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Employees were pulling a vertical turbine pump, had placed a joint of column pipe on lay down timbers. As the pipe reached the last timber, it was slightly higher, so employee attempted to lift the pipe and exacerbated a recently repaired hernia. Surgical repair slated for 05/21/26. Currently ONGOING.

Employee in truck bed, properly bent down to place case of liners in bed. EE heard/felt a pop in hamstring. Placed ice on the leg and continued to walk. On 3/12/25 EE returned to work and complained of leg pain. EE was seen at clinic and taken off work for 2 days

Employees were pulling cable to a floating barge using an airboat, when the corner of the airboat dipped down. This resulted in the airboat continuing to dip until it went fully down placing employees into the pond. Employees were wearing all their PPE, including life jackets. Employee was taken to the hospital for observation.

Employees were pulling cable to a floating barge using an airboat, when the corner of the airboat dipped down. This resulted in the airboat continuing to dip until it went fully down placing employees into the pond. Employees were wearing all their PEE, including life jackets. Employee was taken to the hospital for observation.

EE working on dozer left door wiper. Linkage in a bind, placed left hand on wiper motor and wiggled linkage. Linkage freed with the wiggling returning to center; employee's left finger caught in the linkage. EE was taken to the ER, received 5 sutures, restrictions until 10/11/22 sutures were scheduled to be removed. Started scheduled days off 10/5-10/9, returned 10/10 restricted.

EE was trying to remove a railroad tie when left index finger was smashed. The employee was taken to clinic steri-strips and glue were applied to the left index finger and ee was released without restrictions.

EE was taking measurements when EE felt a "pop" in EE's left hip. EE was brought to the safety building and requested to be taken in. EE was seen at the ER and referred to Orthopedic Doc. EE was seen by Orthopedic Doc same day and placed on restrictions.

EE was loading cathodes when one got hung up. EE reached in to try and pick up the sheet when the cathode weight shifted smashing the right little finger. EE was taken to GRMC. Fracture to right little finger, stitches and a finger splint.

EE was removing rocks from the tongue of the trailer to hook it up to the tow vehicle. EE picked up a rock and the tongue moved in an upward direction, smashing the employees thumb between the rock and the tongue on the trailer. EE was seen at the ER and diagnosed with a fracture to the thumb. Released with restrictions.

EE was working on cell furniture install. EE went to lift the copper "round bar" that was inside the jumper frame to place it on the hangers. The bar slipped out of EE's left hand pinching right ring finger between the round bar and the capblock. EE was taken to the ER x-ray positive for fracture to right ring finger. EE given restrictions and released back to work.

EE noticed door open on a PSA gunk pumper. EE hit it to close it. The cable holding the door struck the employee's right hand. EE was taken to GRMC. EE was diagnosed with a fracture to right thumb and hematoma. EE was released back to work with a full duty release.

EE was changing a lip protector on the #4 Loader. While attaching the plow the bolts spun cutting through leather glove resulting in a laceration to the employee's right forefinger. EE was taken to the ER received four stitches and released back to work full duty.

On 2/26/16 EE was washing the 6-blade. EE bent over to remove the steam cleaner hose from the ripper. As EE stood up EE felt a pull in the lower back. EE did not report incident until 2/28/16 EE did not want medical treatment. On 2/29/16 EE stated back was feeling sore and wanted to be seen. EE was seen at GRMC placed on restrictions. On 3/4/16 EE was taken off work by doc.

EE was attempting to recover a valve and small piece of 4" HDPE pipe from under a rock. The EE attempted to lift a large rock with his left hand and pull the pipe with his right hand. The rock slipped pinching his right middle finger. EE was taken to the ER, received 3 stitches and diagnosed with a fractured finger tip and taken off work.

Driver hooked up dump hose to unload acid. Camlock failed, acid got into sleeves of PPE burning both arms

EE was changing trash bags in the Truck Shop; as he attempted to pull a bag from the can he could not remove it. EE stated that after trying he felt a pain in his left wrist. EE was taken in to the doctor to be checked. He was placed on restrictions and released back to work.

EE was sampling blast holes when he hunched over to take another sample he felt a pain in his lower back. EE report to supervisor and initially refused medical treatment. On Monday, September 15, 2014 EE stated that he wanted to be checked as his back still hurt. EE was taken in and given two days off work.

EE turned in his seat to reach around the buddy seat of the haul truck when he felt a pull in his lower back. EE was taken to the ER to be checked. EE was given two days of restrictions 9/7 & 9/8.

EE was unloading bag of mortar from behind seat of pickup when felt something weird in his stomach. EE worked rest of day. On 9/5/14 EE called into work stated he had increased pain in his abdomen during the night. EE went to ER to be check diagnosed with Umbilical Hernia. EE was taken off work for 1 week and referred to surgeon.

EE was installing a support brace on a set of pallet shelving when the brace slipped landing on his right small finger. EE was taken to ER to be checked he was diagnosed with a fracture to his small finger. He was given a finger splint and released back to work.

EE was unloading a practice mannequin when he felt his leg buckle under the weight of the mannequin (approx. 150 lbs.). EE stated he heard his leg pop. EE was checked by first responders and taken to the ER. EE was diagnosed with a fractured Tibia and taken off work and referred to an Orthopedic Doctor.

Employee was attempting to close the door to the HVAC trailer when she felt pain in her left shoulder. The employee was diagnosed with a shoulder strain and placed on restricted duty.

EE was putting cathodes in cell. When he unlocked cap blocks cathodes fell into the cell. This caused electrolyte to splash up and under his glass into his eye. EE flushed and was transported to ER for a checkup. EE was prescription medication and sent to eye doc. Eye doc released employee back to work with no restrictions.

EE was installing chain links when a metal fragment embedded in the EE neck. EE was taken to ER to be checked. EE released back to work with no restrictions, referred to specialist. EE was seen on 3/8/2013 by specialist and the fragment was removed thru a small incision, EE received two stitches.

While at the Reclamation Office Trailer located in Tyrone, New Mexico Mine the employee attempted to lift a heavy 44 gallon barrel trash bag into the cargo bed (tailgate) of a f-150 pick-up truck by herself. Employee heard a pop in her right shoulder and was unable to lift her right arm. Employee sustained shoulder injury.

EE was lifting 5 gallon buckets while doing inventory at the warehouse. As the day progressed EE's elbow begin to hurt. EE went to the ER and was placed on restrictions.

EE was in truck shop bay 15 during the installation of a power step on the 420 haul truck. When ee was struck on the right shoulder by the ladder. EE was taken to the ER and diagnosed with a right collar bone fracture. EE was taken off work and referred to orthopedic specialist

EE bent over to pick up an air hose when he felt a pain in his back. EE was taken to the ER and given prescription and restrictions until 12/4/11.

EE and co-worker were picking up material left on ground from change out of a tooth on the shovel. EE and co-worker picked up the last piece of the lip protector and were putting it on the truck EE smashed his finger. EE was taken to office to be checked and taken in to the clinic. EE had a small fracture to his left middle finger. EE was released back to work without restrictions.

EE was mounting dozer when he pulled something in his stomach. EE was taken to clinic and given restriction and referred. On 8/15/2011 EE was diagnosed with a hernia and taken off work.

EE and co-worker were installing an elevator plate back on to the stand when the EE felt a strain/pain in his lower back. EE was taken to the clinic to be checked and taken off work.

EE reported sweeping/lifting 20 lb bxs. Exp sudden acute pain. He went to the restroom. His RT testicle had ascended into his abdomen. He reported extreme discomfort/concern. After 30 mins his testicle descended. DR couldn't attribute to anything. Not until appt on/near 03/22/11 did the EE report a diagnosis of groin strain. Employer is still without backup & conf.

EE was carrying a Y-pipe to the storage room when the tail end hit the door jam resulting in the catalytic portion of the assembly hitting the employees left index finger cutting the finger. EE was taken to the clinic to be checked. The cut was cleaned and 3 stitches were applied. The EE was released back to work with no restrictions.

EE was helping position 12" DR15.5 HDPE pipe for fusion. While positioning the pipe the stored enegry created during the pulling of the pipe result in the pipe suddenly being projected over the stationary pipeline towards the EE striking the EE in the face/head. EE was transported to ER he received stitches on his hairline to forehead and had a broken nose.

EE was trying to maneuver a 55 gallon drum of used oil into place with a co-worker into the back of a pickup when EE felt a strain in his shoulder. EE was taken to the clinic and released back to work. On 2/7/2011 EE was taken off work due to restrictions that were placed by doctor.

EE was pushing a cable under HDPE pipe. When his coworker grabbed the other side and pulled the cable, the cable rubbed against the EE's leg, ripping his pants and resulting in a small laceration to his leg. EE was taken to the ER and he received 3 stitches.

EE was guiding tooth for a loader when he felt his shoulder pop. EE was taken into clinic and given restrictions.

EE was working on power lines. EE was doing ground work for the task and at one point felt some discomfort in his left shoulder. EE thought the pain would go away, so did not seek treatment. EE went to the clinic on 8/16, when the discomfort did not go away and was taken off work.

EE was repositioning starter sheets. As EE was rotating the sheets on the scissors table, he reported he felt cramps in his lower abdomen that turned into sharp pains that went down around his groin area and right upper leg area. EE was taken into ER and diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. EE was referred to surgeon for follow up.

EE was attempting to remove a hose reel from its base, as he removed the last bolt, the reel spun coming in contact with the EE's left leg in the knee area. EE was taken to the ER and received 4 stitches and was released back to work.

EE reported to his sup on the 9th of June at 9:00 am that he had pain in his back. EE told sup he pulled cable the previous day. EE told the safety pro that the "injury was not work related" as he was filling out paperwork to be taken into clinic. Later the same day while in town the EE told the safety pro that the "injury was work related"... under investigation ...

On 5/4/10 EE alleges he hurt lower back when assigned to remove 3 & 4" pipe from one section of the stockpile & install air vents. On 5/7/10 EE reported his lower back was sore to sup. The EE did not want medical treatment. On 5/10/10 EE spoke with his supervisor at start of shift reported his back was still sore and now wanted to be checked out. Still under investigation.

EE was trying to loosen a bolt to remove the leads to the motor. The bolt gave resulting in the EE hand hitting the junction box. EE report incident to his supervisor. EE was taken to the ER his right thumb was splinted and he was prescribed an anti-inflammatory. He was released back to work.

Employee was helping to install the hoist cables on the 23 shovel. He was guiding the hoist cables up towards the sheave wheel when the second hoist cable came around striking the employee in the left knee. Employee was taken to the ER and taken off work.

Employee was working in the shovel house as he lifted a two step ladder he felt a pain in his back. Employee was taken into the ER to be checked out. He was taken off work.

Worker was attempting to lift a tire onto a trailer, when a co-worker suggested they wait for a CAT IT Loader in order to help lift the tire. The worker went to set the tire down and felt his lower back tighten. He worked for a short time afterwards and then sought medical attention.

Employee was lifting a ladder out of the pickup when he felt a strain in his back. He initially denied treatment but over the weekend the soreness got worse. He was taken to the clinic. Employee was taken off work.

The unwitnessed EE stated that when he was lifting a roll of fabric, he mis-stepped and twisted his back. He was taken to the hospital, received Tx and injectable meds and scrips. He failed to show up 2 days later for follow-up visit with Dr. and we discovered that he had taken employment with another employer and denied any problem with his back.

Three inch water pump had been cavitating causing the water to heat up inside the pump. When the hoses were disconnected it sprayed hot muddy water which caused first and second degree burns.

Technician was removing edges off the bucket of a 966 H loader when she placed her hand on head side of the carriage bolt. The head of the bolt was worn and razor sharp, lacerating right middle finger. Laceration required 5 stitches at the emergency room. Full recovery is expected.