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while sitting on their tool chest and not noticing the lid was not closed they placed a hand on the side of the lid and when their weight shifted the lid closed on their hand causing a laceration to a finger.
At approx. 9:20 AM, EE was installing a side shift slide on FL177. While reattaching the carriage to the mast, it slipped and fell, pinching R index finger between the backrest and mast. EE sustained a fractured n lacerated finger, requiring sutures, x-ray, splint, and medication. Able to work-restricted from using (r) hand at work but later changed to limited use of (r) hand.
While making adjustment on the Case Packer hand slipped and hit the guide which caused the injury.
Teammate complained of ongoing shoulder pain from lifting 24lb bags
While restacking a pallet to another pallet the teammate was working and stated when EE pushed a bag with their knee, EE hurt their back in this process.
While spinning the Pin Mixer with Right Middle finger was caught between the pins and the frame which caused the laceration
Mobile maintanance EE was working on tarp system for Dump Truck. While climbing down on fixed ladder of dump bed, EE got their finger caught on nonslip bar of the rungs and tore the skin on EE's left ring finger. EE stated took gloves off because it was hard for EE to get nuts and bolts out of EE's jean pocket. EE got stitches for injury and released back for work.
While replacing the belts on the verge recycle fan the right pinky finger was smashed and the tip of the finger was broken.
After sorting pallets teammate stated preexisting back injury began to hurt
Teammate was observed punching the machine
While moving the headwheel teammate felt a pain in right hand
EE was cleaning line 107 while waiting for ore. EE picked up a bag and when EE stood up EE hit EE's head on the stand for the cooler.
Teammate received a small laceration when hit EE's arm on the Case Packer Guide
7am n 11am on 10 29 21 EE W was working with EE J performing maint. on an excavator bucket, pin wgt 80# EE W decided to lift the pin n not use equipment provided. Witness warned EE of weight but decided to lift anyway, while lifting EE twisted, heard a pop. EE kept working then later reported to lead. EE taken to med facility, lumbar strain, given medication and work restriction
At approx. 8:30am EE reported to supervisor EE's back was hurting from lifting Rotex lid. EE lifted an aluminum Rx screen lid during a maint. activity by 4 operators at the time. This is a common activity typically done by four teammates. This teammate was experiencing back spasm following this event. Received medical attn.,given meds and light duty. Thoracic back strain.
While attempting to remove a detached dipper from the top of the elevator the teammates hand became entangled in the elevator and caused some small abrasions and lacerations
On 6/22/21 at 10:00am EE was restacking pallets alone on the east wall of packaging of MD-09 due to poor stitching resulting in leaking bags. EE made a bending twisting motion while moving a bag from one pallet to another. EE felt a sharp pain in middle right section of back.
While disposing of an old bearing EE hit hand on a shaft that was inside of the dumpster which caused an laceration on third finger on left hand.
Feeling discomfort in lower back. EE went up to load railcar, got a screener basket put it in the hole and started loading railcar. When pulling the basket out EE's back started to feel funny. When finished sealing the railcar EE told supervisor. EE was removed from task to office type work. EE requested medical attention on 1/27/21 and Dr. stated to remain on office type work.
While setting rings, the ring sprung and hit hardhat causing neck sprain.
EE's R thumb was pinched monitoring FF equipment. EE was unaware of where EE placed hand resulting in the pinch occurring. After investigating the area it was clear that there were no moving parts in the location of the injury. It is believed that EE's thumb was pinched between the clasp on the electrical control panel door. EE was not wearing gloves. EE got 5 stitches to R thumb
While performing a cleanup task working with the Flex crew. Employee was cleaning underneath with a flat shovel under and around the #1 feed conveyor employee states they felt a pull and burning sensation in Right shoulder while performing the task.
EE's were replacing the Rotap assembly with a rebuilt assembly. When pulling on old Rotap IE felt a burning/ stinging sensation in IE's left lower side. EE and IE carried the used Rotap to a table approximately 20 feet away. Then both teammates installed the new assembly.
EE reports EE was kneeling to get to a grease fitting on cv303. Before EE got to the grating EE felt a pain in EE's left knee. EE stood back up immediately.
While lifting a 35 pound bag of cat litter to be run through a splitter for gathering test samples, EE felt a pulling/popping sensation in EE's right shoulder area. Able to work- Sprain of shoulder rotator cuff- no lifting 5 -10# - take meds. -home exercise program -refer to physical therapy.
While assisting another EE closing gate EE put(r) hand in path of traveling gate and finger became pinched under guide roller causing fracture to 4th finger on (r) hand.
Employee improperly lifted a 3 pack box of 15 pound jugs (total 45 lbs) to place them on the case sealer and injured forearm.
Teammate was pushing/pulling a conveyor to repair and hurt elbow.
Temporary worker attempted to lift a case & stack it on a pallet when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's back. Diagnosis: lower thoracic pain & spasm. Restrictions of may lift up to 10 lbs, no twisting & bending.
Was opening lid on pneumatic tanker when ee pulled up on lid hand slipped. When ee was climbing back up the ladder, ee noticed finger was bent a little and was not completely straight. The doctor is stating that ee has acute mallet- finger defect (ruptured extensor tendon) to distal interphalangeal joint of RT 4th (ring) finger.
Operator was working at the case erector which has an adjustable guard. The guard is held up vertically by a set screw on a support post. A second set screw prevents the post from going all the way through the case erector. The operator let go of the post causing it to slide through the hole it rides in, and the above stop fell and cut the operators hand.
Changing hose, without required assistance, from one tank to another. Unhooked hose & it started sliding off pipe, so EE had to catch it. When EE caught hose EE heard EE's back pop. Completed hose change with one hand, held EE's back with the other. Diagnosis: acute lumbar pain & radicular symptoms. Restrictions: may lift up to 10 lbs., no climbing, bending or stooping.
Assisted with removing door pins & door shifted pinching/crushing left index & middle fingers between washer & mill base. Both fingers fractured & both nail beds significantly disrupted. Surgery performed w/ both fingers the distal phalanx was pinned with K-wire & repaired both nail beds with small suture.
EE was turning disconnect back on for rotary valve at DC102. EE was extending left arm upward & struck metal attached to disconnect causing a laceration that required 9 sutures. No restrictions.
While installing a roll on the mill miner reached down to operate the come along bracing employee's hand on the clean-out door of the mill, the door was jarred and fell closed against employee's thumb.
While repairing the safety Latch that holds trailers in place at the dock bay the shock came off unexpectedly causing it to hit EE's right index finger and thumb, resulting in a cut that needed stitches.
Employee informed EE's Supervisor that EE would be moving slowly while working. The Supervisor asked why EE would be moving slowly and EE told EE's Supervisor EE bent over to lift a box from the floor and felt a pop in EE's lower back and that EE's right leg went numb. When asked if EE needed medical attention the employee stated no, EE would be fine.
Conveyor belt not running, so employee tightened tail pulley end. He reached in with his right middle finger to check the tension when belt started turning & his finger was caught between head pulley and belt causing a laceration requiring sutures.
Power failure, blower motor filled with dust. Cleaning dust from fan motor, glove caught between housing & fan blade edge causing fingertip/fracture of right middle finger. Required 6 sutures.
The operator felt something pop in his forearm while he was pulling on the sewing machine making adjustments to it.
While the operator was removing and lifting trash cans he felt something pull in his back.
Temp worker was flipping stacks of boxes and his finger got caught in the strapping, fracturing it when in landed in the pile. He reported it later in the shift not knowing it was hurt until his glove came off.
Employee was bending and lifting material during the work day.
Maintenance employee was crawling from underneath the platform conveyor on the south end of the jug line and the guard fell onto the maintenance employees lower back.
While chocking a dust truck; employee bent over to put chock in place and dropped chock into pile of dust. There was a hole in the chock; and the dust blew through this hole and went into teammates eyes. Teammate did have on safety glasses. Teammate went to clinic and had eyes washed out and checked for scratches. Prescription given for eyes.
While trying to remove bags from the new long on the packaging line, the operator raised the guard and pulled on the bags and his finger was cut on the gear of the speed dial.
Bucket being used to hold clay lowered to the ground came loose from the tie off and hit the injured in the left side leg and ankle as a result the injured employee had an ankle strain.
Employee was in packaging area when another employee was tossing a bulk bag into a dumpster hitting the employee in the back of the head. initially he did not want medical attention, but decided on 3/1/12 he did want to go to the doctor.
Lowering spacer bars off of Wms Mill 1 platform to another EE at ground level. EE lowering bar hands slipped, caught bar weight on left thigh when EE on ground pulled bar. Burr on bar cut thigh. Required sutures & tetanus. EE did not notice burr & did not make accommodation for wet conditions.
Was assisting bags loading into load to tilt chamber of OMW. He opened guard reached into chamber and the tilt chamber came down catching his right arm between tilt chamber and conveyor. Laceration requiring 4 sutures. No work for 1 day.