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June 13, 2014 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

One loader backed up and ran into another loader and employee complained of neck pain.

March 13, 2014 SD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck by powered moving object

EE was walking through the warehouse when he was struck by the tire of the forklift. The EE had lost work days due to the sprained ankle, thus constituting MSHA reportability.

September 24, 2012 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was push pulling with another scraper and was bumped by behind. The jarring strained his shoulder.

August 26, 2012 ND · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

The operator pulled into the mine and noticed that there was some spillage that needed to be cleaned up. He then parked the haul wagon, got into the loader and proceeded to clean the mess up. While cleaning the mess he noticed that he was getting closer to the haul wagon when he ran into it cause some damage to the cat walk and hand rail on the haul wagon and nothing on the loader.

July 30, 2012 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating a scraper using the Push/pull technique and while doing so he ran over a rock and jarred his back. We took him into the doctor and he was put on restrictions of no lifting over 20 lbs and not sitting for longer than 20 min thus constituting in a MSHA reportable accident.

July 26, 2012 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

Scraper operator was driving through a ditch to get to a topsoil pile. We hit the ditch and felt pain in his lower back. EE was placed on restrictions on 8/1/2012 that affect normal work operations, thus constituting MSHA reportablity.

April 26, 2012 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating scraper and hit a bump. The motion made the seat belt block motion resulting in pain in the lower back and left leg. Doctor put EE on restricted duty affecting normal job operations thus constituting MSHA reportability.

July 4, 2011 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Hand contacting auger.

November 16, 2010 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting a rail car door with a forklift. He got off the forklift and pushed on the rail car door. The fork came loose and hit his chin, cutting his chin and inner lip requiring seven stiches.

January 13, 2010 WY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck by powered moving object

A Loader Operator was spreading dried material on a slick ramp and the wind was blowing N.W. 5 to 15 mph. The wind blew back the material on the windshield of the loader, the operator could not see the truck coming up on the right side and turned to the right tearing off the cab of the truck.

March 12, 2009 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating scraper, reclamating, and hit hard frozen chunk of dirt which jarred lower back. EE saw MD on 3-13-09 who instructed him to see a Chiro (thus constituting MSHA Reportability). EE sought Chiro treatment on 3-16-09, return to Duty 3-17-09, no restrictions, no Lost days (Fri/Mon off for medical attention/appointments available).

December 24, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Forklift backed and hit employee while trying to ask driver question

October 2, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

EE complained of sore back while running scraper on shift. He was taken to town and he went to see a chiropractor, thus entailing MSHA reportability.

September 26, 2007 ND · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Too close to forklift; it ran over right foot breaking ankle.

August 27, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Holding a pin on bobcat bucket, bucket raised too quickly and arm caught.

April 2, 2007 ND · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Forklift operator lifted a pallet from stretch wrap machine and rolled forward jamming the pallet into employee's leg and twisting his ankle.

February 27, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Right ring finger pinched between forklift mass framework and roller guide to mast as forks were being raised. EE was positioned on forks and being raised to count emptyware. Finger required stitches and 10 days restricted lifting was ordered.

November 15, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

Scraper operator was working in blocky material. His scraper ran over a chunk of material and he was jarred hard, causing a strain/sprain to back. EE did not seek medical attention until 12-18-06 of which lost time began and well as chiropractic visits which both constitute MSHA reportability at that time. (Became MSHA reportable on 12-18-06).

October 7, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was operating scraper when he hit a soft spot, hit left knee on steering column, causing bruising. Medical trtmnt-subsequent draining of collected blood with repeat clinic visits (follow-ups) constitute MSHA reportability. Page 11-Part 50.

August 4, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE driving forklift, stacking pallets, debris fell into his eye from a piece of wood, causing corneal abrasion.

June 22, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee's right foot was run over by right rear tire of forklift. Operator did not see him sweeping the floor behind him while backing up. Bruised foot.

May 22, 2006 SD · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against stationary object

EE was trying to get clay to flow thru #2 mill direct grind rotary feeder and airslide. He removed cap from pipe between rotary feeder and airslide trying to get the clay to flow. While doing this process the rotary feeder cut off the top of his right index finger just above the join, right at bottom of fingernail. Some bone removed.

April 22, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE cleaning trough roller on 2A belt conveyor, when right index finger was caught between roller and syntron pan feeder on 4/22/2006. On 5/2/06, EE decided to seek medical attn. X-ray taken on 5/2/06 revealed finger tip fracture, thus constituting MSHA rptblty on that date. No work restrictions ordered, no lost time.

March 7, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

forklift ran over foot and the butt of the forklift hit knee

June 14, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED ON FORKLIFT WHEEL TO EMPTY DUMPSTER AND SLIPPED, PULLING LEFT GROIN AREA. EE WAS PRESCRIBED 2 WEEKS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, BUT NO LIGHT OR RESTRICTED DUTY, THUS CONSTITUTING MSHA REPORTABILITY.

March 26, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LEFT FOOT WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE FORKLIFTS COUNTER WEIGHT AND GROUND. FORKLIFT ROLLED BACK ON THE FOOT AND FOLDED IT.

January 17, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against stationary object

Ee was struck on top of head with pallet of empty ware being slid into place by a forklift. Neck strain. Ee received physical therapy. Medical treatment.

July 8, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ON TOP OF THE INCLINE CONVEYOR TO UNPLUG A BAG JAM ON THE CONVEYOR. WHEN HE REMOVED THE BAG FROM THE PHOTO EYE, THE CONVEYOR STARTED PULLING HIS LEG IN THE HEAD WHEEL AND BREAKING HIS ANKLE.

June 9, 2003 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

DUMPING HOPPER IN THE PIT TRUCK THE HOPPER WAS IN THE AIR AND TIPPED ONTO ITS SIDE ON THE GROUND.

June 6, 2003 WY · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

COMING OUT OF WAREHOUSE, ROAD WAS SLIPPERY, DID NOT STOP AT DOORWAY - SLID INTO TRUCK WHEN TRIED TO STOP.

December 2, 2002 WY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

DRIVING AROUND CORNER TO FAST, WATER SHIFTED IN WATER TANKER CAUSING TRACTOR AND TRAILER TO TIP OVER.

November 7, 2002 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

EE RAN OVER SOME LARGE CHUNKS OF CLAY MATERIAL IN PIT WHILE OPERTING SCRAPER. JARR TO BACK - WENT TO CHIROPRACTOR- THUS QUALIFYING INCIDENT FOR MSHA REPORTABILITY

August 28, 2002 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING SCRAPER ON HAUL ROAD. SLIPPED OFF EDGE OF ROAD AND HIT EMBANKMENT, CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT HEAD ON ROOF OF CAB. HE CUT HIS HEAD OPEN, REQUIRED STITCHES (HEAD INJURY).

August 23, 2002 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FIBER ROLL WAS BEING LOADED, EMPLOYEE DID NOT MOVE OUT OF THE WAY & WAS BUMPED BY THE ROLL.

February 1, 2002 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATING SCRAPER HE RAN OVER A LARGE ROCK WHILE DUMPING, JARRING HIS BACK.

September 20, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS MOVING DOORS ON A RAILCAR. HE WAS HOLDING THE RELEASE LEVER WHILE ANOTHER EE WAS PULLING THE DOOR W/ A FORKLIFT. AS HE PRESSED ON THE GAS, THE DOOR SWUNG UP AND LANDED ON THE LEFT HEEL OF THE INJURED EMPLOYEE.

August 3, 2000 SD · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
American Colloid Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS THROWING BAGS AT THE GRANULAR PACKER OFF THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM WHEN IS LEFT HAND (WEARING GLOVES) GOT PULLED IN BETWEEN THE CONVEYOR AND ROLLER, CAUSING SKIN AND MUSCLE LACERATIONS, FRACT URED FOREARM & ELBOW.

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