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While performing overhead hydro-blasting operations in the hopper area of the scrubber, hardened material adhered to the scrubber wall became dislodged and fell from the scrubber wall. The falling material struck the employee on the left hip area.
Helping wash material off mill head and put chains on head for lifting when chain head rolled on top of right foot. Cause a broken big toe on right foot
While shooting a ring in kiln #2 the employee felt excessive recoil then noticed EE was bleeding from EE's right thumb
The employee was helping another employee move a Winchester Ringbuster kiln gun from the kiln deck to the storage area of the mine. The gun discharged while the employees were lifting it. This resulted in the slug striking the employee in left foot.
Employee was on break in the work trailer. door to trailer was opened and at that time, a gust of wind brought in dust/debris. Some sand got into the employee's eye.
While pulling the 8 gauge shotgun stand out of the #2 hood after shooting a ring, one of the wheels of the shotgun stand came apart and made it more difficult for the employee to pull the gun. The employee continued pulling the shotgun stand and twisted left knee.
Employee used a 10 foot ladder to climb the bowl mill structure to inspect the top of the bowl mill. As employee was climbing down, accidentally placed left hand near an unguarded drive belt and pulley located approximately 15ft off the ground. Employee received a serious injury to left pinky.
Employee was pulling a water hose in a man-lift. EE was attempting to wash the number #2 scrubber tank. As EE tried to lift the water hose, EE felt a pain in lower back. Employee went to the doctor on 1-23-17. The doctor released EE to regular duty without restrictions on 1-23-17. EE went to EE's own doctor on 2/3/2017 and was put on restricted duty.
Employee cut left knuckle on electric Metabo saw while cutting notches on idler roller. Employee received four stitches.
Employee and a co-worker were removing port-a-power heads from under kiln. The third and last one slipped out of co-workers hand and employee could not get their hand away in time and the head caught the end of EE's finger. The tip of the middle finger was broken and lacerated by the 275 pound port-a-power head.
Employee strained his shoulder while pushing a guard back in place. Employee did not report injury until the following Monday. After his first visit to the doctor we was NOT given restrictions. He went to is own doctor and was put on restrictions weeks later.