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Mechanic was putting new belts on shaker conveyor. The shaker shaft is offset and the belt rolled back causing EE's finger to get caught between belt and sheave.
Possibly from handling bags. Exposure is not specific. Employee lifts 50lb sacks and sets on table.
Operator was changing out Classifier blades, and in the process of doing so, operator cut finger while pulling a blade. Operator was required to wear gloves, and was not.
Maintenance Tech was given the task of cleaning the spill pans used to catch acid under Fork Truck batteries that were being charged. During the process of cleaning, EE's eye was irritated by fumes.
A Maintenance Tech was working with a partner to raise an inlet flange to the top of a screener (weight 49 lbs.) The piece shifted and one Maintenance Tech suddenly had all of the weight. EE experienced a back strain and returned to work with restrictions after medical evaluation.
Employee removed PPE to wash off face and used a hose that was laying in sludge that had caustic in it.
The operator felt a strain in shoulder when a bag fell off the lift assist machine ee was using. The operator did not request a clinic visit until April
MOVING HOIST BASKET FROM ONE LOCATION TO ANOTHER, HANDLE CAME DOWN COMPRESSING DISTAL PORTION MIDDLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND CAUSING APPROX 1 1/2 INCH LACERATION AND COMPOUND FRACTURE TO MOST DISTAL PHALANGE
Employee was working on number 1 tray in unit 345 when caustic sprayed into employees eyes. Full proper PPE was on at the time of the incident.
The incident was not reportable until the employee asked to see a doctor on Sept. 7. The employee was removing dust covers from the top of a railcar and struck hardhat on the dust cover holder when the employee stood up. The diagnosis was a strained neck muscle. Employee was prescribed two medications & restricted from carrying or lifting more than 5 pounds until Sept. 12.
Contractor positioned a pane of glass in a window frame. The contractor was working below when the aforementioned pane of glass fell out of the window and fell on hardhat. A piece of broken glass landed on and cut the top of right hand.
During a mid-shift inspection of the work area, a hazard was noticed. The employee thought it to be a good idea to look further into the hazard to see if EE could fix it. Watching the kiln and assessing danger EE moved closer to the Gaurd to see if it needed removal or adjustment. EE's hand rested on the guard momentarily and the guard failed pinching EE's finger.
Two Maintenance Techs were working to replace screens in screener. Techs moved top ring section with lid (approx. 60 lb). One Tech felt sciatic pain in back and leg. Evaluated by occupational medical services, advised to return home, rest, not report for work, take a prescription muscle relaxer. Appointment made for orthopedic evaluation on Wednesday, January 17th.
Employee was moving a 2 inch diameter shaft, 16 foot long and fell on left hand.
Mechanic was lowering an extension ladder 135 inches to the ground from a safety railed platform with toe boards. The ladder began to slide down the rail when the bracket for keeping the extension ladder in one piece slid against left index finger. Mechanic was not wearing gloves during the incident. The wound required 8 stitches to close. There are no restrictions on work duty.
OP4 bent over to lift a six inch hose so it could be relocated for the portable sump pump. When EE attempted to resume an upright position, EE felt a sharp stinging pain in the middle of EE's lower back.
Employee was late reporting a job-related injury (6/11/17) to plant nurse. On the morning of 6/18/2017 employee reported infected callus to nurse. Upon observation, caustic burn to outside of right big toe noted.
Member bent over to pick up a blue flag (Used to mark the R x R tracks of cars that are not to be moved - Weight of it is ~ 10 lbs.) Member stood up and felt a sharp pain in lower back
Mechanics were replacing the seed pipe to the # 7 Ball former on the 2nd floor of 426. Pipe rotated out of position. Mechanic tried to arrest the motion of the pipe and felt a pain in the lower back. Member given restrictions and Rx medications.
Operator was closing 14" vapor valve on outside of heater deck on west side of 340 area during a routine heater swap. EE felt a strain in left groin area. Nurse came to plant site and a decision was made to bring ee to the emergency room to get further evaluated.
OP3 was in area 335 turning a valve on #8 press when they felt a pain in the right abdomen that radiated down into groin. Employee seen by doctor for evaluation.
Lab operator lifted a tote weighing 15.5 lbs. and twisted at the waist not pivoting feet and felt a pull in lower back.
Mechanic was working on a magnet when the valve actuated pinching arm between the magnet and back plate.
Operator was climbing a ladder on the 55 Building Charge Floor Hopper when employee felt a pop in the wrist. Employee stated it did not hurt so they did not report the incident to anyone. Upon going home and waking up the next day there was swelling and pain radiating down the wrist and thumb.
Catering employee was watching supervisor light fish cooker when cooker flashed and burned supervisor 2nd employee burned hands helping supervisor
White side supervisor was in the process of switching fill pumps when the surge tank overflowed. The sump pump could not keep up with the flow. The liquor level rose quickly and entered EE's boots resulting in thermal and caustic burns to both lower extremities. Transported by RN to Baton Rouge General ER and hospitalized on Burn Unit.
Operator was performing task of changing out condensate filters & was in the process of putting the condensate pot back into service. When operator started opening the condensate valve to fill the pot, hot condensate started spraying out from the pot gasket & made contact with right abdomen, right hip, both thighs & buttocks. Initial diagnosis was 2nd degree burns to all areas.
The employee was installing a trunnion guard, while working with helper. The guard was being placed into position and lined up with connecting bolt holes. The guard shifted and pinched a finger.
EE used improper rigging technique when rigging a lever hoist with 2 sling chokers spread & connected to hook at lever. Tightened up on load choker slipped to safety latch causing it to break. Block & lever sprung & hit ee in mouth leaving a minor laceration & chipping 2 teeth. EE was prescribed an antibiotic to prevent infection inside mouth.