Swift Creek Mine

Safety activity

1. accident2026-09-15220262600001

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   EE reports sudden upper abdomen pain, while pulling a water hose, during the process of unchoking clay in the discharge chute of the Rod Mill. EE evaluated by on-site Paramedic and then made the decision to go to the ER for evaluation of the injury.

2. accident2026-08-21220262520026

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   During a nighttime anchor move, the employee missed a step and fell on the excavator barge deck. Humidity and mud spots were present; slip-resistant boots were worn. Employee landed on the gluteal area and noted mild left lower-back discomfort that progressively worsened, affecting bending, lifting, sitting, standing, and stretching. Reported late on 9/2/26 following rotation.

3. accident2026-08-03220262170023

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   EE reports stepping down from water truck and slipping in mud. Upon slipping EE turned to grab handrail to prevent fall to ground, at this motion EE experienced a twisting and pulling sensation in lower back. This caused a sharp pain in the left lower back. EE was sent to the Clinic for evaluation.

4. accident2026-07-23220262110011

   OTHER · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

   Accident narrative

   Employee was walking in a work area and suddenly felt like EE was being bit. The employee removed EE's shirt and had other employees examine EE for bites. The employee described feeling stinging. The employee did not report the incident until 7/28/2026 by way of texting after not showing up for work.

5. accident2026-06-07220261610008

   POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   EE reports backing over a drop-off and experiencing neck pain as a result of the whipping motion that it caused. EE went to ER after incident and was contacted by Clinic the next morning to obtain documentation for the incident.

6. accident2026-04-20220261170019

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   EE states something popped in left upper arm while working to rotate a crimper. EE reports mild discomfort in the area. On exam there is a notable bulge in the bicep muscle in the middle of the upper arm.

7. accident2026-03-12220262520025

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · 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.

8. accident2026-03-04220260680010

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · 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.

9. accident2026-02-17220260990034

   HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · 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.

10. accident2025-12-26220260420008

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · 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.

11. accident2025-12-19220253570014

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · 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.

12. accident2025-12-13220253570003

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · 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.

13. accident2025-11-15220260440009

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Fell into a washout pipe while connecting it, with a dislocation of left shoulder

14. accident2025-10-08220253170221

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE reports that EE was walking in the mine area and stepped on a spot that moved under EE's foot causing foot to twist. EE reports pain in foot and unable to walk due to pain. EE states that EE has recent problem with foot, but that the current pain is much worse.

15. accident2025-10-06220253170136

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE reports low back pain that began while working on a pump this morning. EE describes middle of the back pain that is keeping EE from being able to move or bend in any direction. EE states unable to work with the pain. EE reports previous low back problems that normally resolve with prescriptions and rest.

16. accident2025-09-30220253170036

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE reports pulling on a wrench and experiencing a pop in the right-side chest muscle. EE states pain with movement of arm. On physical exam there is a tender lump in the muscle.

17. accident2025-09-28220253170002

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE while in the process of removing debris/sticks from sleeve of pump, EE tripped over a plate that is part of the sled and fell backwards into a washout landing on left side. EE reports neck, shoulder, mid & lower back pain with stiffness. EE reports previous back injury.

18. accident2025-09-17220252650003

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE reports walking between truck and dragline and turning right ankle by stepping on uneven ground. EE states that EE reported it immediately and had applied ice to the area without relief. EE was brought to the clinic by supervisor. EE unable to walk normally due to pain and swelling to inside and outside of ankle.

19. accident2025-09-02220252510010

    MACHINERY · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE was aligning strap with suction flex when left thumb got caught and crushed between the strap and suction flex as it was being lifted.

20. accident2025-08-30220252510015

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE reports getting off the #3 dragline on the off-cab shoe ladder. When stepping off ladder left ankle rolled. EE unable to bear weight and had notable swelling in ankle. EE was sent to ER for evaluation by supervisor.

21. accident2025-07-13220251990018

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE's right hand was caught between the belts & the sheave while in the process of changing drive belts on final product pump. EE had to roll sheave in the opposite direction to remove the stuck hand. EE visited Clinic for after-hours treatment & returned to Clinic on 7/14/25, had decreased grip strength, swelling to thumb, ring & little finger. Hand was obviously painful to move.

22. accident2025-07-13220251990019

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE reports a popping sensation & a sharp pain in right side after slipping in mud & nearly falling. EE denies fall explaining that it took effort to catch balance. EE completed shift & reported to the Clinic by phone on 7/14/25. Follow-up call on 7/15/25 morning = no improvement. EE reports that the pain has not improved with rest & states unable to do much because of the pain.

23. accident2025-07-06220251890029

    POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE stated that while in the process of backing the haul truck to empty it into the #2 pit, the rear of the haul truck entered the pit causing the cab of the unit to overturn on the passenger's side. EE was able to self-extricate from the haul truck. EE was observed by co-workers to have a laceration on head and swollen right shoulder area. EE reported pain in both areas.

24. accident2025-06-27220251840047

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    EE called Clinic to report neck strain that occurred while pulling hose, prevented return to work the next morning. EE reports stiffness in neck that prevents turning of head left or right. EE was instructed to visit the Clinic for evaluation by company MD. EE evaluated and referred to clinic for evaluation and treatment.

25. accident2025-06-24220251810013

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Nutrien Employee was in the process of loading a mines power cable PLM head into the reel of the reel loader. The cable snagged, causing NE to drop the PLM head. The head fell onto NE's right ring finger pinching it against the reel.