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May 15, 2026 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was guiding the cable rope into the spool. EE's finger was pulled into the spool crushing the end of EE's finger resulting in a broken index finger and stitches.

May 12, 2026 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 working in an awkward position trying to replace a bad hydraulic hose for multiple hours. EE was laying on EE's stomach and reaching into the access door. After work was completed, employee reported a back strain.

March 27, 2026 WY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was operating a warm water return valve and felt pain in their lower back.

March 24, 2026 WY · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on the mono drop-out line had the guzzler hose down into the ditch, propped up on EE's knee, then EE twisted EE's knee and felt a pop.

March 10, 2026 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE reached out with EE's left arm to lift up a rolled up hose hanging on a hook at 6' 4" and felt a pop in EE's elbow. When EE sat the hose down EE's elbow popped again.

December 10, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was shoveling along side the crusher when a rock 28" x 30" x 4 1/2" fell and landed on their ankle. Causing a sprain/strain to their ankle.

November 9, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The miner was cleaning up the walkway when EE picked up a large rock and felt a pop in EE's back.

October 16, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal hydrate plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was sprayed with 50% caustic. The caustic contacted the corner of left eye.

September 17, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a tag off a chain valve when EE felt a pop in EE's left shoulder.

September 7, 2025 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

Spacer plate for the cable handler slid and smashed EE's finger against the shear resulting in a right ring finger tuft fracture.

August 26, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal shaftcrew, shaft repair, skip tender, station tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying pin rollers when they tripped and fell on their shoulder. Employee tripped over grating outside the 4shaft airlock.

July 12, 2025 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

Employee was bending over to set the impact down after bending over and tightening bolts.

May 22, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lowering a piece of grating and felt a pop in right elbow. Seen at on-site medical facility and released. Still felt pain a few days later and went to personal physician on 5/27/25 where it was found EE had a torn right bicep

April 19, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee wash unplugging a caustic line and got liquid on their pants causing a caustic burn. Employee went for a follow up appointment on 04/26/2025 and was put off work for one day.

April 1, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The operator was adjusting the lime drag when they pinched a finger, resulting in a laceration that required 11 sutures.

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 opened a drain valve and was sprayed with hot liquor causing burns on their arms and stomach.

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.

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.

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