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January 4, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While employee was checking fluids on a motor grader, their right foot slipped off a step. Their left hand and left foot maintained their points of contact, but in the course of arresting the fall and regaining balance, their right arm jarred against the top side of the tire, which led to pain in the shoulder joint.

July 8, 2019 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Bulk truck arrived for load & bulk operator began procedures. EE went up the stairway to open the hatch, placed in spout to begin loading. While descending the last step onto the ground EE rolled their ankle. EE felt popping sensation from their ankle up their leg, unable to apply pressure to leg, thought they broke ankle. Taken to ER for eval. Diagnosed with sprain & no work.

March 8, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

As of 3/8/2018 this was a first aid incident, upon further review from medical advisers this became a Recordable/Lost time as of 4/4/2018 at 7:00am.

January 27, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE caught toe in pallet lost balance and used right arm to catch themselves from falling to ground on 01/27/18, incident was first aid case. 04/02/18 Workers Comp was contacted (#201802962) due to limited progress on shoulder. Upon further review from medical advisers this became a Recordable/Lost Time as of 06/19/18.

January 10, 2018 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking from the office to the work truck to start daily duties when ee slipped on a patch of ice that was covered by a thin layer of fresh snow, landing on elbow, hitting a manhole in the road way, causing a laceration in the elbow. First aid was administered at the time of the injury.

September 3, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking some potential drilling areas and slipped and fell on some small loose rock. When employee fell to the surface his ankle was fractured.

August 6, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was on Dozer's catwalk in order to clean the back window. As he moved toward the right side of cab, he stepped onto the track, then slipped from the track to the ground. He stated he was using three points of contact and there was no material on the track. He drove the CAT dozer over to another Dozer working in the pit and received first aid. Taken in for Medical Care.

July 28, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

An Independent Owner Operator was preparing to tarp a customer load, as the operator was maneuvering trying to place the tarp on the freight, a gust of wind caught the tarp causing the operator to lose his footing and fall down striking his right knee on the corrugated iron walkway work platform.

May 11, 2015 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The employee was taking a shortcut by walking across a rail yard in wet and muddy conditions. The employee slipped and fell to the same level resulting in an injury which required medical treatment.

March 13, 2014 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking on the deck and water tanks to the rear of the drill to replace the air filters for the engine and compression slipped when on the water tank and twisted ankle on the deck of the drill.

February 16, 2014 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on an icy walkway (following an ice storm) and fell to the same level resulting in injuries which required medical treatment. The employee suffered a broken hip.

May 8, 2013 WY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's left ankle gave out and his left leg went through a small hole (approximately 11" diameter) in the catwalk he had just uncovered. He was holding onto a handrail with his left hand. When he reacted to the sudden motion of the fall, he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder. Initial exam of the shoulder was a strained and possibly torn left rotator cuff.

February 9, 2012 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across level ground at camp site and he felt and heard his knee pop. He had immediate discomfort and could not bear all his weight on leg. We were first aiding employee but on 2/13/2012 he went lost time after clinic evaluation.

January 27, 2011 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee just got done refueling the blade. He had the nozzle in his left hand and had a hold of grab rail with his right when his foot slipped and all the weight was distributed to his right arm, thus straining the shoulder. Employee was following first aid measures but on 4/27/11 it was decided he should be evaluated by a clinic.

December 20, 2010 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall from machine

EE was closing cab door on fuel truck when injury occurred. A witness stated EE was standing on cab side step; when he shifted his body to close door his foot slipped, causing him to fall to frozen ground. EE may have slipped due to ice &/or bentonite residue on step. Med. attn. was at the clinic where x-rays showed a hairline fracture. No work restrictions & complete shifts.

February 29, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The concrete, non-enclosed walkway from the bulk shack was slick and sloped down hill. The employee slipped on the clay-coated surface and fell hurting his right elbow.

February 1, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from the cab of scraper when left foot hit the ground and apparently stepped on a rock or clump of ice or possibly uneven turf. Left ankle twisted over. Diagnosed with grade 4-5 sprain.

January 13, 2007 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped on ice/snow and fell onto his back. Diagonsed with lumbar sprain. Employee continues to report discomfort to his back from injury of 11/13/06. Employee was given a full release back to duty from 11/13/06 injury on 12/29/06.

June 13, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was up on top of bulk granular rail car closing top doors because it was beginning to rain. In the process of closing top doors, employee removed chunk basket from opening and closed door. As he was moving back to get off car, he slipped or tripped. When he fell, he caught left hand on chunk basket, cutting his left thumb pad requiring 6 stitches.

December 29, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee uncoupling rail cars, slipped on ice/ mud, hit elbow on car. Cleaned, bandaged back to work. 1-6-05 redness discomfort, none prior to this. 1-7-06, X-ray negative, bony abnormality, aspirated fluid off elbow. Diagnosed traumatic bursitis & tissue cellulitis, restricted duty 7-10 days. 1-12-06, x-ray shows fracture. Lt duty 1-14-06, no use of elbow significant activity.

October 27, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was attempting to close metal sliding railcar load door under palletizer incline. Employee was behind door edge pushing. Door stuck due to dirty rollers. When employee leaned in on door to push harder, door broke loose suddenly causing his feet to slip out behind him. Employee fell onto concrete floor landing on left side. X-Ray diagnosed with broken left hip bone.

February 12, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was walking out of North Lab door down a slight slope which had some snow & ice which had been melting. Both feet slipped from under him, causing him fall, landing flat on his back.

November 3, 2003 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE CLIMBED UP ON DOZER TO TALK TO OPERATOR AND SLIPPED OFF LANDING ON DOZER AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

June 23, 2003 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS GETTING OFF FORKLIFT WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT FOOT ON FORKLIFT FLOORMAT. HE STUCK HIS LEFT FOOT OUT TO BREAK HIS FALL, TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

October 1, 2002 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTRUCTING ANOTHER EE ON PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING OUT COAL MILLS. EE STEPPED OFF MILL PEDESTAL APPROX. 12" ONTO A CLUMP OF BENTONITE, CAUSING HIS ANKLE TO ROLL SIDEWAYS. EE WAS TAKEN TO EMERGENCY ROOM WHERE HE WAS TREATED FOR A SPRAIN & RELEASED.

July 19, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall from ladders

WHILE DESENDING GRANULAR LOADOUT LADDER WITH SAMPLE BAG IN ONE HAND, LOST HAND HOLD ON LADDER, FELL APPROX. 4 LADDER RUNGS TO LANDING, TWISTING LEFT ANKLE.

July 16, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING UP ON FRONT SIDE OF AUTOMATIC PALLETIZER WHILE RESTACKING A PALLET THAT HAD JAMMED. HE WAS RESTACKING ONTO ANOTHER PALLET THAT WAS RAISED UP ON A FORKLIFT NEXT TO HIM. HE STARTED TO LOSE HIS BALANCE AND HOPPED DOWN TO THE FLOOR (APPROX 34"). HIS FOOT LANDED ON THE EDGE OF A BAG LAYING ON THE FLOOR, TWISTING HIS ANKLE SIDEWAYS.

April 28, 2000 WY · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE CLEANING TAIL PULLEY UNDER HOPPER, INJURED EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON ROCK, CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FALL FORWARD, STRIKING LEFT SIDE OF MOUTH ON CORNER OF METAL INSPECTION DOOR.

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