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EE was adjusting the headlamp on EE's hard. When doing this EE was cutting a zip tie that held the headlamp strap on EE's hat. EE punctured EE's left index finger.
Employee was cleaning bolt holes for the grizzly bars and missed the laddy slipper with a sledge hammer smashing their right index finger. Employee was taken to clinic and had the nail removed.
Employee was getting out of their truck to use the restroom and missed the first flex step and fell to the ground landing on their butt and lower back. Accident currently under investigation.
Employee was lying on their back trying to get a rock unstuck from a plugged chute when a larger rock rolled off the belt and hit them on the left knee.
Employee was drilling a hole through a stainless steel box. They reversed the drill and that pushed the drill out, pushing their thumb against the stainless steel edge. Employee was cut on the top of their thumb between the first and second knuckle.
Employee was scrapping frozen material in a coal barge. When doing this EE jarred their back. Was taken to OMP for evaluation for a strained back and given restricted duty.
Employee was found in pick up truck unresponsive. Site employees began First Aid/ CPR / AED measures until EMS and First Responders arrived.
Employee was working on a chute during maintenance. That evening they noticed something in their eye. They went to OMP and was evaluated for foreign body in eye that the dr removed and prescribed prescription eye drops.
EE was coming down the plant from cleaning the walkways. When EE got behind the old #1 screen EE slipped on ice. EE went to catch self and tore muscles in shoulder.
Employee was cutting grizzly bars and the grizzly bar rolled on employee's hand. Employee was taken to OMP for evaluation of hand.
Employee was stepping over to a platform and twisted their knee resulting in pain. They were taken to OMP and given restricted duty.
Employee was making a change on a bin. When EE went to stand up EE felt a pain in EE's right knee. Employee was taken to OMP on 5/20/24 for evaluation. Given restricted duty of sit down type work.
Employee was helping move a stand that a cone crusher was sitting on for repair. When employee was moving the stand they felt a pop in their back. Employee was taken to clinic and prescribed a muscle relaxer for the strain.
Employee was tightening up a fitting on an air starter. When EE was finishing tightening it EE felt a pop in EE's right shoulder. Employee was taken to OMP and has a strained right shoulder with work restrictions.
Employee was having back pain. Was taken to OMP and given restricted duty. Incident under review.
Employee was changing boards on ski ramp when they felt like their back went out. Was taken to OMP and given work restrictions of no lift over 5 lbs. or forcibly pushing over 5 lbs. Accident under review.
Unknown- Truck over traveled dump site through berm. Truck traveled down and resting submerged in pit. Accident under investigation.
Employee was pulling a chain hoist in from landing a screen. EE thought EE just pulled a muscle in EE's right arm. EE was taken to OMP for further evaluation on 9/15/23 and given restricted duty.
Employee was replacing the center bank winch wire. The winch went into free spool and the handle hit EE's hand. Employee was taken to OMP with a fractured finger and received restrictions of no use of right hand.
Employee was coming down a set of steps and on the bottom step rolled an ankle. Was taken to a clinic and given sit stand restrictions.
Employee was putting screens back in the plant. Doing this the employee pinched the end of this finger and received 5 stitches. Accident under review.
Employee was walking up the steps from the ski ramp and felt a pop in the back of EE's knee. Employee was taken to OMP and received restrictions.
EE was greasing the bucket of the unloading crane at the down river dock when EE reached over the bucket and caught a burr (metal shaving) on the forearm causing a 9/16 inch long laceration to EE's left forearm. EE received 2 stitches and a tetanus shot.
Employee was using a chipping hammer while welding, a piece of the flat side of the chipping hammer broke off and embedded into EE's arm. EE tried to remove it on own but was unable. EE went to the dr. to have it removed. The chipping hammer was in good working condition during this time. The piece that broke off was approximately 1/8"x3/16".
EE was cutting a piece of center rubber for a screen deck. When making the last cut on the rubber the box cutting knife slipped and struck EE's left leg causing a laceration. EE was taken to the Dr. and evaluated and received 6 stitches on the cut. Accident under investigation.
Employee was loading barges and could not see breast wire. EE stepped out of shack to check wire. Doing this they stepped over the take up wire. The wire freed itself and struck employee on the leg. Employee was taken to Dr. and given restrictions of no standing work. Accident under investigation.
Employee was pulling on a cable when EE slipped and lost footing. This caused EE to land on the elbow. Employee was taken to OMP and placed on restrictions. Accident under investigation.
Employee was putting on a life vest to go onto a barge. As they were putting the life vest on they were bitten by a small insect. Employee was taken to clinic to be evaluated and prescribed steroids for swelling.
Employee was walking on float of dredge to do maintenance, and stopped and stepped backward, tripped and fell on right shoulder. Employee's shoulder has arthritis and the fall onto the shoulder aggravated it. Employee received a Toradol shot at clinic.
Employee was changing belts on crusher when the ladder kicked out, causing EE to fall and injure elbow. Accident under investigation.
EE was assisting with cleaning out the jaw crusher. Pulling up buckets of rock caused some pain in EE's left elbow. EE was taken to OMP for evaluation and placed on work restrictions.
EE was cutting liners out of chutes. As EE was lifting one out it slipped out of EE's hands landing on the top of EE's foot. Went to OMP and received restrictions of no climbing.
Employee was greasing rollers on conveyor. As employee was climbing down employee's foot missed the frame and employee fell down striking left elbow. Employee was taken to OMP and received restrictions of no lifting, pushing, pulling more than 5 lbs.
Employee was washing out beside the jaw. As EE was walking around washing out the hose got wrapped around EE's Left leg. This caused EE to trip and break EE's leg. Accident under investigation.
Employee was using haul truck to load barges. As employee was being loaded the truck in staging area began to back up and the rear right corner of the bed hit the cab of the employee being loaded truck door. The employee was able to maneuver through the cab & out the passenger side door. Lacerations & abrasions to the groin area were a result. Accident under investigation.
Employee was trying to move a larger rock with the loader. The rock slid out of the bucket causing the back end of the loader to slam down, jarring the operator. The employee was taken to OMP for evaluation and placed on restricted duty.
Employee was a vertical seam about EE's head. When EE flipped EE's welding hood up to examine the weld a foreign body entered EE's right eye. Employee was taken to OMP to be observed. Dr prescribed eye drops for the day.
EE was shoveling the floor at scrubber stone plant for morning clean up. EE felt something pull in EE's left elbow. EE was taken to omp and placed on restricted duty.
EE was loading a shot when the boom hit the ground and jarred EE's teeth together causing one tooth to crack. EE has now had a root canal on 5/4/2020 and other dental procedures to come.
EE was closing the window of a Cat 990H. When EE closed the window the right pinky was smashed in the hinge. EE was taken to OMP and the nail was removed and received stitches.
Employee was cutting a piece of belting with a utility knife, when the blade slipped from the belt cutting their left upper arm. Employee was taken to local ER and received 3 staples.
EE was stepping over an anchor winch wire on #15 Dredge, and then immediately turned 180 degrees to go back and tripped over winch wire EE just stepped over. EE placed both hands down to catch fall. EE's body weight with EE's fully straightened arms caused a compression injury causing a fracture to the elbow joint of EE's forearm upon impact.
EE was in the adjustment area on the jaw crusher trying to slide the block behind the toggle plate cover to center it up. The cylinder on the porta-power was at an angle and when pressure was applied, it kicked out and hit EE in the face and left arm. This resulted in 3 stitches between the nose and mouth.
Employee was torch cutting a bolt lose in a feeder liner. A piece of hot slag popped up underneath employee's face shield and safety glasses and a small piece of slag entered the eye. Foreign object removed by eye dr. No other treatment, medicine, no other observation & no other follow up deemed necessary per eye dr.
EE was kneeling on the veranda of loader using pull rope to raise the fuel line up. As ee was doing this ee felt a sharp pain in back. EE was taken to be evaluated by the omp. EE was placed on restricted duty of no lifting more than 50 lbs
Employee was machining a pin hole underneath a haul truck. While working under the truck they bumped their head causing a stiff neck. Employee received medical treatment and was placed on light duty and received an Rx.
EE was hooking a tow cable up to a stuck haul truck. When EE was placing the cable on the truck the cable spun to the right twisting EE's right hand causing a strain. EE was placed in light duty with no use of right hand.
EE went to pull the rope to start the wash out pump. The rope broke and EE felt a pain in the lower right back. EE was taken to the Dr. and diagnosed with a back strain, put on restrictions, and prescribed a non- narcotic muscle relaxer.
EE was hauling from the pit to the jaw crushed. When the loader operator loaded EE's truck a larger rock rolled into the back of truck hitting the side of the bed and jarring the truck, thus causing EE to have some lower back pain. EE was taken to be evaluated and is being treated for a pinched nerve. Dr. prescribed a steroid and physical therapy.
EE was running the water truck. When EE exited the water truck EE stepped on uneven ground and rolled right ankle. This resulted in EE seeking medical attention and was given restricted duty sitting work activity only.