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While employee was cutting the rubber insulation from around the wires in the motor junction box, their retractable utility knife cut through abrasion-resistant glove on left hand, resulting in a laceration of thumb. They immediately went back to the Electrical Shop to clean and perform basic first aid on the wound.
While setting up a chain breaker to disconnect the drive chain on an Elevator, the handle of the tool detached and struck the employee in the mouth, resulting in a chipped tooth
EE was moving the 4 separator elevator gearbox with the help of another millwright on a wagon. The Millwright in the pulling positions twisted their knee and felt a sharp pain that travelled through knee and leg.
Employee closed right hand in tailgate of end-dump trailer. Employee lacerated right middle finger and lacerated - broke right thumb.
After the employee bled the hydraulic system for the raw mill, the EE checked the gauges to verify that they were reading zero. EE started removing a blank off one of the hydraulic manifolds for #3 roll cylinder, but as EE was removing the third bolt from the blank, the hydraulic fluid sprayed out hitting EE in the chest with fluid.
EE was trying to seat the drive shaft into a screw conveyor using a 10 lb. dead blow hammer when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's groin. EE said EE had a hernia repair 10 years ago and was worried EE tore the mesh used to repair it. EE said EE felt a sharp pain while swinging the hammer
Employee was removing concrete blocks that were installed to contain the grinding balls from a finish ball mill for bull gear work. The employee was assisting in the removal of the blocks by guiding a block out from under the mill. Employee's finger was pinched between the block and the wall.
Employee was showing another employee where the pullcords were on the A-2 conveyer to check if it was the reason the belt tripped. As the employee was climbing down the four rung ladder to access the area, employee stepped on some loose material at the bottom, which caused employee's foot and knee to twist slightly.
Employee was assembling the drive chain on a feed elevator hunched over. Once EE got the chain in position and connected, EE was tried to get back to a standing position, but was unable to straighten EE's back. EE felt it lock into position. When EE forced self up, EE felt pain in EE's lower back.
Employee bent over to pick up a bucket of tools weighing 27 lbs. When they stood up, they felt discomfort in abdomen on the right side.
Employee was cleaning on top of the blending bins silos. The manhole lid for a silo was removed for material to be swept and pile to be cleaned. The employee stepped on the edge of the grate causing it to lift up. As the grate lifted up, EE's leg fell in the hole causing it to strike EE's right shin on the edge of the manhole opening, causing a laceration.
Employee had just finished parking the 775G (2023) in the north muster area and was exiting the truck. On EE's way down, EE's right foot got stuck between the fire suppression tank and the bottom step of the stairs. As EE turned around to go down the two rung ladder, EE lost balance due to EE's foot being stuck and fell down approximately four feet to the ground.
Employee was attempting to loosen a 7/8 inch nut that was securing the fan motor at waist level. Employee pulled on a 24 inch adjustable wrench and felt a sharp pain in groin area.
Employee was in a scissor lift with another employee torquing liner bolts with an impact torch wrench when employee felt discomfort in left shoulder.
Employee was attempting to manipulate hydraulic lines for the Loesch roller lift cylinder in the number one position when EE felt a pain in left testicle. The physical constraints of the location and relationship of the hydraulic lines to the cylinder required EE to be in an awkward position.
Employee was cleaning debris at the end of the work day when EE picked up an 83lb liner plate with left arm. As EE lifted the liner plate, EE felt a pull in left shoulder.
The employee was operating a jackhammer to clear hard build-up in a chute from a manlift. EE was operating the jackhammer in a horizontal position when EE broke through the hard build-up. The jackhammer dropped, pinching EE's finger between the weight of the jackhammer and the edge of the chute.
Employee was removing a wheel chock from behind the tire of a haul truck. EE reached down to pick it up with right hand and proceeded to lift it above their waist to the front of the haul truck in the designed rack. As they lifted the wheel chock up, they felt a pull in the lower abdomen, groin area. Employee refused treatment until 2/22/24, the day of the diagnosis.
Employee was working with the vac truck in the lower magaldi. Employee was holding the stick for the end of the vac truck hose and had a sudden pain in their right forearm on the inner side.
Employee bent down and lifted 5 gallon jug of oil, felt pain in groin at location of two previous hernias. Prescribed restricted duty.
Employee was vacuuming material through plastic hose when static built up was discharged into right knee, jolted up to chest and head, and down leg. Unknown if EE hit EE's head. Diagnosed with concussion.
Employee was cleaning a screw housing trough when dust splashed into EE's eyes resulting in corneal abrasions.
Employee had to periodically move bags of cement while waiting for assistance with mechanical and electrical issues with the palletizer and hood stretch. They reported neck and back pain to their supervisor the next morning and was taken to the clinic for evaluation.
Employee slipped on a wet concrete pad and dislocated right thumb while bracing self for the fall.
ASP Field Service Technician splashed with 19% Aqua Ammonia. There was an airlock in line at filter housing restricting flow to pump. Pressure pushed priming plug out and splashed Mono Goggles which pushed up on EE's face. Initial injury was trouble breathing and eye irritation from the Ammonia vapors and some burning on top lip. This all subsided with the introduction of water.
Employee was welding patch on alternative fuel transport line. Sparks/slag fell on tire fluff on beam below and began to smolder. Coworker swept material off beam. Material ignited and blew into employee's right eye and throat.
Employee was attempting to remove a conveyor screw drive belt guard. Their left foot slipped off a cross beam and lower leg scraped against a piece of grating, resulting in a laceration. Required stitches and restricted duty.
Employee was lifting/pulling a jackhammer on Friday afternoon when EE felt a "pinch" in the right forearm. EE rested and iced it over the weekend but it did not improve. EE reported it Monday afternoon. Diagnosed with a muscle strain.
Employee was hanging a chain-fall to conduct a weight test on the kiln feed tank. Employee tried to reposition hand and the left middle finger was pinched between the chain-fall and the tank door, resulting in a fracture.
Employee was using an acetylene torch when the hose got snagged on an unknown obstruction and the flame grazed the back of the employee's left hand. This resulted in a burn and blister which required medical treatment and restrictions.
Employee was attempting to stop an uncoupled fan from freewheeling by applying a board to the shaft hub. The board caught the hub bolts causing the board to pinch EE's finger against the motor housing, resulting in a fracture of the right ring finger and damage to the nail.
Employee was trying to free jammed plastic from the hood stretch pallet wrapping machine when the plastic scratched employee's right eye.
Employee removed cap from port on choked vessel. Hot material spilled from port onto employee's right hand, resulting in burn.
Employee was cleaning out a chute with a metal rod when it became entangled in the machine, causing right hand to strike against the machine housing. Resulted in lacerations on fingers of right hand.
Employee was using high pressure water lance to clean build up. Piece of material hit tip of lance causing lane handle to strike left side of EE's head. Force of blow resulted in concussion.
Employee fell backwards and braced self to stop fall. Felt pain in abdomen. Med exam diagnosed with hernia on right side and undetermined muscle injury on left side. Referred for surgical eval.
Employee stepped in a pile of hot material after a choke was cleared and received third degree burns to both of their feet.
A contract employee was conducting maintenance duties at the number 6 cement cooler when the employee fell approximately 25 feet onto a concrete floor.
Employee stepped on a rock and rolled ankle, resulting in avulsion fracture. Prescribed air cast, crutches, and restricted duty.
Employee pinched tip of right middle finger between steel plate and screw shaft while positioning plate. Received crushing injury, prescribed finger splint and restricted duty.
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON AND MOVING TO A WORK BENCH WHEN EMPLOYEE FELT A PULL IN LOWER BACK. DIAGNOSED WITH A MUSCLE STRAIN AND PRESCRIBED RESTRICTED DUTY.
Employee unchoking hopper, locked out wrong discharge rotary valve. Reached into port, fingers pinched between valve flights and housing. Amputated left middle fingertip to nail and ring fingertip to cuticle. No surgery required. Will result in lost time and restricted duty.
Employee was replacing O-ring on 775E haul truck. Loosening bolt, felt pop in right wrist. Replaced ring, reattached oil hose. Reported to Sup. No first aid or med attention. Med eval following week due to pain. Restricted duty, brace.
Employee was assisting lifting section of grating off of an elevated platform. They lost their grip and the grating fell, pinching employee's left middle finger between grating and platform frame. Employee received a displaced fracture of distal phalanx and laceration, resulting in restricted duty.
Employee was moving a heavy object while stepping onto a temporary flooring (plywood) when the flooring split in half causing employee to fall striking knee on Loesche Mill Table. Left knee was injured and employee was sent to Emergency Room for evaluation.
10/05/20 employee was putting drag chain on tail sprocket with come-along/prybar, come-along broke. Drag chain tensioner jolted, jarring right arm. Reported immediately, no med attn needed. Requested doc's exam 2 weeks later, received injection. Follow up MRI on 12/28/20 found torn tendon, surgery scheduled 01/05/21. Out as of 01/04/21.
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PRY A PAN CONVEYOR FREE FROM UNDERNEATH AN IDLER. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND & WRIST HIT THE CONVEYOR'S TAIL SPROCKET. EMPLOYEE WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN & DIAGNOSED WITH A RIGHT HAND/WRIST CONTUSION.
Employee was tossing cement bags down a chute above a packing machine when they felt a pain in right shoulder.
Employee was jackhammering hardened material, bit got stuck. As EE was pulling it out, it suddenly came loose, pinching EE's right hand between jackhammer & steel beam. Lacerations on web between forefinger & thumb required stitches.
Employee was climbing a ladder when EE felt a "pop" in ring finger of right hand. Incident reported immediately to supervisor, did not require medical attention. Complained of more discomfort weeks later, evaluated by doctor. Prescribed PT on 9/28/20 to begin on 9/30/20.