All MSHA-reportable accidents at O-N Minerals (Chemstone Company) operations in 2023. Fatalities appear first.
Employee had just started stacking #50 pound bags from the industrial line when EE felt a sharp pain in left bicep area. EE was seen by a doctor and was diagnosed with strained arm muscles. EE has a follow-up with the doctor on June 29th and should be released back to work with full duty.
Employee was stepping over cutting torch hoses at the crusher when employee tripped causing knee to pop. Employee stated employee didn't pick foot up high enough to clear the hoses. Employee was seen by a doctor and received light restricted duty.
An employee was blowing dirt off of their clothes and felt as if something blew in their eye. By the start of the shift that afternoon the employee told the foreman about the incident and if it got worse employee was going to the doctor. After their shift, around 2:00AM they went the emergency room to be examined.
***Due to positive drug test requesting this incident be non-chargeable.*** *** Unknown last 4 of SSN - temp agency and temp worker refuse to provide.*** A temporary lab tech was using masonry saw to cut core samples when thumb came in contact with blade and cut EE's thumb requiring stitches. Temp was terminated due to positive drug results.