EE looking in Gang Tool Box and the lid unexpectedly closed due to broken shocks and struck EE in the face impacting safety glasses and nose.
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Working foreman moving an agitator fell backwards after stepping onto a pallet and struck their neck on a metal I beam
Sprain on right shoulder occurred when pulling on a strap to a sling bag and strap broke.
Miner tried to open a lid on a tote, lid was on too tight and would not come off.
Pushing plate on press
Chemical insult to left eye.
Employee was opening their toolbox at time of incident.
Employee entered a sump that had what they believed to be only water to install a pump. The sump had residual caustic in the water. The employee did not put on their chemical resistant boots and water topped their boots causing chemical burns to their feet.
Employee received stitches while removing a pump.
Employee was climbing down a scissor lift without gloves, when EE caught middle finger on a metal loops attached to the railing of the scissor lift.
Contributing conditions are unknown at the time. Employee could not pinpoint when accident took place and reported late.
Operator was lifting a heavy object and injured EE's right shoulder
Employee was moving pallets and a pallet caught and twisted EE's hand resulting in wrist injury
Employee was conducting maintenance work. When EE moved hand away from the part, EE received a small cut to finger. Employee reported minor incident to the supervisor. On July 9, 2021, employee informed supervisor that the finger had become infected and employee was sent to occupational medical provider for treatment.
Driller was lifting a drilling rod/steel into position when the top of the rod/steel contacted a brace on the drill mast which caused the bottom of the rod to swing outward striking the miner's finger causing a dislocation injury.
While removing rigging from a main I beam located above the CHP steam header, a 3T beam clamp weighing ~25 lbs. fell 10-15 feet and ricocheted off a cable tray into an employee's left forearm. This resulted in bruising and restricted mobility of employee's fingers.
Employee was pulling rubber tubing off a beaker. The beaker broke and sharp piece of glass cut the left forearm requiring stitches.
Employee was in a confined space with an electrical heating element still energized. Employee touched element receiving second degree burns.
Miner was walking backwards down truck ramp when they fell. Miner received a laceration to the back of the head.
Employee was clearing debris from conveyor when they experienced pain in right shoulder.
Employee was using a hand shovel to clean up concentrate when EE strained lower back.
Prep Lab Technician was grinding blast holes and inadvertently placed a prepared ring and puck bowl on the upper ledge of the ventilation hood which was attached to the work bench. The ring and bowl fell from the shelf and impacted employee's left thumb.
Employee smashed right middle finger in door while lifting door to reinstall on vehicle.
Supervisor checked on progress of a welding project. After speaking with welders for about ten minutes and assuming the metal was cooled, the supervisor placed hand on the metal and received second degree burns to left fingers and palms.
Employee was removing tail stock from the lathe which required strenuous pushing and pulling. Employee felt a twinge of pain in groin area but did not report until 09.22.18. On 9.22 employee declined need for medical care. On 10.22.2018 employee advised that they were still experiencing pain and was referred for professional medical care.
On 9/15/18 employee reported blurred vision and eye irritation. Employee was packaging Mill Concentrate when some dust got into EE's eye.
Employee #1 standing on platform pushing material through hopper for packaging. Employee #1 encountered a rock and tossed it over the edge of the hopper. Employee #2 was rounding the corner near the hopper and was struck in the head by the rock.
Komatsu grader parked on ready line in a ditch with door opened completely to the left. Employee grabbed door handle with left hand and braced right hand at the door frame. Employee had to use force to shut the door because of the angle. Door impacted right index and right middle fingers.