Pinto Valley Mine safety activity

While working in the Gator Pit using a come-along, the employee felt debris enter EE's left eye. Medical evaluation was required, and a physician removed a foreign object from the eye and prescribed antibiotic medication to prevent infection.

On September 18, 2026, the employee was closing overhead cutouts at the SX using an extended hot stick. While extending their right arm upward and outward to close the cutout, the employee experienced discomfort in their right bicep.

While stepping down from the Rougher Box platform, the worker experienced sudden left shoulder pain with a popping sensation. The worker stopped work and reported the injury. Medical evaluation resulted in medication and referral to a physical therapist for further treatment.

On September 18th, 2026 the employee was closing overhead cutouts at the SX using an extendable hot stick. While extending their right arm upward and outward to close the switch, the employee experienced discomfort in the right bicep.

While changing bands on the cyclone, the employee encountered a stuck bolt. The employee attempted to release the band from the socket and accidentally activated the trigger on the impact tool, causing the metal band to spin and resulting in a small laceration to each hand. The employee received a couple of stitches, was released by medical personnel and returned to work.

Two employees were working together to stack filter plates. while one employee was positioning a plate, the plate was pushed from the other side, pinning the employee's left thumb between the plate and an i-beam.

While attempting to repair a leak on the antiscalant line, the EE was inspecting the piping to determine the correct diameter and obtain the appropriate fittings for the repair. The EE released the line, causing it to suddenly recoil and whip back. As a result, antiscalant solution was splashed toward the EE's face, bypassing the safety glasses and entering EE's right eye.