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While performing geotechnical soil borings for new project driller got EE's tip of the left pointer finger smashed. Finger was caught in-between the vice and drill rig while attempting to remove pin to open the vice up to pull augers. Finger needed first aid which was three stiches and driller returned to work after receiving first aid.
Employee had finished up using a grinder, too EE's face shield and welding coat off when they felt something in the eye. EE was seen by the local clinic, it was a small piece of metal that was removed with a cotton swab and they gave EE antibiotic eye drops.
Employee was operating an air hoist when their hand got caught in the chain of the hoist. It smashed is left thumb and index finger causing lacerations.
The employee was offloading EC2 into the storage silo when a band clamp broke off, causing the hose to come loose from the connection and blow dust on the employee's face. As a result, the employee did get CKD dust in left eye.
While attempting to cut a conveyer belt to replace it. the Cutting wheel a Maintenance Tech was using jumped forward causing it to strike there thumb.
An employee was working on a diverter gate when the gate released residual pressure and made contact with the employee on both their hands and chest. This incident is under privileged and confidential
EE was using wire wheel to clean one of EE's welds. EE was wearing a long sleeved shirt and a welding jacket. One of the wires stuck into EE's clothing on EE's left forearm. EE accidentally leaned into the wire stuck in EE's clothing, pushing it into EE's left forearm.
Cutting Flange Bolts on Shroud from Jib Crane. Shroud fell on Steel toed boot and bounced up onto metatarsals of right foot fracturing #2 & #3 bones
EE failed to follow known LOTO process for equipment in lab. EE opened doors to the unit reached inside to clean a press head when the machine activated and moved pinching their arm between a fix and moving part, this cause an abrasion to the forearm requiring first aid. 5/2 EE asked to be seen by Dr resulting in restricted duty from Dr.
EE was working with EE's crew to remove a motor from a piece of damaged equipment from the top of the barge/rail load out silos. When the motor came off the shaft, it swung away from EE, but then came back towards EE. EE placed EE's foot out, and the motor struck EE's right ankle pushing it into the beam EE was standing on.
Employee was using an iron worker to shear a piece of 1/4"X2" strap when they pinched their finger between the workpiece and the shear table.
PA was called to push stone into the feeders at the primary pile, after 30 minutes of pushing, the dozer went over the edge and nose first into the feeder. The employee called on the radio for help/they remained in the dozer while the fire department performed emergency rope rescue. MSHA was notified immediately.
On September 17, a technician was working on the HT.211.VF1 vibrating feeder. While grinding the employee stated that a piece of metal entered the left eye through their safety glasses. The employee was then sent to the eye doctor where a piece of metal was removed and the healthcare provider prescribed a prescription eyedrop.
Using a hole saw, the spring popped the cut piece of metal out striking the finger and causing a laceration.
While vertically hoisting a mill brow liner, employee did not follow direction and unclipped cable hoist to maneuver liner. Liner moved and pinched finger between another liner.
Technicians were assigned to cut plate and weld it to repair the drum wheel on the magnetic separator. The tech had used brake cleaner to remove the grease and dirt from the face of the drum. When the arc struck fire burned the employee's hand.
The employee disconnected the air hose from the lance to inspect the ball valve. While attempting to inspect the ball of the ball valve the air compressed air in the lance gave way then air and debris shot under their safety glasses and into their eye.
Employee was using a straight torch to cut a bearing. The torch went out from slag build up and the employee rubbed the torch tip EE's hand on which EE had a welding glove to knock slag off the tip. When EE did, the torch re-ignited and burnt a small hole in EE's glove and the inside of the glove melted to EE's hand
Technician was performing regular duties while drilling build up on the preheater tower and EE's knee gave way while holding the drill.
Employee was using a jackhammer to clear out a choked vibrating feeder, after working and clearing the blockage, employee reported soreness in left shoulder. Employee went to the doctor on 8/14/2023 and was put on restricted duty.
Employee pinched finger between concrete ledge and jackhammer resulting in a bruised nail bed
worker was grinding/torching when debris got in EE's eye
Jib from the mobile crane fell about 5' from the boom, bounced on the deck of the crane then struck an employee's foot behind the steel toe.
An employee had a metal particle fall into the right eye. The employee was working inside the raw mill at the plant. The Employee was grinding a weld inside one of the pin pockets. When the employee finished grinding and stepped out of the pin pocket the employee lifted the face shield when an uncomfortable feeling began in the right eye.
Employee was using a press in the maintenance shop. While holding a piece of metal plate and jogging the punch to ensure the die was in the correct position, part of the press made contact with the employee's left thumb.
Material/hot gasses exited the feed hood and burned the supervisor in the face/hand and also projected dust into the supervisor's eyes. Supervisor was wearing standard safety glasses and cold weather hood and hard hat. Supervisor was taken for medical treatment.
Driller was tramming to drill site, when the drill tipped over. Operator was not severely injured. Minor cuts and staples applied to laceration on head
particles in eyes not damage was just little metal splinter went to EE's eyes EE's in good conditions
Employee completed grinding a piece of steel. They removed their face shield and safety glasses. A short time later they noticed eye irritation. No foreign material was found in the eye by the Dr., but the employee was diagnosed with a scratched cornea.
Operator backed CAT D9T dozer over 38ft highwall. Operator suffered separated shoulder, bruises, etc.
Installing a rock anchor into the tunnel roof. Piece of rock fell from the roof and hit worker in the face, EE fell into the tunnel wall. Co-worker was installing the rock anchor. The worker installing the anchor, heard the injured employee yell. Startled, co-worker dropped the bolt wrench striking the injured employee on the back of their head.
The employee reported that left shoulder was sore and stiff after jack hammering under a conveyor belt during scheduled shift. The injury became reportable on 3/3/2022 when physical therapy was assigned.
Approximately 11:30 P.M., a maintenance technician was using a hydraulic torque wrench to torque the primary crusher bearing housing bolts. As the technician performed this task, the hydraulic torque wrench slipped off of the bolt, causing the wrench to rotate swiftly, striking the tip of the employee's right ring finger against a steel pulley.
Quarry technician was using air lance to clean out a grizzly. Employee felt minor discomfort in lower back until 5/23/21 when seen by a doctor and placed on restricted duty and given meds.
Employee was using jackhammer to break material up. Employee noticed the next day their hand was hurting. Became reportable on 3/9/21 due to physical therapy.
An employee reported that their shoulder was still sore the morning after operating a jackhammer in an awkward position the day before inside the 211BC-01 drag. Injury reportable on 2/22/2021 due to medical treatment.
Employee was cutting bolts of a tripper valve. Grinder kicked back cutting left middle finger above first knuckle.
After unplugging a dust collector, a Production Assistant closed the system but the access door had been damaged so did not close properly at the top. After the system was restarted, dust was blown out of the system and struck the employee in the face. The employee visited the local hospital and was examined by an eye doctor, where employee was prescribed medication for eyes.
EE was changing out the bucket cutting edge on the 966 loader. While using an air gun to remove the nut from the carriage bolt, the partially loose bolt slid down just enough to turn, spun and the sharp edge sliced through EE's glove causing a small laceration. 3 stitches.
Employee was power washing. EE was about 3/4 of the way done when EE hit a steam pocket in the hot dust that caused some material to blow back at EE. EE turned head and some dust got behind EE's face shield and safety glasses then into EE's eye.
Using hoist to lift 1/4" thick plate approx. 6' x 8' slightly to drag it across floor. Rigging and clamps used to lift one side. The side attached to the hoist by the rigging and clamps was approx. 3 ft up when a clamp came off, plate swung and employee was struck in lower left left leg causing puncture/laceration requiring stitches.
While taking retaining rings off, another employee was air arcing on the other side of the kiln. A spark came up over the kiln and landed on the employee's back between harness and jacket. Causing a burn to the injured employee's back.
Employee was pressure washing a utility vehicle and felt a burning sensation in the upper back resulting in a strain and muscle spasm.
An iron worker was performing welding tasks when during the work shift received arc flash burns to the eyes. It was determined that the light from the sun was behind the welder and entering EE's welding shield that caused the automatic lens to malfunction.
Employee was using the Shear machine to trim metal when the right index finger was pinched.
Maintenance EE installing lagging on a head pulley. EE lying between belts on left side. EE stated that when they went to crawl out, they noticed pain in the right shoulder between the top of the shoulder and neck. As of Dec 9, 2019, the EE was still experiencing pain, went to dr, EE arm/shoulder was put in a sling, and was given prescription meds.
Employee operating drill motor with EE's right hand when EE's left hand came into contact with the rotating roll pin. The rotating roll pin twisted into the employee's glove and resulted in a laceration in the webbing between EE's left thumb and left index finger. Employee received stitches, and returned to work on modified duty.
The employee was engaged in vacuuming cement dust when they felt a sharp pain in right eye, followed by a burning sensation. The employee's eye was flushed and they returned to work. That evening, the employee went to a medical facility. The employee was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion, treated and released with a prescription for eye drops.
EE was building guard using grinder. Guard was clamped to table but EE was using left index finger to help stabilize. Grinder hit protrusion, caught EE's glove between disc and grinder guard. This caused the wheel to cut the employee's glove, pull EE's index finger towards the wheel and cut EE's finger. Reqd 6 stitches to close.
Pump Operator was standing on the deck cleaning the mixer while the engine was running. The grate that had been opened to gain access to the mixer was propped up beyond 90 degrees. Due to the vibration of the unit, the grate fell and struck the operator in the hard hat and ear, cutting them above the ear.