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While driving a forklift in reverse, employee turned head and foreign body got into his left eye. Doctor removed foreign body and gave employee prescription for eyedrops. Employee returned to work with no restrictions
Slip and Fall in Ice and Snow Conditions on Portable Dock Ramp. No Lost Time, No Modified Duty. Accident became reportable when found out from corporate office via insurance company that employee had received physical therapy. Records at plant stated physical therapy prescribed by clinic but had not been administered by clinic. *** Medical Treatment Only ***
Left thumb was caught between the swinging door of the 1P1 fan and the 1P1 fan case, which caused a fracture to the thumb and required 13 stitches to close the laceration.
employee used poor body mechanics/position while leaning forward to grab handle and set the parking brake on the Michigan 175 loader. leaning, twisting, pulling caused lower back sprain, he was given MODIFIED Duty restrictions
EE was using skill saw when the guard struck the saw and grabbed his pant leg. This resulted in a laceration to his upper right leg about 2" above his knee.
Employee had stepped over a 2" pipe and bent over to vacuum product in a bag house when he felt a pop in his lower back and a sharp pain down his left leg.
Employee was stacking paper bags filled with 27 lbs of Pelite onto a pallet. While doing this he pulled muscles in his back and the ER doctor diagnosed him with muscular back pain and prescribed light duties and physical therapy for at least until his next doctors appointment which is on 9-17-09
The ambient air temperature was 106 degrees F. and the employee did not keep himself hydrated. The ER doctor diagnosed Dehydration/Heat Exhaustion and he was given one day of restricted work.
The employee's shift started at 4pm on 7-6-09. He was performing normal job duties. After Locking, tagging, and testing out equipment emplyee proceeded to adjust misformed bags on the unit 2 paletizer slip plates. After completing this task he was getting out of position and caught the top of his left had on a sharp object that was out of eye sight causing a laceration.
*Medical Treatment Only* - * Diagnosed Occupational Illness of Carpal Tunnel* Employee stated left hand/fingers were going numb. No Specific Incident Cause Identified.
forklift operator walking around/ between stretchwrapper turntables in order to place end of wrap on finished pallet of packaged powdered diatomaceous earth. tripped and fell causing contusion/hematoma on lower left leg calf region. modified duty - 3days
Exposure to silica during 41 years of service at company
Exposure to crystalline silica during 15 years of service at the company
Prolonged exposure to crystalline silica.
Employee was walking down stairs and his boot was caught in the grating. To stop his fall, he twisted and grabbed the handrail with his loose hand. This caused a strain to his back and aggravated a previous back injury.
Employee has worked for EP Minerals for 20 years, and through an annual chest x-ray, likely signs of silicotic nodules were detected.
injured employee was clearing a plastic film jam up from the handlemaker on the Hamer Form Fill & Seal Automated Packaging Machine. Somehow his gloved right hand became caught in the top seal belt assembly causing crushing/cutting off injury to his right thumb.
The employee had finished putting a bulk bag on the bulk bagger and tripped over the angle iron in front of the bulk bagger that is used for a forklift guide. He twisted his back. He was given restricted duty on 10-28-08.
employee was tarping the reliance trailer when the double jointed tarp rod mechanism slipped out of his left hand and spun back in his right hand. This motion caused the rod to get bent out of shape and twisted his right arm into an awkard position causing him to strain/sprain/bruise right elbow.
employee was removing a stripped bolt from a former on the palletizer when he felt his back pop.
While rolling a metal rolling pin over ore, the employee felt pain in her right elbow. The doctor diagnosed her as having "Tennis Elbow" and prescribed Physical Therapy and Naproxin. No work restrictions were given
The employee was outside moving small pieces of pipe from the ground to a pallet and used improper lifting techniques; twisting at the waist and not moving his feet in the direction of the movement caused a lower lumbar strain.
laborer placing rebar in form to pour concrete, hand slipped lacerating other had on near by rebar
Employee was operating a haul truck and the wind blew dust inside of the cab, which got into the employee's left eye. The employee was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion. The doctor prescribed 2 days off work.
The employee has been diagnosed with "Silicosis" from prolonged exposure to crystalline silica (cristobolite). HSE Manager was notified on 8/05/2008 via e-mail
Employee was getting ready to clean tops of bulk bags off (had not started) when the wind picked up and blew a foreign object into his right eye.
The employee has been diagnosed with an occupational illness (silicosis). At this time there is no medical treatment required or prescribed and the employee does not have any work restrictions.
The employee has been diagnosed with an occupational illness (silicosis). At this time there is no medical treatment required and the employee does not have any work restrictions.
While placing a bag on the left hand packer spout, the bag that was on the right hand spout broke on the end that was facing the employee and he got DE in his right eye which caused a corneal abrasion. He was given a prescription (Ciprofloxacin) to prevent an eye infection.
When the employee went to place a 50 LB bag of product on the conveyor belt, he had to stop his forward progress abruptly because the belt had stopped and it was full. He suffered a shoulder sprain and was given a 5 LB lifting restriction.
Employee has an occupational illness (silicosis). The employee has been terminated and is on workers compensation because his doctor wrote that he must permanently avoid exposure to diatomaceous earth. We are a manufacturer of diatomaceous earth so being on the property will expose you to diatomaceous earth
Employee was restacking a pallet with another employee when he twisted his knee.
Stepped on a pipe and twisted ankle.
Occupational illness. Employee has been diagnosed with silicosis
Employee was to change bags in our A15 Baghouse. While taking hold of cage being handed to him, the injured got the cage too close to right earlobe. His earring became caught, when he released the cage to place in position it tore his earring out of earlobe. Medical Treatment Only Accident. Stitches/Sutures to reattach earlobe. NO Lost Time
While reaching around a guard, the employee's right hand touched the conveyor belt and was pulled between the conveyor belt and the air slide table. He received deep abrasions. The employee's post accident drug scan was positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine and he was terminated immediately.
Occupational illness. The employee has been dignosed with Silicosis. The company was notified via letter on July 05, 2007
Employee was helping another employee manually turn the v-belts so the bearings could be adjusted. He got his little finger on his left hand pulled between the sheave and the v-belts, which amputated his little finger at the outermost joint, just below the fingernail.
Employee has an occupational disease. She has been diagnosed with silicosis and her doctor has required her not to return to work.
Employee was collecting sample while holding bag on spout became distracted. In process of looking away finger was pinched by the bag holder clamp on packaging machine. This reflex action caused finger to hit a bolt resulting in laceration. Employee did not seek medical treatment at time of injury. Employee went for treatment 24 hours later which resulted in Restricted Duty.
Employee was stepping down from packers. She caught lug of safety boot in the grading and fell to the grating. Employee sprained left foot. She received restricted duty.
Diesel mechanic was adjusting the gates underneath the Garwood Trailer when his wrench slipped and hit some mud/dirt that was stuck on trailer knocking it into his face and eyes. Employee was wearing prescription safety glasses at the time of the incident. Medical Treatment, prescription antibiotic given when employee decided to seek treatment 4 days later.
Employee was driving a forklift in reverse and he pivoted his upper body to get a clear field of vision when he felt a pull in his left lower back. Diagnosis is mechanical low back pain with sciatica symptoms. Prescription meds, physical therapy, and restricted work for 3 days.
Employee failed to relieve the air pressure in a 2" air line before removing the air line from the air compressor. The air hose fitting hit the employee in the right leg and caused a 1-1/2" long laceration which required 5 stitches to close.
Employee was changing an oil filter on a Clark 290. To reach the canister the EE was standing on a 6'ladder (3rd step). The ladder was leaning against the equipment & slipped causing the EE to fall. This caused back pain, this injury was not reported until 12/12/06.
Packing 25 lb bags all day/went home with left wrist hurting.Then middle of palm started hurting & could not bend the middle finger on L. hand. Diagnosis is trigger hands tendonitis. EE was given injections & work restrictions of no lifting more 20 lbs with L hand. She did not notify EP until 6/08/06. She was able to work their regular job until the dr put her on rest.
While filling a 50 lb bag of diatomaceous earth, the top seam of the bag ripped open and caused product to get into the employee's right eye. Object was removed by medical staff but employee was diagnosed with Keratitis of the right eys
While exiting a 988 Caterpillar front end loader, the employee had his hand on the door frame and a gust of wind blew the door closed on the employee's left hand.
Injured employee was filling 50 pound bags of diatomaceous earth powder then lifting & stacking onto a pallet for storage. While lifting employee felt shoulder muscle pull/strain. Reportable due to modified duty restrictions given.
Injured employee was checking the tension on the film feed belt of the Hamer automated packaging system while it was running. His left middle finger was caught in the tensioner pulley thus causing the injury. This was a violation of company policy/procedure.