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May 6, 2007 IL · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lakeside Synfuel, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was dismounting small skid steer loader, and lost his balance as he moved from unit to uneven ground. He sprained ankle.

February 23, 2007 IN · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant MACHINERY
Lakeside Synfuel, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE received second degree burns to his left thumb when the hose on the torch he was using caught when he went to reposition the torch to begin a new cut.

February 4, 2007 IN · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lakeside Synfuel, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While trying to remove buildup on rollers, came into contact with moving part and fractured upper right arm.

October 2, 2006 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lakeside Synfuel, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped in depression in the stockpile yard causing a jerking in left leg and lower back.

May 14, 2006 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lakeside Synfuel, LLC · Struck by falling object

Two employees were removing a walkway from a belt structure prior to installation of beltline. One was inspecting a support angle to determine where it was welded. Another employee cut his support angle at another location allowing the support truss to fall approx 4" striking the first employee's right thumb, causing laceration injury. Required 2 stitches.

October 26, 2003 IL · Coal NO VALUE FOUND
Lakeside Synfuel, LLC · No Value Found

SUPERVISOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO ACCESS SCRAP METAL, USING A CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFT TO REMOVE ROOFINGMETAL SHEATS FROM ON TOP OF THE SCRAP METAL. UPON PULLING ON THE SCRAP METAL THE ROOFING METAL FELL OFF OF THE FORKS OF THE LIFT STRIKING THE SUPERVISOR JUST ABOVE HIS LEFT ANKLE.

September 11, 2003 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lakeside Synfuel, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWO EE'S WERE ASSIGNED TO REMOVE A PLATE/DOOR FROM A MACHINE AFTER REMOVING THE BOLTS ONE EE ON THE INSIDE STRUCK THE DOOR TO KNOCK IT LOOSE. THE PLATE FLEW OFF STRIKING THE INJURED TRAPPING HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE PLATE AND THE MACHINEHE PULLED HIS HAND AS IT WAS BEING TRAPPED

February 21, 2003 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lakeside Synfuel, LLC · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS CUTTING ONE PIECE OF STEEL OFF OF ANOTHER PIECE OF STEEL BEAM. ON COMPLETING THE CUT, THE SMALLER PIECE FELL FREE ALLOWING THE BIGGER PIECE TO FALL SOME 2" STRIKING THE LEFT FOOT O F THE INDIVIDUAL. THE BEAM STRUCK THE FOOT JUST BEHIND THE STEEL TOE CAP OF HIS FOOT. THE INJURED REMOVED THE STEEL FROM HIS FOOT AND SOUGHT ASSISTANCE.

August 7, 2002 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lakeside Synfuel, LLC · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED PERSON WAS USING A PRY BAR TO HELP SEAT A STEEL LINER. THE PRY BAR WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY LINED AT EDGE OF THE METAL, RESULTING IN IT SLIPPING OUT FROM THE BAR AND WENT DOWN HIS HAND AND STRUCK A METAL KNIFE BLADE, MASHED LITTLE FINGER. FINGER WAS BROKEN. FINGER DID NOT REQUIRE SETTING THE BONE DID NOT REQUIRE A SPLINT.

July 3, 2002 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lakeside Synfuel, LLC · Struck against stationary object

AIR ARCING-SLAGE LANDED ON NECK CAUSING JERKING REACTION, ARM GOT CAUGHT ON SHARP STEEL BLADE OF PUGMIXER. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL, ER DR. APPLIED SUTURES TO CLOSE WOUND.

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