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December 4, 2024 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing out a leaf spring & when it broke free it pinched employee's hand requiring 13 stitches.

July 21, 2024 WY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee bumped a valve handle on an airline and came into contact with the debris in the line.

June 19, 2024 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting away tools, climbed up on the tool truck, felt a shock as EE's right knee touched the tool trip. EE reactively stood up and hit head on the mine roof. Employee was taken to the ER as a precautionary measure and fully released on 6/19/24. Due to persistent shoulder pain, EE received an MRI and was put off work for further medical evaluations on 7/29/24.

February 2, 2024 WY · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee smashed right hand loading structure onto a trailer requiring 3 sutures.

December 26, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was turning valve, felt pain in shoulder, after MRI was put on light duty.

December 15, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was dismantling a cable handler, when the cable handler slipped pinching employee's finger causing a laceration and partial amputation of the pinky finger.

December 5, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was opening a valve when the handle slipped off, hit their tooth requiring dental repair.

October 27, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was steadying box when the box fell, pinching EE's hand causing a fracture. Employee was returned to work with no restrictions later referred to a specialist and prescribed work restrictions on 11/1/23.

October 19, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing protective covering from blade and cut a finger which required stitches.

October 11, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was training the belt and strained shoulder, was prescribed restricted duty.

September 7, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was working on a pump, when EE opened a drain valve and was sprayed with hot liquor causing burns on the neck and forearm.

September 7, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was working on a pump, when opened a drain valve and was sprayed with hot liquor causing burns on their arms and stomach.

August 23, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on removing guarding and received a laceration on the expanded metal requiring sutures.

May 3, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting another employee hold packing around shaft and received a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

March 23, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving belt; belt slid and impacted the employee causing a cervical sprain.

March 12, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was working on a pump when employee smashed a finger between a belt and the pulley.

March 3, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing an agitator blade and sustained a laceration to leg requiring 8 stitches.

October 26, 2022 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loading a portable A/C unit into an elevator when employee's hand was smashed between A/C and elevator doorway, causing a laceration requiring sutures.

September 13, 2022 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a case of water and injured lower back.

September 9, 2022 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pulling a cylinder off a piece of equipment, the load shifted, smashed EE's thumb requiring stitches.

August 18, 2022 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing a work platform into place when they felt a pop on left bicep. Employee tore their bicep tendon.

July 29, 2022 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed finger between a shim and housing causing a tuft fracture to right index finger.

May 11, 2022 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was removing a piece of sheet metal that shifted and smashed EE's finger requiring 7 stitches.

February 17, 2022 WY · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was releasing a chain and pinched finger causing a laceration requiring 4 sutures.

December 1, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was struck by an actuator piston on the left side of the face. EE sustained fractures and loss of vision in the left eye.

September 29, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While taking down scaffold, injured employee had elbow stuck between runner and brace they were taking down.

August 18, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was recovering conveyor belt structure when a part of that structure fell on right arm, pulling on shoulder. EE was placed on restricted duty.

July 13, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee finished measuring parts in high winds, removed safety glasses and cleaned face. Employee got a metal sliver in eye when cleaning face. Started to rust and had to be removed by doctor.

May 5, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was installing a ventilation panel, employee twisted EE's back while repositioning the panel, causing a back pain. EE was given medical treatment for the back pain.

May 1, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While coiling a 1" hose onto a hose station, the hose kinked, employee attempted to get the kink out of the hose and employee's hand contacted the valve, resulting in a sprained finger.

April 30, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On April 30th while lifting a heater, an employee experienced pain in their shoulder. The employee continued to work but the pain did not ease. EE consulted an orthopedist and had an MRI which diagnosed an injury requiring medical treatment. The employee has been off work since 5/19/21, making this a recordable injury.

April 19, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling bags off a belt and felt pain, employee was diagnosed with a groin strain.

April 16, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was traversing from a rail car to the mezzanine, put EE's right hand on the safety gate bar, the bar fell striking EE's right ring finger.

November 20, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was pulling the tender in went to tie up and pulled hand into metal cleat causing a fracture to the pinky.

November 18, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by falling object

The involved employee (IE) was passing a scaffold pole to a co-worker that was working from the scaffold. Due to the tight area IE had to pass the pole up next to a cable tray. As the co-worker began to lift the pole the pin snagged on the cable tray. This resulted in the pole being dropped and struck the right hand of the IE causing a fracture.

November 8, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was manipulating a valve when employee was sprayed with hot liquid resulting in burns.

October 28, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing a door closure mechanism when struck in the head requiring 4 stiches.

March 30, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal steel worker, iron metal worker, iron worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Removing angle iron welded to a roof, co-worker was grinding the welds and IE was prying the angle iron up with wedges and a hammer. IE grabbed the angle iron with left hand out of the swing path when IE felt a metal sliver in thumb. After hitting the wedge IE stopped and removed glove to find out it cut IE's thumb.

February 9, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee went to step off of work platform and jammed thumb.

January 14, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was washing a piece of equipment when the EE sustained a cut on the thumb from a metal burr.

April 3, 2019 WY · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting with a job when ee was struck by a wire rope on hand causing 7 sutures.

February 22, 2019 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hanging sheet metal.

December 24, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was opening 1" valve and reported pain in shoulder two days later.

August 2, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was leveling expando rails when two rails made contact and fell from an elevated position onto EE's right foot.

March 19, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was operating the forklift while IE was rigging the pipe to lift. IE adjusted the synthetic sling twice trying to lift the pipe at the desired angle. One end of the pipe was still on the ground and IE grabbed the pipe and lifted it up to put a tagline on it. The pipe swung into a support pillar 8" away pinching IE's hand in between.

December 13, 2017 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE went to retrieve a rope/metal thimble assembly from the deck of the dredge which is used to pull the dredge out of the lake. As EE stood up, the thimble slipped out of EE's hand, striking the top of EE's left foot.

December 12, 2017 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was lifting box, lost control of box and it fell striking right ankle.

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