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Employee was removing fluid coupling from 10 Aux drive. Fluid coupling slipped out from between the couplings and fell on employees hand. Employee received stiches and broken finger.
Employee stepped into a pile of wet lime, resulting in burns to the leg and ankle.
Employee was walking up set of stairs to check on repair status of transfer chute transfer screw when employee looked up and a particle of lime dust entered EE's eye
Dirty dust collector, Lime dust on filter bags, extreme heat, sweating, resulting in chemical burns on both arms and neck.
Employee was raking oversize rock from the grating at the discharge of the Dryer. As EE was prying rocks from the grating, a rock fell from the end of the dryer kiln, bounced off the grating, striking EE in the mouth. This resulted in the chipping of two teeth and loosening of four teeth. Employee will need dental work to repair teeth.
Driver was offloading at the Vertical when the line became plugged. EE shut down the air and went to work the plug. The cam lock came loose, and lime blew into EE's face. Driver was wearing goggles. Employee was prescribed medication for EE's eye.
While working on a cylinder on a diverter gate, employee leaned over to see if the shaft was going to clear when cylinder/arm broke striking employee in left jaw.
PROT Employee was cleaning RK2 Baghouse on 3-11 shift. At one point EE bent over near a cell discharge damper to pick up trash. As EE went to stand up with EE's hard hat on, EE struck EE's head just under the edge of the hard hat at a force hard enough to cut the back of EE's head requiring 3 staples.
When closing a gangway at hydrate loadout, hand got caught between the handrail and gangway.
The employee tapped a pipe on the floor and when EE did, material that was in the pipe flew up into EE's eyes. Operator had the PAPR on but had the shield up at the time since EE hadn't started bagging. Employee was taken to eye doctor and given a prescription.
Employee was stepping off ladder, after cleaning HRH loadout camera, EE felt a pain in EE's left knee. This pain got worse, which EE thought EE hyperextended EE's leg. EE then reported it to EE's supervisor. Employee continued to work until November 24, 2023, when EE had surgery to repair a tear.
Employee was working to remove a separator gearbox and felt a muscle pull. Employee was diagnosed with a hernia, however, initial restrictions did not interfere with work duties. Subsequent restrictions, however, issued on 9/12 interfered with work duties making this reportable. Employee will also receive surgery.
Employee felt a pop in their shoulder while lifting a sample bucket. Surgery occurred on 11/3/2023, making this a reportable incident.
One employee was injured but conditions are unknown at this time.
Employee took the lock off and while turning the disconnect back on, EE felt a sharp pain in the shoulder. Employee originally refused medical treatment, however, a MRI revealed a tear. Surgery occurred on June 28, 2023, turning this into a reportable injury.
Employee was super sucking out 002 outfall. Had hydrate dust in boots and socks from prior shift. When they got in 002 outfall water went over their boots causing lime burns to toes, feet, and legs. Employee did not see the burns until they took their socks off. Employee went to doctor on February 3rd and began missing work on February 4th, began missing work and reportable.
Employee strained arm and shoulder while pulling and pushing on a slide gate. Initially returned to work with no restrictions. Pain persisted, however, and surgery occurred on June 26, 2023, making this a reportable based on medical treatment.
A mechanic was injured when EE and another employee attempted to move a steel plate covering a below ground water valve. While sliding the heavy plate, it hung up and then moved suddenly pinching EE's left middle finger between the floor and plate. EE was treated for the injury and received four stitches on the tip of the finger.
An electrician and co-worker were lifting an empty pallet into the back of a truck when the pallet struck the truck body. The sudden stop resulted in the employee suffering a strain on bicep. Employee received surgery on 3-30-2022 which resulted in one day of lost time and was reportable.
Employee stated was looking into the top of #10 mixing tank in LCH, when employee opened up the hatch the pressure caused lch to blow into employee's face. Employee was wearing goggles, but the LCH is watery and ran under employee's goggles.
The employee stated the pin was removed from the arm so the actuator could be rotated up and out of the way to access the arm bushing. The mechanic had a hand on top of arm lowering it into place to reinstall the pin to actuator when weight of arm went over the center and pinched left index finger between the arm and housing. Broken finger was discovered on 2-14-2022
Removing the product valve to change out the air sweeps located in the bottom hopper of a hydrate product bulk trailer, the employee was flushed with a small amount of hydrate. Hydrate got in both eyes causing irritation. Right cornea received abrasion. Employee was prescribed antibiotic eye drops.
The employee stated Employee was replacing a broken rear leaf spring on a pickup. The spring slipped while placing on the differential and they attempted to catch it. While the employee did not get on restricted duties until 7/27/2021, so that is when became reportable.
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WAS LIFTING DOOR TO CLOSE UP PREHEATER AND FELT PULL ON SHOULDER OUT OF PLACE.
Employee helping replace door on R1/R2 elevator when door fell cutting right hand. 5 stitches received
Employee stated that EE had dropped the lid of the premixer on EE's pinky finger. This resulted in a broken finger and a cut on EE's right hand.
Employee was attempting to remove a guard with assistance from another miner when EE felt a pop and burning in EE's lower abdomen.
employee was stepping out of the fuel truck when EE felt a pain in EE's knee. EE was given restricted duty and scheduled for an MRI
Injured employee was working to repair a conveyor belt when right thumb was struck against a metal pulley fracturing right thumb.
The injured employee was working on 3/19/20 working to replace a return idler. The return idler became unsecured and fell downward. As it fell the idler struck the injured employee's left wrist between the handrail and the piece of equipment. The injured employee was diagnosed with a fractured left wrist on 4/9/20 with an MRI.
Conveyor roller smashed right ring finger causing an avulsion
employee was blowing out a hydrate screw and went to adjust goggles and felt lime go in the left eye.
EMPLOYEE STATED EMPLOYEE HAD LIME IN EYE WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING FILTERS IN THE DUST COLLECTOR. EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO THE OPTOMETRIST, WHO DISCOVERED BURNS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S BOTTOM EYELID. A PRESCRIPTION WAS GIVEN AT THAT TIME.
An employee stated, the employee was carrying steel elevator buckets from a pallet to 25 feet away, handing them over a concrete wall to another employee. The employee felt a strain in their shoulder. From treatment, it was found there was a tear by a doctor on 11/5/2019 and will be receiving surgery soon. Date is not determined.
EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE REPLACING AN OIL FILTER ON THE #2 COMPRESSOR AT THE MISSISSIPPI VERTICAL, THE EMPLOYEE FELT AND HEARD A POP IN THE UPPER RIGHT ARM. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED OCTOBER 3RD 2019. FROM DIAGNOSIS, ON 12-31-2019 THE DOCTOR HAS RECOMMENDED SURGERY. THE SURGERY DATE IS TBD TO FIX RIGHT SHOULDER.
Employee was on a ladder running pipe when they turned around on ladder to measure pipe behind them. The ladder started falling and EE grabbed pipe with left arm causing their weight to pull against their shoulder, dislocating the left shoulder.
Employee was bagging pebble in the lime shed area when the pebble bagger choked up causing material to get into their right eye.
Opened the kiln door to take pilot light out and dust blew out the door and into eyes
EE bent over to pick up tools and hit mouth on the top of handrail. This resulted in a laceration through the lip and chipped teeth. Vision was partially obstructed by wearing goggles.
EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE SECURING A PIPE THE EMPLOYEE LOOKED UP AND SOMETHING FELL INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED AT A LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM AS WELL AS A LOCAL EYE DOCTOR AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION WAS USED IN EYE.
Employee stated while cleaning the firing floor at RK1, that they felt something fall into their right eye. They were treated at the local emergency room where they were prescribed antibiotics for the eye.
Employee was tightening a pipe when hand slipped causing left pinky to be smashed. This injury resulted with a broken pinky and stitches.
Employee was running a communication line from second floor to seventh floor. While performing this task, employee got lime in right eye. First Aid was administered and eye was flushed, then later in the shift employee said eye was still irritated. Taken to the doctor where the eye was examined and flushed again. Employee was prescribed anti-biotic as a precaution.
Employee was opening a railcar lid when they smashed a finger between the lid and a loading spout.
Employee stated was filling a bulk bag and as employee was pushing on the bag felt pain in front left shoulder. Employee was seen by a physician and placed on light duty.
Employee stated employee was cleaning under the TSK lime belt when employee felt and heard a pop in employee's right knee. The employee was sent to a doctor, then a specialist and is schedule for surgery.
EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP MATERIAL AND CARRYING A 5 GALLON BUCKET STRAINING THE RIGHT ELBOW.
Employee stated was running lime samples and when EE switched material from the crusher to the pulverizer the lime was hot and heated up the metal tray. EE burned hand on the bottom of the tray which resulted in a 2nd degree burn.
Employee stated was operating a haul truck and came upon a rock in the road. Employee got out of the cab and moved the rock by hand. Employee felt a sharp pain in abdomen. Was later diagnosed with a hernia and had surgery to repair. Began missing time on 07/27/2017.
Employee sliding electrical control panel when it shifted and pinched right pinky finger between control panel and concrete steps requiring sutures. Employee was released to return to work.