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December 5, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
R W Sidley Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee developed redness on skin in the area where their respirator fits around the employee's nose. The employee went to the doctor, and was diagnosed as having "unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause". The employee was prescribed a topical steroid cream and returned to work without restrictions.

September 5, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator MACHINERY
R W Sidley Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing a broken bag from the air bagger turntable when the bag broke further causing the employee to hit EE's right hand off the guard. The guard is covered with foam and rubber. The medical paperwork from the doctor was received by management on 9/11/2023. The employee is on light duty due to a strain to right hand and thumb. Medical follow up scheduled for 9/19/23.

February 20, 2023 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R W Sidley Inc · Fall onto or against objects

A truck driver from a trucking co that's a subsidiary of R.W. Sidley was loading sand at RW Sidley's dry plant when the driver tripped on a 2x4 that was partially covered in sand and landed on knee. The incident was not reported until 2/21/23. The mine was notified on 2/27/23 that the driver had sought medical attention and this had become a reportable incident.

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