Employee was Push pulling in the pit when the push block got hooked on top of the stinger of the other scraper in front of the employee. When it came off, the scraper slammed down jarring employee's back. Employee was diagnosed with a back strain.
14 de octubre de 2023WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Employee was coming down the ramp when the bucket hit and dug into the ground. The loader came to an abrupted stop causing employee to hit head on the windshield.
Employee was operating a scraper. While dumping, EE turned to look back at the apron and hit a large bump. EE felt a pop and burning sensation in the lower right side of back. Employee was diagnosed with low back pain, sciatica and prescribed a muscle relaxer.
Employee was operating a scraper on rough roads. EE felt sore when EE got home and then woke up the next day stiff and sore. EE was diagnosed with lumbar strain. EE was prescribed a muscle relaxer and given restrictions.
While operating a CAT scraper, a chunk slipped out from under the scraper tire, jolting the employee around and employees fingers jammed between the joystick (controls). Employee was seen at hospital and has a sprained finger.
Employee was running scraper push pulling in the cut. Came out of the cut and hit a rough spot on the floor traveling to the dump. After that they single loaded and covered the rough area with material to smooth it out. After lunch EE's neck started to hurt and burn so EE parked the machine and wanted to go get checked out at the clinic.
Employee was loading dirt with the scraper when operator bounced through a deep cut while pulling the can lever. As the operator hit the deep cut, the scraper dropped into the cut. The seat extended all the way up then down, causing the employee to jam arm & shoulder while holding the can lever.
21 de marzo de 2023WY · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Employee was operating a scraper and was working in a reclaiming area spreading soil. EE was just starting to dump EE's soil and hit a bump and the seat belt dug into EE's pelvic abdominal area.
A scraper operator working on reclaiming old mining sequence, felt a pop and a sharp pain in the right knee when they pushed on the throttle slowly while traveling through the back fill where a previous scraper dumped and left a wash boarded area from dumping materials.
31 de agosto de 2022WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
An employee was loading material from the 308A series, while leaving the pit to go to the fill. The seat accumulator broke off the bracket and the seat bottomed out, injuring the employees lower back.
21 de diciembre de 2021WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Scraper operator was at the dump emptying their scraper with their left foot on the brace when they hit a bump and bottomed out the seat and rolled their left ankle.
Equipment operator was cleaning out overburden using a Scraper when they ran over a piece of rock causing a jarred effect on the employee. Employee later experienced neck soreness.
28 de enero de 2021WY · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Stuck material from first loader bucket into main trailer landed harshly jarring the truck. Afterward, driver reported pain in EE's lower back.
28 de enero de 2019WY · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de escombros, Conductor de camión de relleno, Conductor de camión de acopioTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE was discing piles in a disc tractor and they were chunky from the frozen weather on 1-28-19 and 1-29-19. Two days later EE woke up in the middle of the night complaining of back pain and thinks it is from bouncing in the tractor while discing piles.
9 de diciembre de 2018WY · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de escombros, Conductor de camión de relleno, Conductor de camión de acopioTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE was driving a haul wagon down a hill and into a corner and ran off the road. EE bounced hard in the seat and had back pain. EE was taken to the ER for evaluation.
3 de septiembre de 2018WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE was cleaning with a loader and dug a hole in the ground. EE then backed into it and injured back.
25 de agosto de 2018WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE driving a haul wagon and saw a cow run out on the road. EE locked up the brakes and skidded off the road to avoid the cow. EE hit left ribs on seat rest.
Conditions of the haul road were fine. Driver was not paying attention to the trailer and ran the back of the trailer onto the berm. The load shifted and tipped the truck on its side. The driver did admit to going too fast for conditions.
5 de noviembre de 2015WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Hit rock with loader and the back end of loader bounced and jarred employee's back
13 de junio de 2014WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
One loader backed up and ran into another loader and employee complained of neck pain.
13 de marzo de 2014SD · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE was walking through the warehouse when he was struck by the tire of the forklift. The EE had lost work days due to the sprained ankle, thus constituting MSHA reportability.
24 de septiembre de 2012WY · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Employee was push pulling with another scraper and was bumped by behind. The jarring strained his shoulder.
26 de agosto de 2012ND · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
The operator pulled into the mine and noticed that there was some spillage that needed to be cleaned up. He then parked the haul wagon, got into the loader and proceeded to clean the mess up. While cleaning the mess he noticed that he was getting closer to the haul wagon when he ran into it cause some damage to the cat walk and hand rail on the haul wagon and nothing on the loader.
30 de julio de 2012WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE was operating a scraper using the Push/pull technique and while doing so he ran over a rock and jarred his back. We took him into the doctor and he was put on restrictions of no lifting over 20 lbs and not sitting for longer than 20 min thus constituting in a MSHA reportable accident.
26 de julio de 2012WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Scraper operator was driving through a ditch to get to a topsoil pile. We hit the ditch and felt pain in his lower back. EE was placed on restrictions on 8/1/2012 that affect normal work operations, thus constituting MSHA reportablity.
26 de abril de 2012WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE was operating scraper and hit a bump. The motion made the seat belt block motion resulting in pain in the lower back and left leg. Doctor put EE on restricted duty affecting normal job operations thus constituting MSHA reportability.
4 de julio de 2011WY · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
16 de noviembre de 2010WY · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Employee was lifting a rail car door with a forklift. He got off the forklift and pushed on the rail car door. The fork came loose and hit his chin, cutting his chin and inner lip requiring seven stiches.
13 de enero de 2010WY · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
A Loader Operator was spreading dried material on a slick ramp and the wind was blowing N.W. 5 to 15 mph. The wind blew back the material on the windshield of the loader, the operator could not see the truck coming up on the right side and turned to the right tearing off the cab of the truck.
12 de marzo de 2009WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE was operating scraper, reclamating, and hit hard frozen chunk of dirt which jarred lower back. EE saw MD on 3-13-09 who instructed him to see a Chiro (thus constituting MSHA Reportability). EE sought Chiro treatment on 3-16-09, return to Duty 3-17-09, no restrictions, no Lost days (Fri/Mon off for medical attention/appointments available).
24 de diciembre de 2008WY · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Forklift backed and hit employee while trying to ask driver question
2 de octubre de 2008WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE complained of sore back while running scraper on shift. He was taken to town and he went to see a chiropractor, thus entailing MSHA reportability.
26 de septiembre de 2007ND · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Forklift operator lifted a pallet from stretch wrap machine and rolled forward jamming the pallet into employee's leg and twisting his ankle.
27 de febrero de 2007WY · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Right ring finger pinched between forklift mass framework and roller guide to mast as forks were being raised. EE was positioned on forks and being raised to count emptyware. Finger required stitches and 10 days restricted lifting was ordered.
15 de noviembre de 2006WY · Metal/No metálicoCargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traíllaTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Scraper operator was working in blocky material. His scraper ran over a chunk of material and he was jarred hard, causing a strain/sprain to back. EE did not seek medical attention until 12-18-06 of which lost time began and well as chiropractic visits which both constitute MSHA reportability at that time. (Became MSHA reportable on 12-18-06).
7 de octubre de 2006WY · Metal/No metálicoOperador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operadorTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE was operating scraper when he hit a soft spot, hit left knee on steering column, causing bruising. Medical trtmnt-subsequent draining of collected blood with repeat clinic visits (follow-ups) constitute MSHA reportability. Page 11-Part 50.
4 de agosto de 2006WY · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Employee's right foot was run over by right rear tire of forklift. Operator did not see him sweeping the floor behind him while backing up. Bruised foot.
22 de mayo de 2006SD · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE was trying to get clay to flow thru #2 mill direct grind rotary feeder and airslide. He removed cap from pipe between rotary feeder and airslide trying to get the clay to flow. While doing this process the rotary feeder cut off the top of his right index finger just above the join, right at bottom of fingernail. Some bone removed.
22 de abril de 2006WY · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE cleaning trough roller on 2A belt conveyor, when right index finger was caught between roller and syntron pan feeder on 4/22/2006. On 5/2/06, EE decided to seek medical attn. X-ray taken on 5/2/06 revealed finger tip fracture, thus constituting MSHA rptblty on that date. No work restrictions ordered, no lost time.
7 de marzo de 2006WY · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
forklift ran over foot and the butt of the forklift hit knee
14 de junio de 2005WY · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
EE STEPPED ON FORKLIFT WHEEL TO EMPTY DUMPSTER AND SLIPPED, PULLING LEFT GROIN AREA. EE WAS PRESCRIBED 2 WEEKS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, BUT NO LIGHT OR RESTRICTED DUTY, THUS CONSTITUTING MSHA REPORTABILITY.
26 de marzo de 2005WY · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Ee was struck on top of head with pallet of empty ware being slid into place by a forklift. Neck strain. Ee received physical therapy. Medical treatment.
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