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EE was inserting a keeper pin into the reclaimer sprocket, to prevent the sprocket from motion, so the necessary repairs could be made. As the pin was being inserted, the sprocket rolled, causing the pin to thrust upwards. Pinching the EE's left index finger between the pin and the guard for the reclaimer sprocket.
EE was closing the door to the passenger elevator. EE pulled the rope to close the door to the elevator, the door came down faster than expected and smashed EE's left hand between the top and bottom doors. Left hand smashed. X-ray revealed 2 broken bones in EE's hand.
EE was helping to put parts in a crate and the part was set down on a sling. One employee lifted the part by the sling to move it off of the sling. At the same time EE reached down to move the part off of the sling. The part pinched EE's right pinky finger between the wood block and the part resulting in the smashed finger tip.
Working in electrical mcc room on a ladder felt knee pop
EE reported pulling a muscle in EE's left upper arm on 05DEC21 while removing a tail pulley guard. Incident was initially a first aid only/ no medical case. On 21DEC21 EE requested medical evaluation because EE's arm still hurt. EE was medically evaluated and diagnosed with a strain of the left deltoid muscle. EE was prescribed P/T and released to work with restrictions on 21DEC21.
EE Was cleaning under mill rolls in preparation to set shims when dust fell from above and got behind EE's safety glasses into EE's right eye. EE flushed EE's eye on site but still had discomfort so EE was taken to be evaluated by the eye Dr. EE was treated, prescribed eye drops and released to work with no restrictions.
EE was climbing down the ladder on the side of the scrap steel dumpster and over stretched getting to the trailer deck. EE was medically diagnosed with a groin strain and is being monitored by the Dr. for further evaluation/diagnosis.
EE was holding onto a shackle while getting down from a roll assembly. The tip of EE's left middle finger got stuck in the pin hole of the shackle (the pin was removed) and EE fractured the tip of the left middle finger. EE was diagnosed with a fracture of the left middle finger tip and returned to work with restrictions.
EE was stowing the outrigger pads for the RT crane. As EE lifted an outrigger pad (Pad weight was 86lbs.) EE heard a loud pop in their left shoulder. EE was taken for medical evaluation where EE was scheduled for an MRI and released to work with restrictions.
While EE was changing out hammers at the rotary crusher EE caught L-thumb between the old hammer and the rotor as the hammer shaft was being removed. EE was taken to clinic for medical evaluation and diagnosed with a crushing/laceration injury of L-thumb. X-ray negative for fracture, soft tissue damage only.
EE was changing liners on RM-450. (Vertical Mill) The liners had worn extremely thin and as EE gripped a liner to lower it, it slipped in EE's hands and cut through EE's leather glove causing a small laceration to EE's left pinky finger. EE received 3 stitches and was released to work without restrictions.
EE was unplugging an air slide when material puffed and they got cement dust behind safety glasses. EE was unable to remove all of the material with flushing and was taken for medical treatment and eye evaluation. EE was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion to the left eye.
EE got CKD on socks on 5/13 and was instructed to cleanup & change socks. EE did not change socks. On 5/15 it was discovered that EE had alkali burns around both ankles (in the crease where the socks gathered). EE was sent to the company Dr. and taken off work for 3 days to heal.
EE was picking up cube molds from a shelf (43.2lbs) when EE felt a sharp pain in back. EE was sent for medical evaluation on 6/4, diagnosed with a back strain, kept off work and referred for P/T. Case is ongoing.
EE was preparing to rig a rotary hammer for replacement in the mill when EE inadvertently knocked another hammer off of the edge of the pallet and it rolled onto EE's right foot. EE was diagnosed with a small toe fracture on right foot. EE was wearing steel toe boots at the time of the incident but the injury was outside of the protection of the toe cap.
EE was removing a steel jig with another employee and asked helper to release the end helper was holding. The injured employee (who was only using one hand) lost grip and dropped the jig. As the jig hit the ground and rolled, it struck EE in the mouth knocking out one tooth and cracking two others. EE was medically evaluated, cleared and sent to a dentist for dental repairs.
EE reported a muscle strain to EE's left shoulder while transferring steel parts from one pallet to another on 28JAN16 but declined medical evaluation or attention at that time. On 16FEB16 the EE requested to be medically evaluated for the strain. EE was taken the Dr., diagnosed with a "Should Sprain" and returned to duty with lift restrictions making this case MSHA reportable.
EE smashed the tip of his middle finger on his left hand while reinstalling a spring box. No laceration or fracture. Diagnosis was a dislocated knuckle. Initial treatment was to immobilize the fingertip and observation. No restrictions. On 29JUL15 during a follow-up visit the attending PA-C placed restrictions on the use of his left hand making this injury reportable.
EE was removing a metal door from a damper and felt a "strain" in his back while he was holding it up. He did not report the incident until the following day when he requested to be medically evaluated. EE was sent to the Dr., diagnosed with a back strain and was returned to work with restrictions and follow-up PT.
EE was helping clean a plugged pipe and material blew behind his safety glasses and got into his eyes. He flushed and was sent to the Eye Dr. for evaluation. EE was diagnosed with mild scratching and irritation and returned to work. Treatment included another flush and application of a prescription medication to prevent infection. No foreign material was embedded or removed.
Employee was disassembling a scaffold structure
EE Was helping another employee "walk" a 350lb hammer (for a rotary mill) onto a pallet when he heard and felt a "pop" in his right shoulder. EE reported the incident to his supervisor on 02/14/14. EE was sent for medical evaluation and diagnosed with a Right shoulder strain/sprain, prescribed PT and returned to work with restrictions.
EE was positioning plate steel on the layout table and felt pain in his lower back. EE reported the incident as a first aid case on 07NOV13 and declined medical treatment. On 12NOV13 EE was still experiencing pain in his lower back and requested to be medically evaluated. EE was taken to the Dr., diagnosed with a lumbar strain, prescribed PT and returned to work with restrictions.
EE reported straining his back while helping carry a section of Vactor hose. EE was sent to Company Dr. and diagnosed with a back strain and returned to work with restrictions.
EE was trying to lift a shim on a thrust roll and felt a pop in his right arm. EE did not think he was injured or request medical evaluation until 07/02/13. At that time he was diagnosed with a "strain", returned to work and scheduled for follow-up. On 07/24/13 he was diagnosed with Other tenosynovitis of right hand and wrist and given restrictions affecting his duties.
EE was driving his pick-up truck to his task when a gust of wind blew dust into the cab. EE noticed irritation and swelling in right eye. He flushed on site and was sent to the Co. eye Dr. for evaluation. No foreign material found in his eye. EE was diagnosed with "Allergic Conjunctivitis", given a prescription and released to work without restrictions.
EE was helping another employee lift a plate compactor over a concrete form when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. He was sent to the doctor who diagnosed him with a back strain and released him to work with restrictions.
EE was looking into an access port inspecting refractory in the T/A duct. As he twisted his upper body to get a better view, he heard and felt a "pop" in his left shoulder and experienced pain in his left shoulder. EE saw company Dr. on 04APR12 and is initially diagnosed with a strain and released to work with restrictions. Final diagnosis is pending evaluation of MRI.
EE was helping two co-workers lift a jack stand to the deck of a maintenance yard crane (CO#MCRN-004) and as they were lifting it up he pinched his left hand between the jack stand handle and the front end of the yard crane. EE was sent to the company doctor and diagnosed with a contusion to the top of his left hand. He was released to work with restrictions.
EE was operating the packer(bagging mortar). As he looked over the door to the carousel a defective mortar bag ripped and covered the EE with mortar cement. Some material got behind his safety glasses and into his left eye. The eye doctor found no embedded material however a precautionary prescription ointment was administered to his left eye to prevent infection.
EE was holding onto a pipe while he re-positioned his footing and felt a pop in his left wrist.
As he was unloading a bit basket from the back of a pickup and onto the drill catwalk, he smashed his finger between the bit basket and the handrail of the drill catwalk.
Employee attempted to lift/reposition i-beam by hand and felt pain in abdomen.
Heavy pipe slipped out of grip and smashed fingers between the guard rail.
Employee was working at the ground level, when a fallen object from above level hit his right arm and right foot.
A piece of plywood fell down, striking employee's right arm, causing a laceration.
10" dust collector pipe fell on knuckle of big toe.
Went down stairs to retrieve bottled water. When he brought up the water and set it down he twisted his back. This employee did not want to seek medical attention at the time of injury until May 21, 2007
East hatch, was being opened, and there are 2ea of 1 1/2 nuts to keep the door closed. While removing west lock nuts the door broke loose to the inside of mill and caught the employee's finger between the bottom of the nut and the locking bar.
Moving Steel into rack and pinched finger.
Left third finger broke by grading.
When placing the chocks under the haul truck wheel he twisted his back.
While loading buckets of raw material into the silos (because of a spill) He strained his back.
He was removing reject scraper arms from mill table and his finger got between the scraper arm and mill housing and was smashed. This employee did report this injury but did not feel the need to seek medical attention until 5/25/06.
He was walking down stairs and caught his heel in the step and as he grabbed the handrail his shoulder popped.
Injured had been working to get the eductor unplugged. The task was completed and injured was removing his protective clothing when some dust on the outside of the clothing fell off and passed between his safety glasses and his face entering his left eye.
Preparing to finish wire wheeling the seal of BM-304 door, injured was wearing safety glasses and when he lowered his face shield, clinker or cement dust fell into his eye behind his glasses.
Lifting a guard and he slipped on a piece of metal twisting his back as he tried to keep from falling.
When he lifted a sample bucket to dump into the reject bin he felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder. At the time of his injury he felt that he did not need medical attention. He decided to seek medical attention on 9/29/05.
He picked up a damaged hose and punctured his right hand thumb.