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A Dozer Operator with 24 years of experience, was dismounting the dozer before EE's lunch break. Employee stepped from the track down to the first step, left shoulder popped as EE descended
Maintenance Mechanic replacing hoist Trolley sustained laceration when the trolley fell and the tag line wrapped around the pinky finger
Maintenance Mechanic was pulling on gearbox during removal and shortly after noticed a bulge in their stomach area.
Maintenance Mechanic was attempting to plug in a grinder, and tripped over support leg of adjacent press causing them to fall at same level and injuring their back.
Quarry employee was opening valve on Water truck when valve moved suddenly and strained L Thumb.
Production Utility was attempting to clear a Mill Feed chute when foreign debris entered Right eye resulting in corneal abrasion
Employee was struck on Right Hand by piece of falling metal debris.
Maintenance Mechanic removed PPE and got debris in Right Eye resulting in corneal abrasion.
Attempting to separate an Elevator Bucket from Elevator chain during maintenance, resulting in muscle strain
Maneuvering a screw on a dust pump into place fell and pinned right hand again a piece of metal crushed bone
Fork Lift operator lifted an inner drum using a cable for securement. Employee tried to shift the drum on the forks from the side when it fell off and landed on right foot.
Employee was holding a portable 2-way radio microphone in right hand. Another employee pulled it away and the metal bracket on the back of the microphone cut the right middle finger with a deep gash. EE was sent to ER and received 3 stitches to seal the wound.
Employee was using a grab bar to pull self up into the cab of a grader when EE felt a tug on the shoulder - after consultation EE may have a bone sour/bursa sac inflammation or an impingement - MRI may be needed to decide.
Employee plus other maintenance and electrical employees were changing out the slide on the #33 silo. The slide slipped off and landed on the employees left foot just above the steel toe protection. We immediately took the employee to a local ER for X-Rays and confirmed that foot was broke. EE was place on light duty and referred to TOC
Employee was assisting in maintenance of a pump and motor and strained back while attempting to shift it.
Employee was moving a 55- gal drum into place when it shifted and caught striking EE's thumb.
Employee was using a water hose to wash debris from crusher. Injury was reported on 3/23/2017. First aid treatment was rendered. Employee requested and received follow-up treatment on 5/2/2017 due to continued pain and was diagnosed with lower lumbar strain and prescribed physical therapy. Incident became reportable on 5/2/2017 due to being prescribed PT.
Employee was assisting in manually moving a plate of steel and dropped it resulting in right, middle finger being caught under. The injury resulted in a laceration and fracture to the finger.
Employee was assisting other employees in placing a shaft into a mechanical separator. The shaft shifted and caught the employee's right thumb between the shaft and separator wall. The incident resulted in a laceration to the right thumb.
Employee had hand caught between a rock and the side of a hopper causing a laceration to EE's right index finger which required sutures.
While repairing a screw conveyor the employee's hand got caught under the screw. He was reaching for a loose bolt. The screw was being turned manually by a coworker. Employee received four stitches in his right thumb.
Employee was replacing some floor grating in the water tower building. While doing this task he had to pull some of the grating up by hand. He felt a pull in his left shoulder while pulling up the grating
The Miner was in the process of staging tools for a job. As he removed a 3 ton com-a-long from the back of a golf cart he felt some pain in his back. He told his supervisor at the time of the accident. However it did not require medical attention until 7/14/2014
Employee was assisting in installing ball mill head liners and the liner shifted. His left hand index finger was caught and resulted in the pad of his finger being ripped open.
While re-stacking 94lb type 1 cement bags employee felt of pop in his left shoulder. Employee has not missed any days and can perform his job duty's with lifting restrictions.
Employee was in the process of fabricating a steel elbow. While lifting a piece of steel he felt a pull in his abdomen.
While pouring chemicals for a process mixture. Employee felt some pain in his back. The containers he was pouring from are 5 gallon containers. He began to have more pain once he was at home. This became worse around 4:30 PM.
While in the process of removing a wedged bag from the packer line EE picked up the bag and felt a pop in his left upper arm. He has torn his bicep.
Employee was leaning out of position to remove a sprocket. Stretching and felt something pull in his right shoulder blade area of his back. Was not reported to the company until 06/10/2013 at 3:30pm. Employee was placed on light duty until further notice.
The miner was trying to position a replacement gate into place. The gate hung on a beam and the miner was pushing on the gate to free it up when he felt a pain in his shoulder. The miner did not seek medical attention until 04/29/2013
EE was removing bags from a dust collector when he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder. He was put on restrictions on 11/27/2012.
Employee was installing a spout into a bind, then the spout slid and caught employee's tip of finger.
At the end of the work day the employ said he felt some pain in abdomen, like gas. He went home and pain got worse. When he came in next day he repoted it. He was later diagnosed with a hernia. He has no idea when, were, or how the injury occured.
EE was moving a chute on a dolly. They had to take the chute off the dolly to maneuver it in a tight spot. While moving the chute it fell over and caught his hand between the chute and a handrail. Restrictions were given.
EE was replacing the bearing on the crusher dryer elevator. When he lifted the bearing up to put in the lower bearing housing he felt a strain in his back. He went to the doctor on 3/21/12 and was assigned restrictions for a strained back.
EE had been cleaning the preheat tower. EE took a break to get a drink of water. He lifted up his face shield and tilted his head back to drink out of a gallon jug. When he tilted his face back, dust that had accumulated where the face shield connects to the hard hat fell behind his safety glasses into his right eye. Prescription eye drops were given.
The miner was working in the preheat tower cleaning and water blasting. He reported that his shoulder and arm were aching. The employee was moved to operating a loader for the remainder of his shift and the next night. After that he continued with no problems. He has since complained about his shoulder hurting again and he is now on restricted duty.
EE was staging kiln brick for rebricking contractors when his pinky finger got caught between two of the bricks. The kiln bricks weigh approximately 20 pounds a piece. The tip of his pinky finger was broken and stitches were required. EE was wearing gloves.
Employee was installing a new burner pipe. While positioning the support arm, he placed his right middle finger in bolt hole to check alignment, when the pipe shifted and lacerated his finger
EE was opening the outer door to the personnel elevator when his pinky finger was caught between the edge of the door and the handrail resulting in a laceration requiring 4 stitches.
EE had been installing 50 pound buckets on the additives elevator. The following morning his back/hip area were hurting. EE went to doctor who said it was a strain. Restrictions were issued.
EE was closing the door on the crusher dryer. EE placed his hands on the moving part of the door. As the door closed, EE's pinky finger became caught in a pinch point, breaking the finger.
EE had been waterblasting the preheat tower. When he opened one of the doors to water blast that area some dust got on his sleeve. When he lowered his arm the dust managed to go from his sleeve down into his welding glove and burned the back of his left hand. He received second degree burns and a prescription was used in the treatment.
Employee was descending the pre-heater stairs and prior to reaching the ground level, felt a pull and pop in his calf.
EE was closing hatch in top of personel elevator. EE was lookng up to ensure hatch was closing properly. When hatch closed, dust came down and got into the eye, behind EE's safety glasses. This cement dust caused a small burn to the eye, requiring prescription medicine for the eye.