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While pulling scaffolding board out from position on filter press, EE stepped backward away from the press. EE's foot slipped on a cloth bundle and EE slipped. EE fell on EE's rear. When EE got up EE could feel pressure in EE's lower back. EE did not want to seek medical attention at the time and tried to self treat. The next day EE wanted to seek medical attention.

The employee had a reportable standard threshold shift upon completion of their annual hearing testing

Employee was bagging, not wearing cut resistant gloves, and while putting bag on spout, employee's hand got off center and employee received a laceration to right hand index finger.

Employee was assisting maintenance personal put away tools when the employee stepped over a gutter and onto a curb. The employee placed the ball of their right foot on the curb and took another step with their other leg. The right heel dropped as they place weight on the leg causing a strained calf muscle.

To the best of our knowledge and information an employee who tested positive for COVID-19 may have been in contact with one employee, (vaccinated), for 15 minutes within 6 feet on 2-1-22. EE felt symptoms on 2-5-22 after shift. EE tested positive that evening and is quarantined at home for ten days.

Employee was removing a screen from the 3 division shaker with the help of another individual when employee felt pain in the middle of back. Employee is currently out of work until released by the physician.

Employee was working near Bucket Elevator 205 near the Screenhouse Plant when the Employee walked into a 2-inch angle iron support on an H Brace I-beam that was supporting a belt conveyor structure. The angle Iron was at approximant 5 foot high. The employee was wearing hard hat. Employee was prescribed muscle relaxants for a stiff neck.

Employee reported to their supervisor on 10/15 that they had been experiencing pain in both elbows intermittently for the past five months. They reported the pain gets worse when they lift heavy objects, move their elbows and hands outward, away from their body and use a strong grip force. The employee believed a jackhammering job that occurred on 7/2 contributed to the injury.

Employee was preparing to clean up work area with water hose when EE slipped on muddy water and fell. EE tried catching self by putting down right hand. In doing so, EE sprained right hand and wrist. EE has been placed on restriction/light duty until further notice.

Employee was shoveling sand into a wheelbarrow when employee felt pain in lower back on the right side. Placed on restriction, no lost time.

Employee received contusion on right thigh when struck with reject belt while clearing backed up bags on palletizer machine.

A Maintenance Technician was tasked to remove a piece of angle iron that was stuck in the belt conveyor tail pulley of BC-101. The EE tried to roll the conveyor belt backwards to let the angle iron drop out of the tail pulley by rolling the motor drive belts at the head pulley. In doing so the EE caught three fingertips on left hand. The Employee was wearing gloves.

Laceration to right Pinkie finger while trying to slide ball deck of Tycan screen into place. The deck fell on EE's finger after being pushed over a small lip.

Strain to lower back from transferring load cells from a damaged pallet to an intact pallet.

Employee was a passenger in a moving work truck, in the backseat and was reaching down to pick up a set of keys when employee overextended arm and felt a sharp pain in left shoulder.

EE was diagnosed with carpal tunnel by PCP on 2/17. EE reported on 2/21 symptoms of numbness & tingling in right hand for 3+ yrs & gripping the handle of shovel was the cause. EE last remembers shoveling in 8-9/20 when they cleaned the dryer for 1 1/2 days. EE reported a 2nd job making pizzas at a store & reported pain in their hand after Super Bowl weekend making pizza all day.

Employee was using a vacuum hose attached to a vacuum truck to remove sand near a guarded tail pulley. The hose clogged and the employee was picking up the hose to dislodge the material to unclog it when the hose clog released and the hose fell to the ground, the employee then felt a sharp pain in EE's back.

Employee was grinding 2" pipe when a metal flake entered left eye. EE immediately notified supervisor and flushed it with eye wash. EE was taken in for medical attention. The piece of metal had to be removed. EE was wearing safety glasses and a straight clear face shield. We will be changing over to a V90 shield with built in goggles to prevent this from re-occurring.

Employee was operating bagging machine and the bag in their right hand collapsed and did not open fully around spout. Employee's hand contacted sharp edge of fill spout and received laceration injury.

Employee's right thumb was caught between a post hole driver and a ground rod while driving rod into ground. Employee received a laceration which required medical attention and stitches.

Employee was using a cordless impact wrench with left hand. EE was tightening bolts on a motor when EE started to feel some pain in the left hand.

Employee reports lumps on wrist

Employee was walking back to work station from lunch. EE was struck on hard hat by a rock while walking under the 3 division jaw belt. EE felt pain in neck and upper back. EE was taken to med center for evaluation.

Employee was using a bagging machine. They cut their hand on the end of the spout.

On 10/18/2018 the employee was grinding angle iron when EE felt something in EE's right eye. EE continued working and it wasn't until 10/23/2018 when discomfort lead EE to seek medical attention. EE had a small flake of metal in EE's right eye that had to be removed. EE was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident.

Employee reports back pain. Employee was lifting a 100lb bag to fill a super sack. Employee was in a car accident several years ago and says they get the pain about 3 times a year.

Maintenance Mechanic reports both left and right shoulder hurt. EE had surgery in 1976 on one and 1987 on the other one.

Employee had just parked the CAT 980C loader. As ee was exiting the loader, ee accidentally stepped on a wheel chock that ee had not noticed when parking. The chock was located at the bottom of the loader's step ladder. Stepping on the chock caused leg to twist, resulting in injuring left leg.

Employee was tracking a conveyor belt when they slipped and pinched their hand. Employee broke 3 fingers on the left hand.

Employee was disassembling pump. When employee removed last bolt the back plate came loose and pinched a thumb causing a laceration. Employee received six stitches to the left thumb. Employee has work restriction from pulling/Lifting no more than 15 pounds and is expected maximum medical improvement by 2/26/2018

Employee was operating a CAT 972M Rubber Tire Loader when EE felt pain in back. EE then reported this to immediate supervisor, who took EE to the Med Center to be evaluated. There was not a specific activity that triggered the back pain. EE was released back to work with restrictions. The employee has been a Loader Operator at the facility for 28 years.

Employee was operating a Cat Backhoe and hit head.

Employee was conducting scheduled cleaning of Plant. EE was using a general purpose hammer to clear dried material off the conveyor frame. As EE hit the frame, the hammer ricocheted off striking EE's opposite (left) pinky finger. EE received a laceration and was taken to the clinic. EE did not receive sutures however, EE was prescribed an antibiotics.

Employee was stripping wood frame around A/C unit and bending nails over as they were pulled. During clean up, EE stepped on a nail that was apparently missed. The nail had penetrated the work boot and punctured the bottom of foot. Foot was cleaned, received a tetanus shot, and was given precautionary prescription. No lost time.

Employee was grinding in the Welders Yard when ee got debris in left eye. EE immediately went over and flushed it out at the eye wash station. EE was wearing Safety Glasses and Face Shield at the time. EE started to feel some irritation approximately 8 working days later when ee notified employer on 5/16/2017. No work missed. First Aid with Prescription eye drops.

Employee was turning a valve and twisted EE's back. EE reported the incident 10/28/2016 however did not seek medical attention until 11/03/2016 when EE was diagnosed with a lumber sprain.

Employee was exiting vehicle when a large gust of wind slammed the door shut. Employee tried to catch the door when two fingers on right hand were pinched in the door as it shut.

On October 15th Lapeyre Industrial Sands was notified by The Law Offices of Robert Grant client ee has a cumulative trauma injury occurring from 10/05/2015 to 10/05/2016 to back and shoulders.

While conducting an inspection/cleaning of the loader bucket, the operator had not completely lowered the bucket to the ground. The hydraulics slowly lowered while parked, causing the bucket to pinch the operators toes on left foot between the bucket and the ground.

Employee reports right wrist hurts from operating a 657 Cat Scraper.

On April 21, 2016 Employee reported pain on left elbow. EE was brought into the clinic where EE told to do stretches every hour for 5 minutes. EE was also advised to do physical therapy 3 times a week for two weeks.

While dismounting a skid steer, the miner caught his foot on a step and fell approximately two feet to the ground and injured his right knee. First aid was administered and an x-ray showed no fractures. There was no lost time and injured returned to work on restricted duty the same day. Doctor gave prescription for ibuprofen. Knee showed minor bruising and swelling.

Employee was inserting rods into a rod mill. He removed the strap holding the rods together. The rod rolled off the wood platform crushing his left middle finger. He went to the clinic for sutures.

EE felt his shoulder stiffen up due to the repetitive motions. He reported his pain on 6/11/15 to the company and he decided to apply first aid treatment to his shoulder. On 6/16/15, EE felt pain after the first aid treatment and was escorted to the health clinic around 7:30AM. He was diagnosed with a sprain/strain right shoulder and given restrictive duty.

While walking on a wet floor at the Slurry Plant, the miner slipped and fell, injury his right knee that had been previously injured at home. The miner finished his shift. The right knee swelled overnight and the miner was seen by a physician the following day, May 27, 2015. The miner was asked to follow-up with the doctor on June 1, with another follow-up scheduled for June 8.

Suffered minor arc flash burns to both eyes while welding inside a metal bucket attached to a front end loader. The injured said he should not have raised his welding helmet while another welder was working in the same area of a shiny reflective surface. The burns were not realized until the following morning. The other welder did not suffer any arc flash burns to his eyes.

08/21/2014 Employee was operating a haul truck. Employee felt lower back pain 08/22/2014. He reported his injury 08/25/2014 and was seen by a physician.

08/01/2014 Employee was shoveling sand in the blending area when he pulled a muscle in his lower back. 08/04/2014 Employee reported his injury to his supervisor. He was sent in for medical treatment and prescribed medication. He was given lifting restrictions.

Employee was dismounting a 30 ton haul truck when his foot missed the last rung. He fell to the ground and injured his right knee.

On 5/16/2013 employee ran over large rock with Cat Scraper which jerked the cab. He reported that his back was sore but this was not work related and the pain was from an ongoing back problem. On 5/28/2013 he reported he now thinks this is work related. He was sent for medical treatment and was prescribed medication and given lifting restrictions.