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EE was drilling holes to install guard when the drill caught metal and twisted in their hand causing injury. The EE strained their right wrist. The EE did not report their incident until 08.18.2025 after seeking medical attention on 08.17.2025. Injury was inadvertently entered as an OSHA incident and is now being corrected.
EE was using a handheld grinder w/cone wire wheel to clean a weld. The grinder caught on the pipe and kicked up hitting the EE's welding hood and knocking it up. The grinder hit EE's chin and lip.
EE was using excavator to dig out a silt containment area when the bank gave way causing excavator to roll into hole. Excavator came to a stop with cab side down and operator was stuck inside. EMS arrived on scene and was able to extract EE and transport to area hospital.
EE was trying to free a clogged pipe using a compressor when the plastic section broke under pressure. Sand and small rocks flew up and hit EE in both eyes. EE was wearing safety glasses. EE was seen and treated by optometrist & given an Rx to apply to both eyes and able to return to work today with no restrictions. F/U appt on 11.10.2022.
EE was cutting and grinding on conveyor bins. When done building guards, employee rubbed right eye and felt foreign body enter their right eye.
Was welding a chain on dredge and a piece of steel flew into eye.
Welding a brace on the wash plant a hot piece of slag bounced off helmet and into the ear.
Emloyee was welding with proper PPE and a flash burnt his eyes. Went to the emergency room and was restricted from coming to work until follow-up appointment.