Employee was cleaning the VSI deck and was using a fork truck mounted man basket. Employee went to enter the man basket through the walkway and slipped on the man basket floor. The floor was wet due to rainy conditions. Employee was seen by medical clinic and was diagnosed with a left knee sprain. employee was placed on restrictions resulting in a loss time accident.
Employee was assisting with patches being hoisted to fix duct work. Employee was on the 5th step of a 12 foot ladder assisting. While employee was on the ladder the ladder twisted and the employee fell to the ground landing on left wrist. Employee was taken to the emergency room and was transferred to larger hospital for surgery. Employee suffered a broken radius and Ulna.
Employee was gathering sand samples in a 5 gallon bucket. Bucket weight approx. 10 pounds. Employee removed the bucket from the bed of a pickup truck over the bed rail. Employee then noticed a pain in back that progressed through the day. Employee reported incident next day to supervisor and was taken to clinic. Placed on restriction until clearance.
Employee was using a bobcat to clear material around the dry plant. Employee was unable to close the door to the equipment and tried to force the door closed. Employee broke the glass which resulted in a laceration to right forearm.
A maintenance worker was rebuilding a 12X14 pump and case. While working on the pump, it slid off the pallet and landed on top of foot. The employee was taken to the emergency room by a co-worker. X-rays showed no fractures found in the foot. The doctor did not prescribe any medications at this time. The employee was taken off work after the follow-up appointment.
Employee was working under a conveyor belt, when ee stood up ee cut back on a piece of guarding, resulting in a couple of stitches.
Associate was digging out a water pipe and showed signs of heat exhaustion. EE was taken to the hospital by ambulance and released.
Associate was digging out a water pipe and showed signs of heat exhaustion. EE was taken to the hospital by ambulance and released.
(FDF) Francis Drilling Fluids driver raised the safe rack to close EE's lids due to the way EE was lined up. EE got back on EE's truck to close EE's lids and fell to the ground.
While prying apart a crate, a board broke striking the associate in the face. Splitting EE's lip open.
While clearing out rock from the crusher the associate stepped on some rocks at an odd angle, spraining EE's right foot.
On 12/18/2015 an associate stepped out of the Loader he slipped on uneven ground and grabbed the handle to stop from falling. We took him to the clinic where he was released without restrictions to come back to work. On 1/4/2016 an MRI was performed resulting in a torn bicep muscle. He was released without restrictions but we have restricted his tasks.
Employee ran over rock with front end loader, causing minor back pain. He was taken to Heart of Texas Hospital in Brady, Texas, and was put on restricted duty until he has follow up on 11/6/2015. We have accommodated his restrictions and is currently working under those restrictions.
Associate was breaking rocks with a loader bucket. While doing so, he started feeling light headed and nauseated. He was taken to emergency room and was diagnosed with a migraine headache, and given a prescription. He has not missed any work because of this, but has restrictions until 10/12/15.
Employee was using a pocket knife to cut a zip tie. While doing so, the knife slipped and punctured his hand. This resulted in stitches from the local emergency room. He returned to work, but was instructed to follow up with a hand surgeon for possible nerve issues. At this time, he is on restricted duty, but there has not been any lost time.
Associate was washing hot sand from under the dryer. While doing so the splice on the hose he was using broke, causing water to hit the hot sand spraying sand and steam on the associate. The associate suffered first degree burns to his left arm, neck, and face.
Associate was backing up a 770 CAT haul truck to stockpile. While backing up she was run into by a 980 CAT loader. She complained of pain and was taken to company doctor for evaluation. She was released back to work without restrictions, but refused and seeked further evaluation on her own. She was released back to work with restrictions. Case is currently under investigation
Employee was performing maintenance at #2 conveyor. While doing so, he slipped and landed on his back. He was taken to emergency room for observation and released back to work on restricted duty. Employee no longer works at mine.
The employee was changing screens and stepped in an open chute hole, resulting in a sprained left knee. The employee refused medical attention at the time of incident and continued to work through his shift.
The employee attempted to climb onto the tailings pond conveyor belt, when he felt a pain on his left knee. The employee was taken to local hospital for treatment. The X-rays were negative.
The employee was walking down the stairs of the #1 Loadout, when his right foot got caught on the steps. The employee's doctor informed the employee on April 28, 2014 that he is scheduled for surgery on May 7, 2014.
The concrete was slippery where the employee was cleaning-up.
Employee was attempting to change a return roller on conveyor belt #4, when roller slipped out of his hand he reached to grab it causing a pain to left shoulder. On 5/30/13 after follow up doctor visit, doctor recommended surgery to shoulder.
Employee was drilling out a broken bolt when the drill bit broke and a piece approximately 1/2 inch long entered his arms. He was taken to the doctors office where it was removed. One stitch was used to close the would.
On July 6, 2012 an employee scheduled to work the 2nd shift had a bad reaction to his prescription medication. The employee became dizzy causing him to fall and strike his head against a step. The employee was treated at the local hospital where he received stitches to his forehead. The employee was released from the hospital without restrictions.
Miner was welding. He did not get his hood down quick enough and got weld flash in his eyes. It did not bother him until some time later. He went to the emergency room and the doctor gave him eye drops with gentamicin sulfate. The ER doctor told him to see an eye doctor. At 9 am he saw the eye doctor who stated that there was nothing wrong with him.
Hit a bull pin with a hammer and cut his left pinky and ring fingers on a bearing race.
EE was leaving the dryer area and got sand in his gloves. The sand was hot and he dumped it out but ended up with burns on both hands. He was taken to the emergency room. No treatment was given but the doctor gave him a prescription to prevent infection and a pain killer. EE returned to work and has not missed any work.
Employee had a heart attack while at work. Crew leader discovered him slumped over his work station and called for help. CPR was administered by plant employees until the Brady Emergency Medical Technicians arrived to continue. He was pronounced dead at the Brady Hospital Emergency Room by Dr. around 11:30 pm.
Metal splinter in right index finger Pulled it out right away Finger and hand swelled up and went to see doctor on 6/16/2011
Truck driver for an independent contractor left plant at 8:11PM. No issues observed;he drove out of sight. His wife called around 12AM looking for him. Inquiry was made to his location; he was found in vehicle parked on an access road to mine. He was found non-responsive. 911 was called & CPR administered. He was declared dead at hospital from an apparent heart attack.
EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A BOLT FROM A CUTTING EDGE ON A SKID STEER LOADER. THE BOLT HEAD WAS VERY SHARP AND CUT THROUGH HIS GLOVE. FOUR STITCHES WERE REQUIRED. HE RETURNED TO WORK.
SLIPPED ON WET CONCRETE, DID NOT BOTHER HIM WHILE AT WORK. HE WENT ON VACATION, RETURNED TO WORK, IT WAS BOTHERING HIM SLIGHTLY BUT HE IGNORED IT. FINALLY ON 9-1 HE REPORTED IT TO MANAGEMENT. WE SENT HIM TO A DOCTOR. DOCTOR DID XRAY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING. HE CONTINUED TO WORK. DOCTOR SENT FOR MRI. MRI DETERMINED TORN LIGAMENT REQUIRING SURGERY.
Employee meant to turn on magnetic portion of magnetic drill and instead hit the button to start the drill.
Employee was working on an engine straightening fins on the radiator. The tool he was using slipped and two of his fingers touched the moving fan. He was taken to the doctor's office where two stitches were put in his finger.
Slipped and fell, injuring his left wrist
Employee slipped on ice, strained his calf muscle
Sudden movement of a hand held drill caused a minor fracture in injury's right hand
Slipped on wet concrete, landed on elbow.
Employee bumped his head on an angle. Cut required four stitches. He then returned to work.
Pulled on a tent stake on Monday and strained a muscle in his back. Worked regular job Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Missed work on Friday, September 5th to see doctor.