The employee was cutting a zip tie with a utility knife in right hand, after cutting through, the forward motion of their arm/hand allowed the knife to cut into their arm about three inches above their wrist. Three sutures were used on the laceration.
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Mostrando 50 de 5,000+Employee was cutting bolt with utility knife when it slipped hurting EE's left upper leg.
The employee was conducting scaling activities with a bar in a previously bolted row. As EE attempted to remove the first piece of loose rock an additional piece of rock fell striking the employee. As a result the employee received 3 staples to close a laceration to the head, a laceration to the left thumb receiving 2 sutures and a small fracture to the tip of the left thumb.
Employee was using a utility knife to cut conveyor belting to cover the scale access point when the knife slipped and cut EE's left thigh. Employee received three stitches.
During cone crusher reassembly, a two-person crew installed lock pins/bushings - one swinging a sledgehammer, the other guiding the ram and signaling the crane operator. The guide called 'hold on' without confirming it was heard, then reached into the strike zone. The hammer struck EE's hand, displacing and lacerating EE's left middle finger.
Employee was using folding utility knife to remove broken plastic fitting from tube. Knife folded and cut employee's right index finger. Employee received 3 stitches
Injured was using a bar to assist in throwing the Sugar Run Crossover switch and felt pain in the middle of their back from a muscle strain. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.
Was cutting a piece of rubber belting with a utility knife when the knife slipped and cut the left wrist. Was taken to the ER, where the wound was cleaned and glued.
The employee was prying on the tailgate spray arm jack cover with a pick hammer and the hammer slipped off of the cover and struck them on the top of the left hand.
Hit left ring finger with 4 lb. hammer. Open laceration and fracture of tuft of distal phalanx of finger.
Maintenance worker was cutting a belt with a razor knife and lacerated the middle finger on EE's right hand, which required three stitches.
While using a hammer and brass plug to remove drill splits from a core innertube, the hammer struck the tube rack/frame and deflected, causing it to strike the employee's left thumb instead of the brass plug, resulting in an injury to the thumb.
EE was putting miner chain back together with sledge hammer hit EE's left knee with hammer
TRYING TO CLEAR A BRIDGED UP ROCK IN ROCK BOX ABOVE JAW CRUSHER, ROCK SHIFTED AND HIT HAND BETWEEN DIGGING BAR AND ROCK BOX
employee was removing teeth from excavator bucket by striking tooth with a hammer. A small piece of metal (1/8"x1/4") broke off the tooth and struck the employee in the upper right leg (thigh). The small piece of metal penetrated work pants and into the leg. No impairment to leg but employee taken to local hospital to get it looked at.
A miner was installing a 6-inch 60D nail into a board. The miner missed the nail and struck their left thumb causing a crushing injury that required stitches.
The injured employee was standing by a coworker cutting conveyor belt with a knife when it came free and contacted EE on the right forearm resulting in a laceration that required seven sutures.
While changing bits on the miner. EE struck the bit tool, a piece broke off and struck EE in the abdomen. This resulted in 3 sutures. EE returned to work for EE's next scheduled shift.
Miner was removing a MAWPS from a loader bucket. When EE struck the MAWPS with a hammer, a shard flew off and struck EE in the face causing a laceration. Miner received three stitches, a tetanus shot, and returned to work on full duty.
While cleaning out a 24-inch water valve that was filled with weeds and poly pipe shavings, employee used a with a 3-foot alignment pry bar. Employee struck EE's left ear with the narrow-pointed section of the bar. Employee received 3 stiches to repair cartilage in ear.
EE arrived onsite past check in shack, hit pothole which caused tire to blow. While changing tire, jack slipped out causing the vehicle to fall, pinching a hand between tire and fender.
IP was prying mill balls out of the finish mill #5 screens when one of the balls shot lose and struck IP in the mouth chipping front tooth.
Employee was holding a concrete block in place for a brattice while another worker struck it with a hammer. The hammer struck the tip of their right pinky finger. Employee was treated at the ER where x-rays revealed a fracture. Employee was given a full release with no restrictions to return their next shift.
A Mechanic injured right bicep during unplanned repair. They felt/heard a "pop" while lifting and aligning fender with pry bar. Continued work briefly; pain worsened. The injury went reportable on 6/24/2026.
Injured employee was using a large hammer to knock a de-watering screen into place. They struck the screen and the hammer bounced back and hit their left knee. Suffered a deep bruise/contusion. Employee has training and experience and was wearing required PPE.
Employee was using a 4-pound hammer to tap in a snubber pin on a shovel dipper. A piece of fly metal from the pin struck the employee on the right cheek and caused a laceration.
While worker on miner, the pry bar slipped in co-workers hand causing the shear jack cylinder to slip and strike the employees fingers between the cylinder and come-along chain. This resulted in a broken right index finger.
In the process of removing splits and plunger from a core innertube, IE was using a mickey to push the plunger out and struck EE's right hand with the rubber mallet resulting in a cut to the palm of EE's hand.
Employee was installing a new tire on the water truck, EE was using a hammer to align the tire when the locking ring failed causing a sudden release of energy striking the employee. This resulted in a fracture of the left forearm and front teeth.
The employee was cutting a hose with a utility knife when the blade passed through the hose and lacerated the employee's right forearm
Employee was hand scaling a rock in the back, a rock fell striking the scaling bar, which caused the scaling bar to strike employee in the neck and jaw area. Employee was sent to emergency room, no muscular or skeletal injuries were found but employee was told not to return to work until EE was seen by specialist.
Miner reported that their shoulder was hurting and believes it was from swinging a sledge hammer while changing out the pins on the stab shoe.
Employee swung a hammer at a rigging strap, EE missed the rigging strap, and the momentum of the swing caused EE to strike the chute liner with EE's left hand causing the hammer to hit EE's L index finger. Gloves were worn. Six sutures were required.
Employee was removing a grease hose from a bearing on a coal feeder when the wrench EE was using slipped and mashed EE's right ring finger between the wrench and the guard on the coal feeder bearing causing a cut to EE's finger requiring 2 stitches and returned back to work 3 hours later
EE was using a utility knife to remove banding from some packaged material. EE was cutting towards self when EE slipped and cut EE's cheek with the knife. this resulted in sutures.
IE was building a brattice. When they were capping the brattice, they were hitting a wedge with an axe and missed striking their left ring finger causing a cut.
Struck by/against fixed structure that gave way to a tensioned come-along. Employee was struck in lower back, causing bruising and pain in the area. The injury was at a tolerable level and could be managed with home care. No other persons/equipment effected
Employee was baring out S1 chute hit right shoulder, went to continue to bar when EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder.
IE was working with another employee to offload a steel set parts crate from an irwin car. They were using lever bars to move the crate. The other employee's bar slipped and all of the weight was suddenly on IE's bar. This caused IE's finger to be caught between the bar and the elevated portion of the car's deck. Injury was not the result of a training or compliance issue.
Employee was making a splice in a 480V trailing cable, whenever EE's knife slipped from the jacket of the splice, resulting in a small laceration in EE's right hand.
Employee was attempting to remove a ceased impellor from a pump casing when a small fragment of metal sheered and punctured the employees left hand.
Injured employee was utilizing a forklift to move a roof bolt sled. The sled was secured to the forks of the forklift utilizing a chain and clevis. The clevis broke and struck EE on the nose resulting in a laceration requiring medical adhesive to close. Injured employee was wearing all required PPE.
EE was cutting a piece of conveyor belt and cut EE's arm.
IX employee was striking a 980 bucket tooth with a sledge hammer to remove it from the shank. while striking the tooth a fragment of metal chipped off and struck EE entering EE's right lower quadrant of the abdomen area. Employee was transported to the hospital for evaluation.
Employee was struck in the head with a chain that was being used to pull EE's shuttle car to get it unstuck.
employee was performing a prework inspection of a rotary crusher. while rotating the drum to each hammer EE's left hand became caught between the wall and hammer. resulting in fracture of EE's left pinky finger. referred to an orthopedic surgeon.
EE was turning a wrench tightening a bolt on a screen when EE said that EE hurt something in EE's back, which caused immense pain. EE described it as a knife sticking between EE's back and EE's hip.
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING OVERHEAD TORQUING OIL PAN BOLTS AND FELT PAIN IN EE'S RIGHT SHOULDER AND RIGHT UPPER ARM.
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Friday, employee was attempting to open a railcar door using a manual rail bar. Employee rocked back to apply force to the rail bar, the bar disengaged from the railcar door knuckle. EE fell to the ground and was observed with EE's right foot turned outward. Medical evaluation later determined that EE sustained a fractured fibula.
Employee was attempting to seperate a liner using a wedge and a hammer. Upon striking the wedge the wedge bounced out and struck the employee on the right hand just above the the thumb. This caused a laceration of approximately 2.5 inches vertically above the thumb.