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The EE was standing next to the cart located at the bottom of the preheater tower, having a conversation with the Manager. EE was wearing eye protection, but a gust of wind blew calciner dust off the deck above the EE, and into EE's right eye. EE reported it as a first aid, but the next morning due to irritation, went to the Dr. EE was prescribed anti-inflammatory eye drops.
EE was stepping down the metal stairs from bucket wheel on reclaimer. EE went to turn to walk the to the ladder, the EE's left knee gave out and caused EE sharp pain in EE's knee. On 3/20/23 EE said knee was still sore, and a little swollen. EE went to Doctor, and returned to duty with restrictions. No kneeling, squatting, climbing.
EE was an over the road truck driver for a trucking company, not a miner. EE passed away from as yet undetermined personal medical factors while in the truck cab on the scale at the Camp Verde Gyp Mine. The death was not related to any mining activity, event, incident or action. EE's last CDL medical clearance to drive was on 01/31/2022 and did not expire until 01/31/2023.
Miner was climbing into service truck when they felt something shift in lower back. Miner requested medical attention and EMS was called. Miner was taken by ambulance to the ER where they were admitted for lower back strain.
EE felt a pop and pain in right ankle when standing up from desk. Suspects related to a F/A only on the same ankle on 04/11/22. Requested medical evaluation. EE was diagnosed with a strained calf muscle and ankle ligament and returned to work with a brace and restrictions. Treatment is on going.
EE was doing a PM on DBC-404 when the wind blew something behind EE's safety glasses and into EE's eye. EE was unable to flush it out because EE rubbed the eye before using eyewash. EE was sent to the eye Dr. who removed a foreign body with forceps, prescribed antibiotic eye drops and released EE to work.
Miner was kneeling on right knee while shoveling material out from under the cone crusher. When the miner stood back up they noticed that the right knee did not feel right. The right knee sustained a strain injury.
EE was discovered unresponsive laying on the floor in the restroom. Site personnel began CPR and called EMS. EMS took over life saving efforts upon arrival but were unable to revive EE.
Scale operator opened the scale window and dust blew into EE's left eye. Employee rubbed EE's eye to remove the dust which resulted in an eye irritation. On 5/3/2017 the employee called "Teledoc" and the doctor prescribed an eye drop antibiotic as a precaution. Employee did not see the doctor and needs no future medical treatment. Employee reported incident to SRMG on 5/3/2017
EE walked a few feet to pick up a caulking gun laying on top of a screw housing (EE did not have to bend over) and when EE turned to walk back the other direction EE felt a pain in the middle back. EE was sent for medical evaluation, diagnosed with a back strain and released to work with restrictions.
EE reported noticing stiffness in left knee during shift (no accident/ event) on 22JAN17 as a first aid only and wanted to wait and see if it went away. EE was still experiencing intermittent stiffness and discomfort and was sent for medical evaluation on 07FEB17. EE was diagnosed with a strain/sprain of the left knee and released to work with restrictions.
EE Was bent over showing mech. a problem with his Haul Truck when he felt a sharp pain in lower back. EE was sent for medical evaluation, diagnosed with lumbar strain. EE was released to work with restrictions.
While sitting he turned his head to acknowledge a fellow crewman and felt tightness in his neck and shoulders.
While replacing a cotter pin he tweaked his back when he twisted to get into position.
While changing into his uniform pants he felt a bite above his right knee.
Stepped put of cart and his back went out.
Changing oil on asset #12-700 forklift when he was bit by an insect or spider twice.
Spider bite. While driving the 980G loader, pushing up the gyp shed, he noticed a burning pain and swelling on his left leg.
He was moving some rock and got stung by a scorpion on his left hand middle finger.
A co-worker threw a fire cracker into his work area.
AS HE WAS WORKING AROUND BM304 IT WAS WINDY AND DUST GOT INTO HIS EYES.
Ee was filling out a truck log at the security office when a bug flew into her eye. Ee went to doctor & was given a prescription.
EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED HE WASN'T FEELING WELL SO HE TOLD HIS SUPERVISOR THAT HE CALLED HIS WIFE TO PICK HIM UP. SHE DID SO & LATER TOOK HIM TO THE E.R. HE HAD TO HAVE HEART BY-PASS SURGERY.
A GUST OF WIND BLEW DUST INTO HIS EYES.
WHILE CHANGING OUT BAGS IN A DUST COLLECTOR, CEMENT DUST FELL INTO HIS RIGHT EAR.
WHILE HANGING NEW BAGS IN DUST COLLECTOR, DUST FELL OFF ABOVE RAFTER INTO RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING GOGGLES AT THE TIME BUT SOMEHOW DUST GOT BEHIND THE GLASS.
NOT KNOWN THE EXACT CAUSE OF ACCIDENT. EE WAS WORKING ON CLINKER STACKER TRAILER AT BELT CONVEYOR 211. HE HAD TO GO UP AND DOWN STAIRS, AND TRAILER HAS A SLOPED RAMP. AFTER BREAK THE PAIN SEEM ED WORSE. EE HAS A HISTORY OF BACK PROBLEMS.