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While cleaning material out from under Conveyor S4 employee pinched the tip of right pinky finger between the handle of the shovel & the leg of the conveyor causing a small cut that required glue to close.
Employee was attempting to pull a section of belt back together with a chain puller for a splice. Because the belt was under tension the handle pulled hard, due to slack in the belt it very quickly went much easier causing the handle to loosen, when that happened it slammed down and pinched right thumb between the handle and the chain. This broke the nail and cut the thumb.
Employee was shoveling near the tail section of D7A conveyor, the shovel made contact with a steel shim under the structural channel of the conveyor, the sudden/abrupt stop caused the shovel to twist to the left. This twisting motion combined with the force applied caused the employees knee to "give out" or buckle in a sideways motion.
The employee was using a poking bar to poke the frozen chunks down in the feeder, on a forward stroke the employee caught the ring finger on left hand on the middle bar of the hand rail pinching finger between the poking bar and the handrail. Employee received two stitches.
Cleaning lumps from the B11 trap before the blending pod. Wrench slipped and EE felt a sudden jar forward. Initially the operator reported only some slight stiffness. Following day EE was performing housekeeping and reported pain and stiffness.
EE WAS TRIMMING A PIECE OF SHEET STEEL SO IT WAS EASIER TO HANDLE. THIS PIECE WAS 1/4"X 2'X 4' EE WAS HANDLING THE STEEL WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HAND AND LANDED ON LEFT FOOT RIGHT BEHIND STEEL TOE. Originally this was a 1st aid however due to the swelling not going down ee was checked out an via an x-ray 10/17/16 it was determined ee fractured second metatarsal.
Employee was using a 10# sledge hammer to force a slide gate into position at the west clinker silo elevator. The elevation of the slide gate required the employee to swing the sledge hammer overhead to strike the desired position. It was from this movement that the employee felt a strain in back
Tire dock employee got EE's right hand caught in the hook used to break down truck tires while moving them out of the trailer. EE was using the proper tool and wearing gloves but the tires in the back shifted forward unexpectedly causing EE's right hand to get stuck in the handle of the tool
While cleaning at #2 belt tail, employee was using yellow hose to vacuum up water, mud, and rock. The yellow hose was stuck, so employee used a utility knife to cut the hose loose. During the cutting process the knife slipped off the hose and stabbed EE's left leg in the shin.
Assisting in driving shims: hand & hammer slipped off shim - collar on shim driver hit finger & drove it into shim.
Employee was changing an alternator belt on a surface haulage truck. He was releasing the tension a spring tensioner with a pry bar. In the process he lost control of the pry bar causing the pry bar to strike his left index finger between the pry bar and the frame causing a laceration and minor fracture
While moving the crank arm roll, the chain hoist came unhooked from roll and swung and hit employee in the leg. Safety hooks were in tack.
Employee was trying to lift plate to put sticker under, when pry bar slipped. Piece fell off bar and pinched his finger.
Contractor cut his right thigh approximately 8 inches above the knee while cutting end off of conveyor belt
EE removing build up from K2 stage four vessel. After several power shots a quantity of material fell into the stage four cone and became lodged in the discharge. EE was able to shift the piece of material with steel rod. As the material end of the bar EE was holding on to was forced up striking EE on the right side of the jaw. Laceration, fractured jaw and chipped teeth.
EE was cleaning the base plate for #1 kiln uphill thrust roll. He was using a scraper to clean heavy oil debris off of the base plate on his knees. While in this position he felt pain in left knee cap area. After 1 hour he noticed swelling and increased pain and notified supervisor at 7am. Employee took ibuprofen and elevated leg while applying ice.
WHILE USING A COME-A-LONG TO LIFT THE C-7 FEED CHUTE, ONE OF THE EYE BOLTS BEING USED, BROKE. THUS CAUSING THE SHACKLE AND/OR EYE-BOLT TO HIT ee IN THE FOREHEAD. THE EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVEN TO CLINIC FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION IN WHICH HE RECEIVED 6 STITCHES. NO PRESCRIPTION WAS GIVEN AND THERE WAS NO LOST TIME.
I was trying to loosen the motor base of the Silo 41 Pod Blower to remove the belts to test run the motor. Using a combination wrench, I was pulling on the wrench when I felt a slight tightness on my lower back. I was able to do my job. The next morning I felt pain in my lower back.
Employee was using a hammer and hitting a piece of steel when a piece of the steel flew off, cutting employee's left leg, above the knee.
Employee was pushing on a wrench and injured back.
Chipping away buildup in a silo to remove chunks. Multiple locations, angles and positions. August 13 21012 the investigation on this matter was closed and the injury was deemed a new claim and not an aggravation of a previous injury
The injured employee was adjusting the tail pulley of the #1 secondary crusher pan feeder. The employee had completed the adjustment of the North side and was attempting to adjust the South side. While adjusting the South side the employee was pulling up on a wrench and experienced pain in his abdomen.
Employee was on top of silo using full strength to pull on bar. Bar came loose and employee fell onto buttocks. Initially patient was applying ice and heat to the area at home. On 11/9 employee reported continued stiffness and discomfort in tail bone and chest and sought treatment at Occupational Health Services on 11/10. Employee is on modified duty and seeking physical therapy.
Employee was clamping metal in the bandsaw when his finger got pinched in the clamping vice. Employee sought treatment at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence Center and received 12 stitches in left index finger. Employee is on modified duty with follow up care being conducted by Occupational Health Services.
Employee reported that while cutting rubber for a screen deck, the knife slipped and lacerated his right inner thigh. Employee went to the hospital where he received 7 sutures, was given a Tetanus shot, and was not given any written prescriptions or restrictions. Employee is to return in 10 days for suture removal.
Employee was opening slide gate on bottom of cement silo #3 storage. A steel bar is used as a cantilever. Bar slipped off gate and pinched finger against top of silo feeder. Employee cut the end of middle finger on left hand and received stitches.
Employee and contractor using jack stand to work on 988 loader tire chains. Stand was slick, covered in grease. Contractor was holding top of rod on jack, employee was lining up holes on rod so he could insert pin. Employee's thumb slipped into one hole. Rod slipped from contractor's hand, employee's thumb was cut. Treatment at Occupation Health-4 sutures, returned to full duty.
While repairing a water line, employee used a utility knife to cut a cable. The knife slipped causing a laceration to the left forearm.
Our technician was tightening a bolt on a torque head convertor. The wrench slipped off the bolt and he hit his hand on the convertor cover cutting the middle finger on his left hand.
Employee was cutting the sidewall of a tire and as he cut, the knife slipped off the tire and punctured his thigh. Employee was driven to clinic by on-site supervisor where he received three stitches to close the wound.
Mobile mechanic was installing new handrails on portable steps. While he was tightening bottom support on handrail, the wrench slipped off bolt causing his hand to come back, striking chin. This caused two chipped teeth and one fractured tooth. Dentist repaired the two chipped teeth.
2 guys were using 15 ton hydraulic pin pusher to remove WH78 drag chain. The injured was holding a hammer handle and the other millwright was applying pressure with the manual hydraulic pump. Replaceable end of hydraulic ram shattered striking injured on right side of face shattering lower jaw and fracturing upper jaw. He also suffered a three inch laceration on the right cheek.
Employee was cleaning the tower when a chunk of cement came loose and fell striking the bar that he was using to clean. The bar then swung around and hit him in the side of the head. He is complaining of headaches and strained muscles and sought treatment at OHS on 11/17/08. He is on 10 lb lifting restrictions and sees the doctor again on 11/20/08.
EE and other were fixing a probe on the drive end of 406 Drag. They realized they would need a bigger tool to complete the job. other went to the electric shop to get a bigger pipewrench and he proceeded to work on union with 12" pipe wrench. He pulled on the wrench and went down on one knee and claimed he pulled something in his back. Note: Injury not reported until 9/5/08
On 8/14/08 Employee reported a strained back which he linked to work he was doing on 8/12/08 when he was working on tail pulley on additive belt, using a pipe wrench to free belt so belt would track. This was an 8 hour job.
While pulling a conveyor belt (c-45) down with a come-along, the come-along released by itself, this allowed the belt & roller to push EE's hand upward, traping it between the roller & bracket.
EE was driving mill liner out of finish mill. He struck liner with hammer & felt something twinge just below his knee on inside of left leg.He noticed a sliver was gone from liner, looked down,& saw that the sliver had gone through his pant leg & sliced skin just below knee.Medical treatment requiring 3 stitches.
Employee was removing liner plates from ball mill and hit a plate with hammer and slipped and it splintered and a piece of steel went into his left leg about 3" deep about the size of a 22 shot close to an artery. He had another little piece in his right thigh.
On 3/27 shift employee was cleaning cement dust. He saw his personal physician on 4/1 due to coughing, wheezing, and spitting up and was sent by Lafarge to the Occupational Health clinic on 4/2. He was referred to pulmonologist on 4/7 and released to full duty. Company managers and 3rd party administrator, Health Bridge, determined case a medical incident and reportable on 5/2.
Employee was holding a wedge while another employee swung a hammer, a sliver of metal hit employee in forearm causing a laceration.
Employee was pulling/prying on a bar trying to free up the #2 clinker drag when he heard a pop sound and felt a strain in his lower right side rib area. Employee was going to take it easy over his vacation and he would contact us before his next scheduled day back if there were any problems. Employee did not seek medical attention until 1/2/08.
Employee was cutting a lid off a box which was sitting on a table with a utility knife. While pulling up on the knife, the knife slipped, puncturing his arm.
Employee working with another employee rebuilding a slurry pump bearing barrel. Partner was using hammer & brass drift to drive shaft free while employee was holding bearing. Shaft shot out catching employee's hand, driving hand down to table resulting in laceration.
Employee was swinging a sledgehammer to beat a door loose. While doing so he started to feel back pain that continued throughout the day. He did not seek medical treatment until 5/14/07.
Employee was using a pry bar and strained his shoulder.
Employee was holding a block of wood and another employee struck his hand with a hammer instead of the wood.
EE was in the process of using a breaker bar to remove the transmission drain plug to change the oil. EE stated that after he loosened the drain plug, his back did not feel right.
Lifting a beam with chain falls and come a long when one of the lifting lugs broke causing the beam to swing striking him in the chest.
Employee clamped piece of sealtite in vise and held loose end with pair of pliers in order to cut with hacksaw. Hacksaw bound as he neared end of cut and the blade jumped up and cut his left hand between third & fourth fingers. Required 3 stitches to close wound.
Employee was cutting a piece of plastic pipe and cut his leg. 5 stitches.