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Employee turned and reached behind her for her purse, felt a "burning" pain/sensation in the middle of her back
Employee had finished repairing a leak on a machine, crawled out from under equipment, did not experience pain at that time however 15 minutes later experienced back pain/spasms.
Operator was backing dozer over a rock out cropping, movement of dozer caused employee to suffer a neck strain.
Employee reported that his left knee popped as he started to descend the ladder of a 785 Cat Haul Truck November 8 at the end of shift. Employee did not report accident to supervision per company policy until November 11.
Removing a pin on the barrel end of a Tilt Cylinder of a 992G loader and didn't have the linkage secured. When the pin came out the cylinder slid forward and the bar that was being used to push the pin out struck the Right hand pinky finger. Broken Finger
Employee was in the process of servicing a 785 Cat Haul Truck and as he stepped onto the deck and did not have three points of contact, which was available, fell approximately 11 feet to the ground sustaining muscle bruising.
Preparing to unload, truck extending hose out, when pulling on the hose my foot hit an unsafe surface (a pile of dirt) tripped backwards extended my arm to catch my fall. I fell hard. That is when I broke the bone in my wrist. I informed shift manager at Florida Canyon mine and the safety guy. Did all incident reports with help from a girl.
Employee was grinding a metal plate with a hand grinder when he lost grip with his left hand and the grinder lacerated his left middle finger requiring medical attention.
As employee exited the passenger side of fuel truck he stepped on a small rock with his right foot causing a sprain to his right ankle.
Employee was loading a drill hammer onto a pickup flat bed. The hammer slipped pinching his right hand between the hammer and bed of truck.
Employee attempted to hold wear iron bolt in place with finger while loosening nut with impact gun. The bolt slipped down while spinning and cut his left index finger. Report required due to medical treatment consisting of five sutures.
Employee was assisting to lift a drill bit and sub into a pick up from the ground. The object rotated slightly when placed in the pickup bed and a metal splinter from the threads punctured his right ring finger. A small piece was lodged in his finger. Note report is required due to medical treatment.
Employee was attempting to remove a roller from a pick-up bed. As he began to lift he felt a "pop" in his right elbow. Report is do to restricted duty.
Employee was in the process of removing the fuel wiggens fitting from the loader e-z valve. The e-z valve stuck open causing diesel fuel to spray in employee's right eye. This is a reportable due to prescribed medication.
Wind gust blew dirt into left eye.
Employee reported he was standing at the fuel island waiting for the truck tank to fill. He stated he shifted his body weight from his right leg to his left leg and at that time his left knee give out.
Employee was in the process of physically moving a 14 plastic drain line when he slipped and twisted his left ankle. This report is due to 3 days restricted duty.
Employee lost footing and fell while exiting after checking motor grader engine motor oil level. Employee sustained a broken nose and injured knee due to the fall. Dr. prescribed light duty only.
Employee was squatted down for about 30 minutes installing a hydraulic hose on a loader. When he attempted to stand up he was unable to straighten his left knee or put any weight on his leg.
Employee was assigned the task of numbering and collecting approximately 200 blast hole drill samples each weighing between 1 and 5 pounds. As he was traveling back to the sample lab he noted his back began to hurt and get stiff. By the end of the shift the pain and discomfort remained and he reported his condition to his supervisor.
Employee was collecting rock samples on steep terrain when he felt pain in his right ham string area. Employee did not wish medical evaluation initially until 8/23/11. Injury did not become reportable until 10/28/11 when he was prescribed physical therapy.
EE was asked to inspect a haul truck tire (3300X51). EE noticed the tread leaving casing. EE installed a spare, the scrap tire was laying on the ground. EE released the tire hand from the tire, a flap of rubber then hit EE on the left knee.
Employee was stripping electrical cable when the utility knife he was using slipped causing a laceration to the upper portion of his right hand (web area between thumb and index finger) requiring 5 sutures to close.
While washing/cleaning under #11 belt at the Crusher employee had a water hose slip from his grasp. Employee attempted to re-gain control of the hose spraining his left wrist in the attempt.
Employee was using a hand pry bar to unlodge a rock in the crusher chute. The bar slipped pinching his right thumb between the bar and chute wall.
Employee was unloading a hammer drill bit from the pick up when it slipped pinching his Rt index finger causing a laceration requiring medical treatment.
Worn seat in motor grader.
Leaning over to attach a 2" hose to a pipe connector, felt pain/strain in lower back
Working in Coarse Ore Bin, stepped down & felt left hip "pop". At this time employee did not want/seek medical attention. Employee later stated hip bothering him, saw MD on 16 Nov 09 & released to full duty. To see physical therapist for evaluation at later date.
Employee was descending the driver's side ladder of A Cat 785 B haul truck when he lost his footing on a ladder rung and fell backwards twisting his right ankle.
Employee was removing ball joint from steering assembly, heat was applied to allow removal of ball joint. After removal ball joint fell to concrete floor, after approx. 30 sec. joint housing failed causing metal cap to fly approx. 10 ft. & strike employee on right shin causing laceration that required 3 suture to close.
Employee was walking past the anti-scalant tank at the Processing Plant. Employee slipped on the ice, fell onto his back, causing a strain to the upper back.
A haul truck contacted the rear tire of the motor grader shoving it to the left. The event caused the motor grader operator to be jolted in his seat straining his right shoulder and left arm. Employee refused medical attention until five days after the event.
Pouring concrete with a hose, the form filled up to knee level. Washed clothes off, water went down into work boots burning legs & feet.
Serrating concrete as it was being pumped from the truck into the forms. Was standing in the form, concrete splattered on legs. Washed off clothes, but didn't wash skin.
Employee was attempting to jump across an approximate three foot wide water puddle when he slipped and fell. The fall caused a contusion to his right cheek and right wrist.
Welding rebar for wash bay, became overheated. Due to diabetes blood sugar went high, was not able to bring it down.
While the ATV was in motion an unsecured rope fell of off the equipment rack and became bound around the rear tire causing the ATV to skid. The rider was thrown off the machine fracturing his left knee.
While carrying pipe with another person he got his foot stuck in the mud and tried pulling it out. He felt a pain in his lower left side, back area.
Employee was using a razor knife to cut open an electrical loom when the knife slipped cutting his left middle finger.
Employee lacerated his right ring finger in the process of repairing a torque to transmission drive line as he rotated the shaft with his right hand. His finger was lacerated when it was pinched in the u joint.
Wrenching down a bolt when wrench slipped off bolt and struck employee on tooth, chipping the tooth. No other injury involved.
The employee was pulling a steam hose off of a steam truck and hyperextended his left elbow. The elbow is currently strained and the impairment is unknown at this time.
At approximately 3:20 AM, 1/17/07 the propane vaporizer building was observed to be on fire. The vaporizer facilitates a 20,000 gallon propane tank which services the Process Plant. There were no injuries and the fire was extinguished with only paint damage to the small metal building. Damage to the vaporizer has not been determined as yet
Employee was working the south ditch project, cleaning the ditch. He bent down to lift a load of mud and vegetation and popped his upper back out between his shoulder blades. He lifted too much weight with his shovel.
Employee was in the process of installing an arm rest cover on a loader seat. While pushing and pulling he strained his stomach muscle.
Employee was ascending the left ladder of a 785B Cat Haul Truck and lost his grip falling backwards to the ground. He sustained a fractured right wrist and two compression fractures to l1 and T 12.