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EE said the scraper seat was loose all day and jostled EE as EE drove it during EE's entire shift. EE complained of lower back pain.
Haul Truck operator was hauling dirt to the dump site, when they got too close to the edge of the haul road and ran up on the berm, flipping the bed of the haul truck over onto the road.
employees were moving railcars when the employee was told over the radio that the railcars weren't slowing down. The employee jumped on the end railcar and attempted to tighten the hand brake on the lead railcar, but was unable to do so before the front car hit the derailleur and jumped off breaking their left leg.
Employee was cleaning material out of the Mill Hopper when an air cannon purged and shot dust and debris at the employees legs causing bruising and abrasions the front of the thighs and shins.
Employee had improperly adjusted their seat belt, and was driving over rough terrain in the mine site while operating a 627G Scraper. The jarring resulted in the employee bouncing up and striking the right side of their head against the climate controls. The employee suffered a cut on the right side of their head and received stitches at the Medical Center.
employee hit head on inside of cab in a 627G scraper and on 2/25/22 went to clinic to be checked out for concussion like symptoms. employee states they were wearing seatbelt when the rough road caused the contact. the Provider prescribed pain killers and released the employee to return to work on 2/28/2022
Employee was stripping topsoil in a Cat 627G scraper when they over travelled the cut area and drove onto a steeper incline, lower in the pit and the scraper tipped over. Initial 2 visits to doctor cleared the employee for work. Different clinic diagnosed EE with a mild concussion and prescribed a steroid on 11/11/21. Employee will be able to return to work on 11/18/2021.
Employee was operating a scraper, transferring bentonite and ran over a large rock on the edge of the haul road. The resulting impact from rolling over the rock jarred and strained the employees lower back.
Scraper operator was push pulling, and upon disconnecting from the front scraper, ran over a rock and jarred their back.
Employee was operating a scraper stripping overburden, when the scraper seat bottomed out during a bump and an injury to the groin occurred. The Employee noticed the pain, but did not think it was report able at the time. After a couple days the worsening of the condition led the employee to contact the supervisor on 7/7/2018.
Employee was diagnosing a return roller on the C & D belt and become entangled in it
Employee was driving a field tractor when the right tire smacked into a concrete barrier employee headbutted the steering wheel getting a cut on forehead
EE drove scraper too close to edge of pile which caused it to slide down angle of repose for about 60 feet then roll completely over and land upright. The supervisor witnessed the event. The operator who was belted in was taken to the hospital for a full set of diagnostics and was released at about 10:30 with no suspected problems. He has not missed any work.
Employee was grabbing a 50 lb bag to weigh when his left index finger got stuck in a metal conveyor. He was treated at the WMC and received 5 stitches and released.
EE was running Front-end loader when he got out to unhook a tow rope. While climbing back into the loader he felt a pop in his left calf. He went to clinic to see a doctor who diagnosed a strained calf muscle. Ice and rest were recommended.
EE was operating front-end loader over rough ground when he felt pain in lower back. EE experienced herniated disc in 2005; may be re-occurrence. EE is now seeing Chiropractor.
EE tore muscle in right shoulder when arm was jerked from arm rest while trying to dig a rock out of a mine pit during a scraper operation. EE has missed no work previously but now has surgery scheduled for July 5, 2012 due to recurring pain. No work will be missed prior to surgery.
The employee was involved in push-pull scraper operation. He was in 2nd scraper and hooked to 1st scraper with the bale. The 1st scraper moved forward causing the 2nd scraper to unhook which caused it to drop down hard, causing a trauma of compression to the center of lower back.
pressure trauma lead to sprained lower back and neck
Two scrapers were engaged in push-pull operation when lead machine hit a rock, causing it to stop before rear machine could hook-up. Rear machine then ran into back of lead machine. Operator of rear machine strained back muscles.
At 4:45 a.m. the driver entered loader put on seat belt and proceeded to load his trailer. He noticed that he was close to the embankment. That's when the edge gave way and the loader slid down the edge and laid over on it's left side. The driver was bounced around in the cab but needed no medical treatment at that time. Later EE went to the Doctor and was checked over.
EE deposited a pallet of product in storage area with a forklift. When backing up, he and another forklift backed into each other rear-end to rear-end. The other lift driver, not injured, said they did not watch where they were going - equal negligence. Injured EE's hat was knocked off, he felt discomfort in his neck and left work an hour later. He is now in doctor's care.
The employee had the hood on his semi pulled. While leaning into the engine compartment the wind came up. It caused the hood to close and the employee was struck in the back of the head. His head was pushed forward, knocking out his front teeth and causing all but three to be loose. All but three teeth were removed at a dental appointment.
EE reached up to grab rail to climb into a straight truck when he felt his left shoulder pull out of socket. He was taken to hospital to check it out. He was given a brace for now and may require surgery in the future.
EE was operating a scraper when a rock spun out from under his left tire, causing his head to make contact with top of cab frame. This action jammed his neck and back. After several days his condition did not improve and has now resulted in lost time.
EE was cleaning mud out of product screw, still running, when he grabbed for a chunk that had fallen in towards the elevator and before he knew it, the screw grabbed his hand, running it through the fletching, causing crushing injuries and a serious laceration on top of the hand. Reconstructive surgery will take place next week. Lockout/tagout was not in effect.
Operating scraper over rough terrain and strained lower back.
EE hit a bump while running scraper and felt pain in upper back near his shoulder. There was a stinging sensation when he would look to his right.
When leaving pit, employee thought he had hit button for cushion hitch, but scraper began to bounce uncontrollably. He hit his head on the left side window, twisted his back and had the wind knocked out of him. Back discomfort caused him to miss days at work. Seatbelt was being worn.
Forklift operator backed away from trailer while looking over his right shoulder, then turned left hitting the unseen driver about 12 feet from initial backing point. The driver was knocked down; his yell alerted operator to stop and pull forward to free victim. Large bone in lower left leg was cleanly broken 4 inches above ankle.
An employee on a forklift set a loaded pallet down on the toes of a fellow employee, causing trauma to foot. There were no broken bone according to x-rays and he returned to work after missing only one day of work.
Ee drove Cat 627F scraper down hill into pit, as left tire dropped into pit, the operator was slammed against left side of cab, bruising his side and kidney area. He went to doctor the following afternoon due to some blood in his urine. He was instructed to take 5 days off to ensure that he would be ok.
A BULK TRUCK BACKED IN TO BE LOADED. EMPLOYEE STEPPED ONTO TOP OF TRUCK TO OPEN HATCH; DRIVER NOT KNOWING THIS, DECIDED TO PULL OUT & REPOSITION THE TRUCK MORE SQUARELY IN LINE WITH SPOUT. EMP LOYEE SCRAMBLED TO REAR OF TRUCK, DESCENDED LADDER & JUMPED THE REMAINING 2' TO THE GROUND & WAS STOPPED BY THE LIFE LINE JUST AS HIS FEET MADE CONTACT WITH THE GROUND, BRUISING HIS ABDOMEN.
WHILE OPERATING A SCRAPER, EE RAN OVER A ROCK WHILE RESTING HIS HAND BEHIND THE CONTROL PANEL. THIS CAUSED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER TO BE JERKED AND INJURED. HE TOOK A FEW DAYS OFF TO RECUPERATE AND VISITED A LICENSED NURSE PRACTITIONER FOR TREATMENT.
THE DRIVER WAS GOING DOWN THE HILL ON HAUL ROAD, THE TRUCK BEGAN TO GAIN SPEED. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED ALONG W/ENGINE BRAKE. THE TRUCK WASN'T SLOWING DOWN FOR THE CORNER AT BOTTOM OF HILL. TH E AIR PRESSURE WAS LOW & THE DRIVER ENTERED THE CORNER TOO FAST. TRUCK LAID OVER ON LEFT SIDE. DRIVER WAS PINNED BETWEEN SEAT & DOOR, RECEIVED CUT ON LEFT CALF & HEAD.
EE WAS OPERATING FORKLIFT WHEN ANOTHER FORKLIFT OPERATOR LIFTED HIS MACHINE OFF THE GROUND 6-8" FROM THE REAR. THE FIRST MACHINE SLIPPED OFF THE FORKS OF THE OTHER LIFT AND DROPPED TO THE GROU ND, CAUSING TRAUMA TO HIS LOWER BACK. AN MRI WAS SCHEDULED FOR 4/29/02. EE FILLED OUT ACCIDENT REPORT ON 4/25/02.
INJURED WRIST WHILE OPERATING FRONT-END LOADER. AT THE END OF SHIFT, EE FELT SOME DISCOMFORT IN HIS LEFT WRIST, PROBABLY DUE TO REPETITIVE MOTION WHILE OPERATING THE FRONT END LOADER. A VISIT TO THE DR. REVEALED A SWOLLEN OR SPRAINED TENDON IN THE WRIST.
COAL MILL GEAR BOX WAS BEING FLIPPED OVER WHILE IT WAS SITTING ACROSS FORKS OF LIFT TRUCK WHEN IT BEGAN TO SLIDE OFF. EE WAS STANDING IN FRONT & TRIED TO CATCH IT WHILE ALSO TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. THE ATTEMPT TO PUSH IT AWAY RESULTEDIN INJURY TO TENDONS OF RT HAND. EE DIDN'T MISS ANY WORK FOR NEXT MONTH, HOWEVER, WRIST DIDN'T GET BETTER & TIME OFF IS NECESSARY FOR HEALING.