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Operator cut forearm on mast unloading a drill pipe off drill rig. Operator was using improper unloading techniques which resulted in loss of pipe control. This caused operator to be pushed into the mast and cut EE's arm. Operator has since been retrained on proper loading and unloading of drill pipe for Gill Beetle Drill on 4-28-26
A 600 psi air hose on the drill ruptured causing the window to shatter. The operator suffered a laceration on the top of their head requiring 3 staples to close.
Employee was welding when a piece of slag got into their eye causing irritation.
While changing cutting edges on a 992 loader bucket, employee reached under to check if bolt was spinning or not. While grabbing the bolt the employee accidentally pulled the trigger on the impact gun and turned the bolt causing it to slice their finger.
Department of Agriculture inspector had Left Pinky Finger stuck between weights cart and weight that led to 7 stitches
Employee was using a 12-ton bottle jack to lift forms in order to adjust a wheel position for form reduction. The employee's left hand was positioned between the bottle jack and the formwork. Upon engagement, the forms shifted, pinching the employee's left index finger between the form and the jack
USING EXTRACTOR BIT TO DRILL OUT BROKEN BOLT, BIT SNAPPED CAUSING HAND TO SLIP DOWNWARD AND CUT TOP OF HAND
Failure of installation contractor rigging equipment allowed rotating bucketwheel assembly to strike employee's leg.
Employee was replacing roll liners in a 992 G bucket at Clear Creek Wed morning. While grinding the bucket to prep for new liners to be installed metal shaving from the grinding had gathered on top of EE's grinding shield. Once EE stood up and raised EE's shield the material fell down EE's forehead and behind EE's safety glasses.
Air conditioner had a major failure and leaked freon fumes into cab of drill for four hours before driller started noticing symptoms. ER was decided upon. Return to work given after 2 days rest. Air conditioner was completely gone over and rebuilt.
Employee was welding liners into a discharge chute when they felt something hit their face. Later in the day they realized a piece of debris was in their eye. They sought medical attention the next day and the debris was removed.
The accident occurred when employee was attempting to get a hammer disassemble in a set of jaws. They put a spacer piece in to help the jaws grip better on the hammer, and the spacer piece split into pieces. One of the steel chips struck and lodged into employee's arms. The entry site bled but was wrapped up and the employee finished the job they were working on.
A bolt from the cheek plate in the primary jaw crusher dislodged and struck the employee in the mouth, causing a laceration to lip and broken teeth.
Employee was drilling a hole through the frame of a hydraulic press to install a guard when the drill caught and spun causing the employees hand to spin and EE's index finger struck the metal bracket causing the laceration.
Injured Employee was utilizing a torch to cut off two track bolts on an Excavator. As the employee finished the last bolt there was a spark causing them to pull the torch back. The torch then made contact with the right hand and burnt through the glove and burning the backside of their right hand causing a 2nd Degree Burn.
Employee was performing fire watch when employee received welding flash to eyes.
The employee was utilizing a torque multiplier tool to remove a tie rod form a hydraulic rock breaker and while releasing tension on the multiplier the ratchet that EE was using broke a tooth, skipped and quickly spun around and caught the employee's hand and caused a laceration.
1st EE & 2nd EE were welding/grinding single sand screw to mend it. 1st EE was under sand screw to weld when 2 EE began grinding causing sparks & debris to fly towards 1st EE. 1st EE removed self until 2nd EE finished. 1st EE was in full PPE; face shield safety glasses gloves hard hat & fall protection. EE reported it on 2/19. Diagnosed with conjunctivitis & prescribed eye drops.
EE was using a Metabo with a 6" cutting wheel to cut a piece of 2" flat bar. While cutting the flat bar the Metabo kicked back off of the flat bar and the wheel struck EE in the leg just above EE's knee. EE was taken to the emergency room and received 5 staples. EE was released to return to work and will return to work the next work day.
IW was grinding on W13 drip pan on 8/14/23. At some point between 9:00AM and 12:00PM they felt something in their right eye. They washed it out on the night of 8/14/23. Employee did not seek medical treatment until 8/16/2023.
Employee was under a F-250 pick-up finishing up tightening the tab bolts for the cross-member for the transmission. While in the process, one of the tab bolts spun loose and caught the EEs palm of EE's hand.
Employee was operating a crane when it tipped to its side. The operator jumped out of the crane landing face first striking their forehead causing laceration needing stitches.
Employee was cutting a piece of wear metal out of a chute. As employee was cutting, the 42-inch x 21-inch x 1-inch plate popped free and smashed their left thumb between the chute and the plate.
While drilling out a cable fitting the drill bit pierced the employees glove and the outer portion of their left thumb. The employee received stitches.
While torqueing wheel fasteners on a 785 truck the technician placed hand in the path of the reaction arm causing the hand to be crushed between the arm and the wheel.
OTR technician was repairing chains on a Loader. EE was cutting off a chain link and the cutting wheel shattered and a piece of the wheel struck the technician on the shoulder causing a laceration.
Employee was cleaning beneath the grizzly, at the dump hopper. When a clumped mass of material fell through the gap in the plate steel shielding the top grizzly, dropped approximately 15 feet, striking the employee on the top rear of their hardhat. Employee sustained a concussion without loss of consciousness and a neck sprain.
Employee was holding a piece of rubber with one hand and running a rigid brand multi tool with the other hand when the tool slipped striking the employee's index finger causing laceration.
Prussure Washer Hose Hung On Dozer Track
EE was attempting to unplug chute with a high pressure water hose. As soon as the EE opened the valve, the pressure caused them to lose their footing, falling backwards against the hand rail, and striking right ribcage on the top rail. EE sought medical attention on 8/30.
As technician was torqueing wheel fasteners on the RRO of a 777 haul truck, the torque wrench shifted causing the wrench to crush the technicians left hand between the wrench and the wheel hub.
Employee was repairing the weatherhead on CR4 motor and while removing the bolts with a drill the adapter caught in the bolt and twisted the drill quickly forcing the employee's hand into a piece of expanded metal motor shaft guarding causing a laceration on employee's hand.
EE wrapped nylon strap around 8' pipe while excavator operator waited for signal to proceed. Operator bumped the joystick causing the bucket to move. EE attempted to move away, but EE's feet were submerged in sand, causing what was believed to be a sprained L ankle. EE requested medical attention on 4/5 due to continued pain while walking. X-rays revealed a fracture to EE's ankle.
Employee was in the process of working with a crane operator to remove a motor and motor base from the screening tower using a nylon lifting strap. When the lift began, the employee noticed the boom angle was too high and signaled the operator to boom down. The operator boomed up abruptly and snapped the nylon strap. The load dropped down and shifted, striking employee.
While spinning in a roof bolt, employee felt something get in right eye.
An employee had been doing night shift maintenance (welding/grinding). When they got home that evening, they felt an irritation and noticed a very small piece of metal in their eye. Employee was seen by a medical professional who removed the piece of metal. Employee was released to full duty, but it is unclear when the metal got in the eye.
Normal Mine working conditions. Compressor was started and the air Valve was opened. Employee noticed an air Leak and was going to close the air valve to relieve the air pressure before tightening the hose fitting. As the employee was about to turn off the air valve, the hose fitting disconnected from the air compressor and struck employee in the arm.
EE got metal in EE's eye while grinding on a guard
EE was utilizing an impact wrench to remove a bolt from the guarding at C-5 tail and reached hand to hold the nut on the backside of the guarding to prevent it from spinning. Power to the impact driver caused the nut to spin and the nut cut the inside of the employee's left middle finger.
EE was putting up the pressure washer wand when it slipped out of hand. EE reacted by trying to catch it which placed the left hand over the nozzle while the handle of the wand hit the ground. When the handle hit the ground, the water left under pressure in the hose released which caused a laceration to EE's left, middle finger.
Employee was operating a drill and as employee was adding steel and adjusting the centering collar, the drill steel shifted and employee's right hand that was resting on the collar was smashed between the steel and the collar. Resulting in a broken pinky finger tip.
Employee was assisting a coworker that was drilling through a piece of copper bar. EE was holding vise grips that were clamped to the metal when the drill slipped and hit the back of their hand, causing a laceration. EE sought medical attention and is currently on restricted duty.
The employee was using the torch to bend steps on a track hoe when the employee burned left hand causing a 2nd degree burn.
Employee performing welding operations inside a temporary structure on-site at customer facility. Employee was wearing a 3M auto-shade welding helmet set at shade level 10 while performing welding operations. After end of shift; later in the evening employee felt discomfort in eyes. Employee sought treatment, and was treated for welding flash.
EE was changing segments on 988K loader with impact gun when EE lost control of the bolt causing laceration to the left hand.
Employee was seen at the ER 2:00am on 9/21. EE was diagnosed with flash burns from the welding EE was performing 9/20. EE was given prescription eye drops and was released from the ER.
On 6/6/19 at approximately 1330 hours WAH employee #11992 was using a metal pry-bar and the suction hose from a VAC-CON truck attempting to locate an existing water line. The pry-bar was sucked by the vac hose, pinching their left hand index finger and middle finger between the pry-bar and the hose.
The operator was using a dozer to remove topsoil from the edge of bench. While removing the soil, they came to close to the edge of a 10' slope. When they reacted, the machine pitched and overturned down the slope. The machine rested on the right side, damaging the right and rear windows. The employee suffered a fractured right shoulder.
Employee felt burning in eyes after conducting welding/cutting during a 10 hour shift. Diagnosed with Welders Flash Burn.
Burnt right index finger while cleaning slag off torch.