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Teammate fell backwards while restacking a pallet from the conveyor

On 2-19-26, a teammate reported eye pain in BD 10. After using an eye wash, they requested a medical evaluation on 2-23-26 for persistent discomfort. While no debris was found, a corneal abrasion was diagnosed, and prescription drops were issued for recovery.

When attempting to clear packaging jam, teammate hand was pinched between conveyors, abrasions resulted, modified duty and medication.

while leaning forward EE felt a pop in EE's lower left leg. was medically evaluated and was diagnosis as a strain.

while loosing a bolt the bolt broke loose and teammate fell forward and stated EE felt pain in EE's left hip. teammate was seen and released to full duty and was seen again on 112625 due to more complaints of the affected area. released with a steroid shot. to full duty no restrictions

On 9/28/25, EE slipped in a small hole and injured EE's knee while getting out of EE's vehicle for work. EE reported it to team lead at 12:00 PM; TL informed supervisor at 6:24 PM. EE requested medical attention the next day, was evaluated, given medication and work restrictions that didn't affect equipment duties. Released on 10/2/25.

Teammate initially reported being sick, but later disclosed an injury. They stated a foot was hanging off the forklift, and while traveling down a bay, leg was caught between the forklift and a pallet, injuring their ankle. They received medical attention and was diagnosed with a strained left foot and a pulled muscle.

while sitting on their tool chest and not noticing the lid was not closed they placed a hand on the side of the lid and when their weight shifted the lid closed on their hand causing a laceration to a finger.

At approx. 9:20 AM, EE was installing a side shift slide on FL177. While reattaching the carriage to the mast, it slipped and fell, pinching R index finger between the backrest and mast. EE sustained a fractured n lacerated finger, requiring sutures, x-ray, splint, and medication. Able to work-restricted from using (r) hand at work but later changed to limited use of (r) hand.

While transporting a line with a forklift, an EE got debris in EE's eye, possibly from rubbing it. EE used the on-site eyewash station and reported it to EE's supervisor, who escalated the issue. After initial first aid, the EE was taken to a fire station, then to Archbold Corp. Care for further treatment and received prescription medication.

Over the past 3 weeks operator developed pain in right shoulder, the pain became worse over time

While making adjustment on the Case Packer hand slipped and hit the guide which caused the injury.

While holding a pry bar teammate removed the bolts of the mast which allow the mast to drop 2-4 inches and hit the teammates forearm

Teammate complained of ongoing shoulder pain from lifting 24lb bags

While restacking a pallet to another pallet the teammate was working and stated when EE pushed a bag with their knee, EE hurt their back in this process.

Teammate reported on 022625 that EE had been injured on 072424 by being hit by a Stretch wrapper

EE working on installing forms. EE went to sit down on form and form broke. Tried to catch self but cut hand on anchor while doing so. EE received stitches.

While spinning the Pin Mixer with Right Middle finger was caught between the pins and the frame which caused the laceration

Teammate was punching out the DR101 inlet chute and smashed their (L) pinky finger in between the poker t-handle and the safety bar in the chute. When the buildup broke loose while poking the downward motion of it pulled their hands with momentum into the bar smashing (L) pinky finger. Teammate received medical, stitches to finger and release back to work.

Mobile maintanance EE was working on tarp system for Dump Truck.  While climbing down on fixed ladder of dump bed, EE got their finger caught on nonslip bar of the rungs and tore the skin on EE's left ring finger. EE stated took gloves off because it was hard for EE to get nuts and bolts out of EE's jean pocket. EE got stitches for injury and released back for work.

While replacing the belts on the verge recycle fan the right pinky finger was smashed and the tip of the finger was broken.

After sorting pallets teammate stated preexisting back injury began to hurt

While removing a jam up at the Case Packer teammate stood up form a kneeling position and felt a sharp pop in their right knee.

while hitting a shaft with a hammer a piece of metal chipped off and became lodged in the right forearm.

While using a pry par to unplug a jam EE hit right hand on the frame work and broke middle and ring finger on right hand. "The tips of the middle and ring fingers that were broken."

Teammate fell while walking on the ice and felt a sharp pain in right knee. Update: Teammate had surgery on 3/26/24 & has been removed from duty.

While attempting to return to the standing position after being bent over under the railcar, the teammate felt back pain in the middle of their back.

Operator stated that their arm had been hurting for a couple of months. at first this was a first aid only, but the doctor has changed to no longer first aid, and assigned occupational therapy.

Upon shift start, EE walked into the GN Mill Bld MCC room, and seemingly got into a physical altercation with an EE. Assumption is that IE was pushed or struck and fell against a main breaker bucket damaging some of the plate metal. IE diagnosed with ac joint separation to (L) shoulder, minor cut on mouth, ear & back. Also syncope at some point. Other EE no injuries.

While inspecting the 20' Lilly Auger for a leaking hole teammate inadvertently placed a finger inside of the auger from the bottom panel.

Team Lead turned leg the wrong way while working in the Baghouse, but stated was okay and no medical attention needed. Teammate wanted medical attention the next day and was driven to medical facility to get checked. Doctor released teammate to restrictive light duty and given a knee brace.

EE was spotting for railcar mover and slipped and hit head. EE left spotting activity to talk with RR guy in truck parked nearby. They decided to go over and talk with guy about railcars. The stepped in a water puddle and slipped and fell, bumping head on ground. EE received medical attention(6 staples to close cut)all scans/tests negatives at hospital and released same night.

While cutting off the mill belts, the knife slipped off the belts and hit EE's left forearm.

while walking on the South Path teammate slipped in a wet surface and EE's knee hit the floor. after 3 days of no contact with the plant the teammate reported EE's foot was hurting.

EE has ground level fall while exiting from Bdg#2. EE stepped off traction grating and onto slick pavement from rain event prior, causing EE to fall forward and landing on right hand and knee. EE diagnosis: acute right knee sprain

Teammate while holding the Manual override with their right hand inserted their left index finger into the Borax Valve to see if it was clean. The teammates stated their right hand slipped off the controls and the valve closed and amputated approx 1" of EE's left index finger.

Teammate was observed punching the machine

While moving the headwheel teammate felt a pain in right hand

EE was loading injured employee's truck with gummy overburden. While dumping bucket the material came out in a wad and injured EE said that it hurt their neck. EE removed from duty and sent for evaluation at their request. Diagnosis strain of trapezius, given medication and able to work with restrictions.

While trying to dislodge the bulk loading spout with a pry bar, the pry bar hit the teammate under the chin causing damage to four of the teammates teeth on the right side of EE's mouth.

The operator stated: climbed on the side of the forklift & was standing on the tire of forklift releasing the latch by hand on the self-dumping trash can when teammate slipped & hurt foot. Teammate stated did not fall to the ground. Teammate has a dislocated big toe on left foot. Surveillance video shows no such event. Awaiting teammate to work for further investigation.

Teammate's hand was caught underneath the seal bar

While trying to break loose a bolt using a boxed end wrench the bolt broke loose quickly and the teammate felt a pop in right shoulder

EE was cleaning line 107 while waiting for ore. EE picked up a bag and when EE stood up EE hit EE's head on the stand for the cooler.

Using pneumatic jackhammer to tear out refractory lining inside the cylinder wall of kiln. Worked up wall to about shoulder height when jackhammer vibrated backward. Employee's right hand was caught in the handle. Diagnosed as soft tissue strain. Returned to work the next day before traveling to follow up with home doctor for possible ortho referral.

While welding on a guard the setting on the Welding Helmet must not have been set correctly because later that night EE's eyes became irritated and EE sought medical attention for Flash Burns.

EE was complaining about another teammate not loading EE easy. EE never indicated EE was injured during the process but came back later in the week and wanted medical.

Teammate received a small laceration when hit EE's arm on the Case Packer Guide

while attempting to climb a stationary ladder teammate stated EE loss EE's grip and fell from approx. 3ft onto a concrete pad

A packaging line operator slipped on wet surface and landed on back and left elbow