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A millwright sustained a wound to right shin requiring sutures to close it. The injured and coworker were removing the bottom deck from the Trio screen when EE struck shin on the deck causing the wound.
The working foreman suffered a strain to EE's right shoulder while loading a 6" rubber suction line for a portable pump into the back of a pickup truck. EE did not request medical treatment until August 7th and was released back to modified work.
A Plant Operator sustained a fracture to right index finger while handling a rock. While moving a rock by hand to clear a crusher it slipped and the Operator caught the finger between the rock and an access door resulting in the injury. The injured did not request medical treatment until May 26 2020.
A miner sustained a laceration and nondisp fx to the tip of the right long finger. The injured was preparing to replace a hydraulic hose on the WA 700 Front End Loader. While opening an access door EE states EE lost balance allowing the door to open fully catching the tip of the right long finger in a nip point between the cover EE was holding and another cover.
A Dragline Operator has pain in right shoulder after they tripped and fell on the same level. The miner and coworkers were preparing to install a new drag cable. As the miner was moving backwards with cable in hand they tripped over a dirt clod lying in the field and fell on their back and elbow and jammed an arm. An injection for pain now makes this reportable.
A miner suffered a sprain to EE's lower back while shoveling. The miner states EE was doing clean up and when EE lifted the shovel EE felt pain in EE's back. EE reported the incident however did not seek medical treatment until the following day.
Right foot injury while removing a wedge from a Komatsu Haul Truck 210M
An operator sustained a hernia while putting a dredge pump together with a coworker in the garage. The incident occurred March 13 and was not reported until April 16. The injured states ee suffered the strain while moving the front cover of the pump into placed to be secured.
A miner suffered a strain to right biceps/arm while dragging a water hose. The miner was walking down #2 conveyor towards the tail pulley dragging the water hose the miner was using to clean up material. The hose got caught on the leg of the conveyor pulling the miner backwards causing the injury.
While installing tire, tire tech caught left third digit in between component parts.
A truck driver states EE has pain in EE's left shoulder. EE was attempting to free a frozen clutch pedal cable by pulling on the pedal and felt something pop in EE's left shoulder area. A positive MRI and work restrictions now make this incident reportable.
The employee was stacking material on a pallet when ee felt a pain in back.
A repairman sustained a nondisplaced fracture and laceration to the tip of left ring finger. The incident occurred while the injured was attempting to adjust the forks on the telehandler. While sliding a fork the worker lost control of it and caught finger between the fork and the fork carriage resulting in the injury to left ring finger.
A repairman sustained lacerations to two fingers on his left hand requiring sutures to close the wounds. The injured miner was attempting to move a 1/2 steel plate away from a beam. His hand was caught between the plate and beam causing the injury.
A working foreman sustained a laceration and fracture to the tip of his left index finger while positioning a motor base. The miner was attempting to move the motor base with a coworker into position when his finger got caught between the motor base and frame.
A repairman strained his lower back while working on the VSI crusher. The injured was removing stationary anvils (60 lbs.) from the VSI crusher for replacement with new ones. The miner's lower back was strained during the removal of and handling of the worn anvils.
A millwright stained his lower right leg while entering the SW#2 screen of Unit 2 in the mill for inspection.
A working foreman sustained a laceration to his right forearm while moving a section of screen cloth out of the walkway by hand.
A miner strained his left shoulder while removing a guard for access to conduct maintenance. Physical Therapy and additional medical now make this incident MSHA reportable.
A skilled repairman suffered back pain and an abdominal wall hernia while shoveling some material along the #2 conveyor.
A laborer injured his left shoulder while moving conveyor idlers from the back of a truck to the manlift basket. Additional diagnostics (MRI) positive for rotator cuff tear now make this reportable.
The injured miner was changing out oxygen cylinders and when he set down the rack one cylinder in the rack shifted causing his finger to be caught between the cylinder and the rack.
A Loader Operator sustained an injury to his right biceps tendon while servicing his loader. He pulled a hose from a reel to add fluid to his machine then less than one minute in filling the machine the hose began to retract pulling his arm with the hose resulting in the injury. A tear of the biceps tendon was confirmed by results of an MRI.
A Working Foreman suffered a low back strain while manually moving the trailing cable for the Marion 7400 Dragline. The incident occurred on Friday May 25th however the employee did not report or request medical treatment until Tuesday May 29th.
While positioning a framework for repairs by hand it slipped off one of the horses it had been set on. The handrail attached to the framework struck the miner on the hard hat when it rolled off the horse. The hard hat was pushed down on his face causing an abrasion and laceration which required one suture to close the wound.
A mechanic sustained a fracture/laceration to the middle finger and a contusion to his index and ring fingers on his right hand when an access cover on a Cat 992 fell on them. The injured employee was repairing the parking brake and had his hand positioned such that when the cover fell it struck and injured his fingers.
A Mechanic sustained fractures and lacerations to three fingers (little, ring, middle) on his left hand while changing a hammer on the T40 Truck Drill. His fingers were caught between the deck bushing and the chuck when the deck bushing slid down the hammer.
A mechanic sustained a laceration to the top of his left hand while moving an engine stand into position. The injured was pulling the stand into position when top of his left hand was caught between the engine stand and a bolt on the engine block. The laceration required sutures to close the wound.
A Mechanic sustained a fracture and laceration to the middle finger on his right hand while installing a hoist cylinder on a Haul Truck. When the cylinder slipped the injured attempted to steady it causing his right middle finger to get caught between the cylinder and fuel tank on the Haul Truck.
An operator sustained a laceration to right hand requiring sutures to close the wound. The injured employee was moving a section of pipe by hand into a position to reconnect it to another pipe when a metal band on the pipe struck his hand causing the wound. The metal band is used to secure a section of flexible to solid pipe.
A Dozer Operator is suffering from low back pain after picking up a tooth for the Dragline bucket. The injured miner was helping change the teeth on the Marion 7400 Dragline when the incident occurred. He had handled several teeth then while picking up the fifth tooth he felt pain in his lower back. He did not request medical treatment until June 29, 2011.
A Plant Operator suffered a strain to his low back and abdominal area while replacing a section of wear plate in a vibratory feeder located in the surge tunnel.
The Chip Plant Operator suffered a strain to his right shoulder while descending the stairs on the thickener tank. He has now received medical treatment (injection 12/13 and begin physical therapy 12/15)for his injury.
A mechanic had stacked some 245 70R 16 tires and moved a couple pickup trucks. He felt no pain however, when he went to clean up saw some dry blood on his hand along with area beginning to swell. He reported it to his supervisor but did not seek medical treatment until the following day when his condition did not improve.
The injured miner was leveling a conveyor using railroad ties. While stacking the ties he pinched his finger between two ties. He received first aid treatment and has continued working his regular job. He has since developed a conditon with this finger that needed surgery to correct. He had the surgery on 11/20/09.
A Bin Operator experienced back pain while cleaning a screen. The injured miner was in a squatting position cleaning the screen. Then while moving from the squatting position to an upright position he experienced pain in his back.
The injured miner was cleaning up spillage using a shovel. During the process of shoveling the spilt material he felt pain in his left forearm.
The injured miner was attempting to remove a skirt board rubber that needed replacing. The weather conditions were such that the skirt rubber was frozen in place. As the injured miner jerked on the skirt rubber in an attempt to free it he strained his back.
A mechanic suffered a hernia while lifting and sliding drill bars on the forks of a lift truck. He continued to work the next week however, he was experiencing mild abdominal pain that went away then he had similar episodes with increaseing pain. He saw the doctor on 11/12/08 and was told he had a hernia that will be surgically repaired.
A Truck Driver injured his right arm while assisting coworkers with a screen change. The injured employee was positioned below his coworkers and was attempting to lift a piece of screen cloth when the injury occurred. Additional medical tests (MRI) have been conducted and on May 23, 2008 it has been determined the injured has a torn biceps which will require surgery to repair.
The injured miner was changing a hose on a WA800 Loader. To change the hose, the injured was working from a kneeling position. When he stood up, he states he twisted his right knee, causing the injury.
Injured miner was pulling a 6" hose into position for installation on a pump. While pulling on the hose, the miner states he strained his right elbow.
The employee was attempting to position a piece of plate to cut up for scrap. The employee dropped the end of the plate and attempted to control the reflex bounce with his left foot. The plate struck the bottom of his foot causing the injury.
The employee and co-worker were in the process of replacing a grease barrel on the Hitachi shovel. While moving the full barrel with the co-worker, the injured employee felt a sharp pain in the abdominal area.
The employee was tasked with performing the monthly fire extinguisher inspection. The employee was in a cab of a front end loader and dropped the extinguisher on the cab floor. As he retrieved the extinguisher he activated it and the dry chemical hit the cab floor and sprayed him in the face.
The employee was assisting another employee burning, when the oxygen line developed a leak, causing a flash and burnt the employees right thumb. Water-jel was applied immediately and the employee was treated at the local clinic.
The employee was assisting moving tire grates from the truck tire wash area, when he was struck by a chain on his inner knee area.
The employee was assisting the railroad crew and attempted to throw a switch and felt a pain in his back. The employee refused treatment until July 2, 2007.
The employee was lifting a chute and the handle slipped and struck him on his left shoulder. On June 18, 2007 additional medical attention and physical therapy was scheduled causing this injury to be now classified as recordable. Intial exam was a contusion and return to work. Employee is now on Modified Work.
The employee and co-workers were attempting to replace a motor on a stacking conveyor. As the motor was on its base it slid off and struck the employee on the left wrist.