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March 12, 2026 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-MS, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Emp. was standing on the track hoe tracks filling with DEF. When EE finished, EE turned to the left and EE's left foot slipped off the tracks and EE fell landing on the fuel trailer that was parked beside the track hoe. EE suffered 4 fractured ribs and nicked EE's lung on left side. The area received a heavy rain the night before, the area, the tracks, and EE's boots were muddy.

February 11, 2026 MS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
APAC-MS, Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee Strained EE's back operating loader. Employee didn't want to go to doctor but pain got worse and decided to go on 02/18/26.

December 27, 2024 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
APAC-MS, INC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 12-27-24 emp reported pain in lower back, didn't seek treatment until 1-14-25. EE was seen by clinic, treated for lower back pain and placed on light duty.

November 8, 2024 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
APAC, MS INC. · Struck by falling object

Emp was injured when a box holding a bearing fell off a tailgate and struck the top of EE's left foot causing a laceration and fracture to EE's toe.

October 18, 2024 MS · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
APAC-MS, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Foreman suffered a fatal wound during a non-mine related firearm discharge event.

July 25, 2024 MS · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-MS INC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp. Stepped off a track hoe and as EE turned to walk away EE stepped on the side of a rut and twisted EE's right ankle causing a fracture.

February 17, 2024 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
APAC, MS Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was using a pipe wrench to seat a belt on the PS1 Shaker Pully, when the belt seated the pressure released and they smashed a hand between the wrench and a guard brace that was under the pully. This resulted in a laceration that required 13 stiches to close up. EE was given a prescription for antibiotic and placed on light duty until the stiches are removed in 10 days.

October 9, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC-MS, Inc. · Fall from machine

Emp. was fueling the track hoe and standing on the tracks. The fuel trailer was backed up next to the tracks. As employee was waiting for the tank to fill they shifted their weight, lost balance and fell. Employee reached for the rail on the trailer and missed, falling in-between the trailer and the track, causing a fracture to their right forearm.

September 13, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
APAC, MS Inc. · Struck by falling object

Emp. was working on a belt and a piece of metal fell and hit EE's right ring finger causing a cut and a bruise.

August 12, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
APAC-MS INC. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Emp strained a muscle in Rt shoulder when emp jumped after a mild shock from welder caused emp to jerk away from it.

July 24, 2023 MS · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator OTHER
APAC-MS INC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was coming down the stairs from the shaker deck platform onto the middle platform. When they turned and claimed to feel a small pop in right knee. They did not request medical treatment until 7/25/23, they were taken to the Co Dr and examined. It was determined that a pre-existing bone spur was causing the pain and swelling. EE was placed on LD and a follow up appt. on 7/28/23.

June 30, 2022 MS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
APAC, MS Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Emp was using a pry bar to keep a pump impellor from turning as they were replacing it. The impellor turned and EE's rt hand was caught between the pry bar and the pump housing causing a bruise to the top of EE's hand.

April 27, 2022 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
APAC, MS Inc. · Struck by flying object

Mechanic was working on a track hoe and removing a tooth form the bucket. The tooth was stuck and they struck the tooth with a hammer and sliver of metal sheered off and struck them in the leg, causing a puncture to right leg.

March 30, 2022 MS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
APAC-MS, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to remove a zip tie from the grease line on a loader. The knife slipped and cause a laceration to the left arm of the employee requiring 2 stiches to close.

December 18, 2021 MS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
APAC, MS INC. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was pulling a wrench, tightening a bolt on the pump at the plant and the wrench slipped causing EE to stumble. EE then fell onto right hand, cause a clean break to EE's right hand.

December 10, 2021 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
APAC, MS INC. · Struck against a moving object

Pit loader backed into the Track hoe causing damage to both and minor injury to the track hoe operator.

November 2, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
APAC, MS INC. · Struck by flying object

Technician was driving a track pin in because the track press didn't push it in all the way. While hitting the pin with a sledge hammer, a flake of metal flew off the pin and stuck in the Tech's left hand.

September 18, 2017 MS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC, MS Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Technician was working on a machine at a mine site. When EE stepped down off the machine, EE felt a pain in the knee.

November 13, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC, MS Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was exiting the loader, missed bottom step, and had already released his one hand grip causing him to lose his balance and he fell to the ground striking his elbow and shoulder.

May 3, 2007 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
APAC, MS Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using shoulder to rest pry bar on attempting to lift head pulley to place bearings, he strained his shoulder.

October 17, 2005 MS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apac Mississippi Inc · Struck against stationary object

Attempt to remove stone from impeller vein. Applied more pressure to remove stone. Stone came loose and allowed hand to slip off screwdriver. Then small fifth finger struck impeller cover which was worn by sand and gravel to a razor sharp edge cutting employee's finger.

September 12, 2005 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
APAC, MS Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee not sure of time nor place of occurrence. He believes that backing of equipment choked and bruised his lower back.

April 27, 2005 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Apac Mississippi Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling himself up onto trackhoe to operate.

February 5, 2004 MS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apac Mississippi Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OUTER INSULATION OFF POWER SOURCE CABLE TO SPLICE WIRE TOGETHER FOR A LONGER CABLE TO REACH BATTERY, HE USED HIS PERSONAL POCKET KNIFE. HE CUT HIS RIGHT RING FINGER.

November 6, 2002 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
APAC, MS Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING DOZER WHEN HE STEPPED ON A DIRT CLOD AND JUMPED TO THE GROUND CAUSING A SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE.

September 18, 2001 MS · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
APAC, MS Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PUTTING WATER LINE IN TO PLANT. HE ALLEGES BACK STRAIN WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS.

September 13, 2001 MS · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Apac-Mississippi Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING AIR CONDITIONER ON LOADER(THE SCREEN CAME OFF AND HE WAS REPLACING IT). HE GOT TWO FINGERS CAUGHT IN THE AIR CONDITIONERFAN.

October 9, 2000 MS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Apac-Mississippi Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REACHING FOR FOOD LEFT ON TOP OF ENGINE TO WARM. WHEN HE TURNED AWAY, HE GOT HIS HAND INTO THE FAN BELT ON THE ALTERNATOR

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