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October 2, 2023
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lycon Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner was using a Milwaukee utility knife to cut a piece of rubber to use as a gasket for bindicator on classifying tank when the utility knife slipped out of the rubber cutting miner above top of left knee cap. Miner was not following proper cutting procedures by not cutting away from the body.
October 2, 2023
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Lycon Inc · Struck by flying object
Miner was using an angle grinder on classifying tank discharge pipe to smooth out edges before installing rubber boot. Piece of metal got under safety glasses and into left eye. Miner was not wearing a face shield with the safety glasses per company policy.
September 30, 2021
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lycon Inc · Struck by falling object
Miner was placing a piece of tin on a small shed roof. The tin started to slide, miner went to stop the piece from sliding, edge of tin caused a laceration between index and middle finger on left hand. Miner received 2 sutures. Miner was given gloves to wear per company policy but decided at some point not to wear them. Cause of injury was not wearing protective gloves.
February 13, 2018
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Janesville Sand & Gravel Co. · Fall onto or against objects
Miner began to ascend front-end loader ladder, grabbed both side ladder rails and went to step on first rung, foot slipped off rung and caught fall with arms jarring right shoulder.
July 14, 2016
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Janesville Sand & Gravel Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Removing brush from behind Olson Bins, stepped over a pile of brush, ground was further away then what was expected, foot hit solid ground and injured knee. Contributing factor was human error, not paying attention to footing. This is a pre-existing condition-happened at previous employer about a year ago, same leg and same knee.
August 17, 2015
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Janesville Sand & Gravel Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Another miner was using a pry bar to close door on train car. IE was using a hammer to hit the lock on. The train car door sprung open and yanked the pry bar from the miner's hands hitting IE on the left side temple.
Janesville Sand & Gravel Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Cutting conveyor belt using a utility knife and cut left hand between thumb and forefinger. Miner received five (5) sutures.
Lifting drive shaft into place. Right hand palmar laceration.
July 7, 2005
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
LYCON Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
LOST BALANCE AND FELL FROM THE CONVEYOR CATWALK.
February 23, 2005
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Welding. Welding flash burns.
Janesville Sand & Gravel Co. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPING OUT OF SKIDSTEER LOADER, MISSED STEP, LEG WENT BETWEEN SKIDSTEER AND BUCKET. LEG BECAME WEDGED, FELL TO LEFT, STRAINED KNEE.
January 27, 2004
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Janesville Sand & Gravel Co. · Fall onto or against objects
UNLOADING ITEMS FROM BUCKET OF SKID STEER LOADER, SLIPPED ON STEEL INSIDE.
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