WAUPACA INDUSTRIAL SAND COMPANYMetal/Nonmetal

Hearing test results show standard threshold shift as defined by MSHA.

Hearing test results show standard threshold shift as defined by MSHA.

Hearing tests on 8/20/18 and 8/28/18 show standard threshold shift as defined by MSHA. Employee's normal duties are to run forklift, front end loader, bagger, and sand plant.

EE has been a laborer & equipment operator. He reported on 3-29-07 that over the last couple of months, his pinkie & ring finger are numb. He has been diagnosed with carpel tunnel in the elbow. Surgery is scheduled for 4-17-07. He has no lost time up to that date. This report prepared when notification of surgery was confirmed.

EE is a long time loader operator. he reported on 6-14-04 that over the last nine month his left hand has become numb and tingling. he has been since diagnosed with carpal tunnel of left wrist. surgery is scheduled for 8-16-04. he has had no lost time up to that date. this report prepared when notification of surgery was confirmed.

EE WAS HANGING EMPTY BAGS ON FILLING SPOUT OF BAGGING MACHINE. THERE WERE NO APPARENT REASONS FOR INJURY OTHER THAN HE WAS MOVING HIS HAND AND ARM TO LIFT ONE EMPTY BAG AT A TIME. EE FELT PA IN AND HAD SUDDEN SWELLING ON TOP OF HIS HAND.

CLIMBING ONTO SEAT OF BAGGING MACHINE HIS LEG BRUSHED ACROSS NOZZLE SHARP EDGE CUT HIS LEG