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Maintenance technician was insulating piping, EE was holding a water line while cutting the insulation to fit. The pipe shifted in the middle of EE's cut, and EE cut EE's left pinkie finger. EE was taken to local urgent care where EE received 4 stitches. EE was then released to work with no restrictions.

EE was experiencing trigger finger symptoms in November went to EE's Dr on 11/17/25. Was no disclosed by EE to company. On 1/26/26 EE notified HR and was evaluated by nurse on 1/27/26, then triage nurse on 1/27/26, then telehealth on 1/30/26. Seen by ortho specialist on 2/6/26 and diagnosed w/trigger finger & work related, received corticosteroid injection & RTW.

Loader Operator backed down the feed ramp for the mill with a loader as a contractor dump truck was backing into the bay perpendicular to that ramp. The dump truck struck the side of the loader tire and counterweight shifting it to the right and in the process strained the muscles in operator's lower back.

Temporary employee was working in the bagging area when EE tripped over a piece of the exit conveyor at approximately 1:30 pm. EE landed on EE's right shoulder and was experiencing tingling/numbness, but no pain. Employee was taken to the ER to be medically evaluated. EE did not attend EE's follow-up appointment, as required, and did not return or call into work until 5/19/2025.

Dump truck was being loaded with dry clay. The clay was leaking out of areas of the tailgate. Employee attempted to shove the tailgate closed. When the employee attempted to close the tailgate EE's right middle finger was caught between the truck bed and tailgate.

Employee was placing paper bags on 50 lb. bagger spout when the bag on the spout to EE's right ruptured. The bag ruptured in such a way that the clay was directed towards the right side of the employee's head. This dislodged EE's safety glasses and got clay in EE's eye.

Employee's shoe became untied and employee tripped as a result. Upon hitting the ground during the call, the employee's glasses broke and cut employee's right eyebrow.

Rain caused the kaolin clay to become slick causing the forklift to slide into a handrail on a ramp.

While taking the bolt out of the hammer tip in the mill. When turned on the impact wrench the bolt backed out and the head of the bolt cut through the glove and cut middle finger on left hand.

Employee was pulling a hose out of a cam-lock coupler. When they were pulling up on the hose they felt a pop in their back. The employee was taken to the emergency room where they were placed on restrictive duty.

Employee was attempting to open a butterfly valve on a product line. The employee forced the valve to open and when it broke free EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder and some discomfort in EE's right shoulder blade and index finger. Employee was treated by an occupational clinic and place under restricted duty.

Employee was cleaning out a clay feeder/shredder where a process upset had damaged the feeder/shredder. While cleaning out the clay from behind a bent door assembly, the employee lacerated their forearm on a jagged piece of metal. First aid was administered and employee was taken to a medical facility for treatment.

EE was using a hammer to hit the outside of the hopper to get clay to feed. EE got finger caught between the hammer handle and the hopper causing a non-displaced fracture of the right index finger phalanx.

Employee was lancing bridged material from mill feed hopper. They stepped back from the hopper and felt a pop in left knee and felt a sharp pain. Employee was standing on deck grating and did not step on any spillage.

Employee was stepping off of the scale platform on a bulk bagger when the heel of EE's left boot caught the edge causing EE to roll EE's ankle.

Employee was stacking 50 lb. bags when they felt a pop in their shoulder and felt pain. Employee strained a muscle and tendon in left bicep.

The operator of an off road truck and the Operator of a Excavator were cleaning their windows, when the excavator operator finished EE's windows, EE proceeded to clean out the bed of the truck. The operator of the off road truck was standing on the walk outside of EE's cab and the movement of the truck caused the truck driver to strain EE's back.

Employee was found unresponsive in employee's vehicle in the company parking lot the morning of February 16th, 2022 approx 8:30 am. 911 was called as was MSHA's immediately reportable hotline. Victim was pronounced deceased by the Coroner 9:00 am. The employee passed away of natural causes in the vehicle. An MSHA inspector from the MSHA Macon office performed the investigation.

Temp bagger stepped backwards off of bulk bagging platform and twisted ankle.

The injured was attempting to replace a section of conveyor cover. In the process, EE's left hand slipped and EE jammed the middle finger into the cover anchor point, resulting in a laceration of the finger tip.

Employee slipped on clay while cleaning up at the end of the shift.

During a dust collector bag change the miner bent over to pick up a tool. EE's hard hat fell off and EE was struck on top of the head by a falling bag cage. Miner received a laceration requiring three staples.

While performing regular maintenance on the roller mill, a particle of dust entered the employee's eye, causing irritation.

Dismounting trailer ladder right foot slipped when touched the ground. Strain in the right calf muscle.

Employee was getting a pillow-block bearing off the shelf in the warehouse, and EE said felt a pain in the left forearm.

The employee was horse playing and fell backward injuring EE's knee.

Temp employee was filling bags and upon release the bag fell. Employee attempted to catch the bag but couldn't stop it. EE continued working the shift and complained of mild pain at the end of shift. EE sought medical care on 12/10/18 and was released to return to work. Dr. requested a MRI and results returned on 1/9/19 revealed shoulder injury. Became reportable on 1/9/2019.

The employee slipped on top of a bulk truck and lacerated a knee on the latch.

The employee was hanging a bag from a step platform and lost footing. In an attempt to catch self ee hit knee on the bagger scale.

Employee was moving 50lb bags by hand and felt a strain in the back.

Slippery/Wet surface.

Driver turning landing gear handle on trailer, handle sprung back and struck driver on eye brow and eye lid causing laceration.

Pulled muscle in lower back.

Employee was cutting plastic ty-wraps off of a hose. The knife ee was using cut through the ty-wrap unexpectedly, and cut the back of left thumb. Sutures were needed to close the laceration.

Elliott employee was disassembling a machine for repairs. A piece that was believed to be secured unexpectedly moved. Employees right hand was pinched between part and stationary object resulting in a laceration to palm of hand at base of index finger. Cut required nine stitches to close.

While removing a gearbox it fell on employee's hand causing an abrasion and swelling

Operator misjudgment; heavy dew accumulation; Operator decided to try & turn on the fuel pump by standing on an oil dry container. Operator lost footing & slipped off. The employee worked their entire shift without making any note of injury. Employee later called the foreman over the job to notify the foreman they were at the emergency room getting their back looked at.

Missed a stair coming down the steps and sprained ankle

Dump trailer tailgate

The employee was closing the bottom gate of the hopper when he fell. When falling the bar used to open the gate landed on his finger smashing it.

The employee was exiting the loader when his right foot slipped off the top step. When his right foot slipped off the step his right knee struck the top step.

To move product to the poly bagger, the operators have to occasionally hit the sides of the bin with a dead blow hammer. While the injured was striking the bin, he said he heard something pop in his shoulder. He was still able to move it freely and refused on-site first aid. He was later diagnosed with a shoulder strain, and his lifting ability was restricted.

The employee was walking when he slipped causing him to fall. The employee caught himself with his right elbow causing a fracture.

UNKNOWN - HE HAD A STROKE

On 2/18/14, a temporary contract employee complained of shoulder pain. He could not specify a particular date or time the pain began, but said he thought it was related to his activities at work. The temporary employment agency was contacted and the employee was removed from the worksite.

The employee slipped and fell causing a contusion to his leg and his right elbow.

The employee stated that his wrist was hurting. The results ware his wrist was sprung.

While working on a pulley taking bolts out employee allegedly got bitten by some type of insect. The insect was never seen. Employee went to the doctor and it was determined the area of the bite needed medical treatment.

Employee slip and fall coming down the ramp by #4 Mill.

Employee reported that he bumped his left knee on a railcar ladder.