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A loader operator was loading haul trucks, when their bucket contacted a hard toe causing the machine to shake. This in turn caused discomfort in the operator's lower back.
Worker went to doctor with reaggravation from previous injury on 2/22/2023. Worker sought medical treatment on 5/16/2023 when off and contacted Manager with a note for restricted duties. Worker had previously been cleared for full duties from the 2/22/2023 injury.
Haul truck experienced neck pain when getting loaded with ore. The injury was Tuesday but was first aid care. Employee went to the hospital on Wednesday and was given 2 days off work but ended up being Restricted work for two days of Thursday and Monday.
A haul truck operator was dumping a load at the crusher, and when the operator was lowering the truck bed, it caused a rocking motion which jarred the employee's back. Initially, first aid only. EE put on restrictions on 03/01/2023 making this reportable.
Attempting to clear a blockage of AN from the bed auger utilizing a pressure washer. The first maintenance worker asked the driver of the truck to test the auger, the second maintenance worker had opened the auger inspection door and reached inside as the driver started the auger. Resulting in Amputation to the Index & Middle Fingers from the second knuckle on the left hand.
An operator of a CAT 777D Haul Truck was parked to be loaded by a CAT 992G Loader. The first bucket of material contained a large rock. When the bucket was loaded into the haul truck, the large rock caused the truck to shake. This caused the haul truck operator to experience neck pain.