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March 22, 2026 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tunnel feeder had concrete chunks get stuck on crossbeams and needed to be removed before any more material is fed into the feeder. Employee took a 12lbs sledgehammer and tried to break material, this did not work. After this task the Employee felt pain in their right hand. Employee did not report the pain until 03/27/2026 at 630am after medical treatment

September 1, 2023 OR · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 9/11 individual reported injury of unknown origin. EE later states that on 9/1 EE was attempting to obtain leverage with EE's shoulder on a wrench handle, and injured EE's shoulder trying to break a screen bolt loose. Last date of work was 9/11, on 9/17 was seen by medical provider and released to work with restrictions. No-call, no-showed and terminated 9/21.

December 8, 2022 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Fall onto or against objects

MINER WAS USING A PRY BAR TO LIFT UP THE LATCH OF A PINTLE HITCH. THE PRY BAR LOST PURCHASE ON THE LATCH WHILE THE MINER WAS PUSHING DOWN ON THE END OF THE BAR RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BALANCE. MINER FELL FORWARD AND STRUCK THEIR FACE ON THE TOP SUPPORT BAR OF A MUDFLAP RESULTING IN THE DISLODGEMENT OF A DENTAL CROWN. THE UNDERLYING TOOTH WAS CHIPPED AND STILL AFFIXED TO THE CROWN.

August 30, 2021 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES ON AN HP 400 CONE CRUSHER, TEAM MEMBER WAS REMOVING PIN FROM HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ON AN HP 400. WHEN PIN WAS REMOVED, THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER CAME DOWN PINCHING LEFT PINKY FINGER BETWEEN CYLINDER AND OBJECT USED TO REMOVE PIN. FINGER REQUIRED STITCHES.

November 21, 2019 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Southern Idaho Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee cut a finger using a utility knife performing maintenance.

May 24, 2016 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner reported to employer on 09/29/2016 that activities on 05/24/2016 related to cleaning out a drive-over hopper with a long spade bar led to shoulder pain.

January 26, 2016 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was using a utility knife to cut the tip off tube of silicone and sliced thumb.

October 26, 2015 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a belt with a locking razor knife. Knife slipped and struck employee in the leg.

August 13, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a 36" pry bar to bring lower roller on D9 into position to be bolted. Felt burning sensation in left shoulder during process.

August 4, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Southern Idaho Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was dragging a razor blade knife cutting a belt, knife slipped and went into left leg about 5 inches above the knee and and cut leg. 10 stiches were incurred, back to work, no lost time.

September 15, 2009 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a water hose and knife collapsed, cutting right index finger.

May 17, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Replacing V-Belts on Cedar Rapids screen. Used cable (come-along) to relieve tension on electric motor. Pulled motor back and set. Reached down to remove strap and motor slipped down cutting his hand.

December 29, 2000 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Knife River Corporation-Northwest · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A SOCKET WAS TOSSED UP TO EE AND ACCIDENTLY STRUCK HIS GLASSES, CAUSE THEM TO CUT HIS FACE.

February 10, 2000 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Morse Brothers Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 5 FOOT LONG PRY BAR TRYING TO BEND A SKIRT BOARD ON A CONVEYOR # CC2 WHEN THE PRY BAR SLIPPED OFF AND HIS THUMB WAS SMASHED BETWEEN THE HANDRAIL AND THE BAR. THOUGHT ONLY BRUISED, BUT CONTINUED TO BE PAINFUL, SAW DR. HESAID IT WAS BROKEN.

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