All MSHA-reportable accidents at Oil-Dri Georgia LLC operations in 2011. Fatalities appear first.
Washing down a muddy area to get a lab sample when he slipped and had a same level fall on left side no injury. Later, on 12-22-11 sent to doctor with backache no restrictions. 1-4-12 went back to doctor & was told no work until consult with Orthopedic doctor. Became a reportable on 1-4-12.
Wrapped receptacle with electrical tape. Used thumb to break tape when tape broke his right hand was cut by tab sticking out on the receptacle. Diagnosis: right hand laceration requiring sutures. Restriction - no use of right hand for physical activity for 10 days.
Left hand placed on machine pinch point & EE's 4th finger was pinched. Caused scrape to his knuckle & small break on underside of finger. Initially doctor applied bandage only (1st aid) & on a 9-14 follow-up visit restricted him with no use of left hand.
Stood up from opening hatch on railcar and started walking and rolled his left ankle causing him to fall (same level fall). Left ankle sprain. Restricted can operate forklift, but no climbing stairs.
EE reported he fell walking down stairs & landed on left knee. Diagnosis left knee contusion. Since date of accident the EE has performed his regular job duties. The treating physician has now prescribed physical therapy based on a recent MRI. 1st appt is 8-9-11.
Employee crushed his right 4th finger when closing rear door of spot truck. Diagnosis: open fracture, wearing splint, no use of rt hand & scheduled with Orthopedic doctor.
No direct injury. Her back was hurting and she thought it was from the seat on the loader. No direct cause has been determined. Diagnosis was lower back spasm. Restricted no lifting over 15 lbs, no driving loader, no prolonged standing, bending or stooping.
Drilling and running samples and she believes this is what caused carpal tunnel syndrome. We were notified on 2-25-11 and sent her for medical evaluation.