Pinto Valley Mine

Safety activity

1. accident2026-09-18220262680002

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

   Accident narrative

   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.

2. accident2026-09-18220262720006

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

   Accident narrative

   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.

3. accident2026-09-18220262720029

   MACHINERY · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   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.

4. accident2026-07-24220262110006

   MACHINERY · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   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.

5. accident2026-07-19220262100021

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   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.

6. accident2026-06-21220261820003

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

   Accident narrative

   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.

7. accident2026-02-06220260920039

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Mine operator twisted ankle while exiting a transport van. Medical examination assigned work restrictions. Operator returned to work next shift but declined to perform restricted duties. Operator reports ongoing physical therapy for injury and has not returned to site in any capacity.

8. accident2025-12-25220260060005

   STRIKING OR BUMPING · NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT

   Accident narrative

   Employee was stepping over a pipe when EE struck EE's right knee on the flange connection and cut through EE's pants, cutting EE's knee.

9. accident2025-12-19220260060004

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

   Accident narrative

   Two employees were working together to clean up some using a forklift to maneuver drill steels. The employee on the ground had their hand on top of a drill steel when another shifted and moved towards the other steel catching their finger between the two drill steels and crushing it.

10. accident2025-12-02220253460005

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Operator was walking on uneven ground and felt pain in their knee. After evaluation employee was placed out of work by the medical provider beginning on 12/10/2025.

11. accident2025-12-01220253460004

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

    Accident narrative

    Mechanic was moving a loader cutting edge from a pallet onto the forks of a forklift and when dropping it onto the fork EE's finger was caught smashing EE's right index finger and causing a laceration which required sutures.

12. accident2025-10-17220253170531

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    A Haul Truck Operator was climbing from truck to the ground using the handrails and 3-step boarding ladder when they fell from the second step to the ground. They were transported to the hospital for evaluation and was placed out of work for a suspected concussion. Their first shift of lost time was 10/19/2025.

13. accident2025-10-01220253170495

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    The victim was preparing the area to lower a vulcanizing hot press down to the lower level by removing grates on the 2nd floor of the number 2 ball mill feeder belt. In the process, the victim, who was not wearing fall protection, fell 10 feet to the lower level.

14. accident2025-09-27220252730031

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

    Accident narrative

    Employee was cutting flex using a utility knife. Employees knee slipped causing them to make contact with upper right knee, causing about a 1inch laceration.

15. accident2025-09-17220253170109

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    A maintenance mechanic was inside the discharge chute of Ball Mill #5 and was using a 12-pound sledgehammer to break a chute liner loose when EE's footing slipped mid swing and the hammer hit EE's right knee causing a chip fracture.

16. accident2025-09-11220252660017

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    A Lube Technician was dismounting a dozer in the pit after servicing it, when stepping down they felt pain in their ankle and felt a pop. EE was sent to a provider for evaluation on 09/11/2025 and was diagnosed with a sprain injury and placed on crutches, first day of lost time was 09/12/2025.

17. accident2025-09-03220252620010

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    A mechanic was stepping onto a barge from the ground when their muddy rubber boots caused them to lose footing and slip and caught themselves by grabbing the handrail and hurting their right shoulder.

18. accident2025-08-25220252620007

    STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    A production loader operator was coming off the boarding ladder of the loader when EE stepped on a rock and felt pain in EE's leg. On evaluation EE was diagnosed with a muscle strain and issued restricted duty, EE's first shift of restricted duty was 09/05/2025.

19. accident2025-08-24220252480012

    OTHER · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    A haul truck operator noticed redness and swelling on EE's forearm assumed to be from an insect bite or sting, on evaluation EE was referred to medical evaluation for a possible allergic reaction. EE was was diagnosed with an acute, localized reaction and prescribed a steroid and light duty for the course of medication.

20. accident2025-07-17220252130032

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

    Accident narrative

    THE DRIVER WAS HAVING TROUBLE REMOVING THE HOSE AND THEY PULLED ON THE HOSE, THAT WAS WHEN THE HOSE WENT STRAIGHT TO THEIR BOTTOM LIP, IT CUT BOTTOM LIP, PUSHING THE BOTTOM TOOTH INSIDE, CAUSING BLEEDING AND PAIN.

21. accident2025-07-12220252060021

    FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While waiting for the shift to begin the employee sat in a chair next to a cork board mounted on a wall. The cork board fell and struck the employee on the left shoulder.

22. accident2025-06-26220251820027

    POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee was replacing a drive sprocket on a excavator. While attempting to install the sprocket fell off of the forklift and landed on ankle. Took employee to the emergency room and had x rays taken. Results were no broken bones or torn ligaments. Ankle is fine just some swelling and bruising.

23. accident2025-06-14220251750020

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

    Accident narrative

    While waiting for shift to start employee was rubbing eyes when they felt a sharp pain in their eye after touching welding jacket. Employee was seen at the ER where a foreign object was removed from their eye.

24. accident2025-06-11220251750019

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    As The operator was dismounting the haul truck, right hand stuck to the handrail as their foot reached the ground. At that time they felt a sharp pain from the front of right shoulder. Issued 2 lb lift restriction, no driving, no operating equipment, no climbing ladders. Began restricted duty on 06/13/2025.

25. accident2025-06-04220251690021

    MACHINERY · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Operator of dozer was starting a new slot and as the material fall away ahead of the blade, the dozer operator quickly reversed and tracked over the previous slot embankment edge. The dozer laid over onto its left side, operator was wearing their seatbelt and was able to self-extricate. Operator was then sent for evaluation at an off-site clinic where they were issued restrictions.