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EE set down an engine lifting spreader bar after using it. When unhooking the spreader bar rigging from the crane, it tipped over landing on the EE's left foot.
EE was standing on the edge of a tank at approx. 56" off the ground and rinsing down a tank with a fire hose. EE attempted to get down from the ledge and grabbed a piece of piping on the side. The piping broke loose and caused EE to lose balance and land awkwardly on both feet. EE sought medical treatment after the shift was complete and was diagnosed with a fractured left leg.
EE was moving furnace pallet car rail on the forks of the forklift, attempted to manually rotate it while on the forks. The rail slipped pinching the left index finger between the rail & forklift fork a laceration resulting in stitches.
EE was manually adjusting forks on telehandler to fit lift pockets of a skip. Pinched right hand between forks resulting in cut right index finger.
Employee was working north side of P filter on Phase 2 filter floor. Employee attempted to clean the proxy switch on the filter. The employee's right pointer finger was contacted by the bolt on the gear causing a laceration.
Employee felt a pull in stomach while lifting an empty CO2 gas cylinder over a 1-inch lip on welding cart. The employee reported that in June 2018, had a non-work related herniated belly button repaired and thought may have damaged the repair.
Employee was installing one of two bushings on shaft and dropped the shaft from waist height onto EE's right foot. The shaft bent the steel portion of the safety toe on EE's right boot. The diagnosis was contusion of right foot and closed non-displaced fracture of distal phalanx of right great toe.
Employee was changing clothes prior to the end of their shift in locker room. While removing their pants, the employee's foot got caught in the pant leg. The employee fell over and struck their head on the edge of a locker. Employee received stitches and staples.
On July 11, 2018, employee reported to supervisor that employee's back was sore from prior shift. EE stated that there was no particular occurrence or event that caused discomfort. EE could not identify a specific incident but stated has prior ongoing back issues and articulated a gradual progression of symptoms occurred as EE performed repetitive hosing work.
Employee was repositioning an apron feeder guard. After some time, the employee developed pain in right shoulder. The employee received a diagnosis of impingement syndrome, AC arthrosis and a rotator cuff tear.
Employee was exiting the pickup truck to speak with an employee. While closing the truck door, the employee slammed right middle finger in the door.
While working with the mining pit labor team, the employee slipped and twisted their right knee.
Employee was spooling cable onto cable reel, cable moved upward causing pain in right shoulder. MRI revealed: chronic avulsion, prominent tendonosis, severe degenerative arthrosis, and mild osteoarthritis of right shoulder.
Employee was replacing apron feeder drive chain and sprocket. While placing a nylon sling over the overhead beam, dust fell into the employee's eye resulting in a left eye abrasion.
Employee helped pull a suction hose that was stuck in the mud out of the Phase 1 Hydro tank. Employee reported that EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder. On February 14, 2018, employee notified the employer that EE had started physical therapy for EE's shoulder.
Employee was working with partner to replace the latch plate on a shovel dipper. As the employee and partner were setting down the new plate for final placement, the partner dropped the plate onto the employee's left hand striking the tip of the employee's left ring finger. Employee received and utilized a finger splint.
Employee attempted to return a crowd belt tensioning wrench on its hanging hook. As employee attempted to secure the wrench, it missed the hook and the wrench fell on the employee's left index finger, resulting in a fracture.
Employee was opening a welding rod can. The lid cut through glove causing a laceration to the second finger on EE's right hand. The laceration was closed with medical glue.
While exiting the 62 shovel, employee realized that ee forgot to turn on the MG set. The employee turned and caught the door latch as it was closing. EE left index finger got pinched between the door jam resulting in a laceration and fracture to the tip of ee left index finger.
Employee was disconnecting a pipe at the pumping site. As the employee removed the last bottom bolt, the pipe spun and struck the employee on employee's hard hat.
Employee was assisting a forklift operator who was transporting a pipe. The pipe shifted and rolled over the employee's left hand while the load was still on the ground. The employee received left hand second - forth digit contusions. The employee underwent proximal interphalangeal joint capsular release with pinning of the joint surgery on October 31, 2018.
Employee is a pro truck driver. On March 17, 2017, EE was lifting/pulling cable on the labor crew. After performing this repetitive work, EE noticed pain in EE's rt shoulder. EE did not have pain at rest. On April 4, 2017, employee went in for evaluation. EE was released without restrictions and referred to PT. EE recently informed the employer that EE began the PT sessions.
Employee was replacing a troughing idler. While pulling the idler out of the frame, EE felt a pain in left shoulder. Employee underwent a left shoulder scope on April 13, 2017 for a glenoid labrum tear.
Employee placed employee's left foot on the first step to onboard employee's drill at shift start. As employee stepped up and pulled with employee's arms to onboard, employee felt a pull in employee's back.
Employee working on 61 shovel reported eye irritation the following day. A corneal foreign body of unknown origin was removed from left eye and prescription eye drops were issued.
Employee grabbed a pry bar leaning against a fan. The fan tipped over and blew dust into employee's eye. Employee received and used prescription eye drops.
Employee was cutting piece of two inch pipe with a cutting wheel. Employee reported that debris entered left eye. No foreign body was located upon examination. Employee received Ofloxacin solution to prevent infection.
Employee was installing a guard on a turning gear in the Pellet Plant when felt discomfort in midsection. Employee diagnosed with a periumbilical hernia on August 25, 2016.
Employee was pulling packing from the #4 pump located in the water reclaim building. The employee's hand slipped and struck mouth.
Employee was changing filter bag, the bag pinched EE's left thumb on the bag tray, which resulted in a small cut and swelling to EE's left thumb.
Pain in EE's right foot and believed it to be from repetitive standing concrete - Osteoarthritis of right foot and large toe
Employee overexerted self as EE was trying to pull a broken piece of cable socket out of a hoist drum. On June 2, 2016, employee was diagnosed with left shoulder cuff tendonitis, left bicipital tendonitis and lateral epicondylitis. Employee is participating in physical therapy and a home exercise program.
On January 7, 2016, employee assisted with the changing of a bit and deck bushing on a rotary drill. EE felt a pinch in EE's abdomen after pushing with EE's left leg. On January 18, 2016 EE received a diagnosis of a left inguinal hernia.
Employee stepped onto top of launder and felt pain in his calf muscle.
Employee was checking a fire extinguisher and pinched his left hand and fingers resulting in a small laceration that was closed with deruabond.
Employee was checking oil level on his grader. His foot slipped on the step and he grabbed onto the equipment's grab handle. Employee felt discomfort in his right arm.
Employee was working on a Cushman haulster Cart with a flatbed that had flat tires. He was putting tools away and when he lifted the bottle jack up, he twisted at the same time he stood up and he heard a pop in his hip joint and had pain.
Employee was diagnosed with umbilical hernia from pulling cable.
Employee removing used shovel teeth from bed of a boom truck by hand noticed a bulge near his belly button area. Risk
Production Truck Driver was de-boarding truck stair case. While using the hand railing employee received cut on right index finger from an apparent burr near the bottom of the hand railing on the stairs.
Employee was hosing rock/mud in 6th level of Crusher for clean-up. Some mud/dirt splashed into eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses w/side shields. Antibiotic eye drops issued & utilized.
Employee looked up while sitting in break room while wearing his safety glasses. An unknown particle entered employee's eye. Employee received and utilized prescription eye drops.
Employees were repairing/changing out a shovel motor when the motor slipped in their hands resulting in a pinched finger and laceration.
Employee was removing a part, the part began to drop to the floor and employee caught the part with his right hand. Employee felt a strain in his right shoulder.
Employee was attempting to reposition a guard on the line 6 feed tunnel when he felt pain in the lower back.
Employee reached for drill hole plug and pulled a muscle in her back under the left shoulder.
Employee placing heater hose into the back of a pickup truck. In January 2015, employee had right shoulder examined. Assessment revealed an impingement of right shoulder. A March 2015 MRI revealed tendinosis of right shoulder, osteoarthritic changes to shoulder and bone spurs. Employee underwent right shoulder surgery on April 2015.
Employee was removing a section of handrail. As employee cut the upright, the handrail fell. The employee grabbed the handrail and strained his back.
Employee performing clean-up of lube oil leak when he experienced a headache and became nauseous.
Employee was moving a box of parts located on a shelf. The employee reported feeling pain in the groin area and lower right abdomen.