During regular duties the operator of the dozer stopped, exited the cab, and the dozer rolled back crushing the operator.
The Chemours Company FC LLC Metal/Non-Metal
The Chemours Company FC LLC has $331K in proposed MSHA penalties and $270 outstanding across 29 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.
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- Fatalities
- 1
- Total incidents
- 126
- Years on record
- 1983–2026
- Latest incident
- Feb 2026
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This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.The Chemours Company FC LLC has $331K in proposed MSHA penalties and $270 outstanding across 29 contested dockets.
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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.| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q4 | 117,396 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2025 Q3 | 85,369 | 10 | 0 | 117.1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 96,778 | 4 | 2 | 41.3 |
| 2025 Q1 | 110,203 | 5 | 3 | 45.4 |
| 2024 Q4 | 100,325 | 4 | 2 | 39.9 |
| 2024 Q3 | 100,824 | 21 | 2 | 208.3 |
| 2024 Q2 | 115,980 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2024 Q1 | 122,262 | 14 | 4 | 114.5 |
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| Quarter | Hours worked | Citations | S&S | Per 1M hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Q4 | 115,944 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q3 | 129,051 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2023 Q2 | 132,624 | 13 | 2 | 98.0 |
| 2023 Q1 | 128,851 | 1 | 0 | 7.8 |
| 2022 Q4 | 116,313 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q3 | 121,759 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 Q2 | 99,322 | 7 | 1 | 70.5 |
| 2022 Q1 | 82,706 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q4 | 73,352 | 3 | 0 | 40.9 |
| 2021 Q3 | 75,949 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 Q2 | 75,437 | 7 | 1 | 92.8 |
| 2021 Q1 | 68,705 | 4 | 1 | 58.2 |
| 2020 Q4 | 59,598 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 Q3 | 63,740 | 8 | 3 | 125.5 |
| 2020 Q2 | 53,610 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 Q1 | 69,254 | 9 | 1 | 130.0 |
| 2019 Q4 | 69,504 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q3 | 74,694 | 16 | 5 | 214.2 |
| 2019 Q2 | 72,829 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 Q1 | 73,313 | 13 | 2 | 177.3 |
| 2018 Q4 | 67,229 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2018 Q3 | 71,320 | 5 | 1 | 70.1 |
| 2018 Q2 | 69,702 | 12 | 3 | 172.2 |
| 2018 Q1 | 67,689 | 9 | 0 | 133.0 |
| 2017 Q4 | 50,163 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q3 | 54,271 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 Q2 | 49,593 | 6 | 0 | 121.0 |
| 2017 Q1 | 45,019 | 11 | 2 | 244.3 |
| 2016 Q4 | 53,597 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2016 Q3 | 52,130 | 22 | 10 | 422.0 |
| 2016 Q2 | 61,081 | 7 | 3 | 114.6 |
| 2016 Q1 | 60,963 | 8 | 2 | 131.2 |
| 2015 Q4 | 60,402 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015 Q3 | 64,598 | 14 | 1 | 216.7 |
| 2015 Q2 | 63,196 | 1 | 0 | 15.8 |
| 2015 Q1 | 59,999 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 Q4 | 58,197 | 7 | 2 | 120.3 |
| 2014 Q3 | 66,516 | 7 | 2 | 105.2 |
| 2014 Q2 | 62,523 | 2 | 0 | 32.0 |
| 2014 Q1 | 63,006 | 23 | 3 | 365.0 |
| 2013 Q4 | 59,786 | 1 | 1 | 16.7 |
| 2013 Q3 | 63,383 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 Q2 | 57,923 | 12 | 3 | 207.2 |
| 2013 Q1 | 54,744 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q4 | 52,081 | 17 | 6 | 326.4 |
| 2012 Q3 | 53,193 | 27 | 3 | 507.6 |
| 2012 Q2 | 54,492 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 Q1 | 54,456 | 36 | 5 | 661.1 |
| 2011 Q4 | 52,965 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q3 | 55,267 | 45 | 11 | 814.2 |
| 2011 Q2 | 55,598 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 Q1 | 53,798 | 63 | 10 | 1171.0 |
| 2010 Q4 | 47,660 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q3 | 50,837 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2010 Q2 | 49,715 | 8 | 2 | 160.9 |
| 2010 Q1 | 52,425 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q4 | 47,614 | 28 | 10 | 588.1 |
| 2009 Q3 | 51,757 | 6 | 2 | 115.9 |
| 2009 Q2 | 52,551 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2009 Q1 | 57,887 | 3 | 1 | 51.8 |
| 2008 Q4 | 58,952 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q3 | 60,769 | 18 | 10 | 296.2 |
| 2008 Q2 | 60,587 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2008 Q1 | 63,005 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q4 | 59,937 | 14 | 4 | 233.6 |
| 2007 Q3 | 72,173 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q2 | 66,284 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2007 Q1 | 65,293 | 8 | 0 | 122.5 |
| 2006 Q4 | 71,144 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q3 | 72,564 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2006 Q2 | 73,962 | 2 | 0 | 27.0 |
| 2006 Q1 | 74,734 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q4 | 74,492 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q3 | 76,778 | 1 | 1 | 13.0 |
| 2005 Q2 | 77,986 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2005 Q1 | 81,473 | 16 | 5 | 196.4 |
| 2004 Q4 | 77,851 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q3 | 84,100 | 5 | 3 | 59.5 |
| 2004 Q2 | 93,692 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2004 Q1 | 97,723 | 5 | 1 | 51.2 |
| 2003 Q4 | 90,830 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q3 | 97,023 | 7 | 1 | 72.1 |
| 2003 Q2 | 96,190 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 Q1 | 99,617 | 6 | 1 | 60.2 |
| 2002 Q4 | 100,182 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q3 | 100,503 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 Q2 | 105,052 | 1 | 0 | 9.5 |
| 2002 Q1 | 104,077 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q4 | 100,433 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2001 Q3 | 115,573 | 4 | 0 | 34.6 |
| 2001 Q2 | 111,535 | 6 | 2 | 53.8 |
| 2001 Q1 | 113,622 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q4 | 120,273 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q3 | 118,920 | 17 | 5 | 143.0 |
| 2000 Q2 | 121,978 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2000 Q1 | 122,995 | 8 | 0 | 65.0 |
Fatalities at this mine
1 recordedReportable incidents
125 on file (excluding fatalities above)2026 · 1 incident
On 2-2-26 While EE was exiting personal vehicle, EE slipped and fell on patch of ice and EE was evaluated at onsite clinic and returned to normal shift with no restrictions. On 2-12-26 EE reported pain in lower back, EE was referred to an offsite clinic. EE was diagnosed with a fracture in L1 vertebra. EE has been given no restrictions and has no lost time to report.
2025 · 3 incidents
Employee was walking in front of the admin bldg. when their left foot caught the edge of the pavement and fell on their left side. Hurting their left arm and scraping the side of their cheek and chin.
While descending the screener stairs, the operator was carrying a chain hoist in one hand and using the other to hold the handrail. As they reached the bottom of the stairs, the operator stepped onto a hose that was lying across the walkway, causing them to twist their right ankle.
Driver was pulling on a binder with EE's right hand, securing a machine EE had just loaded and felt a pop in EE's wrist followed with some pain. Driver called dispatcher and explained incident. 3/25/2025 the driver said it was bothering EE with the same amount of pain and wanted to report it. Employee placed on restrictions 4/1; RTW 4/4
2024 · 4 incidents
As the Trac Mobile, pushing one rail car, moved down the track, Operator B walked alongside, outside the danger zone, to align the rail car with the scale. After it halted, the rail car uncoupled from the Trac Mobile and continued rolling down the tracks. Operator B ran to get ahead of the rail car to apply the manual brake, but Operator B's foot got caught under the wheelset.
While employee was assisting another employee unplugging a header, the employee stepped back to avoid water splashing on EE. As the employee stepped backwards, they struck the corner of a junction box injuring their right rear shoulder.
EE changed outer cab filter on CAT D6 and was climbing down. EE grabbed handrail with both hands before turning body to climb down. EE brought left leg down putting EE's foot on the step below. Went to bring right leg onto the step, left foot slipped off step swinging lower body towards machine. EE landed on edge of step with back of right leg resulting in laceration of right leg.
Employee was attempting to remove a long (10") bent bolt from a steel process line on MMU B. During the attempt, the wrench slipped off the nut while the impact turned the bolt allowing employees hand to move into a pinch point area. The bent bolt then rotated pinching the employees left middle finger between the bolt and the pipe. Fracture to the left middle finger.
2023 · 3 incidents
Employee was exiting the Caustic Office, slipped on the grating and fell onto the gravel. An MRI administered on 01/11/2024 revealed an acute fracture to the right hip.
While exiting the Wet Mill at the end of shift, employee tripped and fell when their boot contacted the metal threshold plate that transitions between the pier set and walkway plank. Employee's right knee contacted the grating causing a laceration requiring stitches.
Miner was in a pickup truck with 3 other miners when truck drove over a pothole causing discomfort in miner's back.
2022 · 3 incidents
Miner was in sitting position, leaning forward, welding a pipe cradle. Miner stood up as the miner felt back stiffening. Miner swung right leg over 33" high chain then left leg when miner felt discomfort in lower back.
During the hoisting of a boat engine, an employee was positioned at the rear of the engine to help guide the engine during the lift. The center of gravity shifted to the rear of the engine, where the employee was positioned, and the engine struck the employee on the leg.
Operator was obtaining a sand sample into bucket from discharge point in pipe. Operator collected sand sample and lifted the bucket onto scale hook to weigh sample. When operator turned to the left to hang sample on scale. Operator stated they felt a pop in left knee. This was the third sample taken by the operator that shift.
2021 · 2 incidents
Miner was unrolling a rope from corner of dozer blade.
Miner was sweeping floor when EE felt EE's lower back muscles tighten up. Miner has a pre-existing condition from several years ago. Doctor prescribed PT on 5-10-21.
2020 · 1 incident
AN EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE SHAKER SCREEN AT CHEMOURS. EE WAS ASSISTING IN THE WASH DOWN AREA. THE FIRE HOSE HAD NO VALVE ON THE END TO REGULATE. WHEN EE GRABBED THE HOSE THE OPERATOR OF THE FIRE TRUCK TURNED WATER ON FULL FORCE. THE FORCE OF THE WATER COMING THROUGH THE HOSE KNOCKED EE OFF BALANCE, MAKING EE FALL BACKWARDS HITTING THE BACK OF HEAD ON THE TOE BOARD.
2019 · 1 incident
EE was using a pry bar to roll the flange end of a 20" diameter by 40" long piece of rubber wrapped expandable pipe. As the EE was prying the pipe away from where EE was standing and lifted the pry bar from under the pipe, the pipe rolled backward causing the flange to contact the top of the EE's left foot. EE returned to restricted work.
2018 · 2 incidents
Employee was shoveling rock from on top of sump. Employee went home and reported soreness in back the next day (11-5-18).
Miner states they were shoveling rock on the day of the potential incident. At the end of the shift, the miner stated they felt some discomfort on the left side of their back.
2016 · 1 incident
EE stated they lost balance on workboat causing them to try and catch themselves. When their hand was placed on the deck, it apparently was underneath the mooring rope and the workboat deck potentially causing the rope to crush EE's right hand. *EE's middle finger was removed during surgery.
2014 · 2 incidents
Approx. 11 AM on 3/20/2014, a DuPont emp. was descending steps on the MX. dredge, lost their footing & slipped down the steps. The emp.'s left elbow hit the steps during the fall. The EE began to lose consciousness when they stood up. A nearby emp. assisted the EE to the deck. The EE was transported to site medical for treatment. Injury classification is ER-MTC.
On Monday Jan. 27th 2014 a Ring Power Mechanic was onsite to perform a scheduled PM on our Challenger equipment to access the engine compartment. At some point, the Mechanic let the hood go and the hood came down on the left foot of the Mechanic. The employee was taken to their company physician. This injury is currently classified as an ER-LWC
2013 · 4 incidents
An Operator reached into bolt bin, when they felt an insect. They jerked their arm back and forth and thought they had dislodged the insect. A couple of minutes later, they felt a bite on their lower abdomen. They did not report the incident until several days later when it was evident that there was a possible infection with the bite location.
At or around 6:50 pm on 10/23/2013, a DuPont Operator was in the process of clearing an obstruction from the turn table with an alignment bar when the employee's thumb was pinched between the alignment bar and structure. The EE was transported to the hospital for treatment.
At or around 8:30 am on 10/10/2013, a DuPont electrician was in the process of aligning a drive bus into the cutter drive motor when he reported soreness/crunching in his knees to his supervisor. The employee was transported to medical where he was evaluated and prescribed a prescription medication. Further medical testing conducted and no acute trauma was seen.
The employee came in contact with 12.86 PH water and received two quarter size burns on her left hip.
2012 · 1 incident
Approx. 3:00 PM 03/05/12, employee was using grinder to remove excess material from a welded bead on a steel pipe. Employee noticed something in right eye and reported to plant medical. Employee was referred to off-site physician that removed embedded piece of metal.
2011 · 4 incidents
Employee had lifted a 1 inch steel plate weighing approx. 55 lbs.(weight of steel plate was not know in the field) and was holding it up while waiting for installation. After handing off the plate and leaving the area, a few minutes later he felt pain in his lower back.
Employee slipped and his knee hit a bolt on super structure.
On 08/11/11, Employee was going up and down on ladder/stairs making repairs to process equipment. The following day, the left knee was swollen and had soreness & pain. On 08/30/2011, the employee reported to medical/supervision concerning the knee pain.
EE was working on 30" dredge feed line piping. When he crossed over the pipe, his right knee made contact with the steel channel on the pontoon surface. He reported the incident to supervision and he said he felt stiffness in his right knee. Plant Physician recommended employee get an x-ray. X-ray results were negative. Employee was instructed to apply ice to the knee.
2010 · 2 incidents
On Thursday 07/22/10 at 1:45 P.M., a mechanic pinched the ring finger of the right hand while replacing belts on a 600 HP pump/motor assembly. The mechanic was using an 18" aluminum pipe wrench to turn the 48" diameter sheave to roll the belts on when the mechanic's gloved hand came in contact with the guard support structure pinching the ring finger.
On 05/25/10, a mechanic replaced the MXWM domestic water pump. He stood up to reach for a pipe wrench & felt a sharp pain in his back. Evaluation by the plant Dr. was a pulled muscle. Injury was classified as a FAC. On 08/04/10, MRI revealed emp. has a herniated disc. Emp. will receive further evaluation. On 08/11/10, this case was re-classified as an OER-RWC.
2009 · 5 incidents
On Friday 12/25/09 at ~11:00 P.M., a Dupont water operator sustained 2nd degree burns on his right hand and chest. when the #3 Seepage pump suction pipe failed and was sprayed with hot water from the pump. Operator was treated at the local hospital and released. A full investigation is ongoing. This case has been classified as an ER/MTC
Employee was in the process of taking down a 1 ton chainfall rigged to an overhead beam. He went up a stepladder and unhooked the chainfall setting it on top of ladder. As he started down the ladder the chainfall slipped off the ladder. As he tried to catch the chainfall the hook caught his glove and he suffer a jerk and strain to his left shoulder.
On Tuesday July 21, at approximately 10:15 in the morning a DuPont operator received a laceration on the right thumb when he was working on a magnet. Employee notified supervision and was examined by Plant Medical, then transported to a local hospital where he received sutures. Injury is classified as an ER-RWC.
While operating a trackhoe,employee had discomfort in his neck due to the machine movements.
On Saturday 2/14/09, EE slipped & fell while walking on trommel deck grating on Maxvill Wet Mill. EE was transported to a local hospital. EE sustained a torn meniscus & ligament as a result of the fall. Prescription medication was administered. Injury has been classified as an OER/RWC. Amendment: Reclassified as OER/LWC due to surgery on 3/11/09 (1st day missed work).
2008 · 1 incident
Metal plate fell on employee's hand, resulting in a broken bone in his left middle finger. Employee returned to work the following day.
2007 · 1 incident
Employee stepped down from one level of grating to another. His leg landed awkwardly & felt a pain in knee. He received f/a & returned to work with no restrictions. The employee continued to experience discomfort & further medical evaluation took place. It was later determined that there was a slight tear in his meniscus & surgery was scheduled on 1/2/08 to repair the injury.
2006 · 1 incident
Employee injured his right collar bone and shoulder when his foot slipped off a truck cab step.
2005 · 3 incidents
On Sunday, 9/25/05, an employee slipped and fell while walking on the bottom deck of the Trail Ridge Wet Mill. He was transported to a local hospital. The employee sustained two cracked ribs as a result of the fall. Prescription medication was administered. This injury has been classified as an ER-MTC.
Employee checking on malfunctioning vibrator in a conveyor feed pit recieved an electrical shock. The employee developed numbness and limited mobility to his right arm.
Employee was using pneumatic blow-pipe to move spilled material under packaging assembly line, the material hit an obstruction and blew back into both eyes.
2004 · 3 incidents
Employee twisted wrist when she turned quickly while holding a 3/4" water hose.
Employee grinding pipe supports and felt irration in eye on way home from work. He reported this to his supervisor at the beginning of his next shift. FOB in right eye located and removed by physician. Returned to work at full duty.
WHILE UNLOADING A WORK BOAT SHAFT INTO THE BACK OF A MAINTENANE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A SLIGHT SHIFT IN THE LOAD CAUSING THE SHAFT TO SLIP DOWNWARD & PINCH THE TIP OF THE MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.
2003 · 3 incidents
CONTRACT EE WAS IN PROCESS OF REMOVING A SLEEVE FROM A 12" PUMP DISCHARGE END SLEEVE FELL HITTING EE ON RIGHT FOOT CAUSING LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES.
WHILE WALKING THROUGH THE DRY MILL, SAND BLEW INTO THE RIGHT EYE. EYE FLUSHED AT THE HOSPITAL AND ONE-TIME DOSE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WAS APPLIED AS A PRECAUTION. NO FOREIGN BODY WAS REMO VED.
TYING THE BOAT A WAVE HIT THE BOAT AND HIS HAND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BIT AND THE ROPE.
2001 · 3 incidents
EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP 50 LB BAG AND EXPERIENCED DISCOMFORT IN LOWER BACK. WENT TO SEE OUTSIDE MEDICAL PROVIDER AND WAS GIVEN MULTIPLE DOSES OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.
WHILE WORKING ON ROUGHER B HEAD FEED PUMP, THE PUMP SHEAVE BECAME DISLODGED AND FELL OFF THE SHAFT AND FELL OVER ONTO EMPLOYEE WHO SUSTAINED THREE SMALL CUTS FROM LINER OF HARD HAT. SUTURES WERE REQUIRED.
EE TRAVELING N. ON SR 301 HEARD NOISE & FELT SOME VIBRATION UNDER THE TRUCK. HE STOPPED TRUCK ONSIDE OF ROAD. AS HE EXITED THE TRUCK, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISH ED WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO PLANT MEDICAL FOR CHECKUP. HE HAD QUARTER SIZED BLISTER ON TOP OF INSTEP, WHICH WAS CLASSIFIED AS A SECOND DEGREE BURN. OTC MEDICATION GIVEN
2000 · 5 incidents
EMPLOYEE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHEN REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP AND IT OVERTURNED. ACCIDENT OCCURRED 2-12-00 AND WAS ORIGINALLY CLASSIFIED AS FIRST AID. HOWEVER, MRI RESULTS 10-6-00 SHOW CERVICAL DISC PROBLEM WHICH WILL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS MTC
DRIVER WAS REFUELING BEFORE DAY LIGHT, STEPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE.
SEAT BELT BECAME DISENGAGED - EMPLOYEE WAS PITCHED FORWARD.
AFTER WORKING A 12-HOUR SHIFT, EE WITH PRE-EXISTING KNEE CONDITION WAS DESCENDING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS TO GO HOME. ABOUT 2/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE STAIRS, THE INDIVIDUAL FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE BAD KNEE WHICH CAUSED THE EE TO TWIST RIGHT ANKLE AND BREAK A SMALL BONE IN THE RIGHT FOOT.
WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE DREDGE MOTOR BARREL ASSEBMLY, A COUPLING FELL AND PINCHED MECHANIC'S LITTLE FINGER ON THE LEFT HAND. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED TO REPAIR DAMAMGE.
1999 · 2 incidents
MAINTENANCE EE WAS REMOVING A SECTION OF PIPE FROM 30" DREDGE LINE. AFTER REMOVING THE LAST BOLT, SECTION OF PIPE SHIFTED PINACHING EE'S THUMB BETWEEN FLANGES. THE BONE IN THE TIP OF THE LEFT THUMB WAS FRACTURED. THE THUMB WAS REPAIRED AND EE RETURNED TO NORMAL SUPERVISOR WORK THE NEXT DAY.
WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE DREDGE PORT SWINGLINE, A UTILITY OPERATOR'S HAND BECAME ENTANGLED IN THE CABLE HE WAS HANDLING. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, CO-WORKERS REALIZED THE UTILITY OPE RATOR'S HAND WAS ENTANGLED, AND CUT THE CABLE TOFREE HAND. HE WAS THEN TAKEN TO LOCAL HOSPITAL TO BE CHECKED. EXAMINATION DISCOVERED A DISLOCATED FINGER. THE FINGER WAS PUT BACK IN PLACE. NO
1997 · 3 incidents
WHILE LIFTING A 1 1/4 DIAMETER WIRE ROPE, THE WIRE TWISTED. THE WATCH BAND THE OPERATOR WAS WEARING WAS CAUGHT BY THE WIRE ROPE AND THE WATCH BAND CUT THE OPERATOR. SUTURES WERE REQUIRED TO CL OSE THE WOUND.
WHILE MOVING A PIECE OF 3/4" FLAT PLATE DURING FABRICATION THE FLAT PLATE FELL ON HIS FINGER, PINCHING IT BETWEEN THE PLATE & WORK TABLE. THE TIP OF HIS FINGER WAS LACERATED, REQUIRING 4 STIT CHES. THE FINGER TIP HAD A HAIRLINE FRACTURE & ASPLINT WA APPLIED TO PROTECT THE FINGER.
A MECHANIC WAS INSTALLING A PICKUP TRUCK TOOL BOX. THE TOOL BOX SLIPPED AND FELL. THE RIGHT THUMB TIP WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE TRUCK BODY AND THE TOOL BOX. STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WO UND.
1996 · 2 incidents
BULLDOZER, TIPPED IN HOLE WHILE EE WAS WEARING SEATBELT(IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED) ALLOWING EE TO HITHIS HEAD ON THE TOP OF THE ENCLOSED CAB OF DOZERROPS PROTECTION BAR
AN ELECTRICIAN STUMBLED ON A GRATING LANDING AND FELL ON THE GRATING. HE LANDED ON HIS KNEE. HE RECEIVED A CUT TO THE KNEE NEEDING SUTURES TO CLOSE THE CUT.
1995 · 3 incidents
OPERATOR WHILE WEARING LEATHER GLOVES, WAS CLEANING GLUE FROM A BAG SEALER. THE SEALER WAS SHUT DOWN AND LOCKED OUT. HIS HAND SLIPPED AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH A SHARP EDGED PIECE OF METAL. THE HAND WAS CUT THROUGH THE LEATHER GLOVE. SUTURES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND. THERE WAS NO TIME LOST FROM WORK AND NO RESTRICTIONS ON HIS ACTIVITIES.
CONTRACT MECHANIC WAS ADJUSTING TRUNION ROLLERS WITH RATCHET WRENCH. WHILE TIGHTENING NUT THE WRENCH HIT THE HANDRAIL CATCHING MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND BETWEEN HANDLE AND HAND RAIL. X RAYS S HOWED A HAIRLINE FRACTURE. A METAL PROTECTOR WAS PLACED ON THE FINGER FOR PROTECTION FROM BUMPING AND THE MAN WAS RELEASED TO RETURN TO WORK.
AFTER COMPLETING REPAIRS, THE INJURED MECHANIC BUMPED THE START SWITCH TO CHECK FOR CORRECT OPERATION. AS SOON AS HE DID HE WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE WITH AN UNINDENTIFIED PROJECTILE. HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO BE CHECKED AND X RAYS SHOWED A BROKEN CHEEK BONE AS WELL AS THE CUT. THE WOUND WAS SUTURED WITH 7 STITCHES. NO TREATMENT WAS DEEMED NEEDED, BY THE DR. FOR THE
1994 · 1 incident
THE DREDGE POWER WAS TEMPORARILY SHUT OFF AND LIGHTS WERE OUT. EMERGENCY BACKUP LIGHTING WAS ON. THERE WAS A DARK AREA INSIDE THE DECK HOUSE DOORWAY. THE EMPLOYEE WALKED THROUGH THE DOOR AND F ELL DOWN A STAIRWAY. HE SUSTAINED A CUT TO HIS RIGHT KNEE REQUIRING STITCHES TO CLOSE.
1993 · 5 incidents
WHILE WALKING AROUND A CORNER THE HEAD OPERATOR SLIPPED ON A MUDDY PATCH OF GRATING & BRUISED HIS KNEE. HE SAW THE DR. & WAS TOLD THE SWELLING SHOULD GO DOWN BY ITSELF. ON 1/18/94 HE CAME BA CK TO THE DR. & SOME FLUID WAS REMOVED FROM THE BRUISE.
WHILE LOOSENING SOME STRETCH WRAP FROM THE STRETCH WRAP HOLDER THE OPERATOR CONTACTED THE CORNER OF A PIECE OF METAL & CUT THE FLESHY PART OF HIS PALM. THE OPERATOR RETURNED TO WORK IMMEDIATE LY FOLLOWING TREATMENT.
A MECHANIC SUFFERED A SMALL LACERATION TO HIS UPPER LIP WHEN A PRY BAR ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS USING SLIPPED. THE LACERATION REQUIRED 4 SUTURES TO CLOSE. THE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK AT FULL CAPACITY FOLLOWING THE SUTURING.
ON 6-7-93, AT 11AM A MECHANIC PINCHED OFF THE FLESHY TIP OF HIS FINGER (MIDDLE INDEX) WHILE ADJUSTING A CONVEYOR WIPER USING A 15" ADJUSTABLE WRENCH. THE WRENCH SUDDENLY JUMPED AND PINCHED H IS FINGER BETWEEN THE WRENCH HANDLE AND THE PLA TFORM GRATING.
MECHANIC WAS REMOVING GEAR REDUCER AND BEARING FROM ELEVATOR HEAD PULLEY SHAFT. WHIEL WORKING FROLM A LADDER, MECHANIC USED A 30" ALIGHMENT/PRY BAR TO MOVE BEARING ALONG THE SHAFT. THE BAR S LIPPED AS THE MECHANIC PULLED THE BAR TOWARD HIMSELF. THE BAR STRUCK THE MECHANIC, LACERATING HIS UPPER LIP.
1992 · 2 incidents
OPERATOR WAS REMOVING MATERIALS FROM BACK OF PICK-UP TRUCK AFTER REMOVING FIRST ITEM AND WALKING APPROX. 10 FEET FROM BACK OF TRUCK, FELLOW WORKER ALERTED HIM TRUCK WAS MOVING TOWARD HIM. HE D OVE TO HIS RIGHT TO AVOID BEING STRUCK BY THE TRUCK EXTENDING HIS RIGHT ARM TO BREAK HIS FALL. HE FRACTURED HIS RIGHT WRIST.
REPAIRS IN SCREEN DRIVING PINS OUT OF SPACER H;IT RING FINGER WITH HAMMER
1989 · 8 incidents
TWO MECHNICS WERE PLACING HYDRAULIC JACK BETWEEN THE COOLER SHELL AND SUPPORT BASE PLATFORM. DOING SO, THE MECHANICS SWUNG THE JACK UPWARD STRICKING THE COOLER SHEEL. THE JACK THEN KICKED BA CK, AND PINCHED THE RIGHT HAND BETWQEEN THE JACK AND BASE SUPPORT.
OPERAOTR WAS USING HACKSAW TO REMOVE RESTRAINING CHAIN FROM DREDGE SLEEVE BAND WHEN SAW SLIPPED, CUTTING OPERATORS INDEX FINGER, LEFT HAND THROUGH GLOVE.
ELECTRICIAN WAS DESCENDING WALKWAY INTO #2 FEED SYSTEM. HAND WAS ON HANDRAIL & STRUCK HANDRAIL &STRUCK HANDRAIL SUPPORT INJURING LITTLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND.
MECHANIC WAS MOUNTING A TIRE ON WHEEL WHEN HIS AHND SLIPPED,STRIKING THE RIM OF THE WHEEL.THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT WRIST WAS ABRADED...ABOVE THE TOP OF HIS GLOVE.
WASHING SAND AND HARD PAN FORM DECK MATERIAL DISCHARGED FROM CRUSHER TO SUMP RICHOCHETED OVER CURTAIN STRIKING CUTTING HIM ABOVE L EYE
TWO MECHANICS WERE WORKING TO REMOVE THE FACEPLATE OF A 3 X 4 WARMAN PUMP WITH CAST VOLUTE. AFTER REMOVING THE SUCTION AND DISCHARGE PIPING, THE FACE PLATE BOLTS WERE REMOVED. THE MECHANICS WE RE THEN TRYING TO LIFT AND PULL THE FACEPLATE AND VOLUTE OFF THE STUD BOLTS WHEN THE FACEPLATE MOVED. THE MECHANIC'S THUMB WAS MASHED BETWEEN THE FACEPLATE AND THE VOLUTE.
MECHANIC WAS CALLED IN AT 1;00AM TO REPAIR THE ZIRCORE BIN LOADING ELEVATOR. BOTTOM OF THE ELEVATOR IS AT GROUND LEVEL AND FOUR FEET BELOW A WALKWAY. AFTER CHECKING THE BEARING ON ONE SIDE OF THE ELEVATOR, WITH A HAND-HELD LIGHT THE MECHANIC STEPPED OFF THE CONCRETE SUPPORT PAD ON THE THE GROUND WHILE TURNING, AND STRUCK A 1/2" WATER LINE SUSPENDED FROM THE WALKWAY, WITH HIS MOUTH,
OPERATOR WAS ASSISTING ELECTRICIAN REMOVE 300 HP ELECTRIC MOTOR FROM SERVICE. MOTOR WAS BEING LIFTED BY CHAIN BLOCK AND ROTATED WHEN SHAFT PINCHED EMPLOYEE S FINGER ON A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT. R ING FINGER ON RIGHT HAND WAS LACERATED AND BROKEN.
1988 · 5 incidents
EMPL WAS ADJUSTING PACKING FOLLOWER ON 20" DREDGE PUMP 1-1/4" OPEN END WRENCH WRENCH SLIPPED ALLOWING THE R HAND TO STRIKE THE METAL HOSE CLAMP ON THE ADJACENT SEAL WATER SUPPLY LINE THE METAL CLAMP END CUT THROUGH THE LEATHER GLOVE AND INTO THE BACK OF HIS R HAND
WAS STRIPPING ELECTRICAL INSULATION FROM 3/0 CABLE
EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING SQUEEZER ON THE WASH WATER SUPPLY TO SPIRALS ADJUSTABLE WRECH SLIPPED, ALOOWING HAND TO STRIKE THE STRAP BAND CLAMP WHICH PUNTURED THE HAND AT THE THUMB.
DURING DISMANTLING AND REMOVING OF SPIRALS FROM TRAIL RIDGE CONE BARGE HOT METAL OR SLAG FROM CUTTING SPIRAL CLAMPS FELL INTO DRY RUBBER LINED SUMP IGNITING RUBBER RUBBER FIRE IGNITED LAUNDERS AND SPIRALS ON UPPER DECK DAMAGE MINOR AS MATERIALS WERE SCRAP AND BEING REMOVED
MECHANIC WAS CUTTING AN INNER BEARING RACE FROM CRUSHER SHAFT WITH A TORCH SLAG BLEW BACK ONTO MECHANIC BURNING THRU HIS PANTS LEG & LODGING BETWEEN FOOT & BOOT
1987 · 13 incidents
OPERATOR WAS PL5CING A 4X4 TIMBETR UNDER 22 IN PIPE TO POSITION IT SO A CABLE COULD BE USED TO LIFT THE PIPE. THE PIPE WAS BEING LIFTED BY A CABLE WITHA HOOK CAUGHT OVER THE END OF THE PIPE. THE HOOK SLIPPE8 DROPPING THE PIPE ON THE END OF A TIMBER. THE TIMBER CAME UP AND STRUCK THE OPERATOR IN THE CHEST
AN OPERATOR WAS3CLEANING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF A WORKBOAT HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON SLIPPERY DECK CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND STRIKE HIS HEAD ON STRUCTURAL STEEL HE CUT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD WHICH REQUIRED THREE3SUTURES TO CLOSE
MECHANIC HAD BU9NED OFF A VERTICAL PIECE OF 3" PIPE. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE IT IT OVERBALANCED & RESTED AGAINST THE BACK OF HIS NECK. THE PIPE WAS STILL HOT & CASUED 2ND & 3RD DEGREE BURN S ON HIS NECK.3
OPERATOR STRUCK3HAND AGAINST METAL DRIVE BELT BUARD CUT FINGER.RECD 2 SUTURES.
EMPLOYEE OPERAT9D A TRACTOR DURING HIS SHIFT THE MOTION OF THE TRACTOR AGGRAVATED HIS BACK MUSCLES WHICH HAD BEEN INJURED IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT SEVERAL YEARS PREVIOUSLY HE WAS TREATED WITH MU SCLE RELAXANT A3D MEDICATION FOR PAIN
EMPL WALKING BE7WEEN ROWS OF SPIRALS BUMPED ELBOW ON SPIRAL BRACE.ELBOW WAS LACERATED AND REQ MULTIPLE DRESSINGS FROM PLANT MEDICAL.
TWO EMPLOYEES W9RE ON THE WORK BOAT ATTEMPTING TO PULL A PONTOON LOOSE FROM THE BANK. THEY WERE USING A 2 INCH MYLON ROPE. WHEN THEY APPLIED POWER, THE ROPE STRETCHED, AND THEN SLIPPED OFF THE BIT AND RECOIL9D INTO THE BOAT CAB THE ROPE STRUCK THEM ON THE LEGS AND ANKLES, CAUSING CONTUSIONS.
TWO EMPLOYEES W9RE ON THE WORK BOAT ATTEMPTING TO PULL A PONTOON LOOSE FROM THE BANK. THEY WERE USING A 2 INCH NYLON ROPE. WHEN THEY APPLIED POWER, THE ROPE STRETCHED, AND THEY SLIPPED OFF THE BIT AND RECOIL9D INTO THE BOAT CAB. THE ROPE STRUCK THEM ON THE LEGS AND ANKLES, CAUSING CONTUSIONS.
AN OPERATOR WAS3CARRYING THE STEEL TAPE FROM A 16' TAPE MEASURE TO DISPOSE OF IT. THE END OF THETAPE CAUGHT IN THE WALKWAY GRATING AND THE TAPE WAS PULLED THROUGH HIS FINGERS. HIS FINGER AND T HUMB WERE LACER5TED, AND REQUIRED 8 STITCHES
A HEAD OPERATOR3WAS STEPPING DOWN FROM A FEEDLINE WALKWAY TO A FEEDLINE PONTOON. HIS FOOT SLIPPED, AND HE REACHED UP TO GRAB THE FEEDLINE HANDRAIL. HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN A VERTICAL SUPPORT A
TWO MECHANICS W9RE BREAKING A 3" PUMP DISCHARGE LINE.THE INJURED WAS HOLDING A VALVE HANDLE AND MOVING THE PIPE UP AND DOWN SO THAT THE OTHER MECHANIC COULD REMOVE THE FLANGE BOLTS.AS THE LAS T BOLT WAS REMO5ED,THE LINE DROPPED,PINCHING THE MECHANIC'S FINGER BETWEEN THE VALVE HANDLE AND THE FLANGE.HIS FINGER WAS LACERATEDAND REQUIRED SEVEN SUTURES.
AN EMPLOYEE HAD3CHOCKED A RAILROAD CAR FOR LOADING AND WAS WALKING IN THE SAND NEXT TO THE CAR. HIS FOOT SLIPPED IN THE SAND AND HIS KNEE TWISTED AS HE TRIED TO REGAIN HIS BALANCE. HE HAD STRA INED LIGAMENTS 3N THE KNEE AND WAS PLACED ON CRUTCHES. THE KNEE HAD BEEN INJURED THREE TIMES PREVIOUSLY, OFF PLANT.
AN OPERATOR WAS3ROTATING A MOTOR DRIVE BELT TO CHECK THE REPLACEMENT NUMBER. HE WAS PULLING THE BELT AROUND THE PULLEYS WITH HIS HAND. THE BELT WAS TIGHT AND MOVED SUDDENLY. HIS LITTLE FINGER WAS PINCHED BET4EEN THE BELT AND THE PULLEY. THE BONE IN HIS FINGER HAD A SMALL FRACTURE. THE FINGER WAS SPLINTED AND HE RETURNED TO WORK
1986 · 7 incidents
TWO EMPLOYEES W9RE MOVING A LABORATORY MAGNET TO A STORAGE SHED THEY WERE STEPPING UP FROM A CONCRETE PAD TO A DIRT SURFACE APPROX 1 FT ABOVE THE CONCRETE THE EMP FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL DOWN THE MAGNET DROP1ED ON HIS RT CALF HIS CALF WAS CUT AND REQUIRED THREE SUTURES
A MECHANIC WAS 1OSITIONING A PIECE OF PIPE WITH A COME-ALONG. THE COME-ALONG WAS NEW & HAD NEVER BEEN USED. THE UPPER HOOK ON THE COME-ALONG FAILED & IT FELL ON T HE MECHANICS FINGER BREAKIN G & LACERATING 7HE TIP OF THE FINGER. HIS FINGER WAS SUTURED & PLACED IN A SPLINT.
EMPLOYEES WERE 9EMOVING A PIECE OF 20" DIAMETER BY 40' LONG STEEL PIPE FROM A PILE OF PIPE. A CABLE HOOP WAS PUT IN THE END OF THE PIPE SO THE PIPE COULD BE RAISED. THE INJURED EMP WAS ATTEMPT ING TO SUPPORT 7HE PIPE WITH A PRYBAR WHEN THE HOOK SLIPPED AND THE PIPE FELL. THE PIPE KICKED THE PRYBAR UP AND IT STRUCK HIM IN THE FACE, HIS NOSE AND EYELID WERE CUT AND REQUIRED SUTURES
MECHANIC WAS GR3NDING ON THE INSIDE OF A PIECE OF PIPE WITH A SIDE-DISC GRINDER. THE GRINDER DISC CAUGHT ON THE END OF THE PIPE AND THE GRINDER KICKED-BACK INTO HIS FACE. HIS LWOER LIP WAS SPL IT AND REQUIRED3SIX SUTURES.
ELECTRICIAN WAS3TIGHTENING A NUT WITH A RATCHET WRENCH THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE NUT AND HIS HAND HIT A METAL FRAME HIS LITTLE FINGER WAS CUT AND REQUIRED TWO SUTURES
MECHANIC USING 5EVER-HOIST TO PULL GEAR OFF SHAFT WHEN HE PULLED ON LEVER,HAND STRUCK SHARP EDGE OF GEAR.2 FINGERS LACERATED AND REQ 2 SUTURES EACH.
EMPLOYEE WAS CO3NECTING A PENNANT TO THE SWINGLINE PONTOON. A SECTION OF BANK CAVED IN AND CREATED A LARGE WAVE. THE WAVE WASHED THE PONTOON OVER THE RAILING OF THE WORK BOAT AND THE EMPLOYEE S LEFT ARM WAS 1INCHED BETWEEN THE BOAT AND THE PONTOON. HIS ARM WAS SEVERELY LACERATED AND TWO BONES WERE BROKEN.
1985 · 6 incidents
MECHANIC WEDGIN1 APART CLAMP WITH CHISEL.CHISEL STUCK IN PLACE UNDER TENSION.AS HE TRIED TO REMOVE CHISEL,IT RELEASED SUDDENLY AND TWISTED THROUGH HIS HAND.HIS HAND WAS CUT AND REQ 11 SUTURES.
MECHANIC WAS REMOVING A SERVICE MANUAL FROM A BOOK SELF. HIS HAND SCRAPED THE INSIDE EDGE OF T HE BOOK SLEF & WAS LACERATED ON THE BACK OF HIS LEFT HTUMB.
EE WAS USING APOCKET KNIFE TO CUT A SHEET OF RUBBER. THE KNIFE BLADE FOLDED UP & CUT HIM ON T HE THUMB. THE CUT REQUIRED 3 SUTURES.
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A KNIFE TOCUT OFF A SECTION OF HOSE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED ANDCUT HIS LEFT THUMB. THE CUT REQUIRED THREE SUTURES.
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING ATTACH A BUSH-LONG MOWER TO A TRACTOR. THE MOWER WAS RAISED APPROX. 6" TO INSERT BOLT IN THE HITCH. WHEN THE MOWER WAS LOWERED IT STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT FOOT, BREAKING THE FIRST METATARSAL BONE.
TEMPORARY SUPERVISOR WAS ON FEEDING WHILE HIS CREW WAS ATTEMPTING TO RECONNECT IT. THE FEEDLINE HAD BLOWN APART DUE TO HIGH WINDS. AN OPERATOR TRIED TO TIE THE TWO PIPE ENDS TOGHETHER BUT HIS ROPE SLIPPED. THE WIND BLEW THE TWO PIPE SECTIONS TOGETHER ANDTHE SUPERVISOR WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THEM. HE RECEIVED A BRUISED RIGHT THIGH.
1984 · 4 incidents
OPERATOR WAS USING RATCHET WRENCH TO TURN BOLT. THE RATCHET MECHANISM SLIPPED AND HIS FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN THE WRENCH HANDLE AND A PIECE OF STEEL. HIS RIGHT RING FINGER WAS CUT AND REQUIRED S IX SUTURES.
ELECTRICIAN USING KNIFE TO STRIP INSULATION OFF WIRE.KNIFE SLIPPED AND HE CUT FOREARM.CUT REQ 2 SUTURES.
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A KNIFE TO CUT A CREDIT CARD. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND SHE CUT HER LEFT INDEX FINGER. THE CUT REQUIRED TWO SUTURES.
INJURED WAS CHANGING PRESSURE GAUGE ON A SEALWATER LINE. WATER & SAND SPRAYED ON HIS FACE & RAN INTO HIS EYES. NO FIRST AID WAS ADMINISTERED BECAUSE HE SAID HIS EYE FELT CLEAR AT THE TIME. BY THE FOLLOWING EVENING HIS LEFT EYE WAS SORE & SWOLLEN. A GRAIN OF SAND REMOVED FROM HIS LEFT EYE THE NEXT DAY.
1983 · 5 incidents
USING HAND HOIST.
STEPPING OUT OF CHANGE HOUSE SHOWER AND FELL DOWN.CUT LEFT ELBOW AND REQ 5 SUTURES.
INJURED WAS DRILLING A PIECE OF STEEL THAT WAS CLAMPED IN A BENCH VICE THE STEEL SLIPPED OUT OF THE VISE AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF THE LEFT HAND HIS HAND WAS CUT AND REQUIRED 6 SUTURES
INJURED WAS CARRYING A PIECE OF ROPE. THE ROPE WAS PULLED INTO THE COOLING FAN ON AN ELECTRICX MOTOR. THE ROPE CUT HIS FINGER WHEN IT WAS SNATCHED OUT OF HIS HAND.
INJURED STOPPED DRILL PRESS TO REMOVE A METAL SHAVING WHICH HAD WRAPPED AROUND THE SPINDLE. THE SHAVING WAS UNDER TENSION & STRUCK HIM ON THE THUMB WHEN RELEASED. HIS THUMB WAS CUT & REQUIRED 5 SUTURES.
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