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EE was trying to undo a flange on FM03 sample station. As the flange broke free EE's hand slipped and EE's index and middle finger were cut.

EE opened a clay bailey and material came out and got into eye.

Employee was moving some chain

Miner working on emission analysis equipment located in the third stage of the pyro processing tower, Miner was cleaning the sample probe, the sample probe was still hot when the miner accidentally touched it with EE's hands. Miner show minor burns in palm of EE's hands.

Employee hung a torch on a railing above the employee's head. The torch fell and hit employee on the right temple causing a small cut by the right eyebrow. Two (2) stitches were needed. No restrictions were enforced. Employee returned to work after medical treatment was performed.

Working on clearing a choke. Bin went into positive pressure. Material flushed. Employee turned face and material entered side through glasses. Debris in right eye. Eye Clinic ER. Went off rotation per schedule. 1st Regular work day was 12/17/2024. F/U appt on 12/18/24. Received clear report.

EE was pushing a portable welder. As EE was doing so, EE strained right hamstring.

While cleaning a weight bridge plate the miner went to adjust the plate it fell onto EE's finger. The miner was wearing gloves.

The employee slid the left pointer finger under the element to feel for an obstruction when the element slipped into place falling approximately 25mm. As the element fell, the finger became logged, causing a smash injury to the finger. On 10/6/2023, the employee was taken to the Dr for evaluation, where the employee was given antibiotics.

Changing out a cooler on a compressor, picked up cooler and strained back. Diagnostic treatment. Surgery 10/16/2023. Bone chips removed from vertebrae.

Employee was carrying a piece of pipe on shoulder and ran into a door jamb. This action caused a jarring in employee's shoulder. Diagnostic treatment, surgery was required which occurred on September 18, 2023.

EE got dust in eye. The next day EE reported irritation in the eye and was sent to the clinic.

Cleaning out an air slide when it "burped" and debris got into EE's right eye.

EE was sliding/adjusting forks on forklift, when fork pinched EE's fingertip.

Working under some floor grating. EE reached up to hold an I-beam and reposition self when some dust/dirt from overhead was dislodged and fell into left eye.

Employee was cleaning the windshield of the crane with a vinegar/water mixture. 15 minutes later they started to feel a burn in eyes.

Forklift operator dismounted forklift, moved an empty plastic tote, and strained left shoulder. Medication was prescribed at primary medical facility, awaiting MRI for further evaluation.

Lifting a piece of pipe (8 inches round, 5 foot long) up to the top deck on the 7th floor of the preheat tower to be installed. Thinks they strained right elbow lifting pipe.

Working inside the cooler installing bars. Went to transfer a bar to its correct position and lower back popped.

Employee was putting scrap metal in dumpster. A piece of metal fell over the dumpster to the other side and the employee was moving it back onto the forks when it sled off onto EE's left foot.

Employee was climbing into Ball Mill 2. As EE got to the end of the flights EE stepped down straining EE's left knee.

Employee was manually lifting mast of light tower via crank mechanism. Safety latch on crank mechanism broke while employee was attempting to adjust grip. Upon the latch breaking crank handle spun at a high speed and struck employee's left hand as employee attempted to bring it under control.

Employee stepped up on kiln pier, and felt knee pop. Physician prescribed brace and walking/climbing limitations.

Employee was moving conveyor pans, when they felt a strain in lower back. Reported the following day, continued to work until physician prescribed injection. Restricted to no step climbing at this time.

While EE was welding a plate inside the crusher, a rock that was lodged in the rollers (overhead) became dislodged and struck EE in the back of the head, near EE's ear. Medical treatment was provided and EE was diagnosed with a concussion.

While repairing the limestone weighbelt, employee pulled/lifted parts, causing a stinging sensation in upper back. Employee worked without restrictions until physician diagnosed as bulging discs on 6/6/19, and prescribed limitations and epidural block.

Employee vehicle got stuck on the plant road. As employee reached under vehicle to hook up a tow strap employee jammed left hand index finger breaking it.

Employee smashed finger with mill ball.

EE was pulling on a magnet and injured back. Not sure if it is lost time or what yet.

EE was reaching to put a cap on a drill steel and strained back.

EE strained while moving a partial drum of mill balls, physician diagnosed as thrombosed external hemorrhoid. Medical treatment to lance and drain, and restricted duties.

The employee was cleaning a plugged chute and stuck ee hand into a rotary feeder.

EE was cleaning a chute and it appears EE stuck hand into a clay bailey while holding a flash light. As hand entered through the clay bailey and into the screw conveyor housing, a piece of round stock cut hand.

Employee lifted service truck brake drum to install on rear axle, when EE strained back. Employee reported, but continued to work for approximately 2 weeks, until EE requested to see physician. Physician diagnosed as pinched nerve.

Employee was holding a ladder for a co-worker while ee was installing a ballast cover for a light fixture. While the co-worker was adjusting the east side so a bulb would fit the west side came loose causing the cover to fall and strike and cut employee's left hand/wrist.

As EE reached for handle of machine shop door, a co-worker pushed the door open from the other side, striking the left hand of EE.

EE was carrying a portable air tugger that slipped out of his grasp, as he caught the falling tool, his right elbow was strained. EE continued regular duties until dr prescribed surgical repair of partial muscle tear. Employee will work with restriction of right arm until released.

While installing liners in a MILL a liner was lowered and rested on mill balls after disconnecting rigging the liner slipped on mill balls and fell over on a mans foot.

While lifting a piece of steel onto its edge the ee strained his back

EE was running a vactor truck and the hose became plugged. In an effort to unplug the vactor hose he hit it against a wall. Dusty material on the wall fell down and got into the ee's eyes.

EE was replacing the seat on a pay loader, as he was removing the old seat, he turned and felt a pop in his right knee. He continued working until surgery was performed to repair torn meniscus.

Employee was trouble shooting a motor which he had locked out and pinched his finger between the pulley and drive belt.

EE was located beside dock ramp, when another employee pulled pin releasing dock to loading position on truck. EE reflexively extended arm as dock sprung up. The hinged end of dock plate extended up and pinched fingertip of employee. Tip of finger was removed. EE returned to work with restrictions after one lost workday.

EE pulled on tail drum of primary crusher undercrusher belt, assisting placement when he felt pain in lower back. EE continued to work, and reported incident 3 days later. Physician prescribed limited duties on 10/3/13.

employee was going into the chute door when he felt lower back pain. Employee continued to work regular job without issue, until physician prescribed job limitations on 3/22/13.

EE, along with other workers, were lifting small set of crossover steps, when he felt pain in his back. Physician prescribed modified duty.

Miner was installing a motor when he hurt his back at aprox. 10:30 am on Thursday the 6/7/12. He did not report it until Monday 6/11/12. He thought it would just go away. He was sent to the Dr. on the 11th after reporting the injury. He was released to full duty work on that day. 7/3/12 he asked to go back to the Dr. as his back was still hurting him and he was given light duty.

EE was disposing of scrap roller assembly with another employee. Later, EE felt a bulge in his abdomen that was tender. Physician diagnosed as hernia, surgery was performed on 8/16/12.

EE was lifting a screw conveyor cover and strained his back.

Employee was walking on inclined catwalk, when he felt something pop in his upper leg. Physician diagnosed as torn hamstring. There was no slip or trip involved.