Tilden Mine

Safety activity

1. accident2026-08-28220262470013

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

   Accident narrative

   Employee was using a prybar in an upward forward motion to remove a middle impact roller for 2CV when the prybar slipped out causing the employee to strike their right middle finger against an overhead steel channel. Employee was sent to the hospital for imaging which revealed fracture. Employee's finger was dressed and immobilized with a splint and employee returned to work.

2. accident2026-08-17220262380019

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

   Accident narrative

   Two employees were installing a plastic deflector sheet into a chute and were lowering the deflector by hand. The deflector became wedged in the chute and when it dislodged, it dropped and pinched the employee's right thumb.

3. accident2026-08-06220262430008

   POWERED HAULAGE · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Employee was operating loader 49 on the north wall of the Tilden Main Pit when they contacted a large boulder in the dig face with the loader bucket causing the employee pain in their right shoulder from being jarred. Employee was wearing their seat belt at the time of the incident. Employee was prescribed restrictions to wear a sling and limit lifting with right arm to < 10 lbs.

4. accident2026-07-22220262080021

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY

   Accident narrative

   Employee was lifting filter sections from machine and felt something pop followed by tightness in their lower abdomen. Employee was evaluated by site nurse and sent to local hospital where ultrasound revealed fat containing hernia.

5. accident2026-07-21220262050012

   SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Operator was cleaning in the Primary Crusher basement when they stumbled on a rock on the floor causing fall. Employee reported after getting up, shoulder fell out of socket causing pain. Employee self-relocated shoulder and was evaluated by site EMT and transported to local ED for imaging which revealed bone fragments and degenerative mineralization and tendon calcification.

6. accident2026-05-19220261470012

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

   Accident narrative

   Fabick CAT employee was working in the Cleveland Cliffs Mining Shop. The employee was working on a motor grader cylinder head, installing a fitting. The wrench slipped off and the employee's hand hit a flange, on the cylinder head, causing a small laceration on the top of EE's left hand.

7. accident2026-05-18220262110026

   HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

   Accident narrative

   Employee was performing clean up duties in the induration thickener pump house. Employee pulled hose to go around corner when they slipped and fell causing pain in their left knee. Incident exacerbated a recent a non-occupational injury involving same knee. Employee fully accommodated within department since incident date. Employee received medical treatment 7-16-2026.

8. accident2026-05-18220261460010

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

   Accident narrative

   Employee was removing valve from Tilden 1 #2 South deaerator line when their left hand was pinched between the valve and a handrail. The employee was wearing gloves at the time of incident and sustained a laceration to their left hand. Employee was transferred to local ED for evaluation and received medical treatment (7 sutures) and returned to work.

9. accident2026-05-13220261460015

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

   Accident narrative

   Employee was removing a fire water valve when the employee's left finger was pinched between the valve and the hand railing while lowering the valve with a chain hoist. Employee was transferred to local ED for imaging which revealed nondisplaced fracture to employee's left pinky finger. Employee was provided a splint for immobilization and protection and returned to work.

10. accident2026-04-14220262320022

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee was installing a liner for the course ore feeder when the end of liner dropped and pulled the employee's right arm down and away from their body. The employee felt discomfort in right shoulder and returned to work. Employee worked full duty until receiving shoulder surgery on 8/10. Employee has a history of non-occupational right rotator cuff injury and repair.

11. accident2026-03-06220260700010

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

    Accident narrative

    While attempting to pull a support shaft out of a grate, the shaft shifted and caught employees hand between the shaft and grating.

12. accident2026-02-06220260480024

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    An employee fell while walking. While attempting to catch themselves, they sustained lacerations to their left hand and chin.

13. accident2026-01-25220260400028

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    An employee positioning a used return roller for a conveyor pinched their left index finger, resulting in a laceration and sutures.

14. accident2026-01-09220260690010

    HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    An employee experienced an incident while using a ratchet that became increasingly difficult to turn. During this process, the employee felt a pop in their right bicep. Following the incident, the employee was evaluated and was returned to work within their job class. However, the employee is now scheduled for surgical repair, which triggered reportability.

15. accident2025-12-24220262370006

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee was counting parts when a pallet tipped and moyler bit fell on their right foot. Employee was wearing safety toed boots w/metatarsal protection. Employee was brought to the ER for X-rays which were negative for fracture. Employee worked full duty until orthopedics follow appointment on 7/23/26 revealed nonhealing metatarsal fractures and were prescribed restrictions.

16. accident2025-11-29220253450014

    OTHER · INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES

    Accident narrative

    Employee experienced a presumed personal medical emergency at the start of their shift resulting in cardiac arrest. Emergency services responded, however, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.

17. accident2025-11-27220253450013

    SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    Employee arrived to work for the start of day shift. On their way into the truck shop from their personal vehicle, the employee slipped and fell on ice in the parking lot and broke their hip. Employee was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

18. accident2025-11-11220253290021

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    Employee was making a shovel cable connection when the cable rolled, pulling the employee's left arm forward. The employee experienced left arm pain and was evaluated at the local ED where images revealed an injury to their left bicep. The employee was prescribed work restrictions and is being accommodated.

19. accident2025-11-03220253210036

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY

    Accident narrative

    Employee was hosing in the crusher bowl when the employee tripped and fell landing on their left knee. Employee continued to work and felt something running down their leg when they observed a cut below the left knee. Employee was evaluated at the ER and received medical treatment (stitches).

20. accident2025-10-09220253170194

    ENTRAPMENT · ACCIDENT ONLY

    Accident narrative

    A single miner was involved in an elevator entrapment when an elevator malfunction occurred. Miner was safely removed and the elevator was repaired, inspected and returned to service.

21. accident2025-09-12220253170196

    FIRE · ACCIDENT ONLY

    Accident narrative

    A fire occurred on a Komatsu 930E Surface Mining truck. The area was secured to prevent harm from potential hazards for the duration of the exposure. External fire response agencies were immediately contacted and extinguished the fire when conditions allowed.

22. accident2025-09-05220252600006

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

    Accident narrative

    Employee was removing hardware from shovel dipper using a hammer when a piece of the hammer head broke off striking the employee in the left glute. The employee was seen in the ED where they received medical treatment and returned to work.

23. accident2025-08-26220252450011

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

    Accident narrative

    An employee attempting to clear a jammed chain for a chain fall sustained a fracture to their left index finger.

24. accident2025-08-21220252450001

    MACHINERY · DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY

    Accident narrative

    While positioning a pinion for install for the Pebble Mill, an employee's finger was pinched between the pinion and a liner bolt on the Pebble Mill. The employee sustained a laceration to their left index finger

25. accident2025-07-23220252180011

    HANDLING OF MATERIALS · DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT

    Accident narrative

    Employee sustained and unknown injury to the left forearm while manipulating a lifter bar from the inside of the #1 Balling Mill.