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Operator was bolting together flange on a baghouse noltec when dust materials broke free, causing dust to come out between the flange and noltec, striking the operator in the face. Dust went around the safety glasses and entered the eyes.
There was no accident. Employee was at the worksite but had not yet started work, EE had a heart attack at 5:31 am prior to beginning work, but EE was on the site.
On our Updraft Drying Fan failed and we had a fire in our Electrical Room (EER1). 45 minutes prior to this we know the current to the Fan went way up, speed went way down, power draw went way down, motor temps skyrocketed and the fan vibration decreased.
An operator was hosing down floors for housekeeping, he noticed a burning sensation to both feet but continued to work. After several hours, the burning sensation progressed to a point of painfulness at which time he removed his boots and realized he had burns to both feet. Holes in his work boots (both) allowed Sodium Hydroxide exposure to his feet.
Maintenance team replacing a roller. Injured employee was holding a backing plate in position when another mechanic lost control of the roller pin, dropping it on the injured employees fingers. Middle finger on left hand lost nail, broken.
Operator was climbing an extension ladder to secure it when it slipped; the operator remained on the ladder while it slid downward, injuring his right wrist. The employee reported it as a near miss and refused medical treatment, but yesterday afternoon we received a call for Workers Comp information so he is now claiming it is a work related injury.