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EE was fabricating frame work in the fab area. A piece of steel fell over while EE was kneeling and grinding on the frame. The piece struck EE on the back of the head between the top of the welding helmet and the strap requiring stitches due to head laceration.

EE was working on an engine mount when the wrench slipped and struck the EE in the R eye causing a laceration and bruising.

EE was walking on 2" rocks next to rail cars and felt a pain in the bottom of EE's foot. EE is in a walking boot that is for immobilization at this time causing it to be reportable. EE is performing EE's job functions. Possible stress fracture- waiting for further appointments.

Employee was welding on the bottom of a railcar. All PPE was being worn but a piece of slag dropped from the weld and rolled down EE's forehead and into EE's right eye coming to a rest on the bridge of EE's nose. Reportable due to prescription eye ointment applied. Released to work 4/22/2025

After shoveling out the 100 mesh pit employee slid into the pit and landed on their right knee. This jarred their back causing pain that showed up the next morning.

Pry baring door open on hopper car, gate was stuck and trying to break free. The bar slipped and EE fell and hit the ground.

EE was cutting zip ties with a knife and when EE cut through the zip tie EE jabbed self in the forearm. EE needed stitches and was released back to work with no restrictions.

EE was underneath the surge bin trying to free frozen material by hitting the bin with a sledgehammer. On one of EE's swings the sledgehammer bounced back at EE striking EE in the right shoulder.

Employee was walking to the back of their truck to get something out and did not lift a foot high enough and tripped over the railroad tie that was used for parking spots in the parking lot. They fell on their right shoulder hurting it.

EE states EE got a broken hand on 8/21 but did not report it until 8/26 after termination was decided due to attendance. EE states EE hit EE's right hand on a rib while torquing a ground support nut. EE went to the ER and had a fracture on 8/24 but did not call anyone until 8/26 at 8:45 am post no call no show.

While replacing the head bearings on BL_CV05 EE thought they did something to their back. EE was in the process of lifting the bearing from their belt level to mid-chest when this happened.

EE was cleaning out a grizzly and the scalper fell and caught 2 of EE's fingers. EE broke the tips of middle and index finger on left hand. Reportable due to fracture. No Missed or Restricted days.

EE was driving a semi and had a pain start in EE's lower right side. EE has been removed from work by the Dr. until 4/22 when a CT is scheduled. Undetermined if personal or work at this time. EE states roads were very rough and thinks injured self. To be determined but filed due to the 10 day rule.

EE was working off a ladder and was in a deep squat position while tacking in a liner in the trammel and felt a pop and catch in the left knee.

EE was lining up an industrial pipe and used the back of EE's leg to help align it. EE felt a pain in left knee. Not reportable to MSHA until 2/21/24 when EE received a cortisone injection and medical treatment. Prior was able to work normal job duties and no medical treatment.

EE was unhooking a pin and releasing a lever on a semi-trailer. EE felt left shoulder tweak.

Shoveling a work area when their right shoulder started hurting.

WHILE PUSHING SCREENS UNDER SEMITRUCKS FOR SAND GRADING THE SCREENS KEPT FALLING OFF AND NEEDING TO BE PUSHED BACK. THIS REPETITION CAUSED EE'S WRISTS TO HURT. EE HAS A SPLINT FROM THE DR.

While pulling the lid back on rotex 6 EE stepped in an open spot under the rotex and caught self with EE's left elbow on top of the machine. Did not seek medical attention until 11/20. No restrictions to job duties, but medical treatment (Therapy) was ordered 12/11/23. Opened due to therapy for nerve in the elbow.

EE was cranking a come-along that was attached to a floor panel. The floor panel broke in the Dryer and the come-along hook came back hitting EE in the mouth. Stitches, Broken Teeth and Fracture to bone in mouth.

EE reported that EE's right heel was sore when walking on rough/hard ground at work. Went to the Dr. 4/14/23 and will not have missed work days pending an MRI due to a walking boot and not being able to wear proper PPE.

E did not want to see the Dr. until 4/18/23 when EE called and said it was sore and wanted to go to the Dr. EE was climbing off the cat-walk of the truck when the side bracket that holds the 2 steps together broke and EE fell from the bottom step to the ground. Seeing Dr. on 4/19/23.

EE was cleaning sand away with a mud buggy and the bucket caused the buggy to kick back hyper extending their knee.

Employee was driving a semi tractor trailer. Driver started to complain of back back from being jostled around in cab.

EE was walking from the office and when EE stepped down the steps and turned, EE felt pain in the inside lower part of the left knee. EE did not feel EE needed medical attention until 1/30/23. EE notified HR on 1/27 while EE was on vacation that EE's knee hurt and wanted to see a Dr. when EE got home. Released to full duty but given a brace for the knee at this time.

EE hit a pothole while driving a semi-truck and bounced in the seat. This jarred EE to the left and EE hit shoulder against the driver's side window.

While guiding the truck & trailer back to unload another car- ee crossed between the rail trailer and 2 rail cars that were already placed on the track. The cars on the track rolled toward the trailer pinching ee's right thigh.

While changing screens sand fell past EE's safety glasses and got in eye. Only reportable due to a prescription ointment for EE's eye.

Unloading rail car, grabbed the hook to unhook the rail car and set it on the trailer. Stepped off trailer and lost balance and fell to the ground on right side.

Stepping out of a 650 exc. EE missed footing when stepping on the track and missed with foot. EE fell to the ground on right side/back.

The operator lost control. Root cause is unknown at this time due to the on-going accident investigation. We are waiting for the monetary amount from the insurance company and the mine operator.

REPAIRING A SAND LINE CRUSHING BELT CAUSED SOME SAND TO FALL OFF AND GET INTO EE'S EYE CAUSING IRRITATION. EE DID NOT FEEL NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL THE NEXT DAY WHEN IT STILL HURT. 9/8/22 EE SAW DR. AND GOT A PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE AND NO FOLLOW-UP WAS NEEDED. RELEASED TO FULL DUTY. FILED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF MEDICAL TREATMENT TO MSHA 9/12/22.

EE WAS CARRYING A BOX OF WITH BLASTING SUPPLIES TO THE FACE AND TRIPPED ON A ROCK.

EE went to a personal Dr. for carpal tunnel syndrome on 7/20 where the injury deemed was most likely work-related due to the repetitive motion of EE's wrist while fabricating. There were prior reporting's for personal concerns with EE's wrist before 7/20, but no injury or cause was determined until 7/20. EE at Duluth stated to use DOI as 7/20 and not any prior date.

WHILE CHECKING THE BOTTOM OF A RAIL CAR EE FELL BACKWARDS. WHEN CATCHING SELF EE HIT ANKLE ON A ROCK.

While hanging mesh from the JLG onto the mine ceiling EE overreached and stretched EE's shoulder causing injury. Removed from work on 6/28 to have therapy and a sling.

EE was grinding and when they raised their face shield to use the hoist after completing grinding some debris fell from the rim of their hard hat and into their eye. Full release, no restrictions. Received an ointment in the eye at the Dr.

EE was changing out a pipe and was pushing it with EE's right arm to get it into the right location while reaching to move another pipe with EE's left arm. EE heard a pop and felt pain on EE's right side.

While operating 3331 600 loader EE's back began to hurt and right leg went numb. Did not want to see the Dr. and continued to work as EE saw improvement. On 3/10/2022 EE was in pain and wanted to see a Dr. EE went to the ER on 3/11 and was removed from work at that time. Became MSHA reportable with missed day on 3/11/22.

EE believes they stepped wrong on a rock or rolled a window up and turned wrong hurting back. EE did not notify anyone until 2/7/22 stating they wanted to see the Dr. EE is now seeking medical treatment of therapy. Saw Dr. 2/7/22 and the therapy ordered made it reportable.

LIFTING SCREENS TO REPLACE FOR REPAIR IN THE MEGATEXTES AND FELT A TINGLING IN EE'S BACK. MEDICAL APT. ELECTED TO GO ON 1/21/22.

EE WAS REMOVING A HOUSING CAP WITH A BREAKER BAR ON THE FLETCHER DRILL WHEN THE CAP LET LOOSE AND EE'S ELBOW STRUCK THE BOLT ON THE ENGINE DOOR. EE FELT FINE AND DID NOT NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION. 4/15/22 EE REPORTED PAIN IN ELBOW AND THAT EE HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE SINCE INCIDENT WITH FEELING. SAW THE DR AND WAS ISSUED THERAPY 5/9/22. FILED WITH MSHA 5/11/22.

EE was knocking a rock that was stuck in the chute of the screener loose with a sledgehammer. When EE was done doing this EE's arm went numb and had pain.

EE stepped onto a rocky surface and rolled EE's right ankle causing a fracture.

While shoveling sand EE turned and leaned on a metal rail on a platform at a height of about 15 feet. The railing snapped and EE fell from a platform straight down and hit the cement. EE has missed work days at this time only.

EE was stung by a bee exiting EE's work truck. EE had an allergic reaction and had to go to the ER. EE received medication to stop the reaction and was removed from work for 1 day due to the side effect of drowsiness.

EE was pushing bolts and felt a pop in EE's back. EE did not have any pain immediately but EE's back started hurting overnight. EE reported 7/7/21 that EE was sore and wanted to see a Dr.

While hammering on a brushing mill head a piece of metal came off the mill head and embedded in finger. Did not have medical treatment until 5/7/21 to remove it. Released post removal with no restrictions.

EE was walking across the parking lot and slipped on packed snow.

EE was assisting in loading holes for blasting and when done loading holes right shoulder was sore. This incident was not reported to a manager or HR until 3/4/21. After they went to personal Dr. and had been in therapy for 2 weeks. Due to therapy we are reporting.