Miner was using a grinder. A sliver of metal got behind EE's safety glasses and embedded in EE's right eye, requiring removal from EE's eye doctor. Miner was prescribed eye drops to use for one week and returned to full duty.
29 de agosto de 2024UT · Metal/No metálicoOficinista, Controlador de tiempo, Trabajador de oficina, Director de ventasMAQUINARIA
Machine had received a major repair, personnel was checking machine for leaks, or excessive vibration. While checking machine for a possible vibration issue I placed my hand on the top of a motor fan guard, the guard had a damaged area allowing my finger to come in contact with the motor fan.
3 de abril de 2024WY · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorMAQUINARIA
Miner was steam cleaning a piece of equipment when water/grease sprayed into right eye. Miner received medical examination to ensure no damage to eye after flushing.
12 de mayo de 2022UT · Metal/No metálicoEncargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandejaMAQUINARIA
Miner was grinding a metal guard so it could be welded back into place. The grinder hit a burr and bucked. Right forefinger struck grinding wheel, resulting in a laceration that required five stitches.
20 de diciembre de 2021UT · Metal/No metálicoEngrasador, Engrasador, Aceitero, Lubricador, Aceitero de dragalinaMAQUINARIA
Injured was thawing out a water valve. Steam built up in the valve and when it released the steam went under the safety glasses and irritated the injured's eyes, resulting in a burn to left cornea. Injured was treated by medical provider and returned to work.
22 de noviembre de 2017UT · Metal/No metálicoEngrasador, Engrasador, Aceitero, Lubricador, Aceitero de dragalinaMAQUINARIA
Changing a cutting edge and bolt was stuck. He used his hand to hold bolt instead of a wrench and when it spun it cut through glove lacerating his hand.
19 de junio de 2013UT · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorMAQUINARIA
running a dozer and while backing to make another push ran over a large rock jarring his back and neck
27 de julio de 2009UT · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaMAQUINARIA
W W Clyde & Co · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento
While operating a scraper he hit a bump, causing a strain to his lower back.
30 de octubre de 2008UT · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorMAQUINARIA
Miner was hooking chain on a belt to be moved. Trackhoe operator reached down to pick up a tool off the floor on the hoe and bumped the bucket lever. The bucket dropped on the miners hand and injured his fingers.
15 de agosto de 2007UT · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
Holding a bolt with his fingers instead of a wrench and tried to spin it free with an air wrench cutting hand.
27 de septiembre de 2004UT · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON AGGREGATE CONVEYOR BELT. WHEN HE JUMPED OFF BELT, AIR GUN HOSE GOT CAUGHT ON RAIL. AIR GUN HIT HIM ON HIS HEAD AFTER HE JUMPED FROM BELT.
19 de junio de 2001UT · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
TRACKHOE AT GYPSUM MINE MOVING LARGE MATERIAL, BOUNCED; EMPLOYEE FEELS THIS IS WHAT CAUSED PAIN.
7 de abril de 2000UT · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMAQUINARIA
13 de mayo de 1992UT · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING DISCHARGE LID ON END OF SIZER IN CHIP CHUTE, COVER ON HELME DID NOT CLOSE.
23 de marzo de 1985UT · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING CAT. THE MOTION OF THE MACHINE CAUSED BACK PROBLEM.
24 de agosto de 1983UT · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
EMP WAS DIGGING A DITCH USING A D8 CAT, WENT OVER A PILE OF DIRT AND WAS THROWN AGAINST THE CAB. HIS NOSE WAS INJURED BUT HE DIDNT SEE A PHYSICIAN AT THAT TIME, HAS DECIDED AS OF PRESENT DATE HE NEEDS TO SEE A PHYSICIAN
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