Miner was using a grinder in the shop on 8/3/26. At 10:00 that morning they talked about their eye watering and was irritated. EE continued to work the rest of the day. 8/4/26 Miner came to work in the morning with an eye swollen. EE was taken to the local clinic to be seen for the eye. Clinic advised them to take the rest of the day off and to have a follow up appointment 8/5/26.
6 de marzo de 2025IN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
IE was welding in a haul truck bed installing new bed liners. EE sustained corneal flash burn because the digital welding shield's batteries died, which went unnoticed until the next morning when EE woke up in pain. EE's wife took EE to the emergency room, where EE was prescribed Cortisporin ophthalmic drops and released after receiving medical treatment beyond first aid.
13 de abril de 2023IN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandejaMAQUINARIA
US Aggregates Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
A miner was looking down inside the Jaw to guide the operator of the rock hammer down onto the rock that was stuck. The rock breaker slipped off of the rock causing it to strike the right hand of the miner in between the back of the jaw crusher and the hammer while guiding the hammer into place. A severe hand injury occurred resulting in the loss of 3 fingers.
7 de abril de 2023IN · Metal/No metálicoOperario de servicios generales, Técnico de turno, Operador de camión de servicio/volteoMAQUINARIA
A miner got a piece of slag/metal stuck in left eye and it had to be removed by the eye doctor. 0n 4/8/2023. The miner was wearing a proper welding helmet and safety glasses while welding during the day on 4/7/2023.
2 de noviembre de 2021IN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
A miner was attempting to light the natural gas burner at the Fine Grind Plant when the burner lit with higher intensity than in the past which EE was not expecting. That caused burns on right arm and right hand. EE was transported to the hospital with non life threatening burn injuries. EE was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and gloves at the time of the accident/injury.
10 de julio de 2021IN · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorMAQUINARIA
Welding overhead in a chute, a piece of weld slag burned through EE's pants & into boot, causing burn to foot. Initial care was first aid, but EE was later restricted from work.
2 de abril de 2021IN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
US Aggregates, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
EE was installing water pipe 18" to get water to the canal by the plant. While bolting the flanges together ee right middle finger got pinched between the two flanges that connects the two pipes together. Fracture of the right middle finger tip.
16 de octubre de 2019IN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
Drilling holes to bolt guards into place, steel piece got into right eye, employee said was wearing safety glasses, no witnesses.
3 de octubre de 2019IN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
Screwing 2 studs together to adjoin the walls at the corner, drill slipped from the screw head, causing impact with right hand between middle and pointer fingers, causing laceration requiring 1 stitch.
20 de junio de 2019IN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
Welding braces to a stand, metal flaked off, getting into left eye.
11 de octubre de 2016IN · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteMAQUINARIA
Turning of drive belts. Right middle finger pinched between motor pulley and drive belts. EE jerked EE's hand quickly which severed the tip of finger. No bone loss. Y flap to cover wound.
27 de mayo de 2016IN · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMAQUINARIA
Breaking oversized rock with excavator. While placing tool onto rock, the boom pressure remained, causing excavator to flip onto its side. EE had lap belt on, but upper body thrown into cab sides, fx clavicle. EE had to jump off about 8ft, spraining both ankles.
3 de diciembre de 2015IN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
While grinding on steel (flat stock), the tool rest broke, causing his LT hand to contact the grinding wheel.
14 de septiembre de 2015IN · Metal/No metálicoCapataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de hornoMAQUINARIA
Loosening the closed side setting. His hand was on the hydraulic ram, used to make the adjustment. It retracted, pinching his LT ring finger with 1300 psi of pressure.
9 de septiembre de 2013IN · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMAQUINARIA
EE was operating track mobile to position onto tracks to load railcars. As he was positioning the track mobile to go back on rail, left rear tire rim failed. A piece of the rim swung up against side of the cab, striking cab & employee. The side glass was open and employee leaned out to line up wheels when rim failed causing employee to be struck in the face. Trauma/contusions.
9 de junio de 2011IN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
Employee was tightening screw bolt with electric impact. A foreign body flew between safety glasses and his left eye. Employee worked the rest of the day. Next day had to go to the company clinic. Employee was diagnosed with conjunctivitis, irritation and laceration in his left eye. Employee was given a prescription. No lost or restricted time.
13 de abril de 2010IN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
Employee was pulling a screen down at the secondary plant to position into place and felt his back tighten up. Employee didn't think any thing would come from it. The next morning he couldn't move his neck. He went to a chiropractor and the company clinic. Employee has a Thoracic back sprain. Was off work 1 day and restricted for 2 days.
27 de mayo de 2005IN · Metal/No metálicoOperador de pala de carbón/mineral, Paleador, Operador de pala mecánicaMAQUINARIA
EE was operating the Hitachi Shovel & digging in tight rocks all day. EE was jarred around while runing the shovel all day & felt pain in his right shoulder. Pain got worse when he sat down to rest at home that evening. He went to work on Tuesday & was sent to the clinic. Diagnosed as cervical strain; EE was put on restricted duties, but no work was available.
20 de abril de 2005IN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
Employee was removing the pivot joint bushing on the Cat. 769 Haul Truck and replacing the bit on the air hammer. Employee placed his hand on top of the bit to push it in place, the trigger on the air hammer was accidently pulled causing the tool to be activated, resulting in a contusion of his right hand. Employee was restricted for 5 days.
8 de febrero de 2005IN · Metal/No metálicoSoldador (de taller)MAQUINARIA
Employee was inside the shaker replacing main support beams. Employee was welding, grinding and cutting to replace the beams. Foreign debris got into his left eye. He had his welding shield on. Later that evening his eye started to hurt and the next morning he woke up with a lot of pain and matting in his eye. He received a severe abrasion.
5 de diciembre de 2002IN · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camiónMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING AUTOMATIC WELDER BUILD UP ROLLS ON CRUSHER. WHILE EE WAS LOOKING AT THE WORK, HE RECEIVED WELDING FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES. HE WAS GIVEN SALVE FOR EYES AND PAIN MEDICATIO N PRESCRIPTIONS.
5 de diciembre de 2002IN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING THE AUTOMATIC WELDER BUILD-UP ROLLS ON CRUSHER. WHILE LOOKING AT THE WORK HE RECEIVED RADIATION BURNS TO BOTH EYES. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT BUT COULD NOT COME T O WORK THE FOLLOWING DAY.
23 de agosto de 2001IN · Metal/No metálicoOperador de retroexcavadora, Operador de excavadora sobre orugas, Operador de grúaMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING THE GRINDER IN LEFT HAND AND HOLDING THE ROD IN THE RIGHT. GRINDER SLIPPED AND CONTACTED EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES. EMPLOYEE IS NOT TO PUSH, PULL OR LIFT OVER 15 LBS FOR 4 DAYS.
1 de mayo de 2000IN · Metal/No metálicoMinero, no clasificado en otra parteMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING A ROLL CRUSHER USING AN AIRCHISEL. SLAG WENT UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. THE FOREIGN BODY WAS EMBEDDED AND SURGICALLY REMOVED.
17 de febrero de 2000IN · Metal/No metálicoMinero, no clasificado en otra parteMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING THE FEED HOPPER. HOT SLAG GOT ON EMPLOYEE AND IT WENT THROUGH HIS COVERALLS & BURNED HIS EYE. HE USED OINTMENT FROM HOME. LATER IT BECAME INFECTED, HE WENT TO DOCTOR ON 2-23-2000.
15 de julio de 1999IN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
EE WAS USING A PRESSURE WASHER TO CLEAN THE RADIATOR, THE TIP BECAME CLOGGED & EE PUT HIS FINGER OVER THE DISCHARGE END OF THE HIGH PRESSURE WASHER WAND AND THE FORCE OF THE WATER PENETRATED H IS LEFT INDEX FINGER CAUSING A NAIL AVULSION.
13 de octubre de 1998IN · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMAQUINARIA
EE WAS DRILLING HOLES IN RUBBER WHEN THE DRILL BIT GOT CAUGHT. THE DRILL BIT STOPPED AND THE DRILL KEPT ON TURNING AND TWISTED EE'S WRIST.
4 de agosto de 1997IN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
EMP WAS HOLDING A TETHER LINE TO KEEPA SECITON OF CONVEYOR FROM FREE SWINGING WHILE TWO OTHER EMPS WERE APPROX 40' ABOVE HIM WELDING. APPARENTLY A SPARK CAME DOWN FROM CONVEYOR AND WITH WIND B LOWING IT LANDED IN THE EAR OF THE EMP ON THE GROUND, BURNING A HOLE IN EAR DRUM.
21 de octubre de 1996IN · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMAQUINARIA
INJURED WAS GRINDING A PIECE OF METAL ON GRINDING WHEEL. A SMALL PIECE OF THE GRINDING WHEEL FLEW OFF AND INTO LEFT EYE.
26 de marzo de 1996IN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
INJURED WAS USING CUTTING TORCH CUTTING STEEL PLATE. HOT METAL WENT UNDER SAFETY GLASSES ENTERING THE RIGHT EYE.
1 de febrero de 1996IN · Metal/No metálicoCapataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de hornoMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO PUT A DRILL BIT INTO THE GROUND. THE BIT WOULD NOT GO INTO THE GROUND. THE BIT WAS RETRACTED AND BECAME CAUGHT ON THE TRUCK. THE PRESSURE CAUSED THE BIT TO SWING OUT. A S THE BIT SWUNG OUT, EMPLOYEE WAS HIT ON THE FOREHEAD. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED STITCHES.
23 de enero de 1996IN · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A GRINDER TO GRIND A PIECE OF SLAG OFF STEEL AND A PIECE OF THE SLAG GOT INTO HIS EYE. EMPLOYEE STATED HE HAD HIS SAFETY GLASSES ON.
23 de octubre de 1995IN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE SAME AREA AS A WELDER. AND EMPLOYEE'S EYES WERE BURNED FROM THE WELDING FLASHES.
6 de octubre de 1995IN · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaMAQUINARIA
WHILE EE WAS USING AN IMPACT WRENCH THE SOCKET DISLODGED HITTING EE IN HIS MOUTH. TOOTH WAS CHIPPED AND HIS TONGUE WAS CUT.
18 de septiembre de 1995IN · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING ENGINE IN HT 110. THE IMPACT WRENCH SLIPPED AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH CHIPPING HIS FRONT TOOTH.
1 de julio de 1995IN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
MEPLOYEE HAD BEEN GRIDNINGA COVNEYOR ROLELR TO REBUILD IT. HE DID NTO FEEL ANY DISCOMFORT AT THE TIME. ON 7-3 EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH HIS EYE AND WENT TO HIS OWN DR AND THE DR FOU ND RUST IN HIS EYE.
30 de junio de 1995IN · Metal/No metálicoOperador de grúa, Operador de equipo móvil (MEO), Operador de dragalina, Operador de bola de demolición, AparejadorMAQUINARIA
US Aggregates, Inc. · Atrapado en, bajo o entre, no clasificado en otra parte
WHILE OPERATING THE DRAGLINE, EE CAUGHT HIS FINGER IN THE FAN THAT COOLS THE CAB FOR THE OPERATOR. EE HAD REACHED UP TO ADJUST THE FAN.
9 de marzo de 1995IN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
EE WAS USING AN AIR GRINDER TO GRIND A BUSHING A PIECE OF RUST GOT INTO HIS EYE. EE HAD ON HIS SAFETY GLASSES THIS BECAME RECORDABLE ON 3-17 WHEN EE HAD TO RETURN TO THE CLINIC AND WAS REFERRE D TO A SPECIALIST TO HAVE THE RUST REMOVED.
21 de octubre de 1994IN · Metal/No metálicoSoldador (de taller)MAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A GRINDER. THE GRINDER KICKED BACK AND EMPLOYEES FINGER WAS CUT. EMPLOYEE HAD TO HAVE STITCHES.
6 de octubre de 1994IN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH. HOT METAL FELL INTO EMPLOYEE'S BOOT & BURNED HIS FOOT. IT WAS DETERMINED LATER TO BE 3RD DEGREE BURN.
22 de mayo de 1993IN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
EMPL CHANGING THE LIP ON A BIG LOADER USING AIR IMPACT WRENCH HOLDING BOLT HEAD. AS THE BOLT TURNED EMPL CUT HAND.
11 de septiembre de 1992IN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
INJURED WAS USING AN AIR DRILL TO DRILL A HOLE,TURNED DRILL ON,IT JUMPED AND LEVER HIT AND CUT FINGER.
3 de febrero de 1992IN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
INJURED WAS USING A SURFACE GRINDER,GRINDING ON A PIECE OF METAL.WHEN HE FINISHED THE JOB HE COMPLAINED OF EYE IRRITATION.HE WAS USING GLASSES AND SHIELD.
17 de enero de 1992IN · Metal/No metálicoSoldador (de taller)MAQUINARIA
15 de junio de 1991IN · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CHAIN SAW TO CUT DOWN AND CLEAR AREA OF SMALL TREES WHEN LOOSE ROCK UNDER HIS FOOT CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND HIS LEFT LEG CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE EDGE OF THE SAW RESULTING IN A LACERATION
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