TOLAND SAND PLANT Metal/Non-Metal

EE was trying to remove a tree that was stuck at the underside of a crusher, on top of a belt. While pulling on the tree, EE felt pain on the right side of abdomen, and the injury resulted in a strain. The injury did not meet reportable criteria until after EE's follow up visit on 01/22/2024 when ee was issued a work restriction of no shoveling.

The tailgate latch was stuck, and EE went to get it unstuck. In the process of doing so, the tailgate went shut and EE's finger got caught in it.

EE has suffered a standard threshold shift in hearing compared to their baseline. EE has been retrained on proper use of hearing protection and has also went over the hearing conservation plan with a safety team member.

Employee was cutting a conveyor belt with a utility knife.

Employee was attempting to remove material by prying that was stuck in chute.

Employee was cutting down a broken tree. It twisted and hit employee on the side of the head.

Employee was cleaning crusher when his foot got caught between the motor and guard.

Employee was lifting a pump with other employees and strained his leg. Employees on site were previously instructed to use a come-along to lift anything heavy.

Employee was lifting an access door off of the shaker and strained his left shoulder.

Employee was installing a new 20HP electric motor on the #3 conveyor. A 3/4 ton chain hoist was being used to lift the motor into place. The safety latch on the hook failed resulting in the motor striking the employees left forearm.

Employee was lifting crusher parts. This job is done by more than one person.

Injured was cutting tree's for firewood and a wind gust caused the striking tree to fall in a unexpected direction thus striking the tree cutter. Injured was not an employee of the mine.

The employee was assisting a contract welder who was working in a feeder area of the plant. The injured employee was acting as a spotter in the event that the welder needed help due to working in a confined space.

The employee was lifting steel plates.

Employee fell thru a elevated walkway when the steel grating approx. 22" wide and 36" long he stepped on dislodged. the walkway was supported on both side with 3"x3" angle iron and was adjacent to a crusher. It appears the weld broke as a result of vibration.

Installing replace "shoes" on VSI crusher and one fell from cart, used to transport them, onto his foot.

Employee was shoveling from under belt for several hours before pain & tingling in hands/fingers began. He did not report any problem until 7/5/06, we then sent him for a medical examination. *Possible carpal tunnel syndrome.