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October 10, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hammering a bearing sleeve. The bearing broke and struck EE's hand causing a laceration to EE's finger

September 21, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was tightening 2 1/2" bolts on a pump when EE felt pain in EE's right shoulder

August 29, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper, chuck tender HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees were drilling the hole when the pipe started to slip. Employee grabbed another wrench to put it on the pipe, while employee was setting the wrench they had a hold of the other pipe. The wrench slipped and the one they were holding accidentally grabbed and smashed their hand between the wrench and the mass of the drill.

February 27, 2025 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Two maintenance employees were working to replace broken bolts on the longwall stage loader chain flights. One employee was swinging a hammer to free the flight and the other employee was pulling the chain and was struck by the hammer requiring 13 stitches.

April 26, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hammering on a crossover and injured EE's shoulder. Employee was fully released back to work that day. Employee saw another medical provider that put EE off work on 5/9/23.

August 4, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using a vice to hammer a U joint, struck thumb which required x-rays and two sutures.

May 11, 2021 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As EE was jacking up a jeep to change a flat tire, the jack started to shift. The employee was steading the jack and released the jack handle which snapped back on their thumb causing a fracture.

May 7, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was beating in a pin with a hammer, pin fragmented and metal sliver went into arm.

February 10, 2020 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee smashed finger between a bit wrench and a mitt causing a fracture to the finger.

September 4, 2019 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was prying on a drag chain, pry bar slipped and EE's elbow contacted a sprocket requiring 4 sutures.

June 20, 2017 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While breaking a nut loose with a breaker bar and socket the nut broke free and foot rolled under body causing a fracture to the right ankle.

May 15, 2017 WY · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning wrench to loosen a bolt, wrench slipped, hitting employee in the lip requiring stitches.

December 5, 2016 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was rodding a #1 feeder on 3 silo cb-2701 belt. The feeder was plugged off and EE continued to rod and a chunk broke loose and fell on the rodding bar twisting and jarring EE's back.

November 2, 2016 WY · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by falling object

Installing pipe overhead, using a chain wrench to apply forward pressure. Chain wrench grip slipped, causing pipe to fall off of pipe jacks, striking employee on the left shoulder. Based on preliminary medical notes the injury is a potential non-displaced scapular fracture.

January 2, 2016 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a jack, the handle slipped and struck the right side of the employees face causing a laceration, black eye, and concussion. Employee was transported to the Emergency room for treatment.

November 18, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was putting in a support crib and tightening it up by striking a wood wedge with a hammer while on a two step ladder, ladder shifted and employee lost balance hitting his left index finger with the hammer. Injury was not determined recordable until 12/3/15 due to time delay in receiving medical records.

November 3, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing bore miner free bits with a bit bar when he injured himself. He hit the bit with the bar and lost his grip and hit himself with it in the forehead causing a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

May 28, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling on pliers when they slipped and struck the employee in the mouth causing a fractured tooth.

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