2 workers were installing grating/plates around the service platform at the Raw Mill area while wearing full personal protective equipment, including anti-impact gloves. After disconnecting the grating from the rigging, they tried to fit it in place by hand. One of the workers smashed EE's finger. They underestimated the weight of the grating pieces.
23 de marzo de 2026WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
EE was talking when EE's coworker struck a column with a broken piece of aluminum handle when EE lifted EE's hand into the swinging area. EE received a laceration to EE's left middle finger, took EE to clinic for stiches.
19 de febrero de 2026WY · Metal/No metálicoCapataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de hornoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was shoveling dust with other employees in a tight location when they were hit on side of head by another employee causing their goggles to become dislodged. When this happened, injured employee was exposed to dust that irritated their eyes.
9 de junio de 2025WY · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was shoveling material from underneath a conveyer in the Finish Mill area when EE felt discomfort in EE's lower back.
8 de mayo de 2025WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
A dust collector mechanic was changing out filter bags for a cement silo dust collector and after a two hour period noticed an eye irritation. The employee stopped work and flushed eyes multiple times but needed off-site assistance from a medical care facility.
28 de febrero de 2024WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was installing dust collector bags/wire cages (24' long). While installing a cage, weighing approximately 12 lbs., they felt a "pop" in left shoulder, and felt pain in the shoulder.
26 de mayo de 2023WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee's left index finger was struck with a piece of 1" by 1" stock metal while employee was holding back a chop saw guard that was in the process of getting it's cutting wheel replaced. The index finger required 11 stitches.
18 de agosto de 2022WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
While replacing a 480VAC electric motor, an employee's finger was caught between the motor and an adjacent fan housing, resulting in a laceration and fracture between the 2nd and 3rd knuckles of EE's left ring finger.
13 de mayo de 2022WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
An employee's finger was smashed while lifting a guard into place.
23 de diciembre de 2021WY · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
A miner's fall protection lanyard hook got caught on a railing behind EE when EE climbed down a ladder. At the bottom of the ladder EE felt the tension and turned just in time for the hook to retract toward EE, striking EE in the face and breaking two teeth.
21 de junio de 2021WY · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
A laborer was treated with numbing, flushing, antibiotic ointment, and anti-inflammatory drops for a chemical burn to EE's right eye after EE opened a compartment lid during cleanup operations and cement clinker dust was blown into EE's eye.
11 de marzo de 2021WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was moving a railcar with a hand jack. After several successful moves, the jack failed to bite, putting the employee slightly off balance. EE had unknowingly moved onto an icy surface and feet slipped out from under them. EE's arm caught on part of the railcar as they fell, resulting in a dislocated elbow.
11 de septiembre de 2019WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
While troubleshooting a limit switch, an employee's hand was caught between a valve actuator linkage arm and a linkage post, resulting in contusions, swelling, and sprains to the hand, wrist, and fingers.
6 de marzo de 2019WY · Metal/No metálicoOperario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was attempting to remove a chunk of shale from a weigh feeder when the chunk rotated up and pinched the employee's left index finger between it and the top of the weigh feeder box, resulting in a laceration approximately 1" long. The employee received 5 stitches and one day of light duty.
29 de noviembre de 2018WY · Metal/No metálicoEnsayador, Geólogo, Metalurgista, Ingeniero, Gerencia de ingenieríaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee hit top of left kneecap on underside of 2nd rung of 5 ft. fixed ladder while climbing to retrieve a coal sample from Kiln 2 under normal operating conditions.
15 de noviembre de 2017WY · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was working inside of an empty cement silo. The employee was drilling holes for dowels to repair the silo. There was dust in the air and was sticking to the employees face. The employee wiped face and some dust got in eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses, but removed them to wipe the sweat from face.
15 de noviembre de 2017WY · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Contractor did not notify Mine operator about incident until 11/20/2017. Contractor said that employee received prescription eye drops after getting dust flushed out of eye.
29 de septiembre de 2017WY · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Injured pinched middle and ring finger of left hand between the push bar on the kiln shell cooling fan and the track the fan wheel run on.
15 de enero de 2016WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
While the employee was doing regular duties EE's bicep tendon detached from forearm. This injury is the result of a degenerative condition found in mostly men from mid-thirties and older.
14 de mayo de 2015WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Left wrist was pinched between angle iron and framework of screener.
25 de agosto de 2013WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was climbing up the plant 972G loader, as employee pulled the door open, he felt a pop in his right forearm/bicep area. MRI was taken and results were given on 9/5/2013 results indicated a torn tendon.
23 de abril de 2013WY · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was moving last pallet of kiln chains and felt a pop in his right shoulder and arm. Employee was diagnosed with a strain sprain and returned to work. MRI was done and results were read on 5/31/2013 diagnoses indicated a torn rotator cuff. Employee is going to have surgery scheduled sometime in June or the first part of July 2013.
Interstates electrician at the MSHA regulated site Mountain Cement near Laramie Wyoming was injured. While carrying tools in a backpack, in the process of removing the backpack, the worker twisted his back resulting in a lower back strain. Worker was prescribed medication for pain. Placed on restricted duty, no lifting over 20lb and no bending. Following up with physical therapy.
20 de abril de 2013WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
While attempting to remove a link pin from a drag chain, employee's finger was smashed in-between chain link pin and chain housing
15 de agosto de 2012WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Mechanic ee was working in the raw mill on the number four roller hydraulic cylinder. EE was loosening bolts to remove the top cap of the cylinder so he could replace the inner seal. As ee loosened the last bolt the cap flew upward, shoving ee left hand into the upper cylinder coupling which caused a laceration on his left palm
13 de mayo de 2012WY · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee knelt down to pick up a scoop with a shovel and felt a pop in his knee.
10 de octubre de 2011WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was removing a tire from a trailer; the tire fell to the ground and caused something to flip up into employees left lower jaw, causing a laceration.
1 de junio de 2011WY · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was installing a heat exchanger (10 Inch pipe), load shifted, smashing employees right wrist in-between heat exchanger and a two inch pipe.
24 de febrero de 2010WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Mill liner tipped over and landed on miner's right foot, just above steel toe.
27 de enero de 2010WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was pulling on welding lead, with left arm, and felt a strain on left mid back. (Strain/Sprain)
23 de abril de 2009WY · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteMANEJO DE MATERIALES
This is a reopened first aid case original case was 12/2/2007 strain/sprain to low back. Employee stated having pain in low back again over one year later, and decided he wanted to have his back reevaluated, he was examined and a cortisone shot was administered. Employee may be getting one more cortisone shot.
30 de marzo de 2009WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was removing a bearing and housing from a shelf, the bearing fell smashing employee's left middle finger. Employee sustained a small fracture to tip of his left middle finger.
22 de octubre de 2007WY · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was reaching into a hopper to pull a rock out of the way that was restricting material flow. While removing the rock another rock fell pinching his left ringer finger between rock and hopper. Left ring finger sustained a fracture & two cuts, one to the top & the other to the bottom of his finger.
12 de octubre de 2007WY · Metal/No metálicoOperario de taller reparador de vagones, MecánicoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was removing a piece of iron from a vise. When jaws of the vise were open iron fell onto employee's left pinky finger, causing a cut to his finger. He went to hospital after work and received five stitches.
22 de enero de 2007WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was attempting to pull out a full dust collector bag that had fallen into the dust collector's hopper. While lifting on the fallen bag EE felt a strain on left side, stomach area. He made an appointment with his family doctor on 1/23/07. Diagnosis was a hernia. Doctor scheduled surgery for 2/16/07. 7000-1 form was not submitted until surgery was done.
14 de diciembre de 2006WY · Metal/No metálicoBombero (operario de bombas)MANEJO DE MATERIALES
On 12/14/2006 at 6:30 AM employee was working on an air actuated slide gate, he was trying to open slide gate. His left thumb was pinched in between the slide gate's limit switch and the limit switch arm. He sustained a laceration and a broken bone in the tip of his left thumb.
4 de junio de 2005WY · Metal/No metálicoBombero (operario de bombas)MANEJO DE MATERIALES
DUST MATERIAL BUILT UP ON THE BRIM OF THE EMPLOYEE'S HARD HAT. WHEN EE LOWERED A FACE SHIELD THAT WAS ATTACHED TO HIS HARD HAT THE DUST FELL DOWN ONTO HIS FACIAL AREA. DUST GOT INTO EE'S RT. EYE CAUSING A CORNEAL ABRASION. EYE WAS EXAMINED BY A DR. & EE WAS PRESCRIBED MEDICATION.
LIFTING FAN BASE FROM PALLET TO CART. TWO PEOPLE WERE LIFTING TOGETHER. ONE STRAINED BACK. EE PLACED ON RESTRICTED STATUS.
30 de enero de 2004WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A TIRE FROM A SEMI TRACTOR WHEN IT SHIFTED AND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE TIRE/WHEEL AND IT FELL ONTO HIS LEFT ANKLE/LEG. EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED A CONTUSION AND CONTINUED TO WORK REGULAR DUTIES. ANKLE CONTINUED TO HAVE PAIN AND CONTUSION DID NOT GO AWAY. ON 2/9/04, EMPLOYEE HAD ANKLE EXAMINED AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURED FIBULA.
6 de noviembre de 2003WY · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
EE WAS MANUALLY LOADING OLD BRICK/COATING INTO A SKID-STEER LOADER BUCKET. EE PINCHED HIS LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE LIP OF THE LOADER BUCKET AND AN OLD BRICK CAUSING A LACERATION AND FRACTU RE OF THE BONE.
13 de marzo de 2003WY · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
EE WAS CLEANING IN FINISH MILL AREA. CEMENT DUST FELL FROM ABOVE THE EE AND WAS DEPOSITED ONT HE INSIDE OF HIS SAFETY GLASSES. A DUST PARTICLE BECAME EMBEDDED INT HE EE S LEFT EYE AND CAUSED I RRITATION. EE WAS UNABLE TO CLEAR HIS EYE OF THEIRRITATNT WITH EYE WASH MATERIALS AVAILABLE AT THE PLANT AND HAD HIS EYE EXAMINED BY A LOCAL OPTICIAN. OPTICIAN RX MEDICATION TO PREVENT INFECT
25 de febrero de 2003WY · Metal/No metálicoTécnico de control de calidad, Técnico de laboratorio, Auxiliar de laboratorioMANEJO DE MATERIALES
EMPLOYEE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DISC BULGE AT C6-C7 IN HIS SHOULDER AREA. THE ORIGINAL DIAGNOSIS WAS BONE SPURS AND INJURY WAS CONTESTED AS NOT BEING CAUSED BY WORK ACTIVITIES. WORKER'S COMP. HAS DETERMINED THE INJURY AS WORK-RELATED. EMPLOYEE WAS RATED FOR PARTIAL PERMINANT DISABILITY FOR HIS SPINAL INJURY.
27 de diciembre de 2002WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
EE WAS CHANGING FILTER BAGS INSIDE BAGHOUST DUST COLLECTOR. AS HE REACHED UP TO WORK ON ONE BAG HE ACCIDENTLY HIT A SECOND DIRTY BAG WITH HIS HAND. THE DUST ON THE DIRTY BAG FELL & STRUCK HIS FACIAL AREA. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS BUT THE DUST STILL GOT IN HIS EYES. BY RUBBING HIS EYE, HE ABRADED THE CORNEA. EYE WAS EXAMINED BY AN OPTICIAN & PRESCRIBED MEDS.
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