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January 28, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hi-Crush Blair LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a bar to pry on a scraper. Bar slipped and employee felt a pop in right shoulder. Employee reported the incident and said that the shoulder was sore but fine and did not want to seek medical treatment. 2 and 2 days weeks later on 2-13-20 employee decided to seek treatment. No clear diagnosis was given, but employee did receive restrictions.

July 24, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Whitehall LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Employee was working to unplug a head chute. While chipping rocks away with a 5' pry bar, the bar became stuck. As Employee was pulling the pry bar free the bar quickly dislodged. The Employee was positioned directly above the bar and the end of the bar struck Employee on the left side of chest.

February 19, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Wyeville Operating LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In a cold E-house, the employee was laying on EE's back on the floor of the building to strip wire that would be used to land. The employee was cutting towards self, the blade slipped off, cutting through EE's glove and sliced open EE's left thumb.

August 4, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Augusta LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was using a tinker bar to move a piece of equipment into place, which resulting in a strained back.

June 2, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal lab technician HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Wyeville Operating LLC · Struck against stationary object

Individual was shoveling around 320 silo area hit an uneven piece of concrete it stopped the shovel abruptly and jammed thumb. Employee reported after supervisor noted a hand brace on 9 June 2018. Doctor's note on 11 June noted left thumb contusion.

February 21, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Whitehall LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pinched right little finger between a scraper and a hopper wall while trying to scrape frozen sand out of hopper. The finger was first treated with first aid. Two days later the employee was seen by a doctor and there was a slight fracture to the finger tip. Employee was able to return to work with no restrictions on next scheduled shift.

January 5, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HI Crush Proppants LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was swinging sledge hammer, ee slipped and hit hand on flange and dislocated socket on right hand/pinky finger

September 1, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Augusta LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was using a hook to shake a plate press when the hook slipped off the press causing the employee to stumble backwards and strike their back against an I-beam.

July 28, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Augusta LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a hose with a utility knife and cut middle finger requiring 6 stitches.

March 12, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Wyeville Operating LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While operating chain hoist hook to pull a piece of worn steel (appx 150 lbs) out of a headbox chute, the hook end attached to anchor point rolled over once tension was applied by EE, pinched left index finger tip between the chain hoist and anchor point. Designated person working with EE assisted in relieving tension off of chain hoist hook allowing him to remove his finger.

November 13, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Augusta LLC · Struck by flying object

Ice build-up on a conveyor. a fellow staff member was breaking ice off the conveyor with a hammer and a piece of ice traveled horizontally about 5 feet and struck the staff member in the upper lip. The employee received three stitches and was returned to the job site with no restrictions. this staff member was wearing all PPE at the time of injury.

October 24, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Whitehall LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was working on an excavator tooth and a piece of metal came off a pin and lodged in his left thigh.

April 9, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Wyeville Operating LLC · Struck by flying object

Two employees were working on a bearing installation and while tapping the bearing on, a small piece of metal came off and went into the individual's top right forearm area.

December 5, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Augusta LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 12/5/2013 ee stated in writing that he strained his back pulling up on a spud bar. He did not want to see a doctor and finished his shift. On 1/16/2014 he seen a Doctor for a back pain. He was off by the Doctors orders for 5 days and came back to work on 1/21/2014 with restriction. He will be reevaluated by the Doctor on 1/24/2014

November 20, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
HC Augusta LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to pry a lock devise on a railcar, when he slipped and injured his lower back.

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