Scale clerk was operating the 980G loader. While navigating a decline, the loader began to pick up speed. The operator panicked & could not locate brake pedal. While attempting to steer thru a curve, the operator steered too far to the right which deflected the loader to the left. Left front tire hit a soft low spot overturning loader into a settlement pond.
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Mostrando 50 de 108While haul truck operator (injured party) was being loaded a large boulder that was in the bucket of the loader hit the empty box and severely rocked the truck causing a neck strain. Re-classified from First Aid to Medical on 10/31/14 due to professional care by chiropractor.
While operating a loader employee felt pain in right groin area.
The employee reported soreness in upper back while operating a loader, the soreness occurred on a Wednesday his 3rd shift. On the following Monday, the employee was placed on modified light duty until the soreness can be investigated further. There was no specific event that occurred to cause the soreness.
Employee operating Front End Loader. Digging to create a floor in New Development, hit a hard spot that was not noticeable causing the Loader to stop abruptly, jarring the employees neck. He did home health care for neck until 7/29/13 when conditions worsened. On 7/29/13 the employee was put on restrictive duty and given a prescription.
Emp. was operating a Skid Steer moving material near the belts when the skid steer went forward into a hole. The equip went forward into the hole & then righted itself up with jerks until it stopped & rested correctly on the ground. Everything was fine until the employee got off the piece of equip 20 minutes later when he began to experience pain in his back.
In the quarry, a loader and haul truck backed into each other. The haul truck operator complained of neck and back soreness and was taken to the doctor. He has been authorized to return to work with restrictions.
Driving Bulk truck in Quarry and hit a pot hole in road and felt something pop in his back
Employee was operating skid steer when emergency brake activated at speed causing employee to hit head on cross-member and causing a neck strain
The Ee was driving haul truck in the quarry. He felt pain in his lower back. He feels this was due to a pothole in the road. On 4/30/12 the Ee ask to visit the doctor and was placed on restricted duty.
An employee was traveling across a railroad access bridge on a skid steer. About 3/4 way across, the bridge gave way and the employee fell below. The employee received a laceration to the rear of his head that required sutures to close. No time was missed from the accident.
EE states while working on a bank with a loader and eating peanuts he jarred himself and bite his bottom lip. Cut on lip was found to be substantial and 8 stitches were required to close the wound. EE also complained of being sore on his right side and arm from being jarred against the arm rest. X-ray showed that he had fractured a rib.
After operating a Caterpillar Articulating Haul Truck, EE began to complain of knee pain. EE has been diagnosed with a torn Meniscus and will undergo surgery to repair the injury.
Loader operator contacted a toe of the mining bench that jerked the loader causing him to strain a muscle in his back.
Employee was operating a Cat 988G loader when a hydraulic line failed causing hydraulic fluid to go through the front window and out the back window - Striking the Employee in the chest and ribs.
While on a manlift, the employee shifted his weight and he had his middle finger right hand on the outside of the lift. As the lift moved slightly he smashed his finger between a beam and the manlift rail.
Employee complained that his lower back was hurting after operating the 980G and the pug mill. He was seen by a physician and medications prescribed and released to return to work.
EE in basket while raising in unit the cylinder split causing the unit to fall. EE had stitches to left shin and swollen torso.
Person was driving a pickup to the primary to pick up employee. He went around the corner at the ramp on the wrong side of the road. The sun was in his eyes and he ran head on into another pickup coming from the primary.
Person was driving a pickup to the primary to pick up employee. He went around the corner at the ramp on the wrong side of the road. The sun was in his eyes and he ran head on into another pickup coming from the primary.
EE was a ladder for the purpose of adjusting the tracking of the belt on the feed conveyor. The belt needed to be adjust. He was leaning against a pipe and held onto the machine to reposition himself when his glove got caught an the return roller and pulled his arm into the conveyor. The other man on the floor hit the emergency stop button. The bar prevented accessibility beyond
Employee was sweeping underneath conveyor belt; conveyor pulled broom and employee's hand was abraded by conveyor belt.
Driving haul truck, hit a bump and jarred his back.
A Komatsu 465 Haul Truck loaded with stripping material fell 33' from a haul road. The weather was cool and clear and the road conditions were dry and in good condition. While operating the truck, the driver veered across the haul road about 219' before proceeding through the berm an additional 29' then falling 33' coming to rest upside down.
Employee operating loader, inadvertantly loader bucket struck rock debris pile, causing loader to abruptly stop. Operator was gripping steering wheel with both hands, causing a slight impact affecting wrists of operator; wearing seatbelt. Operator remained in full duty work as per doctor. As of early April, employee received minor physical therapy for wrist discomfort.
Employee was using a pry bar to remove mud buildup from a roll inside a rock spreader. A conveyor belt that runs thru the spreader was in operation when this was being performed. The employee did NOT shut down & lock out the conveyor belt. No guard was in place where pry bar was used. Employee received a fracture of right hand. Hand was pinned between bar & spreader frame.
Employee's foot was run over by a skid steer.
Injured was standing in front of the open door to 225 feed chute when a baseball size rock was ejected and struck injured on the safety glasses. EE dropped to knees and covered face w/hands. The other ee noticed bleeding and called control room to call ambulance.
While driving a 775 haul truck, Employee says he messed his lower back up due to rough roads at south bench near primary crusher. *Restrictions*
Employee suffered from pre-existing back injuries, degenerative bone/joint condition. A chiropractor examined employee and told him pain was a result of bouncing in the seat while operating truck. Injury is still under investigation but is being reported as a result of doctor's statement received on 07/02/2007. Employee did not report injury until 06/04/2007.
Employee claims that neck and shoulders hurt after shift of operating a loader.
Employee caught in the tail pulley as he was cleaning material from beneath it.
A rock was in the road. The operator ran over the rock, jarring his back.
Employee was replacing bolts in the grizzley bars. He was removing rocks and layed his hand on the side of feeder when a rock fell onto his hand, cutting his left index finger on the inside.
Employee hit the concrete ramp west of the fuel station (by the Kerosene tank) with a Ford pick-up. He was pulling into the fueling station while two clinker trucks were driving by the area just south that area. To avoid the clinker trucks, the employee turned hard into the spot, hitting the frame of the truck on the ramp edge.
Operator of International Water Truck states that water truck lost brakes as it descended 9% grade toward CKD Landfill. Truck struck abandoned fan housing for old pelletizer silo and came to rest against the scraper tandem. The truck did not overturn. The operator was wearing a seatbelt.
Driving off road truck, going down ramp in pit to dump his load and said brakes failed to stop the truck. Operator ran into pile of rocks to avoid hitting another truck. Supv. said when he got to the accident to check on operator, he noticed the brake pedal was in front of driver seat and had come loose from mount.
Emp. was loading haul trucks - he had just dumped a bucket in a haul truck and was backing away, lowering the hoist at the same time, the hoist did not respond so employee moved the lever forward and the bucket dropped and struck the ground. Emp. did work that full shift and worked next two scheduled shifts - he then went to the doctor on 5/17 - and the doctor took him off work.
Employee backed into pet soil pile, stepped out of loader to check for damage to equipment. Part of pile sloughed and pushed him against loader.
Applying belt dressing to head pulley of pug mill conveyor, employee inserted arm behind guard and sleeve was caught by conveyor. Employee suffered arm dislocation, fracture, and abrasions before he was able to hit conveyor stop button.
Developed a cough after inhaling fumes coming from Systech while loading railcars. Went to doctor on 11/4/05 and was released with no restrictions. Cough still existed so he saw a throat and lung specialist on 11/29/05. He was prescribed medication at this time therefore making this a reportable incident.
The employee has a hernia on the left side of his groin as the result of overextending his left leg to operate the rimpull pedal on a Cat 992G loader.
Employee was operating a loader. The right side window was open and employee was backing up and the right window slammed shut, breaking the glass. He then parked the loader noticing that he received a laceration to the right arm from the glass.
While cleaning rock from barge that the crane had missed or could not get. The employee was operating the skid steer loader when it caught on a weld in the barge and jolted the employee sideway causing employee to hit the right side of head on the R.O.P.S. cutting employee's right ear.
Employee was working in building under construction when contractor's aerial work platform had to be moved due to engine malfunction. Engine was blown which emitted heavy exhaust smoke in work area. All employees evacuated building until fumes were gone. Employee was only one exposed that complained of migraine symptoms. He also had a sinus infection at time of exposure.
Employee was driving haul truck when he felt something enter his right eye. He received first aid treatment at plant and was taken to local hospital. A piece of metal embedded in eye was found and removed.
EE was operating his loader at the Asphalt #6 pile, cage mill when he struck the concrete base of the loadout tunnel with his bucket. The sudden jar must have caused a back injury because on March 2nd, he started to feel pain in his back and pain/numbness in his right arm. This report was given to us on MARCH 7, 2005.
EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE MATERIAL WITHOUT TURNING THE BELT OFF.
Employee was driving haul truck and hit a bumb in the road, jarring his neck.
WHILE OPERATING EQUIPMENT, RAN OVER LARGE ROCK THAT JOSTLED OPERATOR INSIDE THE CAB.