Lucky Friday
Lucky Friday is committed to SAFELY producing ore at projected tonnage and grade, and keeping the Lucky Friday an efficient and profitable low-cost producer of silver, lead and zinc.
Lucky Friday Safety Philosophy -
- All accidents/injuries can be prevented.
- Management is responsible for preventing injuries.
- Working safely is a condition of employment.
- All operating exposures can be safeguarded.
- Training employees to work safely is essential.
- Prevention of personal injuries is good business.
Mine/Surface Rescue at Lucky Friday
Lucky Friday mine has a dedicated group of trained emergency responders. These employees are trained to respond in the unlikely event of any emergency occurring at the mine and surface operation. Our Mine Rescue teams are members of Central Mine Rescue. This organization is based in Idaho and services mines in the North West. Lucky Friday mine participates in annual competitions held by Central Mine Rescue in Idaho; these competitions foster strong bonds between competing teams and serve to strengthen skills of individual team members.
Lucky Friday Safety Record
- Injuries at the Lucky Friday have been reduced by 50% in the last year.
- MSHA citations have been reduced by approximately 50%.
- Underground Mine Rescue Team competed in the West Regional Mine Rescue Competition In Fernie, British Columbia. Placing first in the Benchman’s competition, first in Practical Skills and second overall.
- Competed in the Central Mine Rescue competition placing First in the Benchman’s Competition and First in the Multi-gas tester competition in 2008.
- Placed 19th out of 33 teams in 2008 at the National Mine Rescue Competition in Reno, Nevada.
Greens Creek
Greens Creek is committed to providing a safe and healthy work place for all employees and contractors. Accomplishing this goal requires constant attention and the cooperation of every person at the work site. Keeping the importance of health and safety in the front of everyone's mind takes individual dedication and ongoing training, along with frequent safety and health reminders. Employees and contractors attend weekly departmental safety meetings as well as "tool box" meetings for individual crews. These meetings provide the opportunity for open communication and training on Health and safety topics in addition to timely updates of response to issues or concerns raised. As part of the Greens Creek team, we each have a responsibility to make certain we are working safely, along with ensuring those around us are working safely. This is done by following the safety and health guidelines, utilizing the STOP risk assessment tool, participation in safety meetings and, in general, keeping safety as a key thought while performing our every day duties. By returning home to our families and friends safe and sound after a long shift at work, we exhibit our individual and collective commitment to safety.
Every Day, Every Shift, Home Safe.
Mine/Surface Rescue at Greens Creek
Greens Creek mine has a dedicated group of trained emergency responders. These employees are trained to respond in the unlikely event of any emergency occurring at the mine and surface operation. Monthly training is conducted to test the team member's skills in areas such as: HAZMAT, First Aid, Confined Space rescue, High Angle Rescue, Fire Fighting, Mine Exploration/Mapping and Hazard Recognition. Our Mine Rescue teams are members of Central Mine Rescue. This organization is based in Idaho and services mines in the North West. Greens Creek Mine participates in annual competitions held by Central Mine Rescue in Idaho; these competitions foster strong bonds between competing teams and serve to strengthen skills of individual team members.
Greens Creek Safety Record
- More than one year with no lost-time injuries.
- Surface Rescue team competed in Elko Safety Olympiad.
- Underground Rescue team competed in the Central Mine Rescue Competition in Idaho where they won the Field competition and the First Aid Competition in addition to trophies in the Gas and BG4 Benches.
- The underground rescue team also competed at the National Mine rescue competition in Reno when they took second place in the First Aid competition.
