All MSHA-reportable accidents at US Silica Company operations in 2005. Fatalities appear first.
Employee was walking in the shop building in the area where there is a floor level difference of 7 1/2 inches. He was crossing the ramp between the two levels when he stepped on the edge of the ramp. He has a torn Achilles Tendon, a torn Calf Muscle and torn Ligaments in the Knee area of his left leg.
Employee was getting off forklift when his foot got stuck on the step and he stumbled and hurt his right knee.
Employee was getting onto bagging machine when a foot rail broke. He fell and caught himself on the bagging machine platform, twisting his back.
Employee was getting on a tow motor. When he pulled himself up with his left arm he felt pain in his left shoulder. He had an injury in the same place which resulted in surgery in 2002.
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING PLATES FOR MILL END LINERS WHICH RESULTED IN PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
While removing a vacuum pump the employee pinched his r. wrist and hand between a pump shaft and a cement wall. He didn't miss any work days and didn't require extended medical care. The injury was reported as a first aid. He returned to the doctor two months ago due to irritation in his wrist. The employee had surgery on his right wrist Feb. 2nd and returned to work Feb. 6th.
Before starting work, EE decided to clean SUV/Explorer of material from day before. When opening rear hatch door, He did not notice motor frame from previous day slid and was resting against hatch door. Once he opened hatch door, the motor fell from vehicle onto his foot. He had not changed into safety shoes. He wanted to clean vehicle before he changed into his ppe.
Employee was opening bottom Door/slide on a RR car when the bar he was using slipped out of the slide roller mechanism. Employee lost his balance and fell to the same level causing a strain in his Right Ankle.
The employee, working in the shop area, tripped over welding leads attached to the center work bench. He fell forward to the same level and his left hand rolled up between the floor and his chest fracturing the 5th metacarpel.
Employee was using a step ladder to change light bulbs in main office. He over extended his normal reach, rather than move the ladder closer to his work. He felt pain in his back at the end of his shift and went to see a Doctor.
Employee was trying to splice a conveyor belt back together. A rope is used to pull the two pieces back together. In doing this, the rope broke, snapping back and striking his right elbow, causing an abrasion, and ultimately a painful contusion.
EE was cutting an airline on a Microsizer project. He laid his utility knife down without closing it. When he flipped the hose around to straighten it, he ran his left hand into the open utility knife, cutting his hand. This required 4 stitches. He returned to work the same afternoon.
EE was replacing 1b baver mill when he attempted to reposition the rotor. The rotor shifted and caught his left hand between the mill housing and rotor.
The employee was working in a confined area. He was pulling down on the adjustment handle and the upper man was sliding a tool over the adjustment handle. The tool slipped off the adjustment hitting him in the two front teeth.
The miner was replacing a threaded rod that was connected to a knife gate and small electric motor. A 17"" pry bar was used to feed the rod/gate into position. He had already fed the bar 3"" to 4"" into position by pinching the threaded rod when the pry bar slipped. The handle struck his face on the right cheek causing a one inch cut that required suture by a physician.
Greasing monitor, applied more pressure by shifting weight against it, felt back pop.
MECHANIC WAS REMOVING BOLTS FROM THE BELLYPAN ON THE DOZER. HE WAS USING HIS LEGS FOR ADDED LEVERAGE ON THE WRENCH USED TO REMOVE THE BOLTS. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE A FEW MINUTES LATER. THE MECHANIC DID NOT FEEL MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED AT THE TIME. HE WAS GIVEN A STERIOD SHOT IN HIS LEFT KNEE ON 8/11/2005.*ORIGINAL EDoc # 230590*
Employee had climbed a ladder to access a platform in order to unplug a chute. As the employee was looking up, he stepped through the access hole, slipped and caught himself on a piece of grating. By grabbing the grating, the employee cut his right index and middle fingers which required stitches. Employee returned to work, next day, no restrictions.
Two employees were installing a press in the QA Lab, as they were lifting it into place one employee felt a pull in his left hip, resulting in a low back strain. The incident was not reported to management until 03/21/2005.
Employee was on top of a railcar trying to open a lid. When he bent down to open the lid he pulled something in his lower right back. Employee had experienced a non-work related back injury in Oct. 1989. He has pins in his back which cause his bending to be awkward. Started physical therapy 1/19/05.