US Silica-Voca Plant: 61 MSHA citations Metal/Non-Metal

Employee was changing cutting edge on skid steer. Had hand placed on nut when ee used impact to loosen bolt, causing nut to cut through glove. Taken to ER received stitches.

Employee was using a wrench to hold the head of a bolt while tightening with impact. Felt a pop in employee's left bicep area. Taken to Doctor same day, returned to work without restrictions. Returned to primary doctor, returned to work with restrictions on 7/28/17.

Employee lost balance causing ee to apply all weight to one knee to regain balance. Felt pain in knee directly after. Took to Doctor same day, released full duty with restrictions.

Employee was pulling wire into MCC room. While pulling wire EE struck the back of hand on a light fixture. This caused a gash above, middle finger knuckle. Taken to doctor 6\20\2016. Doctor stated tendon had been severed. Returned to work with restrictions same day. Doctor referred employee to specialist. Employee retired as planned on 6\23\2016

Laceration to right leg requiring 3 stitches. Employee released to full duty. Medical treatment only.

Employee was replacing motor on top of dust collector. He pushed on the strap motor was hanging from, slipped, falling into air line on his left side. Taken to Doctor as precautionary measures. Diagnosis contusion to side. Returned to work with restrictions. Reportable due to restrictions.

Employee was entering MCC room. When switching his weight to his right leg his foot slipped out from under him. He placed his right arm out to catch his fall causing the injury. Returned to work without restrictions 3/24/15. Returned to doctor for evaluation. Reportable as of 4/22/15 for medical treatment. Physical Therapy ordered for tendinosis.

Haul truck driver was performing normal task when he felt an irritation in his eye. After the use of eye wash station employee stated his eye still felt irritated. Taken to doctor as precautionary measure. Prescription medication prescribed, returned to full duty.

Employee was trying to open a stuck truck hatch, straining his right shoulder. Taken to emergency room. Employee returned to work with restrictions. Reportable due to restrictions .

Employee was cutting off bearing housing. After replacing cutting wheel employee returned to cutting when grinder caught causing it to kick up, hitting chin. Taken to Doctor for sutures. Released to work full duty same day, 9/25/14. Reportable due to medical treatment.

Cutting a piece of pipe with a chop saw when a piece of metal hit corner of eye. No foreign material found in eye. No medical treatment given. Reportable due to prescription. Taken to Doctor for precautionary exam.

Employee was replacing seal in Rotex mineral separator. While exiting Rotex struck left ear on angle iron causing laceration. Taken to ER. Sutures applied. Reportable due to medical treatment. Released to work full duty on 3/10/14.

Employee was locking out the dry plant for maintenance. High winds blew over a step ladder. Ladder struck employee on his back and his neck. First aid was given. Employee taken to Doctor. Diagnosis concussion. Days away from work given. Reportable as of 2/14/14.

10/17/13 - Employee finished installing rollers on conveyor. While walking back from task, stepped on rock and strained Rt. ankle. First-aid was administered but employee had difficulty walking. Transported EE to Dr. X-ray negative. EE given soft ankle support and restrictions. 4 days restricted. Reportable as of 10/17.

10/9/13, Shipper reported shoulder strain from opening truck hatch on evening of 10/8/13. Refused medical on 10/9/13. Requested medical 10/10, seen by Dr. 10/10 - released full duty - no treatment. MRI ordered for 10/15. Dr. reviewed MRI with shipper 10/16 - released with restrictions. Physical therapy ordered for tendonitis Rt shoulder. Reportable as of 10/16/13.

Operator was walking away from loader. He turned to the right, twisting his right knee. Was seen at ER, prescription medication given. No restrictions, no days lost. Reportable due to prescription.

On 7/25, employee slipped while using a pry bar, striking head on structure. Employee was given first aid and offered medical exam, employee declined. On 7/26, employee requested medical exam and was seen at ER. Diagnosed as mild concussion given days off work starting 7/27. Reportable as of 7/27.

On 2/28/13, employee was lifting return roller to install on BC-1. Noticed pain in back, a few hours later. Reported incident to operator 3/4/13 as back pain but did not want medical treatment. Employee went to ER 3/11/13 and received prescription medication and restrictions. Reportable as of 3/11/13

Employee approached right side of skid loader while it was in operation. Skid Loader Operator did not observe employee's approach and backed over employee's left foot. employee taken to ER. X-ray negative for fracture. Prescription medication given.

Pulling hand rail between domes and the wind pulled on the hand rails. Hand rail caught on conveyer trying to pull it off. Note he didn't go to the doctor until 8/23/12 during Hurricane Isaac.

REDLINE - Contractor Employee (Fritz Construction) was cleaning the track on an excavator when he felt a sting on his chin, raised pant leg and found an ant. Contractor noticed redness and inflammation on Monday 7/16. Contractor went to Doctor on Tuesday 7/17 and was given prescription medication for infection. Operator notified 7/17/12

Redline. Contractor employee was assigned to assist contractor personnel applying shotcrete (gunite). Task was to move hoses filled with gunite. Injured contractor complained of lower back pain and reported injury 6/14/12 Was seen by physician 6/14/12. Given prescription medication and restrictions. Contractor employee has not returned to work.

REDLINE - Contractor employee (South Industries) slipped, but caught himself while carrying rebar. Later stated his knee was bothering him. Employee went to doctor 5/10, X-ray's and prescription medication were given. Missed two days work. Accident was brought to our attention on 5/11.

REDLINE - Contractor employee (Fritz Construction) was working north of storm water pond when he noticed leg was itching and irritated on Wed/4/11. Employee was sent to doctor by Fritz, Fri/4/13. Infected spider bite was diagnosed. Prescription medication given for swelling / infection. Returned to work Thur/4/19. 3 missed days. Operator notified 4/16/12

Employee was climbing down steps of loader, while stepping off last step his foot was on uneven ground, which caused him to twist ankle. Employee was taken to doctor. Sprained ankle and prescription medication given. Employee's work activities were restricted to prevent aggravation of injury.

Employee was cleaning muck at Wet Plant with a shovel, near BC-10. Employee states windblown sand entered his right eye, although he was wearing safety glasses. Employee did not report the incident until 3/8/12 at 6:00 AM. employee taken to doctor. Scratched cornea, prescription medication, returned to full duty.

EE reportedly wiped sand in his left eye about 7:00 PM and did not report this incident until shortly after 3:00 PM on 01/07/12. EE reported the incident to his Supervisor. Supervisor directed EE to the local Emergency Room for treatment. The E.R. discharged him with prescription medication, an eye patch and instructions not to report to work until Monday, 1/8/12.

On Oct/26/11, an employee reported he hurt his elbow on 7/6/11. He was pulling on a wrench, it slipped and he struck his elbow on a Rotex screen. Employee was seen by a physician Fri/Oct/28. Physician prescribed steroids. X-Ray negative for fracture. Physician informed operator by phone Mon/10/31/11. No permanent impairment expected.

Employee was washing out beneath sand dryer with a 1.5 inch water hose. Employee attempted to shut off hose using an adjustable wrench when it slipped from his hand, with the nozzle striking the employee underneath his hard hat, just above his right ear. The laceration required 1 staple to close the wound. The employee was released for full duty that shift.