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Employee was relocating a hose into position in the Mill area, and reaggravated an existing back injury. The employee further aggravated their back when attempting to loosen a gearbox nut using a crescent wrench.
EE was assisting maintenance with the demo of dewatering screen and stepped on rotted flashing covered in sand to pass a piece of pipe to another employee. The EE landed on their right hip and fell into the adjacent sump that was full of water. The EE did not want to seek medical treatment until 10/15.
The EE reported on 9/22 that they were removing a tire from a light duty pick up and it fell backward against the hub after they took it off the studs and pinched their two middle fingers on their left hand between the metal wheel and hub. They did not want to seek medical attention until Monday, 9/25.
The EE was opening a valve at the mud pumps and a bee stung their right hand. They removed the stinger but their hand began to swell up that night and they thought they were having a reaction to the venom. They went to the doctor on Monday and their hand was infected because of the sting. They were prescribed antibiotics.
The EE reported lower back strain from pushing plates at the filter press on 6/8/23 but did not want to seek medical attention. They reported on 6/14/2023 that they did want to go to the doctor since their lower back was still sore. The doctor gave them prescription medication and PT.
The EE was washing mud from the filters at the filter press with another EE and got mud in their eyes. They used the eyewash but rubbed their left eye with their hand to try to get the mud out and it scratched their cornea.
The EE was replacing the bearing on CV-5 head pulley shaft and was turning the race to access the allen set screw. They inserted a bar into the open hole to rotate the race towards themselves. The bar slipped from the hole and their middle finger knuckle scraped against a guard near the top of the head box.
Employee was pushing 100 pound bag into position on palletizer and felt pain in their left forearm above wrist.
On 10/15 the employee was cleaning the concrete slab by the oil shop with the water truck and pulled the hose out of the reel and twisted their right knee on the edge of the concrete pad. They reported it at the time but did not want to see a doctor until 10/21 when the Supervisor talked to them about their limping.
Contractor climbed to the engine compartment on the 966 to inspect for any remaining tools and lost their footing. They reached out with their right hand and grabbed the hose to the fire suppression system tank. The tank struck the victim in the head and they strained their arm grabbing the hose. The whole tank mounting bracket had been removed to service the engine.
The operator reported they received a ganglion cyst on their right hand from clearing material from the CV-2 chute hopper using a breaker bar. They waited to see whether it would go away on its own and it never did. The EE never received prescription medication or restrictions. They elected to undergo surgery in April 2023 and surgery was performed 5/15/23.
Employee was walking and a yellow jacket stung EE's right hand.
The employee reported lower back pain from operating the scraper on 8/15/2022 but did not want to seek medical treatment. They decided to self treat and returned on 9/28/2022 requesting medical treatment. The employee was sent to the clinic at that time and received work restrictions and prescription medication.
The employee reported on 8/5/22 that they were working at the palletizer with 100 lb bags and six bags stacked on the belt. They said they pulled a bag toward them across the air table more with right arm than left and strained upper right arm. Employee was diagnosed with triceps strain which is a pushing muscle.
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 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.
Strain to lower back from transferring load cells from a damaged pallet to an intact pallet.
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 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 reports lumps on wrist
Employee was using a bagging machine. They cut their hand on the end of the spout.
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 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 Backhoe and hit head.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EE was shoveling at blender, as he stood up he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. EE stated that pain went away quickly and he finished the remainder of his shift. The next morning EE complained of stiffness in his lower back and was taken to the medical clinic where he received a prescription medication.