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EE was cleaning by W-11 on the stand-up skid steer. EE went to back drag a pile and hit forward instead of reverse and hit the pile and pinned EE's hand under the conveyor frame to the top of the skid steer handle.
EE hit elbow on a piece of angle iron and fractured the elbow.
Employee drove EE's quarry loader over a low-level berm and jarred EE's back.
Employee was guiding a skid steer up to a conveyor to push it. The Injured worker advised the skid steer operator to pull back and turn to the right, but the skid steer turned to the left and struck the injured operator in the right calf with the edge of the bucket attachment.
Employee was operating a haul truck when EE drove through the berm and over the wall. MSHA and ODOM were called and are investigating.
Employee was operating a loader in a stockpile when the bucket struck a large rock and caused EE to whip forward in the cab. EE refused medical treatment at the time but went to be seen 2/7/18 for a left shoulder strain.
Employee was driving a haul truck down a haul road and rolled the truck over.
Employee was working Saturday and Sunday driving on rough terrain when employee's back started hurting. Employee was off on Monday and when employee came in on Tuesday, employee hit a bump in employee's haul truck and hurt employee's back again.
Employee was in a man basket and got middle finger on left hand caught between the handrail of the man basket and the top of the plant.
Employee was operating a skid steer when the blade hit a rock, jarring EE inside the skid steer. EE later reported that their back was injured and went to the clinic on 8 July 2016 after 5p.
Employee was operating a loader when he hit a bump, jarred him hard, and hit his elbow on the rollover cage.
Employee states he injured his upper back and neck while operating a haul truck. He did not seek medical attention until 4/13/15.
Employee states that what started as a minor back ache has turned into nerve problems and muscle spasms. He thinks it's from operating the loader. He has no memory of when it started.
Employee was pulling the lever to dump the load and sprained her wrist.
Employee had been operating the stockpile loader 5/7/12 and 5/8/12. He called in the morning of 5/9/12 that his back was hurting and needed to go to the doctor. He has a low back strain.
At 2:15 pm employee stated that while operating loader he had felt a pain starting in his ribs and working its way to his groin.
Employee was riding in skid steer all day and states the bouncing around jarred his back.
Employee had been driving around in a loader for several days with the air-ride system not functioning. By the time he reported the malfunction his back had already begun to hurt.
EE was climbing into loader. He was on bottom step of ladder when he turned to talk to someone. He lost his balance and fell off ladder, injuring his left shoulder and ribs.
EE alleges that he was pulling himself into a truck and hurt his shoulder. He had predicted a few days before this that he was going to claim a shoulder injury.
Injury was using skid-steer loader to clear trees. A tree limb snapped back and cut his lip. Stitches were required.
Injured EE was using the manlift to service a hoist. He let the boom down on a piece of pipe, lifting a wheel off the ground. He fell from the manlift bucket but was caught by his fall protection.
EE was dumping a load of rock over a handrail with a skid-steer loader. The loader tipped forward. EE reached out to try to push away from handrail. His left hand was caught between the handrail and the bucket.
Employee was walking from the mill clockhouse to the parking lot and was struck from behind by a fellow employee in his personal vehicle. He fell forward and cut his forehead and knee. His only injuries are scrapes and bruises.
Employee reported left ankle/foot pain from operating loader. He did not report this until 1 October 2008 and did not seek medical attention and start light duty until 2 October 2008.
The employee was operating the dewatering truck on a state highway returning from a shot at Hartshorne Quarry. Another driver lost control of her vehicle and crossed center lane and struck dewatering truck and turned it over.
Employee was using an extendalift to try to pull a post out of the ground. It came loose and struck his head. Four stitches were required.
Employee reported on 2-4-08 that a few weeks before he had injured his left wrist and hand from running loader all day. He went to doctor 2-5-08 and began working light duty.
Employee complained of hand pain from repetitive use while operating loader. He did not begin working restricted duty until 22 Aug 2007.
EE was operating a loader with a broken seat back. The rough road injured his back. He did not seek medical attention until 19 May 2007 and began losing time 21 May 2007.
Employee was a passenger in a mechanic truck when a loader backed off the ramp and struck the side of the mechanic truck. Employee's knee and back were injured. He is still working resitrcted duty.
Employee was working with other employees to replace a tail guard on a conveyor. The forks fell off the skid steer loader causing the guard to shift and hit employee's left hand. His middle finger on his hand was cut requiring ten stitches.
EE was operating a loader and felt a pop in his left elbow. He did not seek medical attention until 07/11/2006 and started losing time 07/12/2006
Employee was backing a stockpile truck. He was looking behind him and turning steering wheel and felt pain in his back. He is working restricted duty.
Employee was working on the rear brakes of a welding pickup truck. When he lowered the jack, the pickup truck ran over his ankle. His ankle was bruised.
This is not a work-related injury, not covered by workers' comp but it did happen in the employee parking lot before Employee and co-worker clocked in. Employee was walking in the employee parking lot and was struck by co-workers personal vehicle. Right arm and right leg were bruised and strained. Employee missed work 8 & 9 Dec and returned 12 Dec to regular duties.
Employee was operating a Caterpillar 980 loader loading rip rap when a rock fell off the bucket. He did not notice the rock and backed over it, injuring his back and left shoulder.
EE injured his lower back and right hip while operating a loader at the plant.
Employee was cleaning the slide on a tail pulley when the take up slid forward and smashed his left hand. His left finger was cut. EE missed three days of working and is now working restricted duty.
EE's right elbow and arm began hurting after operating loader controls. (This was EE's first day back after carpal tunnel surgery on left wrist. EE was working restricted duties - no shoveling.)
EE was walking under the bins & stepped in front of a stockpile truck. The driver of the truck attempted to stop but could not & struck EE. He suffered bruises/scrapes to his left arm/left hip. The accident happened 2:30 am 04/14/05. He missed the night shifts of 04/14, 04/15, 04/16, & 04/17. He returned to work full duty on the evening of 04/18/05
Employee was operating a 990 quarry loader in the quarry when the loader hit a solid toe in the quarry floor. The loader shifted suddenly and the sudden movement strained his back.
EE was greasing conveyor idlers with the belt moving. The grease hose was caught by the moving belt. The hose, gun, and Injured's left arm were pulled into the belt. She suffered 2nd and 3rd degree abrasion burns to her left arm. She is losing time.
Employee complained of pain in his left knee when engaging the clutch while operating a 990 quarry loader. He is working restricted duty.
EE got out of a pickup truck and set the parking brake. When he exited the truck, the parking brake failed. The truck rolled backward and ran over EE'S leg. His leg was bruised. He did not seek medical attention until 12 April 2004 at which time it was discovered that his leg was fractured. EE is losing time as of 12 April 2004.
Employee was using a Caterpillar 980G loader to load a customer's trailer. While turning the steering wheel, his left elbow popped. The doctor diagnosed strained left elbow. He is working restricted duty.
EE COMPLAINED OF SHOULDER PAIN WHILE OPERATING A CATERPILLAR 980G LOADER. THE DR REPORTED THAT EE HAS AN UPPER BACK STRAIN. HE IS WORK RESTRICTED DUTY.
EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CAT 990F LOADER IN THE QUARRY. THE LOADER STRUCK A TOE IN THE QUARRY WHICH CAUSED EE'S SEAT TO BREAK. HIS BACK WAS INJURED. THIS ACCIDENT DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL 9-15-03 WHEN HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EE WAS OPERATING A SKID LOADER. HE REACHED UP TO PULL HISMELF UP OUT OF SEAT AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HOSE TO CLEAN UNDER THE JAW BELT CONVEYOR WHICH IS TWO FEET OFF THE GROUND. HE WAS STANDING BELOW & TO THE SIDE OF THE HEAD SECTION OF THE 5 1/2 DISCHARGE BELT & THE TAIL SECTION OF THE 5 X 14' CONVEYOR. THE BELTS WERE OPERATING & A ROCK FELL FROM ONE OF THESE BELTS APPROXIMATELY 10' & STRUCK HIS BACK. HE IS LOSING TIME.