Employee was closing a gate valve, at the head box of primary screen. While closing the valve, EE struck left elbow on the flange of the top rail of the head box, causing a laceration that required two sutures. Management was notified on 5-20-19 that the employee received sutures due to this incident.
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May 18, 2019
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
SP Silica of Oakwood, LLC · Struck against stationary object
April 6, 2019
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator
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SP Silica of Oakwood, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Muck build up from waste belt under tail pulley. EE was hosing out from under the belt, foot became stuck in the muck, when ee pulled on leg to get out of the muck, and knee popped causing pain. EE wanted to have knee checked out. Was given immobilizer.
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