Pipe support on gravel conveyer fell from an upright position as conveyer was being relocated. Two employees lifted support back into position. Afterward ee complained he felt pain in his abdomen. His supervisor sent him to office to report injury. Was sent to medac for diagnosis.
Wilmington SandMetal/Nonmetal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 7
- Years on record
- 2000–2005
- Latest incident
- Aug 2005
Reportable incidents
7 on file2005 · 1 incident
2004 · 2 incidents
EMPLOYEE WAS ON THE DREDGE, MOVING TO THE CABIN TO THROTTLE THE ENGINE; HE SLIPPED ON THE DECK AND FELL.
Employee was making repairs to the flats at the end of the dredge using the tender. He stepped from the tender, foot was caught causing employee to fall against Ibeam. bruised left side shoulder/elbow, etc.
2002 · 2 incidents
EE IGNITED A DESIEL FIRED SANDBLAST SAND DRYER & THE DRYER BACKFLASHED CAUSING SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HIS FACE AND RIGHT HAND. HE WAS NOT TASK TRAINED TO RUN THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
THE EE WAS LOADING 100# BAGS OF SANDBLAST SAND ON A CUSTOMER'S TRUCK AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.
2001 · 1 incident
WHILE DESCENDING AN 8' STEPLADDER, THE EE FELL APPROX. 3' TO THE GROUND. HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT LEG CAUSING PAIN INHIS NECK AND LEFT SHOULDER.
2000 · 1 incident
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING CUTTER HEAD WHEN IT SLIPPED, STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON UPPER RIGHT ARM.