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EE was removing a broken coil spring from a jaw crusher. EE thought had released all tension on the spring, but bottom broken section was still under tension. As EE was removing spring, bottom section released smashing LT thumb.

miner was attempting to break a stuck boulder on a jaw crusher feed chute using a pry bar. While striking downward EE's RT thumb was crushed between the bar and toe plate of the platform EE was kneeling on.

Employee was removing/unjamming rocks from a cone crusher. While adjusting the rocks one fell on the tip of EE's right ring finger causing a small laceration and swelling.

Employee was welding a nut to a bolt and did not wear welding helmet for about 2 minutes. Employee experienced welder's flash to both eyes and eye pain/burning occurred about 12 hours later.

Miner felt dizzy/sick so miner parked and got out of the front-end loader. After getting down from the loader miner passed out. A co-worker came to miner and called 911. An ambulance took miner to the nearest hospital. EMS said miner reported having chest pains. The hospital is still analyizing results.

Worker experienced an allergic reaction and exhibited redness/swelling in forehead and cheeks. Worker was given a prescription by DR to alleviate symptoms. DR Diagnosis: Unspecified contact dermatitis. The cause of the reaction is unknown. No lost time.

Employee was placing metal screens onto a screener box. While placing the 3rd screen of 4, EE caught EE's left thumb between the screen and the screener wall. This resulted in a broken left thumb.

Miner was walking down the stairs of a tool trailer carrying tools. The first step of the stairs had been repaired with grating but when the miner stepped on the step the repair came loose causing the miner to lose footing. The miner dropped what EE was carrying and grabbed the railing with right hand. As EE caught self on the railing, EE's weight twisted right wrist.

Employee was kneeling and putting a belt onto a crushing machine. Employee heard a "popping" sound from left knee and tried to stand up. While trying to stand ee felt pain and fell back to the ground.

Employee was heating up bolts with an acetaline torch. Employee had the torch in their left hand and crossed their right arm over the flame burning their right forearm from elbow to wrist.

Employee said right eye was irritated. Employee taken to Davis Duchr eye clinic. Clinic said there was no foreign object in the eye. Eye was flushed and was told to put drops in and it would be fine. Employee does wear contacts which might have scratched the lens.

Employee was about to climb onto loader ladder when employee felt pain in lower back.

Employee was working on tail pulley when it slipped and partially fell on left thumb. Left thumb badly swollen - clinic said ice only - no stitches - no broken bones - was given narcotic for pain.

Employee said right eye was irritated. EE was taken to eye clinic. Clinic said there were no foreign objects in eye. Eye was flushed and EE was told to put drops in and EE would be fine. Employee does wear contacts which might have scratched lens.

Employee was walking on ice when EE slipped and fell and EE's rt. wrist.

I.E. was closing door on screen plant and pulled door against middle finger on rt hand.

Employee was changing cutting edge on loader bucket with impact wrench when box wrench holding nut slipped off nut and bolt shaft spun on palm of left hand.

Employee was lifting crusher screen when he dropped it against left shin causing scrape.

Employee complained of sore neck and upper shoulder. Went to doctor and will re-evaluate on 08/14/14.

Employee sliced right thumb while doing repairs. Employee is still working.

Employee complained of sore neck from operating end loader. Employee is still working.

Employee pulled metal shelf down onto his RT thumb employee went to ER and was treated.

Employee leaned on hot muffler with palm of left hand. Employee went to E.R. and was treated. Employee said he felt fine and reported back to work on 9/13/13 with limited duty.

Employee has filed for hearing loss claim under worker's compensation. employee could not file claim until he was removed from exposure. He retired on 8/30/13 at 3:00pm. No lost time

Employee was taken to ER for possible heat stoke symptoms. Told to drink plenty of fluids by medical staff. Employee said he felt fine and was going to report to work tomorrow (7/16/13) will monitor.

Employee notified management on 2/21/13 that he had went to doctor on 1/25/13. Diagnosis was possible carpal tunnel in both hands. No treatment plan as of 2/21/13. No lost time as of 2/21/13. Will update 7000-1 as needed.

Employee said he was lifting equipment and his lower back was hurting. Disclosed that he has been treating at same chiro for non-work related injury of lower back.

EE was climbing ladder when his muddy safety boots slipped on ladder. Left side contusion and cracked lower vertebrae - MRI only No Meds. No Treatment by doctor at E.R.

Employee was attempting to dislodge rock from crusher when he pinched finger with pry-bar. Broke middle finger of left hand above 1st knuckle. Tip of finger was removed by doctor at emergency room.

Employee was lifting a bucket of aggregate for testing lab when his back went out needing chiropractic visit.

Employee was changing crusher dies when the welded hook fastened to the die failed. Legs of the employee were trapped underneath the crusher die.

EE was assisting in setting up the crusher and said he strained his back. Said he was ok, this claimed turned to reportable because ee is seeing a chiropractor.

EE tripped on shaker tray and fell onto hand cart. EE's lower back sore and left wrist sore and bruised.

EE was lifting conveyor and re-adjusting lift chain/chain slid on link severing left thumb tip.

EE was lifting blocks when he felt slight pain in stomach went to MD 9/11/2009 diagnosed with hernia. Able to work until surgery can be scheduled.

Employee slipped on ice on 01/09/09 and said he was o.k. - Was not reportable - Employee stated on 03/25/09 that it got worse and was seeking medical treatment.

Employee was lifting 20 lbs block when he stated his knee hurt.

EE was carrying a tail pulley with another EE. They were putting the tail pulley in back of foreman's pickup truck bed. While putting the tail pulley back in the truck bed, EE slipped on another tail pulley twisting his ankle.

EE was helping foreman weld and repair roll plant. EE was not welding, he had shaded safety glasses on, foreman was welding. Injured EE received weld flash that evening around 10:00pm.

Employee operating loader on uneven terrain. Employee was digging with loader bucker into shot rock, jarring his back, neck & upper torso.

Reported to employer on 9/15/06. Employee was not aware this was work related until he went to see the Doctor. Doctor felt this was caused from lifting heavy tools & equipment day after day.

Swinging a sledge hammer to repair cone crusher, strained right shoulder outside of shop.

carrying & moving a toggle block for crushing plant. Lifting & then twisted to set it down, injuring low back.

Operating Bobcat, he positioned Bobcat to hook onto trailer. Trailer has a jack w/wrench. He lifted tongue of trailer to hook onto ball of the Bobcat.

Employee was descending a ladder from the conveyer, after greasing and performing minor maintenance. He slipped landing on his heels, falling back onto the ground, jarring and injuring his back.

Ee was coming down off the ladder of the roll-plant. he had one foot on the ladder and one foot ont he ground. he turned to walk away & twisted his knee.

Walking over to loader #193, he slipped on ice, injuring his low back. Heavy rain with night temperatures below freezing.

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING SCREENS. HE HIT HIS LEFT KNEEE AND SHIN ON THE BEARING AND GEAR RESERVOIR. HE RECEIVED A CONTUSION TO HIS KNEE AND SHIN (SWOLLEN).

TRYING TO GET A RAM ON CRUSHING PLANT, CHAIN SLIPPED & PULLED EMPLOYEE'S ARM, STRAINING ARM.

SHOVELING CONVEYOR SPILLAGE, EE STRAINED LOWER BACK.