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Miner cut their left pinky finger when they struck it with a hammer installing traffic signs in the plant. Miner was sent to urgent care where they were given stitches and placed on restricted duty.
EE was hitting a stuck drill head hammer with a pin hammer and a brass hammer. A piece of the drill head hammer metal fractured off, and entered EE's left leg on EE's inner thigh between EE's knee and groin. Doctor's wanted to wait a few days before performing the removal of the metal, in order to have a good OR room for the removal.
Miner was using a sledge hammer to remove a stuck rock from the grizzly bars. Upon the rock coming free, a piece of the rock struck miner in the mouth resulting in a fractured #9 false tooth. Miner is still working and having dental corrections made to the tooth.
Miner sprain right wrist while using a swinging sledge hammer during a crusher liner change.
Miner was trying to remove a rock that was stuck underneath the jaw crusher with a 5 lb sledgehammer. While trying to dislodge the rock that was stuck, the miner strained EE's right shoulder.
Miner was using a swinging sledge to tighten the mantel nut on the crusher. When the sledge swung past the wrench the miner attempted to catch the sledge on its backswing and got finger smashed between the sledge and the wrench. Miner received medical attention for the injuries and stitches for the cuts.
Miner was cutting urethane crown bar protectors to size with a utility knife. On the final cut the urethane bar shifted and caused the left index finger to move into the blade's path. The knife trespassed the leather glove and into the side of the left index finger. The miner received 12 stitches.
EE was trimming conveyor belt sections in preparation for a job when EE's hands slipped and EE's utility blade malfunctioned releasing the blade. EE sustained a small puncture injury to EE's left palm. EE was taken for medical evaluation where EE received 4 stitches and was released to work without restrictions.
EE was driving a wedge behind a ball mill liner to remove it when EE accidentally struck EE's left hand with a hammer. EE was taken for medical evaluation and diagnosed with a contusion. X-ray was negative for fractures. EE was on restricted duty for 4 days.
Miner was swinging a 20 lbs sledge tightening the locking nut on the cone liner during a liner change. While swinging the sledge they accidentally struck a near-by chute which redirected the sledge missing the nut and struck right foot. The injury resulted in positive x-rays for a broken right foot.
Employee was trying to loosen plug on front axle in order to check the oil level and to pull a sample. The plug was tight, so employee was going to shock it by hitting it with a hammer. The employee missed the plug with the hammer and hit finger instead.
Miner was using a box cutter to open the other packaging of some press bags for the wash plant when the cutter slipped and cut EE's right pointer finger. This resulted in the miner receiving medical treatment in the form of a Tetanus shot and stitches. Miner returned to work the next day on restricted duty.
Miner was cutting a piece of 1" hose when the knife slipped off the hose and cut the palm of the left hand under the thumb. Miner required 3 stitches and a tetanus shot to close the wound.
Contractor EE was stripping wire at the MAAG MCC when knife slipped and cut right index finger. EE was taken for medical evaluation where EE was diagnosed with a laceration to the right index finger, given 8 stitches and returned to duty with restrictions. EE returned to full duty on 05/03/2018.
Miner struck a finger while using a 3 lb sledge hammer and a hole punch to punch holes in flashing while making repairs to the Fat Pak Crusher. This resulted in a crush injury to the left index finger and restricted duty.
EE was hammering out a jib pin when a piece of foreign material (presumably paint) went under safety glasses and into left eye. EE was sent for evaluation and diagnosed with a scratch to the cornea of left eye. No material was found or removed from eye and EE was released with no restrictions. EE was issued prescription eye drops making this event reportable.
On 7/18/16 EE filed a F/A report stating that EE strained EE's left shoulder while using a pole hook to align a loading spout into a bulk trailer. EE declined to be medically evaluated at that time. On 7/28/16 EE requested medical evaluation and was sent to Occ Med. EE was diagnosed with a muscle strain and returned to duty with restrictions making this case reportable.
Working on the toggle plate at the jaw crusher, miner was using a pry-bar to break the toggle plate loose. As the plate came loose it caused the pry-bar to shift compressing the miners hand against the wall of the crusher. Miner believed EE was ok at that time. Six days later the miner went to doctors office and had it looked at. An X-ray was taken and discovered a broken bone.
The miner was trying to remove a return roller bracket, as EE was trying to loosen the bolt, the 3/4" deep socket slipped off the nut and hit EE in the forehead above EE's right eye resulting in a cut that required stitches.
EE was closing a water valve and the wrench slipped off the valve causing him to rest all his weight on his right rib cage resulting in a rib contusion. He was sent for x-rays Negative. Doctor ordered two days of restricted duty. EE was previously scheduled to be on PTO the end of this shift for the rest of the week. No missed scheduled days or restricted days worked.
EE was tightening a bolt with a 3/4" ratchet when he felt a "pop or pull" on the right hand side of his chest around the lower ribs. EE was sent for medical evaluation and returned to work with restrictions. Diagnosis pending.
Driving wedges out of crusher liner and the last wedge was hung up holding the liner up still. Miner used a small drift punch to free up the hung up wedge, upon the wedge coming free, the liner fell resulting in the miners left index and middle finger becoming crushed under the punch and the top shell. Miner was sent to the hospital to treat his injuries.
While removing and replacing bucket tips on a 988K Cat loader miner was attempting to remove the retainer pins with a 3 lbs sledge hammer. Upon striking the pin it fractured a sliver off of the retainer and pierced the miners right knee cap. Upon a visit to the clinic it was discovered that the metal was still in the miners leg. Miner had to have surgery to remove the sliver.
EE was removing an oil drain plug on a gear box when his allen wrench broke and he fell backwards into a grease fitting which struck him in his back just below the right shoulder. EE was diagnosed with a contusion/ myalgia and released to work with restrictions.
Miner was using a chipping hammer to clean away slag on a new metal cut. Small piece of slag struck miner in right face check and bounced under his safety glasses and into his right eye. Miner received a corneal abrasion when the slag embedded into his cornea. Miner went to hospital and had it removed. Received a prescription to use for 7 days. No other doctors visits needed.
EE was using a box knife to cut a hose and the knife slipped in his hand causing a laceration to the tip (pad) of his right index finger. EE received 6 stitches and was released to work with no restrictions. EE was not wearing gloves at time of incident.
EE was changing an air seal on a pump and using a piece of round stock and hammer to rotate the shaft collar into position. The round stock dislodged after being struck and hit the EE in the lower lip causing a laceration. EE was taken for medical evaluation, received 1 (one) suture and released to work with no restrictions.
EE was striking a slide gate with a hammer and he struck the tip of his left pinky finger with the hammer. EE reported the injury as a first aid on 10Oct12 and sought medical evaluation on 11Oct12. EE was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma and fracture to the tip of his left pinky and released to work with restrictions.
When tearing out refractory a spring on the rivet buster broke. Employee after being told not to use lower exit climbed down the ladder, knocked off the rivet buster from the deck hitting himself on the upper shoulder and back.
EE was pulling on a big wrench to tighten a nut when he felt a pop in his left shoulder. He initially reported it as only a first aid and did not think he needed medical attention. The following day he had pain and swelling in his left shoulder and was taken to the company doctor in the morning. He was diagnosed with an "strain/impingement", given meds and placed on light duty.
While working on the cone, he picked up a sledge hammer and as he turned to work he twisted and sprained his back.
He was adjusting the clam shell in the tunnel when suddenly the turn buckle flew apart and hit him on the right wrist.
He was pounding rocks out of the jaw with a sledge hammer. When he hit some loose rocks the hammer pulled him forward and strained his back.
He was cutting a hole in a metal box with a jig saw, the blade broke and a piece of metal flew up, striking him on the head and eye.
While pulling a steel cone from welded eyes with a come-a-long, the eyes broke loose hitting employee's right hand.
Cleaning the grizzly bars with a sledge hammer, the following day he felt pain on his lower back.
He was removing the bucket tooth with a hammer, and as he struck the tooth a piece of metal flew off and hit him in the stomach.
He placed flashing on his leg and proceeded to cut through it. The knife slipped and he cut his leg.
Grinding slag from steel.
While putting a nut on an eye bolt the pry bar slipped and the metal plate fell on his finger.
He was changing a liner at plant #3 and smashed his finger with a steel shaft while trying to hammer out the liner.
He was shoveling material when a digging bar fell over and hit him on the wrist.
Pulling buildup down from slope along side wall. Loose, airborne dust penetrated into left eye. Worker using long bar to pry buildup off wall. Safety glasses were being worn at time of incident.
He was prying on a bar to tighten the belts on a fan, using a ratchet at the same time and strained his back.
Employee was installing a screen when it jammed up. He used a bar to get it loose and the bar slipped, causing him to hit his hand on the screen.
He was cutting a radiator hose with a utility knife and the blade came out of the blade holder cutting his hand.
EE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF CRUSHER HALF TO TIGHTEN FLANGE BOLT. HE WAS PULLING ON THE WRENCH AND IT SLIPPED OFF THE NUT. EE FELL DOWN OFF THE TOP OF CRUSHER HALF. HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT HAND WHEN HE TRIED TO BREAK HIS FALL.
He was air lancing the ends of BC-205, also jack hammered the end - was using his left arm to hammer with.
Closing inspection ports on the tower vessel, using a sledge hammer and pipes. the sledge hammer slipped striking him in the hip area.
He was pulling a chain out from under a concrete barrier, when suddenly he felt a sharp pain on his left elbow.