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January 28, 2016 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE stated EE was grinding metal pipe on 1/28/16. Employee made no report of injury on 1/28/16, but went to emergency room around 7:00 pm on 1/28/16, where a metal shaving was removed from EE's eye. EE was also seen by opthamologist on 1/29/16. EE made a report of injury to supervisor on 1/29/16.

January 26, 2016 WY · Metal/Non-Metal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator MACHINERY
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was using hydraulic equipment when the wrong function was activated causing the hammer to extend instead of swing, EE pinched right hand between the hammerhead and controls, EE went to ER. EE had a broken hand and received 4 stitches. Determined to be Reportable to MSHA on 02/05/16.

January 17, 2016 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE began to water lance bundle tubes. At approx. 2245 ee inserted the lance into the 3rd tube and the nozzle hydraulic backed due to material build-up causing the lance to exit tube EE was unable to release foot pedal & dump pressure on lance water jet went across EE's left hand causing a laceration. EE was taken to doctor where EE received medical treatment (stitches).

January 3, 2016 WY · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bolter operator was drilling gas hole and had 2 5' augers in the roof. EE lowered drill head to install 3rd auger and continue drilling. When EE lowered it the second auger came out of the roof striking roof bolter operator on the right index finger. EE was transported to ER for Treatment.

June 30, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
WE Soda Alkali, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Operator was installing bolts EE came over to help the bolter operator. Bolter operator signaled that he was moving forward. Bolter moved forward and the tire caught the inside or the right heel. The employee yelled and the operator backed up. Medcor transported to hospital. EE was released for full duty no restrictions.

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