All MSHA-reportable accidents at US Silica Company operations in 2011. Fatalities appear first.
EE was operating a HDPE fusion machine fusing two 16"" HDPE pipes. While loading the machine, the section of pipe jammed on the saddle not allowing the pipe to feed properly. The ee attempted to reposition the pipe by hand leaving his left hand exposed in a pinch point. The pipe came loose and went forward pinching his #2 and #3 digits on his left hand.
Following a 5.8 earthquake at 1:51PM the dry plant had a lot of dust fall from the rafters & visibility was low. EE was hurrying down a flight of stairs in the excitement & low visibility from the dust, he missed a step & when his foot hit the floor he felt a slight pain in his back. At home his back worsened & he was taken to the doctor & diagnosed with a back sprain.
EE was cutting down 6"" pipe with torch while standing on the 2nd rung of a ladder. His retractable lanyart line was under pipe when he cut the pipe free the pipe pulled EE off of the ladder making him fall to the floor.
On 1/5/11, employee was exiting the CAT 385 and upon stepping from the top step to the second step, it was pushed into the top step. Right leg went to the ground and left leg was stuck on top step, twisting left knee. Injury was reported on 2/23/11. Received Medical Treatment on 3/2/11.
On Nov. 28 as EE pulled the ball mill chute back he felt a pain in his right shoulder. He said it was minor and he did not need to see a doctor. It was treated as a first aid. He kept management aware that it continued to bother him and he asked to/and saw a Dr. on Dec. 14th. He is now on light duty and has been referred to/and seen by a specialist and an MRI is scheduled.
Injured employee was assisting pipefitter crew during pipe installation. Pipe was in a bind and employee attempted to push it free. Pipe released from bind pinching fifth digit on left hand between pipe and angle iron resulting in laceration and fracture. Employee received medical examination, sutures and finger splint.
Employee was palletizing 50 lb plastic bags. He went to turn and throw bag on pallet when he felt a pop in his left shoulder.
While using an electric hoist and nylon strap to remove a broken grizzly bar from the jaw crusher, the broken bar spun, momentarily pinching employee's left hand against the side of the feeder. He was taken for medical attention and was on light duty for three days.
While reaching inside the warman pump with his hand to inspect the impellor for wear, EE's arm contacted the edge of the vane and was cut by the sharp worn edge. The cut was on his right forearm about 1 inch above the wrist.
Employee was driving haul truck on new uneven haul road. Employee woke up the following morning with back pain.
Employee was cleaning and painting a large hinge. The hinge was sticking out from the doorway and the employee stepped into the end of it. The hinge stabbed him in the leg below the right knee, causing a contusion.
Employee was walking and stumbled over a rock and fell striking his R. knee on the ground.
Employee was cleaning a filter table and was about to step up to the table when he lost his balance and fell to the same level bruising his hip.
Employee was replacing a top stand guide roller. He had the roller assembly in place on the conveyor frame and was pulling it to align bolt holes. Pulled muscle in right arm.
EE was reposition a structural steel member so a forklift could move the material. EE stated that he thought he could push the member onto the forks. The structural member was approximately 300lbs and when the ee pushed, he felt a pop in his neck. He returned to work where he continued for several additional minutes before his neck began to hurt. He then told site management.
Employee was cleaning a railcar when the car cleaner bar popped out of the hub and hit his right knee on the inside. No medical treatment was sought at the time of injury. On 12/21/11 the employee asked to seek medical treatment and received it. The employee was given restrictions and a required follow up appointment. This was reportable as of 12/21/11.
Truck bed on haul truck turned on its side on haul road. Excessive speed. Driver complained of back discomfort and was taken to the medical facility for a check up. Truck was checked out and placed back into service the next day.
The employee was looking up while inspecting a motor on a portable crusher machine. A small rock fell from the crusher and struck him in the top left side of the head, prior to the injury the employee was looking up at the motor and his hard hat slipped backward exposing his head allowing the rock to hit me.
Stepping off bulldozer, the individual twisted his ankle.
Employee was loosening packing gland when wrench slipped off nut and cut right pinky finger on a piece of steel. Employee taken to doctor and received stitches. Did not miss any work.
Employee was pulling on a wrench to loosen hydraulic tank drain plug and felt a pull in right elbow. Injury was reported on 2/4/11 but first medical treatment was 3/1/11.
Occupational Illness. No physical impairment. Possible occupational lung disease.
Employee was carrying heavy tools and a chain hoist. When he stepped up on the pump platform, his left foot hooked the pull-eye. This caused employee to lose balance and twist, driving his left knee into the pump frame. Was driven to the doctor and then came back to work. No kneeling for two weeks. Accident was 6/1/11 but employee did not go to the doctor until 6/3/11.