Hermosa Mine

Safety activity

1. accident2026-09-17220262640020

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

   Accident narrative

   A mechanic was working on a pump in the vent shaft drill connex, the mechanic bent over to pick up a bolt off the floor and hit their head on the metal bench causing a laceration. The mechanic received staples to close the laceration.

2. accident2026-08-18220262440028

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

   Accident narrative

   Employee was parking the forklift at Hermosa Main Shaft. After securing the equipment by placing the wheel chocks, the employee reported pain in their lower back. Employee was prescribed a muscle relaxant.

3. accident2026-05-22220261520016

   MACHINERY · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

   Accident narrative

   Employee was assisting with landing a tugger on the 3680 level. Two employees were pulling the tugger on to the level as it was lowered, two employees pulled from one side of the tugger and a third employee was pushing on the opposite side of the tugger. The tugger rolled over in the rigging, trapping and breaking the right arm of the employee between the tugger and the rigging.

4. accident2026-05-01220261320022

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Employee slipped and fell on their left knee while pouring a concrete slab. Injury was diagnosed as a sprain, and the employee was prescribed anti-inflammatory medication.

5. accident2026-04-15220261170004

   HOISTING · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   A programming issue resulted in the temporary suspension of all hoisting operations at the Main Shaft.

6. accident2026-03-30220260990018

   HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   The injured employee was attempting to remove an O-ring seal while repairing a jackleg. The pick that the employee was using to remove the O-ring slipped and punctured the thumb on the employees gloved Left hand. The puncture became infected, incisions were made in the thumb in order to clean the wound, the employee also has been receiving IV antibiotics.

7. accident2026-03-19220260890074

   HOISTING · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   At approximately 12:54 am, an electrical component failure caused a power outage at the shaft pad.

8. accident2026-03-19220260890073

   HOISTING · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   At 09:28 hours, we experienced a loss of power from the generator plant, resulting in an immediate power outage at the shaft pad.

9. accident2026-03-11220260780008

   HOISTING · ACCIDENT ONLY

   Accident narrative

   At approximately 9:30 am, an electrical component failure caused a power outage at the shaft pad.

10. accident2026-03-08220260780006

    HOISTING · ACCIDENT ONLY

    Accident narrative

    At 2:43pm on 3/8/2026 both hoists lost power. 12 miners were working in the vent shaft, 7 miners were working in the main shaft. Power was re-established to the vent shaft at 3:31PM. Power was re-established to the main shaft at 3:45. No injuries sustained due to loss of power.

11. accident2026-02-28220260630016

    MACHINERY · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While the employee was cutting unistrut with a handheld band saw the saw unexpectedly shifted and contacted their left index finger resulting in a laceration. The employee received two stitches.

12. accident2025-12-27220260070009

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee noticed a lump above their belly button. After being seen at urgent care the employee was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia.

13. accident2025-10-28220253170553

    HOISTING · ACCIDENT ONLY

    Accident narrative

    An unanticipated power disruption occurred on the Shaft Pad, impacting both the Main Shaft and Ventilation Shaft operations.

14. accident2025-07-28220252180025

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While assisting to replace a pulley on the batch plant, an employee strained their back. The employee was holding the pulley in place with both arms above their head, while another employee secured it in place. Once they finished, the employee began to notice middle and lower back pain. The employee immediately reported it to supervision.

15. accident2025-06-07220251620006

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Water truck driver was discovered to be injured by another miner at the water tower. The injured driver didn't remember how EE was injured, and there were no witnesses. It's suspected the driver either fell from ground level or off the rear access ladder of the truck. The second scenario is believed to be more likely due to the nature and severity of the drivers injuries.

16. accident2025-05-29220251560005

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While dismounting a Caterpillar D6 Dozer on the right side, miner lost EE's grip on the handhold and fell onto the right u-frame support beam resulting in three fractured ribs.

17. accident2025-02-18220250560021

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While an employee was placing the shackle of the man basket onto the hook of the 1300 crane for the daily load test, the hook spun, pinching the fingertip of the middle finger of the employee's right hand. This caused bruising and bleeding.

18. accident2025-01-30220250430005

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    During the process of installing concrete metal decking at the Main Shaft muck bin, the IP had a hold of one with both hands. When the IP began to move, the metal slipped from their hand right ring finger.

19. accident2025-01-25220250270026

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While installing services in the Vent Shaft an employee (EE) was on an extension ladder, tightening the band on a section of Shaft Vent Ducting. The EE detached their lanyard from the anchor above and proceeded to descend the ladder. While descending the EE lost their footing and fell approximately 10 feet. The EE landed on their right side resulting in injuries.

20. accident2025-01-19220250210041

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

    Accident narrative

    Two electricians were installing a metal stand (approx. 300 LBS.) adjacent to the surface shaft ventilation fans. While the electrical stand was being positioned to secure on the ventilation pad, the load became unstable. The electricians attempted to stabilize the stand but were unable to prevent it from falling. When the rack fell, the employee's right pinky finger was lacerated.