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This injury was a first aid until employee went to the doctor on June 5, 2018. The employee was exiting the cab of the dozer when they twisted their arm and lost footing. This resulted in a strain to the right bicep. The employee missed two days of work.
This was initially a first aid incident until the employee had surgery on 5/1/2018 and is now a restricted duty injury. Employee was rotating a sheave on a pump when EE heard a pop and felt pain in left calf. Originally a muscle strain.
Initially this was a first aid injury until surgery was required on 3/29/2018. Employee was pushing a camera through pipe. EE was kneeled down pushing hard when ee felt a pain. This incident resulted in surgery to repair hernia.
Employee was tightening a ratchet strap, the strap slipped off and hit EE in the face causing a laceration to EE's chin which required several stitches.
Contracted employee started shift and went to climb into the crane. Contractor used the outrigger arms to access the cab. The contractors safety vest snagged on the hydraulic valve box and caused the contractor to fall. The contractor fell and landed with their shoulder on a job box. The contractor was taken to er by ambulance for evaluation. Fall caused a broken Clavicle.
Employee has a personal medical condition which caused EE to feel light headed and fall while walking up BC2024 catwalk. Employee fell and struck the back of head on the catwalk resulting in stitches to close a cut on the back of head.
While grading the road with a loader, employee struck the edge of a concrete pad, causing the loader to stop. Employee hit head against something resulting in a cut on the right side of head requiring stitches.
Employee was climbing down ladder in dryer room by BC-06 when the upright hand hold broke and ee fell about 6 feet. EE left wrist was sprained.
An employee found a conveyor motor was turning but the gear reducer was not as the V-belt was slipping. The employee removed the guard and pulled the V-belt to add tension when the belt started and pulled ee's right index finger between the belt and pulley causing a laceration below the second knuckle resulting in 2 stitches and returning to work with no restrictions.
Employee was changing screens on the lower deck of the north primary screen in the Wash Plant. Employee used a razor utility knife to cut a rubber gasket down to size. The blade slipped off of the rubber and cut through the glove and the employee's right hand. Employee was taken to the emergency room and received stitches.
Employee was assisting with patches being hoisted to fix duct work. Employee was on the 5th step of a 12 foot ladder assisting. While employee was on the ladder the ladder twisted and the employee fell to the ground landing on left wrist. Employee was taken to the emergency room and was transferred to larger hospital for surgery. Employee suffered a broken radius and Ulna.
EE was operating a walk-behind skid steer under a conveyor. EE pinched left hand between the bottom of the conveyor frame & the control panel of the skid steer.
Pipe was plugged, employee took bolts out of flange and moved one pipe up so employee could look into the pipe to see where the blockage was. As employee held the flashlight in the pipe, the pipe settled pinching and breaking employee's pinkie finger, left hand. The finger is broken.
Employee was gathering sand samples in a 5 gallon bucket. Bucket weight approx. 10 pounds. Employee removed the bucket from the bed of a pickup truck over the bed rail. Employee then noticed a pain in back that progressed through the day. Employee reported incident next day to supervisor and was taken to clinic. Placed on restriction until clearance.
Employee was using a bobcat to clear material around the dry plant. Employee was unable to close the door to the equipment and tried to force the door closed. Employee broke the glass which resulted in a laceration to right forearm.
Employee was walking from Wedron #3 product elevators towards the maintenance vehicle when employee slipped in area covered with water and algae. Employee fell striking the back of employee's head resulting in a cut requiring 5 stitches to close.
Employee was picking up or removing 8 inch Tee from shipping container when the Tee shifted cutting the employee's left thumb requiring stitches to close the cut.
A bearing was being tapped into place on a head pulley shaft using a hammer and a chisel when a small portion of the chisel cutting edge chipped off striking an employee 6 feet away in the right chest. The piece was removed requiring two stitches to close the wound.
Liquid spilled off the lid of a 5 gallon bucket of oil while contractor was lifting it out of the containment area. The spilled liquid contacted EE's shirt and pants. As the day progressed EE said it was irritating on the skin.
Employee was removing the dust collector assess door when it fell striking ring finger cutting it which required stitches.
Employee was checking rotex screen for possible plugged chute. As the screen was stopping, employee placed hands and right foot against the screen to stop it when the screen shifted causing employees foot to slip in between the screen and the chute resulting in sprain and bruises on right foot/ankle.
Dyno Nobel crew was feeding loading hose through outbound hose sheave assembly. EE was standing on truck using 3 points of contact. EE's right hand was on hose boom carousel. Hose boom moved pinching EE's middle finger right hand between hose boom guide wheel and hose boom carousel. EE received 7 stitches.
A maintenance worker was rebuilding a 12X14 pump and case. While working on the pump, it slid off the pallet and landed on top of foot. The employee was taken to the emergency room by a co-worker. X-rays showed no fractures found in the foot. The doctor did not prescribe any medications at this time. The employee was taken off work after the follow-up appointment.
This incident was initially reported as first aid. It became reportable on 3/20/2017 when physical therapy was prescribed. Employee was walking to retrieve a sample when they stepped over a pile of sand. Employee's foot sank in the sand causing them to slip and twist their back, this event aggravated a pre-existing injury.
Employee was reinserting fuses when a short occurred resulting in second degree burns to right arm.
Employee was performing ground testing at Wedron 2 when EE called supervisor over to enquire the status of a piece of equipment. EE shifted towards the supervisor and slipped falling against the handrail bruising rib cage. When employee had a follow-up Doctor appointment on October 25, 2016 the Doctor reported a fractured rib making this a reportable incident.
Employee was working under a conveyor belt, when ee stood up ee cut back on a piece of guarding, resulting in a couple of stitches.
Associate was digging out a water pipe and showed signs of heat exhaustion. EE was taken to the hospital by ambulance and released.
Associate was digging out a water pipe and showed signs of heat exhaustion. EE was taken to the hospital by ambulance and released.
Driller and drill helper were attempting to take off drill bit from pipe when drill pipe unscrewed from top head and fell down on helper
(FDF) Francis Drilling Fluids driver raised the safe rack to close EE's lids due to the way EE was lined up. EE got back on EE's truck to close EE's lids and fell to the ground.
While prying apart a crate, a board broke striking the associate in the face. Splitting EE's lip open.
Walking down stairs and neck started hurting. Went to doctor on 1/26/16 and was told to ice neck. EE decided to take the rest of the day off using a vacation day so ee could ice neck.
While walking to Bobcat ATV the employee slipped on a small patch of ice and fell to the ground. The resulting injury was a minor sprain to the associate's left wrist. Light restrictions were prescribed as a result.
While clearing out rock from the crusher the associate stepped on some rocks at an odd angle, spraining EE's right foot.
While stepping off of a ladder the employees knee gave out and she fell from the second rung. Her knee gave out due to a previous injury that was not work related. She received minor restrictions.
On 12/18/2015 an associate stepped out of the Loader he slipped on uneven ground and grabbed the handle to stop from falling. We took him to the clinic where he was released without restrictions to come back to work. On 1/4/2016 an MRI was performed resulting in a torn bicep muscle. He was released without restrictions but we have restricted his tasks.
Employee ran over rock with front end loader, causing minor back pain. He was taken to Heart of Texas Hospital in Brady, Texas, and was put on restricted duty until he has follow up on 11/6/2015. We have accommodated his restrictions and is currently working under those restrictions.
Associate was breaking rocks with a loader bucket. While doing so, he started feeling light headed and nauseated. He was taken to emergency room and was diagnosed with a migraine headache, and given a prescription. He has not missed any work because of this, but has restrictions until 10/12/15.
Employee was stripping wire for main feed when his hand slipped and the knife struck his thumb resulting in two stitches.
Employee was using a pocket knife to cut a zip tie. While doing so, the knife slipped and punctured his hand. This resulted in stitches from the local emergency room. He returned to work, but was instructed to follow up with a hand surgeon for possible nerve issues. At this time, he is on restricted duty, but there has not been any lost time.
EE was caring a bag of sand on his shoulder. A wind gust blew a sand particle into his eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses as required. The employee did not report the incident until he returned to work his next shift (7/24/15). His eye was irritated. The doctor removed the foreign body and gave him a prescription for an antibiotic cream and he returned to work.
Associate was washing hot sand from under the dryer. While doing so the splice on the hose he was using broke, causing water to hit the hot sand spraying sand and steam on the associate. The associate suffered first degree burns to his left arm, neck, and face.
Associate was backing up a 770 CAT haul truck to stockpile. While backing up she was run into by a 980 CAT loader. She complained of pain and was taken to company doctor for evaluation. She was released back to work without restrictions, but refused and seeked further evaluation on her own. She was released back to work with restrictions. Case is currently under investigation
While hanging bags on a paper bag sealer in the Open mouth bagging area the employees right hand middle finger was pinched causing a laceration. No stitches were required. Employee was placed on limited use of the right hand.
Employee was performing maintenance at #2 conveyor. While doing so, he slipped and landed on his back. He was taken to emergency room for observation and released back to work on restricted duty. Employee no longer works at mine.
Associate was exiting skid steer, when he got into the bucket, he turned to close the door. After closing the door he was turning to exit the bucket when his foot/leg contacted the side of the bucket causing him to fall onto the ground resulting in a fracture to his left arm.
Employee was operating the Bagging Machine when he noticed his hand was swollen. He put Ice on the hand. He went to the clinic to have it checked out. He was diagnosed with a Mild Strain to the Extenser Tendon. Employee indicated that he noticed his hand being swollen on the previous shift but failed to report it.
Employee was cleaning out dewatering building using a 2" diameter water hose which involved lifting and maneuvering the hose. The employee stated that he bent over and twisted to move the hose when he felt a strain in his back. Not reported to plant management until 12-29-14. Unreported Muscle relaxer injection received by doctor (Notified Plant Mg. 1-05-15)
While cutting up cardboard boxes to place in the recycling bin the associate cut his left hand with a utility knife. The resulting injury required three stitches to close the wound.