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Employee was assisting in re-installing the cutter head on the dredge. While threading the cutter head onto the shaft, the chain that was around the cutter head slipped/tightened allowing a chain link to roll and pinch EE's left pinky finger in the chain links. This resulted in a degloving/open tuft facture to the left pinky finger requiring medical treatment.
Employee was using a piece of rebar in an attempt to dislodge a rock that was wedged between the conveyor frame and the head pulley of the VSI crusher feed conveyor. In doing this, the rebar got between the head pulley and the belt while it was running. This caused the rebar to strike both of EE's hands resulting in the amputation of the left thumb and the tip of the right thumb.
Employee was stepping down to the catwalk from the conveyor after washing out the lime chute. As EE was stepping down, EE lost footing and slipped. As EE attempted to catch self, EE grabbed the metal structure of the baghouse with right hand. This caused EE to extend and twist the right shoulder. ER diagnosed with contusion to the right shoulder.
Employee was assisting with the removal of a pond pump motor, when the pump fell and struck the employee in the left arm resulting in a fracture of the left arm.
Drill operator was attempting to turn drill on small unlevel bench with boom extended and got right side unlevel and turned the drill on its right side.
Employee was operating CAT 775D haul truck in the pit. Employee lost control of the haul truck and turned the truck into a side ramp resulting in the haul truck turning over on its side. Employee was wearing seat belt at time of incident.
While EE was attempting to remove rocks from around a gate inside a chute that had stopped up, EE struck one of the rocks with a hammer that allowed the gate to fall. The gate struck the EE on the left thumb resulting in a minor fracture to the tip of the left thumb requiring only a small splint applied by the doctor.
Employee was performing maintenance on a screen and twisted to grab a bolt and strained lower back.
Employee believes employee wiped something into eyes when wiping the sweat away from eyes. Employee was wearing Safety glasses and also had a welding hood on while grinding. Employee had irritation to both eyes and received a prescription while there was no particles or abrasions to the eyes.
(New Construction) While installing chute work, employee ascended extension ladder placing self in a pinch point area and the pathway of plate work chute being hoisted by use of chain hoist causing injury to left jaw
The injured employee was reconnecting a 8 inch aluminum vacuum pipe that had been clogged. When connecting the pipe the stored energy cause by the 6 inch flex attached to the 8 inch pipe spun out of the employee's hand. When the pipe left EE's hand it cut EE's right middle finger.
Employee was attempting to drive a sprocket onto the shaft of a chain drive at the head pulley of the tunnel conveyor. As EE struck the sprocket with a sledge hammer, a sliver of metal came off of the sprocket and struck the employee in the right knee.
While holding box-end wrench to help loosen bolt and nut, the impact gun being used by coworker on the bolt spun the wrench out of hand of the victim striking EE's middle finger.
EE was performing maintenance when left thumb was caught between a metal screen cloth and a handrail, sustaining a laceration.
Employee was using a hand winch to lower a small water pump at the primary crusher. While lowering the pump, the winch handle slipped out of employee's hand allowing the handle to come around and strike the top of employee's left hand resulting in a contusion. Restrictions on use of left hand.
While EE was exiting crusher booth EE fell (due to personal medical issue of low blood sugar/BP). EE fainted and does not recall the fall. EMS was called and confirmed the low blood sugar/low BP at the time of the fall and additional ankle pain. EE refused further treatment that day and was cleared by doctor the next day for low blood sugar/BP, but was kept off work for ankle.
Employee had right forearm mashed between two pieces of metal during plant maintenance causing a contusion.
Employee felt pain in lower back while using a water hose to wash out spilled material during cleanup.
Employee's foot slipped off of ladder, in grabbing to stabilize self, EE cut EE's middle finger and palm on the metal guard. EE is at work, did not miss any days but is on restricted duty.
Employee experienced back strain while assisting two other employees change screens.
Employee was using channel locks to attempt to pull a bad lace from the conveyor. As the lace broke free, the momentum caused the employee to fall forward and employee struck mouth on the conveyor frame damaging six teeth. Dental work required to repair the teeth.
While breaking the studs off of a belt fastener the worker sustained a laceration to the top part of wrist requiring 4 stitches.
While loosening the fill plug on the final drive of an excavator, the hot drive oil sprayed on the employees right hand resulting in burns that required medical treatment.
While grabbing onto a metal screen to remove it from the forks of the lull the screen shifted and its edge cut through gloves and caused a laceration into the palm of right hand requiring 4 stitches.
Employee was collecting tools and rolling up welding leads onto the maintenance truck when work was completed. The automatic reel began to speed up and the employee instead of letting go of the cable, grabbed the lead near the end causing the quick connect end to whip back and strike EE on the right wrist. It was confirmed that a bone in EE's right wrist had been fractured.
Injured employee was cutting a piece of conveyor belt with a razor knife and cut left wrist, requiring staples to treat the injury.
While lifting a spool of wire into the bed of a pickup the employee felt a pop/burn feeling in left forearm.
EE entered the bed of a pickup truck to retrieve a tool. The tailgate was in the up position and after retrieving the tool, the EE attempted to exit the pickup truck facing forward and caught trailing foot on the top of the tailgate and fell forward injuring their knee. EE was taken for evaluation and returned to work. On 4/13/21 orthopedist ordered EE out of work.
EE and 2 other employees were in the bone yard cutting a section of belt for splice. End of belt was buried and as the 3 employees pulled the belt, the EE felt a strain in stomach. EE did not seek medical treatment until 3/15/21. EE was diagnosed with a hernia. Injury is being reported within 10 days of EE seeking medical treatment and being diagnosed with hernia.
EE entered the primary hopper to assist with dislodging a rock hung up in the grizzly bars at the jaw crusher. While EE's left foot was firmly planted and wedged into a tight location EE lost footing with EE's right foot, causing EE's left knee to twist. The employee was taken to a local clinic for evaluation where it was diagnosed as a strained MCL and torn meniscus ligament.
Injured employee was assisting with changing shim plates in the primary jaw crusher. As EE lifted the shim plate EE strained back. EE was taken for medical evaluation where EE was diagnosed with a thoracic strain and placed on restricted duty.
Employee was riding as a passenger in an off road dump truck, while traveling down the ramp towards the pit. The truck gained speed and the operator maneuvered the truck towards the berm. Once the truck made contact with the berm, the truck flipped onto its side.
Employee was operating an off road dump truck while traveling down the ramp towards the pit. The truck gained speed and the driver maneuvered the truck towards the berm. Once the truck made contact with the berm, the truck flipped onto its side.
Injured employee was standing adjacent to the feeder pan for the portable jaw crusher. When the crusher and conveyor were started a rock vibrated from the feeder pan area and struck the employee in the left shoulder. Resulted in contusion to shoulder and restricted duty.
While attempting to puncture a 1-1/2" rubber hose with EE's non-locking pocket knife, the EE had the blade close on index finger causing a laceration across the first knuckle above the finger nail of gloved right hand. At the emergency room 5 stitches were needed to close the wound.
EE sustained a laceration to middle finger of right hand when they grabbed the hedge trimmer they were using to dislodge the blade which was hung up in a bush.
Employee experienced chest pains, due to a personal underlying and pre-existing heart condition. Employee was transported to hospital where EE was diagnosed as experiencing a heart attack. Employee underwent stent procedure to treat arterial blockage. Employee remained responsive and alert at all times. CPR was not performed. AED was not used. Employee is back to work full duty.
Office employee fainted, due to an ongoing personal medical issue, and fell striking right shoulder on the ground. This resulted in a dislocated shoulder and small fracture to one of the bones in the shoulder.
EE EXITED CAB AND WALKED ACROSS TOP OF RADIATOR TO CLEAN RIGHT SIDE VIEW MIRROR. WHILE RETURNING TO CAB EE AGAIN WALKED TOP OF RADIATOR AND FELL APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET TO THE GROUND BREAKING LEFT LEG.
EE was attempting to access the cab of the drill when they stepped onto the rear section of the track and then onto the first step, when their muddy right boot slipped across the surface. When catching themselves and trying to pull themselves up into the cab they strained their back.
While welding on the Stedman crusher, EE had a piece of hot slag hit their face under the welding hood and safety glasses. EE removed their welding gloves and rubbed their face where the slag had hit and brushed particles of metal into the right eye.
EE WAS ASSISTING IN THE MOVING OF A METAL SIGN POST EMBEDDED INTO A 2'X 2'X 2' CONCRETE BLOCK WHEN IT WAS TIPPED FORWARD FROM A SKID STEER LOADER BUCKET STRIKING THE EE IN THE FACE CAUSING A LACERATION/AVULSION TO NOSE.
The injured employee was working from a man lift when ee was caught between the bottom of a conveyor belt and the control panel guard on the man lift. The employee was treated and released back to work with restrictions.
(IW) was adjusting the crusher apron with shims on the portable crushing unit. A hydraulic ram that raises the aprons had a bent cylinder, which limited the stroke. The preshift inspection sheet did not indicate an issue nor was it reported to the Manager. IW installed a makeshift support whereas the tip of EE's thumb caught between the cylinder and the makeshift support
Employee was working on the #1 conveyor belt at the big jaw crusher that was choked down with material. Upon completion, employee noticed more rock underneath of the belt. As employee reached to remove the rock, the belt started, causing employee to jump clear of the belt and upon landing, right ankle rolled over causing injury to right ankle.
Employee was using a pipe wrench to loosen the curtain bolts on the Stedman crusher. As they were pulling on the wrench they felt a pull or strain in right inner thigh/groin area. Employee immediately stopped performing the task. Employee refused medical treatment at the time; however went to the ER later that night where they were diagnosed with a strain and given 1 day off.
While driving haul truck across rutted section, truck bounced in a manner that caused injury to lower back. Medical treatment resulted in time off/modified work duties.
While standing on the fuel tank, steam cleaning 769C Cat truck, employee stepped backwards and fell approx. four feet injuring left foot. Medical treatment resulted in modified work activity.