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Operator was using a T-Bar to dislodge material from a head chute when the material gave way the weight of the bar traveled down and the operators thumb was struck between the T-Bar and the head chute causing the operator to suffer a broken thumb.
Employee was using cutting tool and got small piece of metal in right eye.
Miner was crouched over using a hammer. When miner tried to stand up straight miner was unable.
Employee was opening a railcar door using a bar. the bar slipped and the employee lost balance and fell landing on elbow. The accident wasn't reported until 12/18/2019. Went to the doctor on 12/19/2019 when EE was placed on restricted duty then.
Miner was moving a pallet jack and smashed thumb between jack handle and support beam.
EE was cleaning dried (mostly) mud from around the pedals of the plant Bobcat loader prior to use...EE was using a trowel to dig the mud and chip away at the dried material...EE's hand slid down the handle and the tip of the right ring finger struck the back of the trowel...(4) stitches and released to return to work with no restrictions
The gate controlling feed to the roller mill was being closed using a pipe wrench on a shaft fitted with a nut. Resistance was significant requiring downward pressure. Either resistance ended without warning resulting in head striking structure or grip was lost on wrench handle allowing it to rebound striking forehead resulting in (9) stitches.
EE was separating sheets of 1/4" steel enough to get forklift forks between them. While pressing down on a 36" pry bar to obtain initial separation he strained his lower back. ER doctor instructions included no lifting until seen by Company doctor the following week. Meds to counter inflammation were also prescribed. Returned to normal activity 12/16/14 with no lost time.
Rotating a cone crusher bowl drive gearbox with chain from come-a-long when hook mount failed striking upper legs with chain causing fall onto deck...upper thigh was brused...didn't want to go to doctor...tuesday, back/hip pain resulted in Doctor visit/X-rays...perscription anti-inflamatory/pain meds and three days restricted duty resulted in this filling...he's fine
was trimming the edges of a belt conveyor belt in preparation for repairing a torn spot in the belt with a clip when the razor knife slipped cutting his offside hand requiring (3) three stitches to close...no lost time
Employee was helping to close railcar discharge gate using a steel bar to secure latch. Bar slipped and left index finger struck discharge gate resulting in a trip to the hospital ER for (4) stitches to close the laceration.
Rotary feeder bearing failed...was trying to remove sprocket using hammer instead of available gear puller...metal chip flew from hammer or sprocket and embedded itself in right bicep...ER doctor didn't think worth removal and EE agreed...week later discomfort causing second thoughts...piece of metal located just below skin will be removed next week...no lost time or restrictions
Removing elevator shaft bearings and bearing race...had originally used heat with success but switched to a 4 pound hammer on the last race which chipped after being struck by the hammer with predictable results...a chip flew from the race striking the top of the right hand (required three stiches) and continued on to strike the upper right shirt sleeve (no penetration)
Employee was banding water discharge hose on de-watering pump and squat down beside band to improve leverage on banding tool (small hand tool) when the band broke releasing the tool. The tool head struck the left check resulting in (3) three stiches.
EE was cleaning mud/rock from ag screen using a piece of flat stock with a T-handle welded on it. He mashed his left ring finger between the t-Handle and edge of screen body resulting in a laceration requiring seven (7) stiches to close. There is no lost time or restrictions.
Control room operator rotary kiln (leadman) at quarry secondary location cleaning dried mud off conveyor belt frame with 3' long wrecking bar when bar apparently penetrated the frame boundary...bar was suddenly struck or pulled in some way with the left hand being slapped against frame (probably troughing idler frame) resulting in stiches for left index and middle finger.
Leadman opening discharge gate (rail car) using steel bar to turn the cap stand so as to slide the gate back. His foot was on the bar to gain leverage. He had mud on his boots, which caused his foot to slip off the bar. The bar sprang up and struck fingers on right hand. Hairline fracture midway through middle of bone of right ring finger.
Called out due to a top punch plate having detached from its mounting...falling into exit chute of the large screen...raising was with come-a-long pulling along the center of a length of chain attached to upper corner(s) of the punch plate...plate got stuck...was using pry bar to free plate...chain hook released from chain striking center forehead...(8) stitches...no lost workdays.
Employee was replacing drive belts for Unit II Kiln cooler fan drive. At some point during this process he lacerated his left upper forearm with either his knife or the edge of the drive guard. He is not certain of which. The laceration required three (3) stiches to close. There is no lost time or change of duties.
Employee and co-worker (on opposite side of belt conveyor) were splicing a belt. As employee reached across the belt, co-worker was reaching for the same thing at the same time. Co-worker had a utility knife in his hand which struck employee's right hand (4 stitches).
EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING WITH PRESSING A NEW BEARING INTO A ROLLER MILL ROLL BODY. EE & CO-WORKER WERE USING A PORTAPOWER CHAINED TO THE ROLL BODY. THIS CHAIN IS A LOAD BEARING CHAIN BUT TOO MUCH TORQUE WAS APPLIED & THE CHAIN BROKE & STRUCK EE'S RIGHT FOOT ON TOP JUST BEHIND THE STEEL TOE. X-RAY REVEALS BROKEN BONE (ONE) IN TOP OF FOOT. RESULTED IN HARD CAST/LIGHT DUTY (NO LOST TIME).
EE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER EE CHANGING OUT A SCREEN AT OUR KILN ROCK SCREEN. AS EE WAS TRIMMING RUBBER PIECE WITH POCKET KNITE, A SLIP IN TECHNIQUE RESULTED IN A LACERATION TO THE KNUCKLE BEHIND THE RIGHT THUMB. THIS WAS CLOSED WITH THREE SUTURES, EE RETURNED TO REGULAR DUTY THE SAME DAY.
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CUT TORN PIECE FROM BELT CONVEYOR USING A UTILITY KNIFE WITH RAZOR BLADE INSERT SLIP RESULTED IN LACERATION TO LEFT RING FINGER AROUND THE PAD OF THE FINGER REQUIRING 2 ST ITICHES TO CLOSE EE RETURNED TO WORK FINISHING HIS SHIFT.
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A PIPE WRENCH AND STRAINED LOWER BACK...EMPLOYEE CALLED IN FRIDAY AND MISSED WORK THAT DAY...SAW COMPANY DOCTOR AND RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION FOR MUSCLE RELAXERS...RETURNED TO WORK MONDAY AS SCHEDULED.
INSTALLATION OF OUR IMPACT HAMMER IS INCOMPLETE RESULTING IN EE USING A PRY BAR TO LOOSEN STUCK/JAMMED ROCK AT OR NEAR THE CRUSHER OPENING. INJURED EE WAS INGAGED IN THIS VERY ACT WHEN HE SMAS ED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE SIDE WALL OF THE CRUSHER BODY. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION REQUIRING 5 FIVE SUTURES. EE RETURNED TO REGULAR DUTIES THAT MORNING.
EMPLOYEE WAS USING HAMMER AND OUNCH TO DRIVE BEARING RACE OUT OF RAILROAD CAR WHEEL WHEN HE MISSED THE PUNCH STRIKING HIS LEFT THUMB. A LACERATION RESULTED AND REQUIRED 2 STITCHES TO CLOSE.