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Recordable Standard Threshhold Shift of Left ear. Re-testing on 7/14/25 at 8:30am. ***Retest shows as non-chargeable***
Employee was in a squatting position and stood up to a straight position and felt a pain in their left foot at that time.
The miner was bitten by some type of nonvenomous insect on the right arm while operating a front end loader.
12/11/17 received dr's care due to non-work related injury that occurred 12/9/17 causing limited movement/muscle spasms in lower back after bathing dog. Under dr's care, put on leave by Dr w/restrictions of no lifting until RTW on 12/15/17. Dr. said could cause flare-ups periodically. 7/6/18 aggravated pre-existing condition, off work til further notice
contract labor engaged in cleaning activity...windy day...got foreign material in eyes...rubbed them repeatedly in disregard to both advice and instruction...washed out with eye specific solution...EE went to WRMC ER later that evening...ER staff flushed eyes...prescribed an antibiotic as a precaution...released EE to return to work with no restrictions 04/21/2018
EE was entering the plant oil house when a red wasp stung EE on the bridge of the nose. EE immediately began to swell. We transported EE to the local hospital where EE received steroids and medicine to counter inflammation through an IV. EE was released to return home soon after the swelling started going down. We are now aware of EE's allergy to certain insect stings.
EE was operating front end loader when he felt slight discomfort in chest & slight numbness in lt arm. He contacted supervisor & removed himself from loader. Ambulance was called for him to be transported to med. facilities. CPR was not performed, AED was not used & he remained conscious. Tests were ran & were negative for heart attack. He spent 1 night in the hospital
Employee was removing equipment extension to facilitate welding repairs when he propped his left leg against truck and felt pain in hamstring area.
Employee had irritation of the eye on 04/25/2015 and sought medical treatment on 04/25/2015 leading to a foreign metal sliver removed from surface of eye. Employee is unaware of when or how the injury occurred.
The miner stood up after squatting to look at a pipe and felt pain in right knee.
On 5-29-13 EE returned a Disability form to the Co in which his Dr stated that his hand condition was work related. Co had no reason to suspect his condition was work related until the Dr's form was returned. He has work restrictions that the Co cannot accommodate and is missing work. Date of inj unknown. Investigation is ongoing as the Co's W/C carrier has denied this claim.
Employee contacted Personal/Payroll Admin on 2/1/12 requesting information concerning short term disability due to his back hurting. The employee stated that the injury was not work related at the time. The work restrictions placed on him by the treating physician of his choice, we are unable to meet. We were informed on 2/17/12 that a workers comp claim had been filed.
Employee was walking through the Hydrate Baghouse at the end of his shift and was stung by a bee near his right eye.
EE was simply stepping up concrete steps to gain access to the stone mill operating room when he felt a pull or tear in his lower left calf. Days later diagnosed as a pulled muscle following an MRI, resulting in light duty and prescription muscle relaxers to be followed by two weeks physical therapy. EE continues to perform his normal job each day.
Employee was working on top of bulk hydrate tank re-bagging a dust collector...he is very explicit in that he is unaware of what happened that resulted in his left elbow being swollen and hurting...he can't recall striking anything or being stung (wasp were in the area)...he has had fluid drawn from the elbow and is taking a antibiotic...he continues to work unrestricted.
Deceased truck driver (customer) found dead in cab of tractor (Freightliner) by another truck driver at our truck wash location. Death is believed to be from natural causes to be determined by Arkansas State Crime Lab.
Employee bent over watching other replace motor in plant air.
as reported to supervisor 04/04/07 and to administration 04/13/07...while installing a slow speed indicator on a new bucket elevator during a period of high wind received lime irritation to eyes...sought medical attention 04/06/07...no lost time
Employee recieved test results of a lung abnormality in April 2006. He then went to a doctor and returned to work with restriction, we then removed him from his regular job as scaler and placed him on the crusher. We sent him to an occupational Dr. in Ft. Smith with results of no abnormality and no restrictions.
EE was wearing his safety glasses. Was performing his bid job as a bagger. Wind started blowing rather hard for the 1st time in weeks & some foreign material got in his right eye irritating it. After 24 hours the redness didn't recede so he was sent to a doctor. Medication is working wonders as the redness is going away as of today 9/15/05. EE missed 9/19-20. Worsened over weekend.
Employee was at the back of the preheater taking measurements. Lime dust blew into his right eye. Did not see Dr until 8/16/2005. NO LOST TIME, HOWEVER HE GOT PRESCRIPTION EYE MEDICATION.
Employee was cleaning with shovel & bobcat and thinks he got bit by a spider. He asked to see a Dr. on 6/24/2005 when he reported the incident. NO LOST TIME, NO WORK RESTRICTIONS AND NO MEDICAL TREATMENT OTHER THAN A RX FOR ANTIBIOTICS.
DURING A SHUTDOWN EE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER EE WITH MAINTENANCE/REPAIR TO THE UNIT II KILN COAL/COKE MILL AND THIS INCLUDED USE OF A CUTTING TORCH IN A TIGHT PLACE. WIND GUST BLEW SLAG BACK TOWARD EE FACE, WE WASHED THE EYE OUT ABOUT FOUR TIMES, LOOKED CLEAR.EE CONTINUED WORKING. WENT TO DOCTOR, REMOVED FRAGMENTS FROM UNDER THE EYE, NO ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS.
Contract repairman/welder had just ascended appx 100' high spiral staircase to top of storage tank w/coworker. They were planning to raise tools by rope. As victim bent over handrail to begin raising tools he told coworker he had hurting in side & stomach. He collapsed on platform he was standing on. Attempts to resuscitate failed. Coroner believes natural causes.
THIS EE WAS WORKING AS A BAGGER & WAS BAGGING HYDRATED LIME. THIS IS A TASK THE EE HAS BEEN DOING FOR MONTHS. IT WAS A VERY WINDY DAY & GOT SOME DUST/GRIT IN HIS EYES. THE EYES WERE IRRITATED EVEN FOLLOWING SEVERAL WASHINGS. EE WAS SENT TO DOCTOR TO HAVE HIS EYES CHECKED & ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL REMOVED. EE RETURNED TO WORK LOSING NO TIME.