13 de marzo de 2026CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee sustained a laceration to EE's right knee while cutting with a hand tool during a maintenance task.
2 de enero de 2026CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
During manual concrete sounding inspection of a storage bam wall, the inspector impacted the left thumb with a 20 oz hammer, causing a fracture of the digit.
21 de febrero de 2023CA · Metal/No metálicoCapataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de hornoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
EE was removing plywood form material with a pry bar. When pulling down to separate the materials, the bar slipped pinching the tip of the EE's right ring causing a laceration.
16 de octubre de 2022CA · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
EE was attempting to open a clinker rail car hopper door to dump the railcar using a prybar. The EE put their leg under the hopper door and when the door opened the clinker flushed onto EE's leg causing a burn to their right leg. The EE was taken for medical evaluation and placed on modified duty. The burn was cleaned and bandaged.
23 de junio de 2022CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was cutting zip ties and cut EE's right thumb, which required stitches
29 de mayo de 2022CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Train mechanic was using a sledge hammer on locomotive when they hit themselves in the lip with the hammer, causing a laceration requiring one stitch to close. Employee was given modified duty.
12 de agosto de 2020CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Improper placement of hands/tool usage. The pry bar being used slipped and pinned the operator's hand between the pry bar and the pump causing a laceration to the left thumb.
13 de diciembre de 2019CA · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
EE was clearing debris using a hammer and chisel. EE felt something hit leg and felt a small bit of blood on EE's leg. EE reported it to us on 12/16/19, EE was taken to the Dr. who ordered x-rays. The x-ray was read on 12/19/19 and it was found that there was a .3cm fragment. They attempted to remove it and did not find it. This caused EE to receive a single stitch on 12/19/19.
3 de noviembre de 2017CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Mechanic was in the process of changing the teeth on an excavator bucket. The teeth were difficult to remove and required the use of a sledge hammer to work them loose. While hammering the one of the teeth loose, a small shard of metal broke away on impact and imbedded into employee's left leg below the knee.
4 de enero de 2017CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was using a utility knife to cut a slit in the skirt rubber, the knife slipped cutting the employee's left index finger. Employee was not wearing gloves at the time of this incident.
24 de noviembre de 2016CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was in the process of connecting a second come a long to the bucket elevator when the first come a long hook slip off striking the employee in the face knocking out a tooth.
10 de octubre de 2016CA · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
October 10th Employee was using two wrenches to tighten DBH1 damper cylinder bolts when the lower wrench employee was holding with left hand slipped and employee's left wrist bent and hit the cylinder. On October 12th employee was taken to Urgent care doctor said employee had a hair line fracture to wrist.
20 de septiembre de 2014CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was injured by a small metal shard that entered his right forearm while he was attempting to remove ground engagement (teeth) from the bucket of the Komatsu WA900 loader. He was using a 20lb sledge hammer to knock the "teeth" off of the shank when a piece of metal chipped off of the tooth and lodged into his arm.
6 de abril de 2014CA · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was unplugging the DTV chute with a bar. The tire was stuck so he applied his body weight. When the bar slipped his right hand was in-between the bar and a handrail.
8 de febrero de 2014CA · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
23 de febrero de 2013CA · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was removing a bolt from the jaw crusher when the bolt struck him in the mouth causing a laceration that required stitches and a chipped left front tooth. Employee was transported to the clinic immediately and was released back to work with no modifications.
22 de enero de 2013CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was utilizing a 36" aluminum pipe wrench o remove a Train Line Hose from the end of a railcar. The connection on the Train Line Hose broke loose causing the employee to twist and strain his back, due to improper posture/positioning while exerting force.
5 de julio de 2012CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was changing a v-belt. He used a utility knife to cut the belt and cut toward his body instead of away. He lacerated the underside of his left arm by the elbow. This was a superficial laceration, too shallow for sutures, but two steri-strips were used. He did not need medication or a follow-up medical appointment, but this is reportable by definition.
27 de marzo de 2012CA · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
EE. was struck in the face with a crowbar, and lost teeth on 4/17/2012 EE received sutures during reconstruction on 4/10/2012.
1 de febrero de 2012CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was using a chain hoist to raise counterweight on JBC2 conveyor when he felt something pull in his lower right back.
30 de septiembre de 2011CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was tightening a fitting on a fuel pump with a pipe wrench, pushing the pipe wrench forward. As he pushed the pipe wrench, he heard a low popping noise in his right chest wall, felt pain and stopped the task.
27 de octubre de 2010CA · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee alleges he aggravated a pre-existing hernia while using a 16 lb. sledge hammer to loosen bolts from the #11 Mill Bull Gear. Employee alleges he felt pain and a tearing sensation to h is right side.
20 de julio de 2010CA · Metal/No metálicoCapataz de bandas, Capataz de mantenimiento, Supervisor de mantenimientoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was cutting a piece of hose to use as a patch for another hose on #12 Mill. His razor knife quickly went through the hose and lacerated his right thigh, which required seven sutures. He returned to full work status the same day.
8 de junio de 2010NV · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
EE received a laceration to his left index finger that required three stitches. He was preparing for a repair on a conveyor belt. While holding a new blade for a cutting knife in his left hand, he went to close a tool box and the blade slipped and caused a cut to his left index finger. After receiving the stitches at the local hospital the ee was returned to full duty.
14 de diciembre de 2009OR · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
EE hit a d-7 rail link with a 5lb hammer this caused a piece of shrapnel to fly and lodge under injured EE's skin at the right temple. The piece of metal was 1/4-1/2 inch in length
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