Mining Incidents

Young Mine Metal/Non-Metal

Crucible ETN LLC · Underground
Controlled by Korea Zinc Co Ltd
Strawberry Plains, Jefferson County, TN  ·  Active
MSHA Mine ID: 4000168

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Fatalities
2
Total incidents
117
Years on record
2000–2025
Latest incident
Sep 2025
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
755
citations
212
significant & substantial
$414,054
proposed penalties
$318,237
paid to date
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2025 Q4 57,665 11 1 190.8
2025 Q1 74,628 8 1 107.2
2024 Q3 7,200 8 0 1111.1
2024 Q2 69,576 12 1 172.5
2023 Q4 2,752 8 0 2907.0
2023 Q2 2,752 9 3 3270.3
2023 Q1 2,752 9 1 3270.3
2022 Q3 2,752 8 4 2907.0
Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.

Fatalities at this mine

2 recorded
July 12, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Operator was conducting remoting activities in an area known as the 2025 area when a large rock contacted the cab. Operator was found in the cab out past the designated no-go line and sustained fatal injuries.

May 18, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator Fatality · MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A group solely comprised of RWS contractors [MSHA Contractor ID B5045] was working in the mine. A pump sitting on a trailer was moved by RWS contractors by a telehandler, without notification to Nyrstar. RWS hitched the trailer to their telehandler. RWS pulled the trailer up a ramp. The trailer hitch broke. An individual RWS EE traveling on foot behind the trailer was struck

Reportable incidents

115 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2025 · 3 incidents

August 5, 2025 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was walking across the roadway underground to a power center to turn off a fan when EE rolled EE's ankle and felt a pop.

2024 · 3 incidents

August 7, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was bending over to pick up an extension cord when EE felt a pop in their knee. EE was placed on restrictions until further evaluations.

2023 · 6 incidents

November 6, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was making repairs to #33010 Sandvik TH540 Haul Truck Air Conditioning system. During live testing, the employee's thumb came into contact with the condenser fan resulting in a fracture/laceration.

October 24, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Around 7:00 am employee was dressed in street clothes and getting ready to walk to parking lot to go home after the night shift rotation had ended. As employee was walking out of change house and up the steps they felt a pop in their left knee. Could not bear any weight on left leg.

September 28, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employees were leaving work area in 2250, when the driver of the tractor was getting out of the way for the 460 TH to pass. When re-entering the road, the tractor was in loose material. Upon breaking free, the tractor swung to the right contacting the rib. The employee seated on the same side, hit hard hat on the railing of the man carrier upon hitting the rib.

August 28, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

At approximately 8:30AM on 8/28/23, a mechanic was attempting to repair a blown turbo boot on the engine of the 37605 supply hauler truck. EE stood up on the offside fender stepping backwards and tripped over the exhaust guard bracket causing EE to fall backwards into the oscillating section of the supply hauler hitting face and ribs on the truck.

2022 · 5 incidents

December 29, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was riding the man cage and dropped lunch box. When the employee went to pick it up, the handle was at an angle on the cage floor. As the employee went to grab the handle, EE's finger got cut from a sharp piece of metal from the cage floor.

March 7, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning safety glasses. When the employee went to put them back on their face they accidently scratched the left eye with the earpiece on the safety glasses.

February 22, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

At 8:30 am a mechanic was removing old pressure washer in wash bay to install new unit. During removal the wash unit tipped from the telehandler forks and guard on washer unit caught the mechanics glove cutting EE's right middle finger and scraping stomach. Mechanic was taken to the hospital and received 4 stitches in EE's right middle finger.

2021 · 7 incidents

November 7, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on the air conditioning unit on a loader when EE's little finger on EE's right hand came into contact with the fan causing an open distal fracture to the last digit.

October 18, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Utility supervisor stated that while operating the Telehandler it felt like a piece of dust went into the eye.

July 22, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was stacking screen on rib, when EE stepped back EE didn't realize EE's footing was on a piece of screen. The screen slid out from underneath EE, causing the employee to slip and fall.

2020 · 2 incidents

January 9, 2020 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

At approximately 11:50am at Young Mine a miner had entered the 7690 heading after mucking activities, checking the area, when an approximately 100 pound rock fell striking EE on the head and arm. The rock fall occurred on the left-hand rib, where the rib meets the face, about 10 feet up the rib line.

January 7, 2020 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was changing a lift cylinder on top of a loader when the incident occurred. The employee was trying to move the crane in a better position with a strap when the employee lost balance falling approx. 5ft to the ground below.

2019 · 3 incidents

October 31, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

At 1:25 AM the blasting crew had finished hand scaling the back in 9664 and were in the process of loading first couple holes when a rock fell from the back and struck one of the blasters in the left forearm and wrist causing a laceration that required stitches.

March 6, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee mounted a tractor on the surface prior to going underground to start shift. After mounting the tractor, employee thought that the safety latch/gate was closed on the rear of the tractor and went to lean back against it when employee fell out approx. 3ft landing on left side.

2018 · 2 incidents

June 11, 2018 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A blaster was using a box cutter to cut the debt cord on a round loaded in 9664 and lacerated left hand below the thumb area. Safety was notified and transported the employee to the local ER for evaluation and had 14 stitches put in the laceration.

2017 · 4 incidents

July 7, 2017 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee reported that employee had a Allergic reaction to the muck boots. Employee knew employee was allergic to neoprene and wore the muck boots

March 7, 2017 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped on flexible step to climb on haul truck and step swung. This startled the employee and EE tensed up straining right hamstring muscle. Employee is still mobile and is on work restrictions.

2016 · 4 incidents

July 29, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

finger caught between lifting strap and equipment causing an avulsion on lt index finer

May 7, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Right forearm caught between loading rig basket and face, causing 2 lacerations. Taken to ER and received stitches and returned to full duty

February 5, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal shaftcrew, shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

hit in face with scaling bar. no med treatment until 2/26. Jaw began to hurt after violent sneeze. Went to dr and was dx with a jaw fracture. saw specialist on 2-29. No treatment needed as it is healing on its own. l

2015 · 5 incidents

July 2, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against a moving object

While traveling down towards 70 mill hole, the driver lost control and turned over a Kubota rtv900 on the driver side resulting in amputation of lt ring finger and multiple lacerations to middle finger, pinky

March 22, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was exiting the genie lift man basket. The genie lift man basket was on the ground. While exiting the basket, the employee's right heel of their boot got caught on the toe board causing the employee to trip and fall to the ground.

2014 · 3 incidents

February 14, 2014 TN · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller MACHINERY

Employee was trying to get a piece of steel out of striking bar when a piece flew off and struck him in the arm. Employee initially declined medical treatment. Employee later went to the dr. and had the metal removed and was prescribed antibiotics.

2013 · 2 incidents

December 17, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee placed left hand on machine to brace himself while walking around equipment on the right side of engine compartment. He did not see the broken piece of mirror under the gasket laying on the cowl of the cab. When employee placed hand on gasket, the piece of mirror punctured his left hand between his two middle fingers.

December 8, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing loss. Did not return for 30 day retest. Had a 10 dB avg shift with threshold above 25 dB

2012 · 4 incidents

December 31, 2012 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was stepping off of his bolter rig and slipped on the bottom step. As a result of the slip, he hit the ground landing on a rock. The force of breaking his fall resulted in an anterior dislocation on his left side shoulder. At the time of the injury, the employee had 3 points of contact established. The step of the bolter was wet, as is common in underground mining.

2011 · 13 incidents

December 28, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FIRE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

At 12:35p.m. a fire was reported on the 34014 Oldenburg Drill hdg. in the 95-17 Hdg. in the 85-15 stope.Foreman called for an evac. of the mine. MSHA,mine rescue,911,G.M. was contacted at 12:50 p.m. At 1:35p.m. all accounted for except 3 util. EE's which were later evac'd. by mine rescue. 5 were sent to hosp.for eval.1 EE kept in the hosp.o.n.for high CO(9)normal is 1.

December 28, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

At 12:35p.m. a fire was reported on the 34014 Oldenburg Drill hdg. in the 95-17 Hdg. in the 85-15 stope.Foreman called for an evac. of the mine. MSHA,mine rescue,911,G.M. was contacted at 12:50 p.m. At 1:35p.m. all accounted for except 3 util. EE's.They could not evac. w/o passing thru smoke, they comm. to the surf. by phone, rescue arrived and trans.men to the srf.at 3:50 p.m.

November 20, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A haulage truck inadvertantly raised the bed into dump position in a low back area mashing the high voltage cable, thus causing a power loss to the 85-15 area of the mine and ths resulted in loss of power to the man cage. MSHA was notified and the mine was evacuated until power was restored to the man cage approximatley two hours later.

November 15, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was rolling a tractor tire out from machine with another EE and the IE was walking back and tripped over a rock pile and landed on the rock pile. This was an underground mine and the only light was the light on the helmets.

October 26, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

using jacks to slew a 15 ton rail car back onto the tracks when one jack became stuck beneath the car. Miner stood on jack handle trying to get it to release when the handle released and struck him in the rt leg and pinned him against the coupling. Placed on restricted duty until MRI completed

June 20, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Electrical Contact burnt out making the hoist inoperable, the mine was evacuated and MSHA was contacted. The hoist was down for a total of 27 hours. Repairs were made and the mine was examined prior to reentering the mine.

May 19, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The injured was tossing a rock the size of a football into the car he was pulling, he tripped about the time he done this action and caught his hand between the rock and car causing a fracture to the meta carpal.

April 18, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was walking up the belt line tracking the belt. As he was walking behind the pillar at the midsection. The employee's right knee buckled and the employee fell to the ground as he fell he struck his Thigh on a metal bar to the belt line causing him to bruise his right thigh.

February 14, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

While boosting a truck at the 71 Mill Hole injured fell from the truck causing a fracture to his right fore arm, and right hip.

2010 · 9 incidents

July 2, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While re- railing a wrecked ore car the injured was using a bar 5 feet long to pry the car. The car slewed over to set down on the track pushing the bar in a downward motion, striking the injured on the left leg, he also held on to the bar causing strain to his right shoulder. Injured was placed on (restricted duty on 7-7-10 and is estimated to be on light duty for 4 days.)

June 25, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While scaling a rib, injured stated he felt sharp pain in his left arm. The injured worked two more shifts then went to the Dr. on 6/28/10. Was examined and released to return to work with no restrictions. On 7/2/10 injured had follow up and was placed on restricted duty.

June 22, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While installing a new hoist rope for the new man hoist, injured was observing the rope being pulled through the sheive wheel. When the Crosby clamp fouled on the hand rail, it broke the metal loose causing the metal to strike injured on the left side of the knee.

2009 · 2 incidents

December 15, 2009 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Routine inspection by an outside contractor found the bull gear on the Young mine service hoist to be out of tolerance with respect to its fit onto the main shaft of the service hoist.

2008 · 10 incidents

December 19, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Power to the main shaft and hoisting equipment was lost due to an area wide power outage. The secondary shaft and adit were still usable. Power was restored around 12:00 PM.

December 19, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hanging pipe back up when the chain slipped off the pipe. The pipe struck the EE and bent him backwards causing pain in his stomach and shoulder. EE has a hernia and a strained shoulder.

December 17, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Due to a power failure on the property, the secondary hoist was out of commission for more than 30 minutes. The main shaft and adit were still usable. Full power was restored after 4 PM.

July 3, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving a truck when he ran over a hump in the road and a pot hole on the other side. This caused his back to start hurting. He went to the doctor and was put on restrictions.

June 18, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE stopped to roll a rock out of the way of drilling a lifter hole. While rolling the rock he felt a pain in his back. Pain worsened over next 24 hours. He is now on restricted duty.

April 3, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS

EE was helping bolt a hydraulic hose manifold on a boom. While EE has handing manifold up, the other EE slipped off drill and landed on first EE. EE recieved a shoulder strain and lumbar strain. EE received restrictions in which he could not do his job fully on 4/8/08.

March 10, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Accident type, without injuries

Broken guide in shaft caused east skip to stop. Shaft is shut down until repairs are made. Shaft was being used for production only, it is not the primary or secondary escapeway from the mine.

January 10, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing a rock jam from the crusher chute. The ground bar being used slipped and the employees arm struck the edge of the opening.

2007 · 9 incidents

December 8, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was driving Haul Truck #302 a Toro 40D. He had pulled over and stopped to allow another truck to pass coming the opposite direction. The other truck passed and he pulled out crossing to the other side of the roadway and struck the pipelines on the opposite side.

November 4, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Cleaning tail gate of dump truck, his right thumb caught in tail gate. Reportable fracture, right thumb; lost time.

August 13, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was cleaning up around the tracks. He was lifting a rock to place it back on the car when another rock rolled off and crushed the tip of his left thumb. The injury was a fracture of the distal phalanx of the left thumb. Thumb was placed in a splint and medications were given.

June 21, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on transmission. He had his foot propped up on the frame of the equipment. His foot slipped off and hit a piece of metal attached to the frame.The incident was reported three days later after it was infected. Employee was taken to doctor, given antibiotics and cleaned the scrape.

June 12, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading a powder truck. Apparently, he was twisting while picking up boxes of powder. When employee complained of back pain, we took him to the doctor for evaluation. Doctors evaluation was Lumbar Strain. Placed on temporary restriction to not lift over 10 lbs. given Presctiption Medication.

June 7, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in the shop. Turned to pick up bolt and felt a pain in his back. Refused medical treatment at the time but came in the next day with catch in his back. Referred to doctor and diagnosed as back strain. No lost time, placed or limited duty not to pick up over 10 lbs.

February 13, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was leaving the mine office by the back steps. There were three employees standing on the steps talking. Rather than disturbing their discussion he decided to walk down the grass area and hold the handrail.When he got to the bottom he stepped on the sidewalk and turned his left ankle.

2006 · 2 incidents

2003 · 1 incident

August 15, 2003 TN · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING THE HOIST ROPE COVER, LOCATED ABOVE HIS HEAD AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM.

2001 · 2 incidents

October 31, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUPERVISOR WAS REPLACING WHEEL STUD ON MOBILE EQUIPMENT HIT LEFT HAND WITH HAMMER. STITCHES REQUIRED. REPORTABLE.

April 9, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE TRIPPED ON ROCK, FELL AND CUT HAND ON ROCK-REPORTABLE DUE TO STICHES.

2000 · 14 incidents

December 12, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPRAINED BACK HOLDING ANFO BAGS, RESTRICTED DUTY FOR TWO DAYS.

November 8, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING TRK. HE STATES HE RAN OVER ROCKIN THE ROADWAY ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION IS ONGOINGEE WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY AS OF 12/18/00 UNTIL MEDICAL EVALUATION IS COMPLTED

October 20, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE HIT RIB WITH FORKLIFT-SPRAINED NECK AND LEG. EE MISSED ONE WORKDAY 10-21-00.

October 10, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BARRING IN CRUSHER BEGAN LOSING TIME 10-24-00.

October 7, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE SPRAINED LEFT SHOULDER/ELBOW WHILE LOADING ANFO. BEGAN RESTRICTED WORKING 10-9-00.

September 21, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE SPRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD PUMP ONTO SUPPLY TRUCK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 10-4-00. TWO DAYS RESTRICTED DUTY PRESENTLY.

September 3, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE SPRAINED HIS LEFT ARM WHILE SCALING ON 9-3-00. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL 12-20-00. EE BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK ON 12-22-00.

August 15, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE SPRAINED SHOULDER WHILE BARRING ROCK. HE DID NOT REPORT THE ACCIDENT ON THE DATE OF OCCURRENCE. HE LATER RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT AND UTILIZED TWO DAYS OF RESTRICTED DUTY.

July 6, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal stoper miner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SPRAINED BACK - HUNG LIGHT CORD ON BASKET CONTROL OF ANFO RIG. BEGAN RESTRICTED WORK 7/8/00.

April 29, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HIT BY BASKET OF ANFO RIG AND LATER SPRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER WHIOLE HANDLING BAGS OF ANFO.

April 10, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LOOSENING BOLT ON JUMBO, SPRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER.

March 22, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Asarco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STRUCK AIRLINE WITH EQUIPMENT. THE EE WAS STRUCK BY AN OBJECT DURING THE ESCAPE OF AIR. STITCHES REQUIRED.

March 17, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asarco Inc · Fall down stairs

SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE WALKING DOWN STEPS. EE WAS ON RESTRICTED JUTY 1 DAY (3/18/00)

January 11, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Asarco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HIS ARMS HURT FROM USING HAMMER ON STRIP LOADOUT DOORS. A MEDICAL ASSESSMENT IS STILL ONGOING. THE EMPLOYEE WAS OFF THE JOB BEGINING 2-23-00.