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February 13, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Company · Struck by flying object

Emp using a sledge to straighten track, sliver from sledge came back and cut employee's face.

January 17, 2025 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Company · Struck by flying object

Changing bucket teeth on a Caterpillar 374 excavator. Using a sledgehammer to remove the teeth, a 7mm chunk of tooth broke off and entered the operators left leg just above the knee.

January 29, 2022 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was splicing a conveyor belt (#1A) when upon repositioning themselves they unhooked their safety harness and fell before reattaching to conveyor frame. Fall was from approximately 8 feet resulting in injury. Time of accident was approximately 11:00 a.m. ambulance arrived approximately 11:20 a.m..

April 29, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP ON A DOZER AND THE HAND RAIL BROKE AND THEY FELL ONTO RIGHT SHOULDER.

April 10, 2020 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WAS REMOVING A LARGE ROCK FROM UNDER THE CRUSHER BELT AND THREW THE ROCK TO THE SIDE OF THE CRUSHER AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

October 7, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck by flying object

WAS GRINDING ON METAL WITH A GRINDER AND A SLIVER OF METAL GOT IN RIGHT EYE.

June 27, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
The Quapaw Co · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WORKING AT THE CRUSHER AND TURNED THEIR NECK TO LOOK TO THE SIDE AND FELT A PAIN IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF NECK.

August 1, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

GETTING OFF LOADER, EE'S SHIRT SLEEVE CAUGHT THE DOOR AND SWUNG EE AROUND. EE HIT LEFT ELBOW AND SHOULDER ON DOOR. EE WAS NOT GOING TO THE DR. UNTIL 8-16-18 WHEN THE LEFT SIDE OF EE'S FACE BECAME NUMB. EE DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL EE WENT TO THE DR. THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE ICCIDENT EE HAD ON 8-1-18.

July 25, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal hammer mill operator, breaker mill operator, jaw mill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quapaw Company · Struck against stationary object

WAS DOING CLEANUP AND BACKED INTO A BEAM. SCRATCHED LOWER BACK.

July 3, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS GRINDING METAL. WIPED THE SWEAT OFF FACE WITH GLOVES AND GOT METAL SHAVING IN EYE.

June 1, 2018 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Quapaw Company · Contact with heat

EMPLOYEE WAS FUELING UP EQUIPMENT WHEN FELT CHEST PAIN AND SHOCKING IN LEFT HAND.

March 18, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING SPRING ROLLERS ON 8X20. LOST BALANCE & TWISTED BACK.

March 10, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall from machine

WAS EXITING PIT TRUCK AND FELL DOWN THE STAIRS. PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER AND RIGHT ANKLE.

February 23, 2017 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING HOSE FROM DUST COLLECTOR AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.

June 29, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal hammer mill operator, breaker mill operator, jaw mill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quapaw Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CHANGING RETURN ROLLER ON BELT #13, STRAINED TOO HARD AND PULLED A MUSCLE.

May 19, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quapaw Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Pulling out equalizer bar when the chain slipped and mashed finger and hand.

May 18, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 5-18-16 employee was lifting an auger and twisting around, and felt pain in back. EE declined medical treatment and remained at work. On 6-6-16 EE lifted something and aggravated lower back. EE remained at work that day and went to the dr. the next day (6-7-16). EE is currently working on light duty.

May 10, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SHUTTING OFF PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND GOT FOREIGN OBJECT OR DIRT IN LEFT EYE. WENT TO DR. AND WAS FINE AND RETURNED TO WORK. EYE ERRITATED AT WORK ON 5-12. WENT BACK TO DR. AND GOT A PRESCRIPTION. RETURNED TO WORK. NO LOSS TIME

March 4, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck by flying object

WAS WELDING AND GOT FOREIGN BODY IN RIGHT EYE. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. GOT OBJECT OUT OF EYE BEFORE GOING TO DR.

January 12, 2016 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING CABLES ON A DOZER. HOOK FELL OFF THE LEDGE OF DOZER ONTO RIGHT HAND. HEMATOMA & CONTUSION TO RIGHT HAND.

December 2, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pushing down on an oil drain, felt burning and tearing feeling in groin area.

July 31, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

WAS MOWING AND SWUNG ARM AROUND AND HIT ELBOW ON THE GUARD RAIL OF THE TRACTOR

July 31, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

Was mowing and swung arm around and hit elbow on the guard rail of the tractor.

July 18, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a heavy battery out of large drill and strained his right hamstring

February 12, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quapaw Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hitting bar with sledge hammer and missed. Follow through pinched right index finger between hammer handle and bar.

November 8, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Was driving loader and the steering wheel jarred hard and jammed his left thumb.

August 20, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quapaw Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Digging rocks out of pantleg chute. Pulling one rock out and another rock fell over smashing his left thumb between the two rocks. Fracture left first distal phalanx. Finger splint applied.

July 31, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Threw a rock off the arm of the boom, twisted his back. (Strained lower back).

June 12, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by falling object

Loading material on truck, metal strap fell & hit right thumb.

May 15, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a piece of steel and strained left shoulder.

May 7, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Fall onto or against objects

Tightening bolt on impactor, it broke loose, lost his balance and hit head.

March 4, 2013 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was under dozer changing roller. Twisted and pulled wrong way, strained low back.

November 2, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion in lifting objects

When changing oil he lifted a barrel of oil & strained lower back.

September 27, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quapaw Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was upset by a phone call giving him bad news about a death in his family, punched the tire of his loader and broke his hand.

May 24, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Fall from machine

Emp was climbing into loader and fell and hit his head & elbow.

March 28, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quapaw Company · Struck by falling object

Sliding hinged steel plate onto axle hinge. Plate slipped and fell on finger.

September 20, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was hammering on a bolt: a piece chipped off and embedded in his left arm.

September 20, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

Emp was tightening a bolt; wrench slipped and he jammed his hand into a steel wall

June 6, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Emp was driving the driller pickup south on quarry road. He turned left into the path of a pit truck passing on the left. Impact was on the left front fender and left door.

June 6, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
The Quapaw Co · Struck against a moving object

Emp was driving the driller pickup south on quarry road. He turned left into the path of a pit truck passing on the left. Impact was on the left front fender and left door.

October 15, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quapaw Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was flipping in south double screen chute. Three gates hung together and flipped as one, catching his finger between two gates.

September 6, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing down from dozer and twisted his knee.

April 16, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Quapaw Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee indicates that repeated jostling around from operating loader has caused him to have lower back problems.

November 20, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Quapaw Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp was climbing down from loader and twisted his knee.

April 9, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
The Quapaw Co · Flash burns (welding)

Employee was helping the welder and burned his eyes.

November 1, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Quapaw Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was holding a piece of rubber for another EE, other EE was using a knife to split and the knife slipped and EE's right thumb was cut.

August 4, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quapaw Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was carrying a 5 gallon bucket of rock chips and felt a sharp pain in his left side, which persisted until treatment.

April 11, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The Quapaw Co · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was crawling across gridded screens on catwalk to fix wiring on motor strained/bruised right knee.

March 4, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Quapaw Co · Struck by falling object

Employee was coming out of a hole after fixing belt on the crusher hanging onto a piece of angle iron which broke and fell into his face. cutting EE above the left eye.

January 4, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
The Quapaw Co · Struck against stationary object

Emp was picking up rocks from the road when he stepped on one and sprained his ankle.

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