The operator was starting a gas-powered air compressor by pulling the pull rope. On the third pull, the operator felt something pop or pull in their left shoulder. The doctor ordered the operator off work for 4 days and then EE can return to normal duties. EE was also advised to follow up with their primary care physician.
Operator lost situational awareness while cleaning up under dry plant. Was caught between mini skid loader and conveyor tail pulley. Causing contusion to lower thorax.
12/7/23 Reported twisted right knee at Dry Plant while walking in 3"" of sand. Medical examination diagnosis sprain, still in pain. 12/12/23 Requested MRI. 03/18/24 Received Diagnosis that surgery required to repair knee. Surgery TBD
EE was attempting to roll a 4"" dia x 8ft steel shaft onto the forks of a forklift. The forks were jammed against the bottom rail of the trailer carrying the metal shaft. When the forks were tilted back, they sprung upward catching the EE's thumb between the top rail of the trailer and the shaft, causing laceration. Required 5 sutures.
Lifting conveyor 8 with 2 cranes and when the top supports were cut loose the conveyor shifted and pinned the employee between the conveyor and a handrail behind them.