Accident narrative

    While miner was disposing of hydraulic buckets, the handle broke off leaving a laceration on the miner's finger. The miner was transported to the hospital and received 3 stitches.

18. accident2025-05-19220251470019

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While employee was attempting to pick up wheel chocks, they felt a pop in their wrist. Employee was given first aid by security and was seen at occupational medicine days later for continued pain. Employee was prescribed a splint and work restrictions resulting in days away from work.

19. accident2025-05-16220251390012

    MACHINERY · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While cleaning cement out of haul truck bed, employee was struck on the eye by an air hose that came away from the air chipper. Employee received first aid by security and was taken to the hospital for further treatment; employee was prescribed medication and days away from work.

20. accident2025-03-10220250940009

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

    Accident narrative

    While attempting to change the blade on a reciprocating saw, the employee's left index finger and thumb were pinched. The resulting laceration required stitches.

21. accident2025-01-21220250220007

    HOISTING · ACCIDENT ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While performing the daily inspection of the Alimak (secondary escapeway elevator) it was found to be faulted and inoperable due to overheated VFD.