Mining Incidents

FMC @ GRANGER Metal/Non-Metal

FMC Corp · Underground
Granger, Sweetwater County, WY  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4800639

FMC @ GRANGER has $19K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 6 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
1
Total incidents
200
Years on record
1990–2007
Latest incident
Mar 2007
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
207
citations
28
significant & substantial
$19,131
proposed penalties
$17,454
paid to date
91% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $1,677 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
185
inspections on record
2,208
inspection hours
9.4
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
207 citations across 2,208 inspection hours.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

FMC @ GRANGER has $19K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 6 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$19K
proposed penalties
$17K
current assessed
$17K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
201 assessments are final orders; 6 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2007-04-02.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2007 Q2 34,842 1 0 28.7
2007 Q1 38,502 103 21 2675.2
2006 Q4 47,794 0 0 0.0
2006 Q3 49,387 11 1 222.7
2006 Q2 30,051 7 1 232.9
2006 Q1 23,007 36 1 1564.7
2005 Q4 22,811 11 0 482.2
2005 Q3 19,578 3 0 153.2
Show 22 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2005 Q2 24,037 0 0 0.0
2005 Q1 11,219 3 1 267.4
2004 Q4 5,636 0 0 0.0
2004 Q3 5,863 0 0 0.0
2004 Q2 5,116 0 0 0.0
2004 Q1 4,255 2 0 470.0
2003 Q4 5,363 0 0 0.0
2003 Q3 5,482 1 0 182.4
2003 Q2 4,615 1 0 216.7
2003 Q1 4,712 0 0 0.0
2002 Q4 5,172 0 0 0.0
2002 Q3 7,491 0 0 0.0
2002 Q2 15,695 0 0 0.0
2002 Q1 21,589 2 0 92.6
2001 Q4 22,656 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 33,357 6 1 179.9
2001 Q2 73,610 3 0 40.8
2001 Q1 95,982 2 0 20.8
2000 Q4 95,222 5 0 52.5
2000 Q3 105,442 1 0 9.5
2000 Q2 110,654 5 1 45.2
2000 Q1 131,375 4 1 30.4

Fatalities at this mine

1 recorded
December 6, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REMOVE A STOPPING WHEN A LARGE ROOF FALL OCCURRED, KILLING THE EMPLOYEE. LOCATION WAS 10,889 EAST AND 5405 NORTH. THE STOPPING WAS BEING REMOVED TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATI ON OF A NEW BLEEDER SYSTEM FOR VENTILATION.

Reportable incidents

199 on file (excluding fatalities above)

2007 · 2 incidents

March 29, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was sparging an upcomer trying to unplug the line when hot water belched from the line, contacting the employee on the abdomen and arm. Case didn't become recordable until April 6, when employee returned to work with restrictions from Physician.

January 28, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Electrician was turning a pulley from belts while observing meter. Middle finger of right hand was pinched between the pulley and the belts requiring 3 sutures in finger.

2006 · 4 incidents

December 23, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
FMC Corp · Rubbed or abraded

Knelt down on grating rupturing bursa sack in knee. Medical information not received until 1/8/07.

December 4, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
FMC Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Unloading drag conveyor when it got hung up. Employee climbed about 4 ft. up ladder to look in conveyor. Other employees bumped conveyor. Upon energizing conveyor the stabilizer to the gear box collapsed allowing box to spin 35-40 degrees. The gear box struck employee knocking him off the ladder. When others found him he was laying flat on back; ladder was still in position.

August 1, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
FMC Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was pulling top & bottom covers off East Lime Drag. Was standing on ladder positioned to the west side of the drag. Employee was cutting bolts loose & was hammering the dowel pins & bolts out in order to remove the piece of cover. Hammering broke loose some lime & a gust of wind blew the lime dust in the employee's face.

January 15, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FMC Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was removing a flanged "Y" about 1-A Leach Sump Pump. When he pulled the last bolt out the pipe sprung six inches in the vertical direction smashing his finger in between the two pipe flanges.

2005 · 5 incidents

October 23, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FMC Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee caught his foot in the edge of the Admix Sump Pump. The sump hole had a small submersible pump that was barely keeping up with the inflow of water which caused a layer of water/mud to hide the adjusted grating. Employee's left foot slipped in hole; his momentum kept driving him forward twisting his ankle and applying pressure in the lower shin area.

September 2, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was called for OT cleanup; used a firehose. The next morning employee had a sore back with pain that ran down the back side of his right leg.

July 27, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
FMC Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

Shoveling out elevator full of product; product was 370F. Employee's feet would get hot and he would stop shoveling for awhile. Didn't notice anything except a red big toe until several days later when his feet started to hurt and he noticed blisters on little toes.

May 31, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FMC Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PAIN IN LEFT KNEE AGGRAVATED BY THE NEED TO CLIMB STAIRS TO DO JOB. HAS GOTTEN WORSE SINCE MOVING TO NEW JOB. HAS BEEN PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

March 22, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE VALVE AND FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER BLADE. THE FIRST DAY MISSED FROM WORK WAS 6/13/05, WHEN HE HAD SURGERY ON SHOULDER.

2002 · 1 incident

March 21, 2002 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE BLEEDING THE BRAKE LINE ON A CRANE, EE LOOKED INTO THE BRAKE RESERVIOR, AT THAT TIME BACK PRESSURE IN THE LINE CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO SPLASH OUT OF THE RESERVIOR HITTING EE EYES HE WAS GI VEN A FULL DUTY RELEASE ON 3-21-02 FROM R.S. HO=SPITAL. SAFETY WAS NOT AWARE HE HAD NOT RETURNED TO WORK WK OF 3/25 BECAUSE OF HIS INJURY. LATE DR RPT EVALUATION.

2001 · 4 incidents

May 25, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
FMC Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAS HISTORY OF BACK RELATED INJURIES. 4/30/01EE REPORTED HE STRAINED HIS BACK AGAIN. DUE TO HIS MEDICAL HISTORY WE ARE TAKING EE AS A CTS

January 30, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FMC Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS ON HIS WAY OUT OF THE CHANGE ROOM, SLIPPED ON THE METAL GRATING AND INJURED HIS ARM AND HAND. BROKE HAND 5. IN CHECKING ON REPORTS SINCE I'VE BEEN BACK FROM SICK LEAVE FOUND THIS REPORT WA S MISSED.

January 9, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS INVOLVED WITH REPETITIVE TASK MOVING BELT PARTS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DURING EXAMINATION BY MEDICAL DEPT. EE STATED HE HAD EXPERIENCED SORE BACK PREVIOUSLY. WE BELIEVE THIS I S NOT AN ACUTE INJURY. IT IS CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDER OCCURING OVER TIME.

January 8, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LEFT HAND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN BUNDLE OF ROOF SU PPORT PANS AND A BRACKET FOR PANS THAT IS ON A BOLTER MACHINE.

2000 · 6 incidents

October 19, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
FMC Corp · Struck against stationary object

MOVING SHUTTLECAR ANCHOR, EE STEPPED ONTO LADDER(WITH ANCHOR) LADDER TIPPED OVER HOPPED OFF THE LADDER LANDING ON A ROCK WITH HIS LEFT FOOT. DEGREE 5

September 13, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec MACHINERY
FMC Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SMASHED FINGER WHILE PUTTING BOLT WRENCH ON TO BOLT HEAD; WRENCH KICKED OUT TRAPPING HIS FINGER BETWEEN WRENCH AND CENTRALIZER. DEGREE 6.

July 12, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
FMC Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

7/17/00 NOTIFIED THIS INJURY IS TO BE A DEGREE 5. EE WAS DRILLING METAL. BIT HUNG UP ON METAL, CAUSING DRILL TO TWIST INJURING HAND.

July 9, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal driver, jeep driver, tractor operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FMC Corp · Fall down stairs

WALKING OUT OF LAB INTO BOILER AREA, STEPPED IN A DRAIN THAT WAS 1.25" WIDE X 1" WIDE LOOSING BLANCE, STRAINED HIS BACK.

June 19, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FMC Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE TAIL SHAFT ON MINER TAIL. HOLDING PUNCH HAMMER, WHILE OTHER EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING PUNCH HAMMER WITH 4# HAMMER. BRASS HAMMER HIT PUNCH HAMMER GLANCING BLOW, CAUSING PUNCH HA MMER TO COME BACK AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN UPPER LIP.

February 25, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FMC Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURY WAS REPORTED ON 2/25/00. AT THAT TIME IT WAS NOT KNOWN TO BE MORE THAT A DEGREE 0. AFTER INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND WITH MEDICAL RECORDS TO BE A RECORDABLE DEGREE 3.

1999 · 8 incidents

November 11, 1999 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
FMC Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS RUNNING A LATHE WHEN HE REACHED TO TURN OFF THE LATHE 2ND A LONG PIECE OF SHAVING SPUN LOOSE AND CUT HIS FINGER.

June 23, 1999 WY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING TO REPAIR STOPPINGS. WHILE CARRYING A FOAM PACK, HE STEPPED ON A ROCK, TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

June 8, 1999 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OVER HOIST ARM IN AUTO SHOP STRAINING HIS LEFT HEEL.

June 1, 1999 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE TURNING PINS ON A LATHE, PICKER CHIPS BUILT UP. HE TRIED TO REMOVE THEM WITH HIS HAND,CAUSING A LACERATION OF THE MIDDLE FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

June 1, 1999 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE RE-ROUTING A STAMLER CABLE AND STACKING IT ALONG THE RIB, HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

March 16, 1999 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND A LUBE TRUCK WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL, FRACTURING A BONE IN HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

February 17, 1999 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING ON AN 8" X 8" BLOCK TAKING DOWN A CAR ANCHOR, WHEN HE FELL OFF THE BLOCK, STRAINING HIS RIGHT ANKLE AND KNEE.

January 19, 1999 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUSHING A SMALL FAN WHEN LOOSE ROCK UNDER HIS FEET CAUSED HIM TO SLIP, FRACTURING A BONE IN HIS LEFT FOOT.

1998 · 16 incidents

December 17, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON AN 8" X 8" BLOCK TAKING DOWN A CAR ANCHOR, WHEN HE FELL OFF THE BLOCK, STRAINING HIS RIGHT ANKLE AND KNEE.

December 9, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING VENTILATION TUBING WHEN A SPAD FROM A PREVIOUSLY HUNG TUBE BROKE. THE TUBES FELL, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER, AND A SHARP PIECE OF THE FIBERGLASS EMBEDDE D IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

November 10, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

CHAIN BROKE & HEATER FELL ON HIS ANKLE.

November 10, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

CHAIN BROKE AND HEATER FELL ON HIS LEG.

October 13, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING ABOUT 3 FT TO THE LEFT OF A MAN OPERATING A PORTABLE COBRA DRILL. THE DRILL STEEL BOUND UP IN THE HOLE AND BROKE, STRIKING HIM IN THE LEFT JAW CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING SU TURES. HE THEN FELL AGAINST THE RIB, BRUISING THE TOP OF HIS HEAD.

October 5, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNCOUPLING AN OVERHEAD WATELINE IN LOADOUTTHE EE FELT A SUDDEN, SHARP, PAIN IN HIS RIGHT ARM AND HAND WHICH LATER TURNED TO NUMBNESS WHICH WAS CAUSED BY PINCHED NERVE IN THE NECK. INITIA L DIAGNOSIS INCLUDED THE FINDINGS OF A SPINAL DEGENERATIVE CONDTION

September 24, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BETWEEN A MINING MACHINE CONNECTED TO A MOBILE GENERATOR WITH A CHAIN, NEITHER EQUIPMENTOPERATOR NOTICED HIM THERE. WHEN THE MOBILE GENERATOR OPERATOR PIVOTED HIS MACHINE, THE CHAIN TIGHTENED AND STRUCK THE EE ON THE RIGHT LEG CAUSING A MUSCLE STRAIN AND EXTENSIVE BRUISING

July 29, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STRUCK BY A RIB SLAB WEIGHING ABOUT 200 LB. IT GLANCED OFF HIS RIGHT ARM AND RIGHT LOWER LEG, CAUSING ABRASIONS, AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT FOOT, FRACTURING TWO FOOT BONES.

June 8, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS STEPPING OFF THE LAST RUNG OFF A PORTABLELADDER. WHEN HIS LEFT FOOT REACHED THE GROUND ITTWISTED CAUSING A STRAIN AND SWELLING OF THE ANKLE AND A SMALL CRACK IN THE HEEL BONE.

May 20, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A HOSE OUT OF THE REEL ON THE LUBE TRUCK. AS HE WAS WALKING BACKWARD, HE STEPPED INTO A CRACK IN THE FLOOR, TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

May 20, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE ROOF BOLTING, A LARGE ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF TO THE GROUND AND THEN FELL OVER ONTO EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT UPPER LEG CAUSING A LARGE BRUISE AND ALSO CAUSING PAIN IN THE RIGHT HIP AND LOWER BAC K.

May 9, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING ON A PIPE RACK TRYING TO UNPLUG A GRITS LINE WHEN HE SLIPPED. HIS LEFT LEG HUNG UP IN THE RACK, TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE, CAUSING A STRAINED KNEE.

May 3, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS DESCENDING A LADDER TO AN AREA BELOW THE FEED PREP ORE SCREENS, WHEN HE FELL ABOUT 8' TO 12', CAUSING LACERATIONS TO HEAD, BRUISED RIBS, & FRACTURED TOES ON LEFT FOOT.

April 8, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WYOMING WORKER'S COMPENSATION DIVISION HAS DETERMINED THAT EE'S EMPLOYMENT AS A MECHANIC HERE HAD CAUSED HIS BILATERAL CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. HIS WORK HAS INCLUDED USING A JACKHAMMER, WHICH H E FEELS IS PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE.

March 29, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON 3-29-98 EMPLOYEE GOT A FOREIGN BODY IN HIS LEFT EYE WHILE WORKING IN THE MILL (SOURCE OF FOREIGN BODY UNKNOWN. HE WASHED OUT THE EYE AND FELT THAT IT WAS REMOVED. HOWEVER, THE NEXT DAY, HIS EYE WAS STILL IRRITATED AND HE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION TO HAVE A METAL PARTICL REMOVED AND A RUST RING REMOVED.

March 26, 1998 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANGING GEAR, THE SAFETY CABLE FOR TIE OFF WAS BOUND WITH THE GEAR AND STRUCK EE IN THE LEFT EYE AND WRIST, CAUSING BRUISING OF THE EYE, AND CRACK IN ONE OF THE FOREARM BONES.

1997 · 34 incidents

December 23, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE OF BTI TRUCKING, STEPPED OTU OF HIS TRUCK TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE AND KNEE, CAUSING A STRAIN.

December 16, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TAKING DOWN A CHECK CURTAIN TO MOVE IT WHEN A RIB SLAB FELL ON HIS HEAD AND BACK AND THEN PINNING HIS LOWER LEGS. HE HAD MULTIPLE BRUISES AND ABRASIONS ON HIS BACK.

December 8, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TRIPPED OVER TRAILING CABLE AS IT WAS REELING UP, CAUSING A NECK STRAIN.

December 1, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE LOWERING A COBRA DRILL, THE STEEL CAME APART AND A 4 FT SECTION STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF THE RIGHT FOOT, CAUSING A FRACTURE.

November 25, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE TRAVELING IN ENSIGN, AN UNKNOWN FOREIGN OBECT FLEW INTO THIS RIGHT EYE. HE RINSED HIS EYE AFTERWARDS, BUT CAME INTO NURSING OFFICE NEAR THE END OF HIS SHIFT (3:30PM) AND STATED IT STILL FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS IN THE EYE. EYE APPEARED REDDENED, AND IT WAS RINSED AGAIN. HE SAW THE DR THE FOLLOWING DAY-TREATED FOR ABRASION/BURN, BUT THERE WAS NOT OBECT FOUND IN THE EYE.

November 19, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP A JACK-LEG, EE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LEFT LOWER BACK.

November 3, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING OUT OF A RAMCAR, HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

October 5, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE DEVELOPED SORE MUSCLES IN THE LOWER BACK WHILE OPERATING A TELETRAM CHOCK HAULER.

September 23, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

DURING ROOF BOLTING THE EMPLOYEE GOT DUST IN HIS EYES. AFTER RINSING HIS EYES, THEY FELT FINE AND HE RETURNED TO WORK. HOWEVER, THE NEXT DAY HIS RIGHT EYE WAS VERY RED, IRRITATED AND WATERING. THE DR. REMOVED A METAL PARTICLE FROM THE EYE AND PATCHED IT.

September 12, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS USING A HAMMER TO CLEAN W3ELDING SLAG FROM WELDS ON A SPACER, WHEN SOME SLAG PARTICLES BECAME EMBEDDED IN HIS EYE. (LEFT EYE)

September 2, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE CHECKING SUMP PUMPS IN THE MINE, HIS FOOT SLIPPED IN WATER, AND HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT KNEE ON A PUMP HOUSING. SWELLING OF THE KNEE HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THEN, AND HE SAW A DR ON 10-15-97 AND 10-16-97 FOR TREATMENT.

August 29, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CLOSING A LID ONA SODA ASH RAILCAR. WHILE REACHING OVER THE TRUCK WITH A HOOK, SHE STRAINED HER BACK.

August 28, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON A SWAMP COLLER WHEN HIS WRENCH SLIPPED, SMASHING HIS THUMB. IT LATER BECAME INFECTED AND HE WAS SEEN BY A DR.

August 22, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BEGINNING IN JULY 1997, EMPLOYEE NOTICED GRADUALLY WORSENING NUMBNESS IN LEFT HAND HE DID NOT HAVE SURGERY OR MISS WORK FROM IT UNTIL 12/15. HE WAS FIRST SEEN BY A DR ON 8/22/97 SO THAT IS WHE N WORKER'S COMP HAS ESTABLISHED THE DATE OF INJURY. THE DR. STATES THAT THE CONDITION IS WORK RELATED DUE TO REPETITIVE MOTION ON ROOF BOLTER.

August 20, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN OPERATING THE FLETCHER ROOF-BOLTE.R WHILE HE WAS WALKING AROUND THE BACK OF THE BOLTER HE FELT A SUDDEN SHARP BACK PAIN.

August 15, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE TRYING TO REPOSITION A STUCK ROOF BOLT, HIS LEFT THUMB GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BOLT AND THE CENTRALIZER CAUSING A LACERATION AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT THUMB TIP.

August 14, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BEGINNING IN EARLY JUNE 1997, THE EMPLOYEE BEGAN TO COMPLAIN OF PROGRESSIVELY WORSE PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER FROM REPETITVE WORK ON THE FLETCHER ROOF-BOLTER. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTIO N UNTIL LATER IN JULY, AT WHICH TIME HE WAS STARTED ON PHYSICAL THERAPY. HE WILL BE CONSULTING AN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST ON AUGUST 19,1997. THE SPECIALIST GAVE HIM A CORTISONE INJECTION.

July 29, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WHILE USING A LINCOLN ARC WELDER REPAIRING A GUARD, HE LIFTED HIS WELDING HOOD TO REPOSITION THE GUARD; HIS WELDING STINGER FELL & STRUCK BEHING THE WORK BENCH THAT WAS THE GROUNDING TABLE, & IT FLASHED CAUSING A FLASH BURN TO THE RIGHT EYE. HE SAW THE DOCTOR ON 8/6/97 & WAS PRESCRIBED TWO TYPES OF EYEDROPS.

July 29, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS DOING SOME ARC WELDING & DEVELOPED FLASH BURNS TO THE EYES. THERE WAS A POSSIBLE LEAK IN THE WELDING HOOD HE WAS USING.

July 23, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS OPERATING JEFFREY HELIMINER THIS SHIFT. SOMETIME DURING THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHIFT HE FELT A FOREIGN BODY IN HIS RIGHT EYE, BUT DOES NOT KNOW HOW OR EXACTLY WHEN IT OCCURRED. HE WAS S EEN IN THE ER THE FOLLOWING DAY WHERE TWO PARTICLES OF STEEL WERE REMOVED.

July 13, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE EAST SIDE OF THE MINE (OLD #4 AREA) RETREATING OLD BELT LINE PARTS. HE WAS CARRYING A TOP IDLER WHEN HE STEPPED ON SOME FLOOR HEAVE. THE HEAVE BROKE LOOSE, CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FALL, SPRAINIGN HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

July 7, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PULLING A MIENR CABLE OT GET OUT THE SLACK, HE PUT THE CABLE OVER HIS SHOUDLER, STEPPED INTO A HOLE, AND FELL, STRAINING HIS HIP.

June 19, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO MOVE A 55 GAL. DRUMM ROM UNDER A STAIRWAY WITH A BARREL DOLLY, HIS RIGHT INDEX GOT SMASHED BETWEEN THE BARREL DOLLY AND THE STAIRWAY. HIS FINGER REQUIRED SEVERAL SUTURES.

June 5, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPETITIVE LIFTING &MOVING FROM INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS WITH FLETCHER BOLTER, CAUSED "TENNIS ELBOW" OF RIGHT ARM, REQUIRING TEMPORARY LIGHT DUTY WORK.

May 15, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMP WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO PUT IN BUSHINGSINTO A TRUNION OF THE MINING MACHINE, STRAINING HIS BACK.

May 7, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRIVING A PIN FROM A CRANE BOOM, THE PIN CAME OUT UNEXPECTEDLY FAST CAUSING THE BOOM TO DROP APPROX. 1-3". THE SLEDGE HAMMER HE WAS SUING GOT CAGUHT UNDER THE BOOM AS IT WAS DROPPING AND PINNED HIS LEFT UPPER LEG UNDER THE HAMMER HANDLE. THIS RESULTED IN A LARGE HEMATOMA OF THE LEFT THIGH AREA.

April 8, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING INTO ENSIGN AND HE BUMPED HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON THE ENSIGN, CAUSING BRUSING AND SWELLING. X-RAY RESULTS PENDING.

April 8, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by flying object

AN UNKNOWN FORIEGN OBJECT WAS EMBEDDED INTO HIS LEFT EYE DURING HIS SHIFT. HE IS UNSURE OF WHEN IT OCCURED OR WHAT SUBSTANCE IT WAS.HE HAD BEEN WELDING AND GRINDING DURING THE SHIFT.THE DOCTOR REMOVED A SMALL DARK OBJECT FROM THE LEFT EYE.

March 18, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS LOOKING FOR AN OIL LEAK ON A BOLTER; OPERATOR HIT THE LEVERS AND HYDRAULIC OIL SPRAYED INTO HIS FACE AND UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. EYE REQUIRED ANESTHETIC DROPS AND I RRIGATION WITH THE MORGAN EYEWASH SYSTEM, AND WAS TAKEN TO THE ER FOR EVALUATION, AND WAS RELEASED FOR WORK THE FOLLOWING DAY.

March 5, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by flying object

HIS CREW WAS TOWING A SHUTTLE CAR & GOT STUCK IN THE "S" TURNS NEAR THE WAREHOUSE. THE CHAIN BROKE & A LINK FLEW OUT, STRIKING HIS RIGHT ARM. HE SUSTAINED A LARGE LACERATION ON THE ARM REQUIRI NG SUTURES.

February 17, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LOCKING OUT ECOFILTER IN CAUSTIC PLANT; WHILE WALKING AROUND TRACING THE LINES & VALVES FOR THE ECOFILTER, SHE STEPPED ON A LOOSE OR MISSING GRATING OVER A 4 FT DEEP SUMP, AND FELL IN. SHE INJURED HER LOWER BACK & SPRAINED HER RIGHT ANKLE.

January 14, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WENT TO PARKING LOT TO START HIS PERSONAL VEHICLE. WHILE STANDING ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE THE OPEN DRIVER'S DOOR, HE LEANED IN TO TURN THE KEY, & HIS RIGHT KNEECAP DISLOCATED.

January 8, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STOCKING BOLTER; WHILE LOADING GLUE BOX ON BOLTER BY THE STRAPS, THE BACK STRAP BROKE & HE REACHED DOWN TO CATCH THE GLUE BOX, STRAINING HIS MUSCLES IN THE MIDDLE & LOWER BACK.

January 7, 1997 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TAKING DOWN VENTILATION TUBING & WHILE COMING DOWN FROM LADDER HE WAS WORKING ON, HE STEPPED INTO A HOLE IN THE FLOOR TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE. THIS RESULTED IN A SPRAIN & SMALL CHIP FRA CTURE IN THE ANKLE.

1996 · 28 incidents

December 30, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WASHING A LOADER FILTER. PLACED WASHER BETWEEN LEGS AND BENT OVER TO TURN THE HOSE OFF (CHICAGO FITTING CONNECTOR) AND WHEN IT CAME LOOSE IT CAUSED HIM TO TWIST, STRAINING LOWER BACK.

December 12, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF A RAIL AFTER OPENING A VALVE, INJURING RIGHT KNEE. HE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK UNTIL 2-25-97 AT WHICH TIME HE HAD SURGERY ON THE KNEE.

December 11, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS OPERATIONG A FLETCHER ROOF BOLTER; HE WAS GUIDING THE BOLT UP INTO THE BACK, PLATE ON THEBOLT DID NOT SLIDE DOWN, PINNING HIS HAND UNDER THE CENTRALIZER. LEFT MIDDLE & RING FINGER WERE BRUISED & LACERATED.

December 9, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING HIS RAMCAR ANDTURNED HIS HEAD SUDDENLY, STRAINIGN HIS NECK MUSCLES.

November 19, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EE AND A COWORKER WERE PUTTING UP CHAIN LINK ON THE RIB. WHEN THE COWORKER TRIED TO REPOSITION THE CHAIN LINK WITH THE PICK ON THE BOLTER BOOM, IT SLIPPED OFF THE PICK, CAUSING THE DRILL STEEL TO COME LOOSE, STRIKING THE EE ON THE HEAD. THE EE SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES TO THE HEAD, AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CONCUSSION.

November 6, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHIILE TAKING APART A EFFREY MINER HEAD, HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER WAS SMASHED IN THE EXTENSIONN STOP WHILE IT WAS BEING REMOVED BY A FORKLIFT CHAIN.

October 31, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING NEXT TO A ROOF-BOLTER WHEN A RIB POPPED OFF STRIKING HIIM ON TOP OF THE RIGHT FOOT CAUSING BRUISING.

October 30, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EE WAS HITCHING A TRAILER TO AN ENSIGN, HIS MIDDLE LEFT FINGER WAS SMASHED, REQUIRING SUTURES.

October 17, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE REMOVING FEED CHUTE FROM PRECIPITATORS, HOT SODA ASH DUST FELL INTO EE S LEFT BOOT, CAUSING BURNS TO LEFT FOOT AND ANKLE AREA.

October 14, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS STANDING ON THE BED OF A CUSHMAN, HELPING TO GUIDE THE LOADING OF A 250LB. PUMP BEARING ASSEMBLY ONTO THE CUSHMAN. AS THE CUSHMAN DROVE FORWARD, THE LATCHES ON THE BED OF THE CUSHMAN GA VE OUT, CAUSING THE LOAD TO FALL ON HIS LEGS. THIS RESULTED IN SWELLING OF THE RIGHT KNEE, REQUIRING A DR.'S VISIT TO DRAIN THE FLUID. TO DATE, NO TIME HAS BEEN MISSED FROM WORK.

August 29, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE REMOVING CHEICAL GOGGLES, EMPLOYEE APPARENTLY GOT A FLECK OF DRIED CAUSTIC SODA INTO LEFT EYE CAUSING A CHEMICAL BURN.

August 28, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS AIR ARCING A BIT BLOCK OFF MINER, HE HIT THE BLOCK WITH A BRASS HAMMER WHICH SHATTERED THE BLOCK, AND A SHARD OF METAL WENT THROUGH THE ANTERIOR KNEE CAUSING 2 SMALL LACERATONS AN D SWELLING WHICH HAD TO BE RELIEVED BY NEEDLE ASPIRATION IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM.

August 15, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TAKING DOWN VENTILATION TUBING, WHEN A SECTION OF THE TUBING FELL, STRIKING LEFT KNEE, CAUSING SWELLING AND PAIN. PLEASE NOTE THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED LATE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO LOST T IME UNTIL HE SAW HIS DR ON SEPT 4TH.

August 12, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE WORKING INSIDE CALCINER, HE STEPPED ON A WELDING LEAD WHICH ROLLED. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH LEFT HAND AGAINST CALCINER WALL. LITTLE FINGER GOT MASHED BETWEEN CALCINER & SLEEVER BA R, REQUIRING REMOVAL OF FINGERNAIL & 5 SUTURES.

August 12, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING HEAVY PIPE FOR WATER LINE ON UNEVEN GROUND WHEN HE DEVELOPED PAIN IN THE RIGHT HIP AND LOWER BACK.

July 17, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF THE BACK OF A FORD P.U. SHE LANDED ON A SAGEBRUSH, TWISTING HER RIGHT ANKLE. X-RAYS SHOW A CHIP FRACTURE OF DISTAL FIBULA AND SPRAIN.

May 15, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING THROUGH A HANDRAIL TO FIX A PIPE; HE RAISED HIS HEAD TOO SOON AND JAMMED HIS HEAD AGAINST A VENT PIPE, CAUSING A CERVICAL STRAIN AND LEFT ARM NUMBNESS.

April 17, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A FLETCHER BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL BECAME PINCHED IN THE CLAMP LEVER, RESULTING IN BRUISING AND SWELLING.

April 16, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A RAMCAR WHEN A LARGE ROCK BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TAIL OF THE MINING MACHINE AND THE BACK. THE ROCK FELL ONTO EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT SHOULDER, CAUSING BRUISING.

April 7, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OFF FORKLIFT ONTO A ROCK. THE ROCK ROLLED UNDER HIS FOOT, SPRAINING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

March 21, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES THAT THIS IS A REPETITIVE MOTION INJURY.

March 15, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS JACKING RAILROAD CAR WITH RAIL JACK STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER.

March 13, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WATCHING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HITTING COUPLING WITH HAMMER. EMPLOYEE SWUNG HAMMER BACK STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN MOUTH, CHIPPING TOOTH.

March 6, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS HIT IN THE FACE WITH CAPLOCK. AFTER REMOVING ALL BOLTS FOR SPLIT BARREL AND CAP LOCK, EMPLOYEE STRUCK CAP LOCK WITH LARGE HAMMER TO BRAKE LOOSE. CAP LOCK CAME LOOSE, SPRINGING OUT OF PLACE AND BECOMING AIRBORNE. EMPLOYEE BROKE NOSE AND HAD LACERATIONS TO THE UPPER LIP.

February 1, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING HOLES FOR CABLE SLINGS WITHCEMENT. SLING CAUGHT BOLT AND LOADING POLE STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH. LIP REQUIRED SUTURES.

January 9, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS REMOVING A PLUG FROM A TRANSMISSION GEAR CASE ON A JEFFREY HELIMINER WHEN HOT OIL BURNED HIS RIGHT ARM, HAND, & NECK. [MOSTLY FIRST DEGREE BURNS, SOME SECOND DEGREE]

January 2, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS KNEELING DOWN & WHEN HE STOOD UP, HIS LEFT KNEE LOCKED UP & "POPPED". HE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 1/22/96 & PLANNED TO SEE A DOCTOR ON 1/25/96 REGARDING HIS CONTINUED KNEE PAIN & DECREAS ED MOBILITY.

1995 · 23 incidents

November 16, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF BOLTING MACHIEN WHEN HE LEFT LEG BENT OUTWARD AT THE KNEE CAUSING LIGAMENT DAMAGE.

August 11, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A ROLL OF MINING CABLE (WEIGHT APPROX. 4000LB.) FROM A TRUCK IN THE WAREHOUSE. AS IT ROLLED OUT OF THE TRUCK, IT ROLLED OVER HER LEFT FOOT, CAUSING FRACTURES IN THE SMA LL TOE AND LACERTAIONS UNDER THE TOES.

August 3, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE RADIATOR CAP FROM A RAMCAR, WHEN HOT STEMA AND LIQUID ESCAPED, CAUSING 1ST & 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON FACE, ARMS, LEFT HAND, CHEST, AND ABDOMEN.

August 2, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING EDUCTOR IPE BACK IN BRAKE TON BOTTOM INSIDE OF CAUSTIC CAR. THE 4" FLANGE THAT THE EDUCTOR PIPE WAS WELDED TO WAS BEING USED TO GUIDE THE PIPE INTO BRACKET. WHEN THE PIP E FELL INTO THE HOLE, HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER WAS SMASHED BETWEEN THE FLANGE ONTHE EDUCTOR PIPEAND WHERE IT BOLTS TO THE OTHE FLANGE. FINGR WAS FRACTURED AND HAD A LACERATION BETWEEN THE END

July 17, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE CABLE ON THE MINER MACHINE, WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL, INJURING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

July 8, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE SWACO SCREEN FOR HOLES. FLUID RUNNIGN INTO THE SCREEN SPLASHED INTO EYES, CAUUSING CHEMICAL BURN IN LEFT EYE.

June 19, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A PIECE OF PLAT ESTEEL (4"X8"X 1/4") OFF FROM AN ENSIGN AND WAS TRYING TO LEAN IT UP AGAISNT THE RIB. WHEN IT CAME OFF THE ENSIGN, IT SLID DOWN AND HIT THE BOTTOM OF TH E RIB, AND THEN BOUNCED BACK ONTO THETOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT, BRUISING FOOT.

June 13, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING CONCRETE RUBBLE AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

May 30, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING VENT TUBING WHEN A ROCK SLAB FELL & STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT FOOT FRACTURING IT IN THREE PLACES

May 24, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WORKING ON THE LIGHTS OF THE DIESEL BOLTER,EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON SOME LOOSE MUCK IN THE TRAVELWAY,A ND FELL ON LEFT ELBOW ON A LEDGE,CAUSING BRUISING OF LEFT ELBOW AND SWELLING.LEFT ELBOW HAD RECENTLY BEEN OPERATED ON BY DR,EXPLORATORY SURGERY TO BE DONE 05-26-95 FOR POSSIBLE RUPTURED TRICEP TENDON BY DR.

May 8, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF METAL BY CUTTING IT FROM THE THROAT OF THE MINING MACHINE, WHEN THE METAL STRUCK HIM, FRACTURING HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER.

May 1, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS SWEEPING IN THE TECHNICAL BUILDING, WHEN AN UNKNOWN FOREIGN OBJECT LANDED IN HER RIGHT EYE, CAUSING TWO SCRATCHES ON THE CORNEA.

April 8, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS ROOFBOLTING WHEN A ROCK FROM THE ROOF FELL [BETWEEN TWO BOLTS], STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD & RIGHT SHOULDER, CAUSING BRUISING & A MILD CONCUSSION.

April 6, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by flying object

FELLOW EMPLOYEE THREW A BIT CAN LID LIKE A FRISBEE & HIT PATIENT IN THE MOUTH WITH THE LID CAUSING A LIP LACERATION & SUTURES

April 4, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A LOAD OF PIPE BACK TOGETHER FROM THE SIDE OF A 975 WHEN HIS LEFT LEG GAVE WAY TWISTING AT THE KNEE INWARD CAUSING TORN MUSCLES LIGAMENTS & CHIPPED BONE IN THE LEFT KNEE A REA

March 25, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS RIDING ON A CUSHMAN, SITTING ON A LARGE LUNCHBOX TO AVOID GETTING HIS SEAT WET FROM THE SNOW. WHEN THE DRIVER TURNED AT A CORNER, THE EMPLOYEE WHO WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, WAS T HROWN FROM THE SEAT, INJURING A WRIST AND STRAINING HIS BACK.

March 21, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TWISTING A 15 KV LINE PLUG APART WHEN BACK STRAIN OCCURRED.

February 28, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN CAUSTIC LOADOUT, WHEN APPARENTLY SOME CAUSTIC DUST GOT IN HIS RIGHT EYE, CAUSING SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS.

February 20, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS STANDING ON THE SECOND RUNG OF A LADDER WHILE TRYING TO PUT A PAN ON THE BOOM OF A ROOF BOLTER. HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND, STRAINING HIS BACK.

February 1, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LOADING ROOF PANS ON ENSIGN, ONE SLIPPED, LACERATING RIGHT INNER WRIST AREA WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES.

January 31, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING RAMCAR EMPLOYEE HIT A ROCK IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK

January 17, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING THROUGH A MANDOOR AND TWISTED HIS KNEE WHILE STEPPING DOWN ON UNEVEN GROUND.

January 3, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE SNORKEL LIFT, WHEN THE HOOK ON HIS SAFETY BELT SWUNG DOWN, STRIKING HIS RT TOP TOOTH AND BREAKING IT.

1994 · 19 incidents

December 19, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN WORKING IN CAUSTIC PLANT AND CAUSTIC LOADOUT MOST OF THE DAY. HE APPARENTLY HAD SOME CAUSTIC DUST ON HIS HANDS WHICH HE ADVERTENTLY RUBBED INTO HIS LEFT EYE, CAUSING A CHEMICAL BURN TO THE EYE.

December 6, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REMOVE A STOPING WHEN A LARGE ROOF FALL OCCURRED, INJURYING PATIENT. HE RECEIVED LARGE ABRASIONS TO BACK AND RIGHT SHOULDER, AND A SMALL LACERATION TO THE RIGHT KNEE. X RAYS NEGATIVE FOR FRACTURES.

November 9, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WAS DRIVING A RAMCAR. ONE OF THE HYDRAULIC HOSES ON THE CAR RUPTURED, SPRAYING HOT OIL INTO HIS FACE AND EYES, BURNING THE RIGHT EYEBALL.

September 29, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO HIS WORK AREA IN TEH AUTO SHOP. HE STEPPED ON SOME SMALL STONES OUTSIDE THE DOOR AND LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE FELL ON HIS RIGHT ARM AND SAID IT KNO CKED THE WIND OUT OF ME". COMPLAINE DOF SOME NUMBNESS AND PAIN AROUND THE RIGHT ELBOW AREA, AND SOME PAIN INRIBS WITH DEEP BREATHHING. DR VISIT ON 10-11-94 SHOWED HAIRLINE FRACTURE RIGHT ELB

September 21, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS STOCKING BOLTER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME ROCKS UNDERFOOT & FELL STRIKING HIS RT SHOULDER & RT KNEE TESTS SHOW A PARTIAL TEAR IN THE RT SHOULDER ROTOR CUFF

July 28, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING WITH A 5" GRINDER AT A WELDING TABLE. HE FINISHED ONE END OF A WINDOW FRAME, SAT THE GRINDER DOWN ON A TABLE, AND TURNED TO START ON THE OTHER END OF THE FRAME. HE WALKED ABOUT 2 STEPS AND STOPPED SUDDENLY DUE TO SEVERE PAIN IN MID BACK REGION.

July 14, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING DOWN THE ROADWAY, THE EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER A ROCK AND FELL ON LEFT ARM, CAUSING A BRUISE.

July 13, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING ON REPAIRING UNDERGROUND FIRE LINES. A LADDER HAD BEEN PLACED IN A HOLE APPROX. 13-15' DEEP TO ACCESS THE LINE. THE LADDER BEGAN SLIPING INTO THE HOLE, SO THE EE, WHO WAS KNEELI NG AT THE TOP OF THE HOLE, REACHED FOR THE LADDER TO GRAB IT. LOOSE DIRT AROUND HIS KNEE CAUSED HIM TO SLIP INTO THE HOLE, STRIKING HIS HEAD ON LADDER AND FALLING TO THE BOTTOM, BRUISING HIS

June 24, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN A BELT GALLEY ON A GRADE WHEN HE FELT SUDDEN PAIN IN RT FOOT RESULTING IN PULLED LIGAMENT IN HEEL GRADE WAS ABOUT 15 DEGREES

June 13, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE BED OF A PICKUP GOING TO SHOWER WHEN THE PICKUP STOPPED SHE JUMPED FROM THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK TO THE GROUND INJURING HER RT KNEE DIAGNOSIS WAS POSSIBLE KNEESPRAIN

May 10, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE WORKING IN THE SURFACE MACHINE SHOP, THE EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT EYE. METAL FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM. ORIGIN OF THE FOREIGN BODY IS UNCERTAIN. THERE HAD BEEN GRINDING BEING DONE IN THE SHOP, BUT NOT ATTHE TIME THE PAIN IN THE RIGHT EYE WAS FELT. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES ALL DAY.

May 4, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING UNDER A 2 INCH HIGH PRESSURE WATER LINE PIPE WHEN THE PIPE HANGER BROKE, CAUSING ALL 3 PIPES TO FALL ON THE EMPLOYEE. HE RECEIVED ABRASIONS TO FACE, BOTH ARMS, AND AFRA CTURED NOSE.

April 4, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING. HE WALKED TO THE BACK OF THE BOLTER BETWEEN THE BOLTER AND THE RIB TO GET A NEW BOX OF GLUE. WHILE WALKING BACK CARRYING A BOX OF GLUE A RIB SLAB FELL ON HIM, PINNIN G HIM TO THE GROUND, CAUSING FRACTURES OF BOTH LOWER LEGS.

March 27, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CUTTING BAD TOP IN AREA WITH CONTINUOUS MINER AND WHILE CUTTING HE BENT A ROOFBOLT PAN DOWN. A WATER HOSE HAD WRAPPED AROUND THE RIGHT END CAP SO EE GOT OFF MINER TO CUT WATER HOSE. WHE N HE TURNED TO GET BACK ON THE MINER, HE CUT ELBOW ON THE PAN THAT WAS HANING DOWN REQUIRING 6 SUTURES.

March 23, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE EE WAS OPERATING THE RAM CAR, ONE OF THE TIRES WERNT OVER A ROCK IN THE ROADCAUSING THE RAMCAR TO BOUNCED. AS A RESULT THE EE JAMMED HIS HEAD AGAINST THE CANOPY COVERING THE OPERATOR S S EAT, JAMMING HIS NECK.

March 14, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING VENTILATION TUBING. HE STOOD ON A PIECE OF THE TUBING TO HANG SOME WIRE ON ROOF AND SLIPPED OFF THE TUBE AGAINST THE MINING MACHINE, BREAKING 3 RIBS.

March 8, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

APPROX 200 LB PIECE OF SHOT-CRETE FELL FROM THE ROOF AABOUT 20' & HIT EE ON THE LEFT SHOULDER. EE SUSTAINED A BRUISE TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, TWO HAIRLINE FRACTURES OF THE LEFT SCAPULA, LACAERATI ONS TO THE MOUTH & FOREHEAD.

March 4, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO FREE A CABLE NEAR THE SHEAVE ON BLOCK OF A 30 TON GROVE CRANE WHEN THE CABLE SUDDENLY JERKED, DRAWING HIS LITTLE RIGHT FINGER INTO THE SHEAVE UNDER THE CABLE. THE FI NGER WAS FRACTURED NEAR THE FIRST JOINT AND REQUIRED SUTURES.

January 17, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STANDING ON A VENTILATION TUBE TO HANG WIRE. WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE TUBE, HIS LEFT FOOT STEPPED ONTO A ROUND ROCK WHICH ROLLED, CAUSING A SPRAIN OF THE LEFT ANKLE.

1993 · 14 incidents

December 25, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

REPAIRING BROKEN PIPE.

December 9, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT THAT HAD NOT GONE INTO THE ROOF ALL THE WAY. DURING THE TWISTING TO REMOVE IT AND 8 INCH PIECE OF THE BOLT BROKE OFF, STRIKING HIM IN THE FOREHEAD. THE LACERATION RE QUIRED 5 SUTURES.

November 30, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING UP ROOF SUPPORT & PANS USING 6' ROOF BOLTS. HE WALKED INBY THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS APPROX 2' A ROCK FALL OUT OF THE BACK STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON TOP OF THE HEAD (THE EMPLOYER WAS WEARING A HARD HAT). CAUSING A CONCUSSION.

November 24, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED WAS IN PROCESS OF WASHING OUT A BIRD CENTRIFUGE. BY MISTAKE THE OPENED A HOT LIQUOR VALVE WITH AN OPEN ENDED LINE INSTEAD OF THE WATER VALVE. THE HOT LIQUOR FLOWED OUT OF OPEN END LI NE & DOWN ONTO THE INJURED EMPLOYEES SHOULDER. CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO SHOULDER.

November 5, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BY THE MINER CAB AND STEPPING OVER CABLE AND WATER HOSE WHEN A RIB SLAB CAME DOWN, STRIKING HIM BEHIND THE RIGHT KNEE AND PINNING THE LOWER LEG UNDER THE SLAB. IT RESULTED IN RIGHT KNEE STRAIN AND SWELLING.

October 29, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PUSHING UP ON OVERHEAD MINE CABLE WHICH WAS USPENDED BY CABLE HANGERS WHEN SEVERAL OF THE HANGERS FAILED CAUSING THE WEIGHT OF THE CABLE TO FALL ON HER ARMS, HYPEREXTENDING BOTH WRISTS. RESULTED IN MUSCLE STRAINS IN ARM, SHOULDERS, AND NECK.

October 18, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SMALL METAL BAR TO TIGHTEN HAND BRAKE ON RAIL CAR IT SLIPPED STRIKING HIM ON THE UPPER LIP REQUIRING 4 SUTURES

August 3, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BARRING DOWN RIB SLABS, WHEN A SLAB APPROX. 11FT. X 3FT. X6 INCHES CAME OFF THE RIB, PINNING HIM AGAINST THE FLOOR. THE SLAB COVERED HIM FROM THE MID-THIGH AREA DOWNWARD.

August 3, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PORTAPOWER TO FIT, A LAP JOINT INSIDE ASH BOILER. WHEN EMPLOYEE REACHED OVER TO TURN OFF HIS WELDING TORCH VALVES, THE PORTAPOWER AND PIPE SUPPORT FOR THE JOINT SLIPPE D. THE PORTAPOWER FELL, SMASHING EMPLOYEE'S HANDAGAINST NEARBY LADDER, CAUSING CRUSH INJURY & LACERATION TO HAND.

July 9, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING A STEAM VALVE DURING PROCESS OF TESTING SAFETY VALVES ON BOILER..WHEN A STEAM LEAK DEVELOPED FROM PACKING. THIS CAUSED VALVE HANDLE TO HEAT UP CAUSING SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON THE PALMAR SURFACES OF HANDS.

March 26, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING A SPLICE IN A MINER CABLE WHEN THE UTILITY KNIFE HE WAS USING SLIPPED LACERATING HIS LOWER LEFT THIGH (ABOUT 2CM IN LENGTH).

March 10, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A FRONT END LOADING WHEN A BOLT ON THE SEAT BROKE. THIS CAUSED HIM TO FALL BACKWARD IN THE CAB AND CAUSED THE BUCKE TOFF THE LOADER TO HIT THE HOPPER FRAME WHICH THEN C AUSED HIKM TO BE THROWN FORWARD IN THE CAB. THE ACCIDENT RESUTLED IN BACK PAIN.

January 25, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A CENTER TRIM CHAIN ON A CONTINUOUS MINER MACHINE WHEN THE BAR HE WAS USING TO HELP INSTALL THE CHAIN SLIPPED, MASHINGTHE LITTLE FINGER ON THE RIGHT HAND, WHICH REQ UIRED SUTURES.

January 2, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A HYDRAULIC CYCLINDER OFF A PISTON (APPROX 75BLBS) WHEN THE CYCLINDER SLIPPED OUT OF THE SLING AND COMEALONG STRIKING HIS RIGHT FOOT AND FRACTURING A BONE IN THE FOOT.

1992 · 18 incidents

December 18, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED OFF THE ENSIGN JEEP HOOD, AND HIS LEFT LEG WENT BETWEEN THE BUMPER AND THE FRONT OF THE ENSIGN, CAUSING THE STRAIN TO THE LEFT KNEE.

October 29, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE AND CO WORKER WERE CARRYING A HYDRAULIC JACK WHEN BEN S LEFT FOOT CAUGHT IN THE MINER MACHINE CABLE AND WATER HOSE. HE THEN JUMPED TO TRY TO GET FREE AND THEN LANDED ON A LARGE ROCK TWISTIN G AND FRACTURING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

October 19, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A VIBRATION DAMPENER FROM #3 SNYDER PUMP. AS HE WAS GUIDING IT OUT, THE HEEL OF HIS BOOT CAUGHT IN THE GRATING, TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

October 12, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL MOVING PIPE,WRENCHED BACK.

September 28, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE DOES NOT KNOW HOW OR WHAT CAUSED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER STRAIN. HE REPORTED TO DR. THAT HE DID NOT KNOW WHETHER THE STRAIN WAS WORK RELATED OR NOT. EMPLOYEE TOLD DR. HE "MAY HAVE SLEPT WRONG".

September 11, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A GUARD OFF THE MAC UNIT WHEN HE FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK.

August 31, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE BELT LINE CHECKING THE BELT WHEN HE STEPPED INTO A HOLE TWISTING HIS LEFT KNEE DIAGNOISI WAS A SPRAINED KNEE LEFT.

August 4, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ALLEGES THAT AFTER WELDING FLANGE ON JACK STAND SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING RIGHT GREAT TOE SUSTAINING FRACTURE.EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING STEEL TOED BOOTS.

July 20, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL GOT 3RD LEFT DIGIT CAUGHT BETWEEN 2 SPOOLS OF PIPE. SUSTAINED FRACTURE AND LACERATION.

July 16, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

PLATFORM OIN WHICH PIPE FITTERS WERE RIGGING FROM, WAS NOT SECURED. THESE PIPE FITTERS AND THEIR FOREMAN WERE UNAWARE OF THIS PLATFORM, HAVING NOT BEEN WELDED TO THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE.

July 15, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

54736YEE WAS PLACING 3" SCHEDULE 80 PIPEON OVERHEAD VALVE.THE PIPE SLIPPED,STRIKING THE LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN FLANGE AND VALVE.

June 9, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING ARAMCAR WHEN A ROCK FLEW OFF THE TAIL OF THE MINER STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND, WHIHC REQUIRED 10 STITHCES.

May 21, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON LOWER LEFT LEG AND ANKLE FROM SODA ASH LIQUOR AND HOT WATER BEING USED TO BOIL OUT #2 CRYSTALLIZER. EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING ONT HE REPLACEMENT OF #2 MORRIS PUMP BEARING, WHEN THE LIQUOR GUSHED OUT OF THE VALVE, FILLING HIS SHOE.

May 6, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND THE END OF HIS RAMCAR NEAR THE BED WHEN ANOTHER RAMCAR CAME AROUND THE CORNER HITTING THE EMPLOYEE AND THE OTHER RAMCAR, CAUSING ABRASIONS AND BRUISING TO THE BACK OF THE UPPER RIGHT LEG.

April 24, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WORING ON HYDRAULIC JACK ON SHORTWALL SHIELD GETTING READY TO INSTALL BOTTOM KEEPER ROOF POPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO JUMP. JACK SWUNG TO SIDE CAUGHT THUMB BETWEEN JACK AN STATIONARY METAL.

March 6, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall from ladders

STANDING ON LADDER TIGHTENING BOLTS COMPRESSION FRACTURE

March 4, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ON A FORKLIFT WHEN A HOOK HANGING THE STAMLER CABLE BROKE THE CABLE HIT HIM ON THE HARDHAT HE COMPLAINED OF SOME NECK STIFFNESS AT THE TIME BUT DID NOT SEE A DOC UNTIL 03-14-92 CO MPLAINING OF DIZZINESS & HEADCHE

February 15, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING TRACK OUT OF SECTION. WAS DRIVING AN EIMCO 913 SCOOP, TRAVELING CLOSE TO THE RIB ON THE OPERATOR'S SIDE. APPARENTLY, THE BUCKET OF THE VEHICLE HIT THE RIB, CAUSING A RIB S LAB TO FALL, KNOCKING THE EMPLOYEE FORWARD AND INJURING HIS BACK.

1991 · 12 incidents

December 19, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED IN CRACK TWISTED ANKLE

July 24, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall down stairs

WALKING UP STAIRS MISSED STEP FELL BACK LACER HED ABRASION ON R FOREARM PAIN IN BACK AND ABDOMEN

July 13, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING STAIRS WHEN A LENGTH OF 8IN CHANNEL IRON FELL OFF HIS WORKBENCH ONTO H IS FOOT

June 17, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HOISTING
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE SHAFT IN THE CAGE WHEN AN E STOP OCCURRED. HE DID NOT HAVE THE ROPE HAND HOLD IN HIS HAND, AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK REACHING FOR IT DURING THE BOUNCE OF THE STOP.

April 15, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS OPENING A VALVE WITH AN 18 INCH PIPE WRENCH THE VALVE OPENED SUDDENLY SO THAT THE LEFT HAND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND A WASHOUT LINE BELOW THE VALVE CRUSING A FINGER AND CAUSIN G A FRACTURE.

March 29, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING AN AGITATOR IN DECA PLANT CRYSTALLIZER BODY RIGGING ON WHICH THE AGITATOR WAS BEING HOISTED CAME LOOSE & FELL ABOUT 2-3 FT ONTO EMPLOYEES RT FOOT APPROX 75LB FX THREE T OES

March 12, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO OPEN A PLUGGED WASHUT AT THE AHLSTROM EVAPORATOR IN THE DECA PLANT BY RUNNING A PIECE OF WELDING ROD THROUG H THE PLUG HOT CAUSTIC SODA THEN CAME OUT WITH GREAT FORCE & HIT THE DECK SPLASHING BACK UNTO HIM UNDER HIS FACESHIELD FIRST & SECOND DEGREE BURNS OF R SHOULDER & EYE RESULTED

March 5, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO THE TECHNICAL BLDG TO GO TO WORK;AS HE APPROACHED THE EAST DOOR,HE SLIPPED ON SOME ICE AND FELL TO THE GROUND CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION NEAR THE RIGHT EYEBROW.A SMALL BRUISE APPEARED ABOVE THIS.WITNESS REPORTS POSSIBLE BRIEF UNCONSCIOUSNESS.EMPLOYEE COMPALINS ALSO OF HEADACHE,AND WHILE SEEING DR PAIN IN LEFT NECK WITH MOVEMENT.LACERATION WAS CAUSED BY THE

January 29, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING INTO THE CURTAINED OFF AREA OF THE DECA PLANT IN THE MILL TO TURN ON A VALVE.HE DIDN'T REALIZE HSI LEFT FOOT IN THE PATH OF SOME SPRAYING HOT WATER WHICH GOT INTO HIS SHOE CAUSING A BURN.

January 15, 1991 WY · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING A CURTAIN BY THE #1 CHOCK ON THE SHORTWALL WHEN A LARGE RIB SLAG POPPED OFF KNOCKING HIM TO THE GROUND AND FALLING ON TOP OF HIM.FX RIGHT ANKLE,FX LEFT COLLARBONE,AND FX R IGHT SHOULDER BLADE.

1990 · 5 incidents

December 26, 1990 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING IN NO SIDE DOORS CLOSED WHEN FEET SLIPPED ON ICE DOOR ROLLED CATCHING R ARM FROM ELBOW TO HAND BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS

November 2, 1990 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A SUMP PUMP IN AN AREA THAT WAS FOG-SHROUDED SO THAT VISION WAS IMPAIRED. HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED INTO THE SUMP AREA WHICH WAS FILLED WITH HOT SODA ASH LIQUOR AND THE LIQUOR WENT OVER THE TOP OF HIS RUBBER BOOT, CAUSING SECOND DEGREE BURNS.

September 25, 1990 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS BACK-FLUSHING THE NORTH 3 CARBON COLUMNS. THE SUMP PUMP COULD NOT HANDLE THE WATER FROM ALL 3 COLUMNS AT THE SAME TIME, SO WATER BUILT UP AROUND THE PUMP. THE EMPLOYEE WADED INTO THE HOT LIQUOR ON THE FLOOR, WHICH RAN OVER THE TOP OF HIS KNEE-HIGH BOOTS, CAUSING A SECOND DEGREE BURN TO THE RIGHT FOOT.

September 20, 1990 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS DRIVING TO WORK. HE PASSED THE LOADOUT RAIL CAR HOLDING YARD, HE OBSERVED AN UNATTENDED RAIL CAR ROLLING DOWN THE TRACK. HE STOPPED HIS CAR ON THE HIGHWAY, RAN TO THE MOVING RAIL CAR, A ND ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB ON THE MOVING CAR TO SET THE HANDBRAKE. RAIL CAR WAS MOVING TOO FAST ON THEE PUSHED HIMSELF AWAY FROM THE CAR AND FELL INTO THE DITCH ALONG SIDE THE TRACK CAUSING ABRASI

September 13, 1990 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tg Soda Ash Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED EMPL WAS SETTING ON GROUND HOLDING BAR AT SHOULDER HEIGHT FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DIANOSIS MUSCLE SPASM.

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