All MSHA-reportable accidents at White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien operations in 2010. Fatalities appear first.
Heavy equipment operator was driving excavator to top of ""muck"" pile (muddy organic material remaining after deforestation of a swamp). The excavator's tracks unearthed a 15' oak log approximately 10"" in diameter causing it to enter the cab of the machine through the lower front windshield. The operator received a fractured left ankle.
Mob. Mech. was dragging fuel hose between tractors when he noticed a burning in the back of his right shoulder running down his tricep. He was seen by co. dr. on 1/12/10 stating he was getting better. Returned to co. dr. 9/15/10 & referred for ortho consult. He saw ortho dr. on 10/4 & was prescribed PT.
Repetitive motion, employee with significant time spent working with his hands.