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Two employees were cutting open a tote from each side so they could empty the product out of it. They were cutting towards each other without realizing it. As the one pulled the knife out of the tote it nicked the top of the other's left hand. IE received 3 stitches. IE was able to return to work immediately and has no work restrictions from the Dr.

While splitting firewood using a wedge and sledge hammer, a piece of the wedge broke off and struck the miner in the leg. Later, it was found that a piece of the wedge had penetrated the skin of the miner's leg. The metal piece was removed by a doctor in the doctor's clinic.

While pushing crushed rock with a bar in a plugged chute the victim struck right hand against a metal brace causing it to bruise. The victim thought the hand was broken so was transported to a nearby doctor for examination. The doctor had an x-ray done. After examining the x-ray the doctor determined that the injury was not a broken bone but just a bruise.

While using an end wrench to loosen a bolt, the bolt gave way suddenly causing the miner to lose his balance which caused him to fall down landing on his knee. His knee was cut and bruised. On 9-15-14 the miner learned that the cuts had become infected. He is taking antibiotics to treat infection.

Mill supervisor was adjusting position of electric motor using a pry bar to lift the motor to remove shims from under the motor mounting feet. He used his finger to remove one of the shims. The motor slipped and his left hand index finger tip was caught underneath the motor mount foot. The finger nail was broken, the finger tip was cut and he received two stitches.

Miner was pulling on the rope that raises the loading spout used to load trucks from over head bins when he felt a "rip" or a "burn" in his right side of his abdomen. He was diag. as having a hernia. EE is still working but may have to have surgery.

While prying on a bearing on the rock dryer fan with a pry bar, the bearing broke loose. Trying to regain his balance, his left knee was twisted causing pain. The pain persisted for 2 wks., at which time he reported to his employer.

THE EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS ELBOW PULLING ON A WRENCH WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE WORK ON A PIECE OF MACHINERY. THE DOCTOR DESCRIBE THE CONDITION AS "TENNIS ELBOW." THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBED AND AN TI-INFLAMMATORY AND PAINKILLER.