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Swift Creek Mine safety activity

MSHA violations, accident reports and inspections.

2025-01-01 – 2026-10-28Database snapshot · 2026-10-28

Safety activity

  1. Slip or fall of person

    accidentRecord 220262520025

    Days away from work only

    Accident narrative

    EE was getting off loboy trailer going down some steps when EE slipped on the bottom step and fell to the ground. Injury was a report only at this time. Injury became reportable when EE wanted to be seen due to back pains on 9/3/2026. EE's appointment date is scheduled on 9/14/2026.

  2. Impoundment Spot Inspection

    inspectionRecord F0395C5

    4.0 on-site hours reported

  3. Handling of materials

    accidentRecord 220260680010

    Days away from work only

    Accident narrative

    During the removal of a sheave from a pump assembly, using a block of wood as a protective buffer while applying force with a sledgehammer. EE A was holding the block of wood against the sheave while EE B struck the block with the sledgehammer. During one of the swings, EE A attempted to reposition the block of wood, & the finger was pinched/smashed between the wood and the sheave.

  4. Handtools (nonpowered)

    accidentRecord 220260990034

    Dys awy frm wrk & restrctd act

    Accident narrative

    EE reported feeling a popping sensation in left wrist while using a pipe wrench. EE reported some tenderness in outer part of left wrist. No swelling or deformity noted.

  5. 103 (g) Written Notification Hazard Complaint Inspectio

    inspectionRecord F03A5D8

    3.5 on-site hours reported

  6. Horns and backup alarms.

    violationRecord 5064104

    30 CFR 56.14132(b)(1)(i) · $883.00 proposed penalty

  7. Verbal Hazard Complaint Inspections

    inspectionRecord F03356E

    2.0 on-site hours reported

  8. Protection of power conductors from mobile equipment.

    violationRecord 5064103

    30 CFR 56.12005 · $883.00 proposed penalty

  9. Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts.

    violationRecord 5064102

    30 CFR 56.14130(g) · Significant and substantial (S&S) · $366.00 proposed penalty

  10. Correction of dangerous conditions.

    violationRecord 5064101

    30 CFR 56.12030 · $883.00 proposed penalty

  11. Roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts.

    violationRecord 5064100

    30 CFR 56.14130(g) · Significant and substantial (S&S) · $1,126.00 proposed penalty

  12. Inspection and cover plates.

    violationRecord 5064099

    30 CFR 56.12032 · $883.00 proposed penalty

  13. Guarding electrical connections and resistor grids.

    violationRecord 5064098

    30 CFR 56.12023 · $267.00 proposed penalty

  14. Moving machine parts.

    violationRecord 5064097

    30 CFR 56.14107(a) · $151.00 proposed penalty

  15. Protection of gas cylinder valves.

    violationRecord 5064096

    30 CFR 56.16006 · $226.00 proposed penalty

  16. New task training.

    violationRecord 5064095

    30 CFR 46.7(a) · Significant and substantial (S&S) · $407.00 proposed penalty

  17. Safe access.

    violationRecord 5064094

    30 CFR 56.11001 · Significant and substantial (S&S) · $6,540.00 proposed penalty

  18. Construction and maintenance of guards.

    violationRecord 5064093

    30 CFR 56.14112(b) · Significant and substantial (S&S) · $2,503.00 proposed penalty

  19. Berms or guardrails.

    violationRecord 5064092

    30 CFR 56.9300(a) · $1,126.00 proposed penalty

  20. Access to stationary electrical equipment or switchgear.

    violationRecord 5064091

    30 CFR 56.12019 · $336.00 proposed penalty

  21. Protection of gas cylinder valves.

    violationRecord 5064090

    30 CFR 56.16006 · $504.00 proposed penalty

  22. Regular Safety and Health Inspection

    inspectionRecord F03356C

    56.3 on-site hours reported

  23. Handtools (nonpowered)

    accidentRecord 220260420008

    Days away from work only

    Accident narrative

    EE reports via phone that while working to replace the dump cables on the #3 dragline, when beating them out of their sockets and missed the swing. EE reports that this missed swing caused the movement to snatch the EE left's shoulder. EE reports left shoulder pain with movement.

  24. Slip or fall of person

    accidentRecord 220253570014

    Days away from work only

    Accident narrative

    EE reports walking to open valve to fill water tank, when right foot slipped on slippery ground causing right knee to twist while trying to maintain balance and not fall. EE describes right knee pain that prevents normal movement and prevents ability to work.

  25. Slip or fall of person

    accidentRecord 220253570003

    Days away from work only

    Accident narrative

    EE was exiting the truck to clean windows and mirror on R side of truck and when EE stepped on the lowest step the step gave way and the EE fell hitting back and bottom on the ground and head on the bottom front tire. EE seen at ER w/no restrictions. On 12/15/25 EE had lingering complications. On 12/17/25 diagnosed w/fracture of L shoulder, not able to RTW until reevaluation.

Sources and definitions

MSHA Violations (issue date), Accidents (accident date) and Inspections (begin date).

Violation titles use current CFR headings to identify the cited rule; they are not the inspector’s account of what happened.

Counts describe published rows, including contractor records; accident records are not distinct incidents or numbers of people injured.

Zero means no matching records in the imported sources, not proof of no events. Historical coverage differs by source; absence before a source begins reporting is not a zero incident rate. Invalid or absent dates and records after the snapshot are excluded.

S&S means SIG_SUB=Y. Fatality records use DEGREE_INJURY_CD=01. Proposed penalties are not final assessed or paid amounts; missing dollar values are omitted.

Inspection hours are SUM_TOTAL_ON_SITE_HOURS attributed to the inspection start date, without supervisor/trainee hours. Missing hours are omitted; a started inspection may still be open.

Portfolio totals use current mine membership, including events before the current owner or operator's tenure.