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While scaling in 33 West, a rock fell from the back and struck the scaler boom jolting the cab causing the operator to hit the windshield with EE's forehead and right shoulder. The operator was wearing a seat belt. EE as a mild concussion and a strained A/C shoulder joint. Scaler equipped with a lap belt style seat belt.

EE was hauling tailing pond waste in a Volvo A60. When the EE attempted to dump the material about 30 tons remained frozen in the box and when putting the box back down it slammed hard, shaking the cab and operator. EE did not seek medical attention at the time of the incident. Work restrictions issued on 2/5 following ongoing discomfort and medical treatment.

EE states while moving a manlift from the operator's basket EE sustained an injury to EE's mouth. While the machine was in motion, EE hit a hole in the roadway resulting in a bounce causing EE's mouth to contact the man basket.

An underground employee was injured during the unsafe operation of a Kawaski ATV Mule. The employee was traveling as a passenger on the ATV which was being driven in reverse by another employee. This incident was not reported to management until 3 days after the incident. The employee received medical treatment the day of notification, and after receiving suspension.

An underground employee was injured on 5/30/2025, during the unsafe operation of a Kawasaki ATV Mule. The employee was traveling in reverse and rolled the ATV with another employee on board. This incident was not reported to management until 3 days after the incident. The employee states they received medical treatment on the day of injury.

Injured reports that the haul truck EE was operating was jarred while being loaded which caused EE's shoulder to strike the inside of the door. Injured did not report incident until the following day. Medical treatment was provided and work restrictions were given.

EE lost control of haul truck & veered off haul road. Operator sustained minor bruising from seatbelt. Cause of incident under investigation - weather conditions unfavorable at the time.

Employee was operating a haul truck in the quarry when a bracket broke under the front of the seat. This caused the seat to move up and back causing a sprain to the lower back. The employee did have an existing back issue.

On 2-1-24 EE reported to EE's foreman that on the previous work day1-31-24, EE's buttocks were burned to the point of blisters. EE said these were caused by the seat warmer. When asked why EE did not turn off the seat warmer, EE replied, "I did not think it was that hot"

Forklift operator from the facility was operating a forklift in excess speed and did not see our employee walking in the same direction of the forklift. The forklift struck the industry service employee.

EE was assisting in an off road haul truck tire change. EE leaned in to gain a better view and inadvertently placed right foot in front of the Skidsteer track. A co-worker operating the skidsteer was unaware of this and let the skidsteer roll or creep forward, causing contact with EE's foot.

Employee was working in the Kiln 3 screen room, cleaning under a screw conveyor using the vacuum truck when some lime went under EE's safety glasses. EE flushed eyes then and reported the incident the next day. EE was seen by a doctor, eyes washed, given prescription drops, and released to work.

Haul road conditions deteriorated over the course of the shift resulting in strenuous operating for the haul truck drivers; EE experienced back strain as a result of conditions.

Employee stepped back into the path of forklift that was backing up. Forklift knocked EE down to the ground and the forklift tire rolled up onto foot and ankle. Employee was on restricted duty for a few days then written out of work awaiting MRI results.

Injured was returning to the quarry with unloaded Cat tractor/trailer haul truck. Injured was momentarily distracted by an unidentified object on the left side of the haul road which caused EE to drift toward the rock berm on the right side. The right rear trailer tires struck a rock which caused EE to lose control and exit the road.

Employee reported that EE injured neck when EE was jostled inside the haul truck while being loaded.

Employee was removing PPE, EE realized EE had some lime dust on wrists. EE removed the dust from skin. The next day EE noticed that the wrists had swollen and looked infected.

An employee was injured while operating a Toro Dingo. Operator entered 200 Tunnel in a forward direction and proceeded down the incline. EE filled loader bucket with muck, raising it approximately 3 feet and started to back up the incline The rear of the Dingo started to raise where the operator was standing. EE was thrown off the machine landing on the tunnel floor.

Mobile Mechanic was walking toward the passenger side of a pickup that was there to pick up the Loader Operator at the end of the shift. As EE was walking to the passenger side window, the truck moved forward. The front wheels were turned to the right so the truck rolled forward and onto the Mobile Mechanic's foot, which pinned it and knocked EE to the ground.

While operating the locomotive pushing a cut of empty cars into the WQ loading station the EE felt pain in right shoulder.

Injured reported on 05/06 that EE began experiencing back pain while operating loader on 05/05. Injury was determined to be compensable by WC carrier on 05/26.

EE had dumped a portable hopper with a forklift and when EE was latching the dump lever the forklift rolled forward onto EE's foot and ankle. No fractures, EE was written out of work until seen by an orthopedic. Orthopedic released EE to full duty on 11/12/2019 with a diagnosis of a sprain. Park brake on lift held while dumping then failed.

Loader operator was running production loader in the quarry. At the end of the shift, they reported soreness in upper back near right shoulder. Employee was taken to the doctor and given time off away form work.

Employee suffered muscle strain and severe bruising after steering shaft broke on 768C haul truck. Broken shaft ripped supplemental steering harness out as well, leaving driver only able to hold on as truck ran off haul road into drainage ditch. Truck stayed on wheels at all times.

Injured reached between the frame and conveyor belt to strike a troughing roller and arm was pulled in between the pulley and conveyor belt. EE received stitches in middle finger, index finger and wrist. Is currently off work.

Employee was using loader to load blasted material into haul trucks. After leaving for the day, EE called 5 hours later to report soreness to lower back. EE was taken to doctor the next day and diagnosed with bruised tail bone. Restriction applied prevent normal duties.

Employee was operating a bobcat going over bumpy surface. The bumpy caused back strain

Employee was using the bobcat to clear the plug up in #1 dust chamber. A rush of dust came down around employee. The dust burned EE's cheeks on the outer edges where safety glasses and respirator fit.

While cleaning K-121 belt in the cooler pit, a temp employee noticed a troughing roller between 4 and 5 kiln coolers that was stuck and not turning. EE starting clearing material away from center roller with a shovel. When the roller broke free, it caught the shovel causing finger to be pinched between the shovel handle and the conveyor structure fracturing pinky finger.

Employee complained of discomfort to back and visited personal physician. Strain/sprain to back diagnosed. No specific instance of injury occurred, employee stated increased discomfort throughout week prior to visit.

Injured had removed a 3' section of DCR screw conveyor cover in an attempt un-jam it. To clear material, EE ran the screw in reverse. The employee then walked to the screw to observe progress when right glove was snagged by the end of the screw flight and pulled in causing injury.

Employee was in the process of reading the information tag on S4 conveyor 150 hp motor. EE had brushed off tag and then leaned in closer to be able the read the tag. When EE leaned over a cloud of dust blew out of the motor fan end cap blowing into EE's face and eyes resulting in a foreign body getting lodged in EE's eye.

Employee suffered low back pain after driving pickup with a partially broken down seat.

Suspected aggravated workplace injury following comment of back soreness at the end of shift employee went home, returned following morning and stated he was fine. Later in the day complained of pain again and was sent to doctor. Diagnosed with sciatica, employee commented it was that same type of pain as he had several years ago when he got a shot in his back.

Injured was cleaning with a skid steer when a piece of material fell causing small debris to enter his eye.

At 09:35AM on 30 June employee called HR manager to notify he was not coming to work because he injured his back the day prior while operating a JLG. He made no mention of injury prior to this, so exact information is not known. He stated he went to the ER and received a note from his doctor not to go to work.

Victim was moving skid steer in tight quarters and pinned himself between skid steer and column

Employee was tightening a rail car puller cable clevis attachment under a loading point. Lime dust from the conveyor above fell and got into employees eye. He was wearing RX safety glasses with side shields. The dust was embedded and he received a prescription.

Employee was operating Cat 990 Loader to clean around a railbed. As he was backing up and looking backward, he ran over uneven ground which jostled him. He claims to have heard a pop in his lower back and that pain followed. NOTE: Incident was first reported as a first-aid-only case on 10/24/13. Management was informed of a 12/18/13 visit to a physical therapist, on 12/19/2013.

Person was trespassing on mine property on the evening of November 14, 2012. He crashed his off road vehicle (ORV) and suffered serious head injuries. Michigan State Police investigated & indicated the cause of the crash was related to trespasser's alcohol impairment, excessive speed, and a defective throttle on the ORV. He died from his injuries on Nov 16.

Employee was in the stone tunnel when he grabbed a steering roller on the steering idler. His sweatshirt sleeve then became caught between conveyor belt and roll, pulling his hand in. He pulled his hand out of the pinch point. Off-Site Medical-Rx Drugs, Bone Fracture

2/6/11 Employee was using an airhammer to unblock material from a hopper when his hand became caught between the roller and the belt. 3 minor cuts on thumb, pinky and index finger. Employee refused medical treatment at the time of incident. 2/9/11 employee requested to see a medical doctor. The diagnosis was 2 small fractures to his left pinky finger.

Mechanic was trying to adjust the tension on a belt wiper. Employee's left index finger was pinched between head of wrench and expanded metal. Employee did not lock out conveyor. Conveyor was in motion.

Employee reported injury on 07/19/2010. States that he was digging hard bank with loader on his last shift, 07/16/2010, and had pain in lower back. Employee saw doctor and given restrictions effective 07/20/2010. Employee stated that he was not sure exactly what caused injury. The air seat in the loader was/is in proper working condition.

Employee was inspecting a feeder at the bottom of a hopper for a baghouse. Equipment was locked and tagged. Inspection hatch was opened to allow material to drain out. After material stopped flowing, the hatch was removed. Material inside the hopper came loose and flowed out and the employee was exposed to hot dust.

Employee was operating Cat 777 haul truck hauling overburden stripping from the quarry south face to the stripping dump. As employee was being loaded by LeTourneau loader, a large chunk of frozen material about 6 ft long rolled against the front of the truck box and jarred employee's body suddenly while in the cab. Employee felt pain shooting from her shoulder down to her elbow.

Left arm rest in loader was too low and unable to adjust to higher position. Controlling "joy stick" withour support to arm caused soreness in shoulder/arm/hand. EE took next day off as "sick day" so it was not reported as a LTA. On 9/16/2009 we received a letter from attending physician stating probale cause for work related injury. Sick day then acknowledged as LTA.

Employee complained of back pain he said was caused by driving a haul truck. He noted that he had been having back pain for about a month, and was under the care of a doctor for his back. Also he thought at first his pain may be caused by his mattress. WC Denied claim per state law.

Employee operating Hi-Vac for routine housekeeping, struck a structural cross beam with the hose, causing settled lime dust to fall down and make contact with employees eye which caused irritation.

Employee was scaling in Level 9 North 7 when a large rock fell from the roof and landed on the boom of the Getman Scaler. His right arm hit the side of the machine. He was taken to the ER and x-rays were taken. He was released back to work with no restrictions. Report was bruised forearm.