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Employee was holding a grinder with one hand and a piece of metal in the other. EE was using the grinder to remove an old weld off part of the metal when the grinder kicked out and cut EE's hand holding the metal. EE was wearing gloves on both hands.

Employee was cutting tops of utility tugger winch anchor bolts using a 6" grinder with a cut off wheel. Employees right hand was on the body and trigger of grinder and left hand was on the T - handle of the grinder. The grinder wheel snagged and kicked out of the employees left hand cutting the left middle finger.

Ee was using a one inch impact to loosen a nut. As the nut spun loose, the gun hung up and twisted the impact, pinching the ee's right middle finger between the gun and casing. The ee was diagnosed with a fracture of the fingertip and released to full duty.

Ee was sitting in haul truck being loaded. The shovel hit the truck, jostling the ee in the cab. The ee did not report incident until two days later. Investigation by workers' comp determined compensable, claim accepted on 07/02/19. Low back strain/inguinal contusion. Reportable for lost time.

EE was on the 4th step of an 8 foot ladder, drilling on a lube reel box to install a buggy whip. The drill bound up causing the ee to lose balance and fall to the ground. EE was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the radial bone. EE was released to restricted duty.

EE was on scissor deck when the wings were folding up. One of the wings crushed their right foot. EE transported to ER, then flown to University of Utah for surgery. Surgical repair to foot on 02/03, EE released to home on 02/04. Lost time. *Investigation confirmed EE dismounted scissor deck while it was in motion. 2/15 found infection. 2/21 amputated to ball of foot.

Ee was grinding on hard nose of MG753 when the grinding disc came apart. A piece of the disc struck the ee on the upper left chest, causing a small wound. The ee was seen at the ER where stitches were required to close the wound. Ee released to full duty for next scheduled shift.

EE was opening an air door on a motivator and it "sprung" open unexpectedly, striking the EE on the left shoulder, knocking them to the ground. Initial xrays did not show dislocation, but subsequent follow-up found the shoulder was dislocated. The EE is released to restricted duty.

The haul truck operator was getting loaded by a shovel in the CHOP pit. The operator experienced pain in the back and neck area after the third bucket was placed in the truck. Ee was seen at the ER and subsequent follow-up at Golden Health. The ee was put off work and started in physical therapy.

Employee was positioning a HILTI Hammer-Drill inside the re-bar to be able to drill the next hole for re-bar when EE's left hand made contact with the trigger engaging the drill while right hand was on the bit. EE's glove became entangled in the bit causing dislocated fingers and lacerations on the right hand.

Ee was using a hand held grinder when the cutting wheel bound up, causing the grinder to kick back, striking the ee on the chin. Sutures required to close the laceration. Ee released to full duty.

Ee was cutting a piece of angle iron using a handheld grinder with a cutoff wheel. Completed the cut, shut off the grinder and reached with left hand, and wrist contacted the wheel which was still spinning. Seen at the clinic and sutures were required to close the cut. Released to full duty.

Ee was welding and twisting when ee felt numbness in leg. Ee was diagnosed with sciatica and muscle spasm and released to full duty. Claim reopening requested and approved 03/19/19. Conservative measures failed and ee required medial branch blocks on 11/04/19 making this reportable for treatment.

The Mechanic was cutting out a seized through shaft from a Kenworth differential. The Tech was above it when ee was cutting, then got under it to see where else needed to be cut. As the Mechanic was getting out from under, the cut broke free and the driveline swung into the Mechanics Left Cheek

During operation of Hilti drill, ee's right hand came into contact w/ rotary section of the drill. Ee wore a glove on right hand, which became entangled in rotation of the drill. As a result, ee's hand was injured. Injury consisted of dislocation to middle and ring finger requiring stabilization, and cuts requiring sutures. Ee released to sedentary duty, TRJV couldn't accommodate.

Ee was spraying shotcrete. EE reported EE repositioned sprayer and was in process of setting up boom when EE slipped, bumped the joystick, causing boom to swing to left, pinching EE's right index finger between the light bracket on boom and the remote holder. Partial amputation of right index fingertip involving bone.

Ee was cutting core, placed rock under running blade. Saw pulled rock and hand into blade, nicking the left index finger knuckle. Stitches required and ee released to restricted duty.

Employee was using a grinder when the wheel came apart and pieces struck the employee in the face and shoulder.

EE was demolishing brick and mortar from a tank with Rivetbuster. The bit broke on the Rivetbuster and caught left index finger between the wall and the equipment

Ee was operating a bolter. A/C unit not operating so ee had it fixed. EE felt nauseous with headache and tingling fingers. Taken to surface and given oxygen. CO finger reading higher than normal. Ee returned to work after O2 given. Seen later that day at clinic, where EE had denied ongoing symptoms. Released to full duty. Subsequent visit resulted in ee off work pending testing.

Miner applying shotcrete to newly excavated portion of the east decline tunnel for initial ground support. Shotcrete nozzle plugged causing the supply hose to jump which caused the miner to lose footing and miner fell striking the ground with the right elbow dislocating it.

EE was adjusting idle speed on injector pump with the engine running. Left hand was struck by the fan blades. There was a partial amputation of the fatty tissue of the left thumb with no bone involvement, and the left index finger sustained a laceration. Sutures required to close the wound. EE released with restrictions.

Employee energized air hose, the opened end of hose whipped around and the hose fitting struck employee on the head. The hose caused a laceration to the employee's head. Employee was released to full duty.

Removing Liners from Roaster South Mill Feed Chute. Welded picking eye to the liner and used a hoist to remove. Weld on picking eye broke which caused the picking eye to hit injured employees left index finger causing a laceration and a chip fracture.

Ee was holding a hydro blaster in right hand and was trying to move the control pedal with foot when ee accidentally stepped on the pedal causing water to penetrate hand through two places. Seen at the ER by Dr, x-rays negative, ee released to restricted duty, wound keep covered, but open to drain.

Ee was rebuilding an air slide. EE was drilling holes through a cloth membrane, and holding the cloth in place with the other hand. The drill broke through the fabric and caught glove on the other hand, pulling it into the drill bit. Seen at the ER, diagnosed with an avulsion, and put off work.

Ee was blading in equipment, hooked a rock with the blade, and was jolted sideways, causing immediate back pain. Seen at ER and put off work for 3 days. On follow-up, off work was extended and physical therapy prescribed.

Ee states that due to operating equipment over rough terrain, the seat bounces and jars EE, causing EE's back to hurt. At follow up appointment on 03/28/16, ee was diagnosed with a cumulative trauma to EE's back causing back pain. The employee put off work pending physical therapy.

Ee was changing cutting edges on a bulldozer using an air impact wrench when debris went into EE's right eye. EE reported this to EE's supervisor on 01/04 and then went to the eye doctor. A metal foreign body was removed from the eye and antibiotic eye drops were prescribed. Released to full duty.

Ee was using an air powered drill; it slipped and pinched his left hand between the tool and the tire. Ee sought treatment on 08/03 when he was diagnosed with a fracture to the metacarpal bone and released to restricted duty. The site is unable to accommodate the restrictions so the ee is put off work.

Ee was filling drill with water using an air driven water pump. When the ee turned the pump on, a part of the pump broke free, striking the ee in the lower left leg. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a large hematoma, and released to restricted duty.

EE was demolishing brick from wall of horizontal vessel using a rivet buster. Two bricks dislodged from wall sliding down radius of vessel hitting EE's foot and knocking him off balance. EE let go of rivet buster with left hand to regain balance. Rivet buster came down on EE left index finger. EE received 15 stitches and tetanus shot. EE returned to work on light duty.

Ee was using a grinder and got metal shavings on his coveralls. Air pressure from the tool blew the shavings into his eye. He was using PPE. He was seen at the ER and a small piece of metal was removed from the right eye and he was given prescription antibiotic eye ointment. Released to full duty.

Haul truck jarred by boulder that got hung up in the shovel bucket and unexpectedly broke free, hitting the truck's tailboard. Ee treated at the hospital, diagnosed with multiple strain injuries and released to full duty. At follow-up on 10/15/14, he was prescribed physical therapy and continued on full duty making this reportable for treatment.

The ee was swinging the shovel to the right, the shovel came to a stop and the counterweight hit the track, jostling the employee in the cab. The ee was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a back strain and put off work for 2 days. On follow up, he was certified off work until the next appointment.

Employee was re-installing the bit and reamer and was having difficulty. The operator repositioned the core barrel in an attempt to make it easier. The employee attaching the bit moved his hands causing the injury to his left pinky and ring fingers. They were pinched between the bit and the set casing.

The employee's leg was struck by the metal foot pedal of a hydro blast pump resulting in a fracture. The hydro blast pedal housing kicked back and the shift in pressure caused the pedal to pop up.

Haul truck was being loaded at electric shovel. Shovel hit dovetail of truck while swinging into bed. Ee jarred in cab, c/o of numbness to right arm and hand, numbness and pain in right shoulder. Initially diagnosed with strain, released to full duty. MRI reviewed on 02/13/14 showed labrum tear treated with injection and physical therapy. Ee continued on full duty.

Employee was using a grinder when it "jumped" and hit the injured worker on the front of his left leg causing a laceration. He was seen at the ER, where the wound was examined and sutures were required. Released to full duty.

While changing drill steel, the employee's right hand was caught in the drill steel. Taken to ER where he was diagnosed with dislocation of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th fingers and lacerations to the 3rd and 4th fingers. Stitches required to close the lacerations. Released to restricted duty.

Employee was using a RAD gun to remove nuts from a tire. His finger was caught between the wheel motor and the RAD gun. Seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture to the fingertip, and sutures required to close the wound at the tip of the finger. Released to restricted duty.

Employee was unhooking a chain on the bushing fork of a drill. His finger was caught between the drill steel and the kick out arm roller. He was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a crush injury to the left middle finger. Transported to SLC where surgery was performed and a pin placed in the finger.

Employee was water blasting the north scrubber fan ductwork on the 2nd floor of the roaster. He was blasting over his head when a piece of scale fell. The scale struck his right hand causing a laceration between his thumb and index finger and into his palm. The wound required 14 stitches to be closed.

Employee was using a jackleg drill and he pinched his right fingers between the jackleg drill handle and the head. He was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a fractured right ring finger. Surgery required to place pin in finger.

Employee was welding for most of the shift. He went home, slept, and woke up with gritty, painful eyes. He was seen by an eye doctor, diagnosed with flash burn, and released to full duty on next scheduled shift. He was given a prescription eye drop.

Ee parking boom truck. Set brake and got off to set jacks. He slipped and thinks he released the brake causing the boom truck to move forward, pinning his lower left leg between two boom trucks. He was able to move the boom truck backwards and free his leg. Seen at the ER, no fracture, released to restricted duty with crutches and told to attend physical therapy.

Employee was putting bolts in drill holes using a hand drill and impact gun. After the 3rd bolt he felt pain in his upper back. He was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a muscle strain. He subsequently was lost time.

While running dozer, the employee backed over a rock, jarring his back. He was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a back strain and put off work for one day. He was unable to return to work on 11/10/12 due to medication, returned to work full duty on 11/11/12.

While hanging cable, ee was attaching bolt to cable when the winch slipped and caught his left middle finger in the winch. He was taken to ER, and subsequently transferred to another hospital for orthopedic surgery to repair the finger. Put off work pending surgical follow-up.

Repairs to man basket, turn buckle, basket would no go into latch mechanism so used crane to moved into place, technician unhooked crane then got into basket to free latch and basket free 4' then stopped in mid air causing right knee to hit rail in basket and left ear hit rail in basket.