Lee Creek Mine

Safety activity

1. accident2026-08-14220262300020

   MACHINERY · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   Contract employee (C1) was assigned to remove bolts from a blend line using an impact wrench. During the task, the impact wrench slipped off the bolt and struck C1 in the lip, resulting in a laceration. C1 was transported off site for medical evaluation and received sutures.

2. accident2026-04-15220261110003

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Employee badged in through turn style was walking towards bus stepped on a rock fell forward to EE's knees

3. accident2026-03-04220260700013

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   Employee was tasked with installing a vulcanized splice in 17-6 conveyor belt. As part of the assigned task, employee tripped which caused them to fall forward and strike their mouth against the cooker. Contact resulted in a broken tooth and laceration to employee lip.

4. accident2026-01-28220260350040

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

   Accident narrative

   Maintenance Technician (M1) was tasked with installing the track on a Bulldozer. M1 used a hammer to align the track master link. During master link alignment M1 felt flying debris enter their right eye. M1 was transported to the onsite clinic for evaluation and then transported to an offsite medical facility.

5. accident2025-10-29220253170513

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Effected employee (EE) was helping load a grease barrel on a fuel truck when another employee was on top of the truck pulling the top of the barrel causing the bottom of it to slide out and pinch EE's left thumb under the barrel and deck of the truck. The barrel was 16 gallons and weight approx. 120 lbs. Weather conditions were gloomy and misting rain.

6. accident2025-10-19220253170407

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

   Accident narrative

   Operator in Training (O1) was tasked with wash down duties on the north side of the Mill Washer Building. While performing the assigned task O1 used both hands to close a 2" ball valve with an oval handle. While closing the valve, O1 felt a pop in their left ring finger. O1 was evaluated at an offsite facility, where imaging revealed a chipped bone in the finger.

7. accident2025-08-21220252600011

   MACHINERY · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Employee was arc gouging bulkhead weld seam off Matrix pump sled. While cutting the last of the weld seam the wall shifted pinching a finger between the floor and head of the gouging torch. Employee received laceration to right second finger. Employee was transported to Nutrien site first aid office and then ER and returned to work on 08/22/25.

8. accident2025-07-21220252060006

   DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS) · OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6

   Accident narrative

   Employee was welding and tacking troughs in Enviroclear tank. EE took a break, 5-6 minutes, kneeling in front of fan to drink gatorade. When EE went to stand up, EE passed out.

9. accident2025-02-24220250630005

   OTHER · INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES

   Accident narrative

   Equipment operator stated EE wasn't feeling good and asked to go home. Operator missed two days the week prior with the flu. After operator badge out and left active mine area to personal vehicle area the operator entered EE's vehicle at approximately 7:51 and was found diseased in EE's vehicle approximately 6:15 p.m.

10. accident2025-02-04220250450003

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee alleges that EE strained EE's lower back while performing repairs on an excavator. EE did not notify management until 2/10/2025. EE states that EE was handling a started when the event occurred.

11. accident2025-01-03220250100007

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

    Accident narrative

    Mill Maintenance Mechanic (M1) bent down on their right knee to observe the rotary gate valve at the #6 calciner. M1 began feeling pain in their right knee as they attempted to stand back up from the kneeling position. M1 was transported to the onsite clinic and was later transferred to an offsite facility for additional evaluation.