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EE was driving out a pin with a hammer for the finish mill hydraulic arm when the pin broke loose causing the punch EE was holding to shift pinching EE's left middle finger against the pin eye edge causing a laceration on EE's left ring finger.
EE was walking in the crosswalk from the Employee Parking Lot towards the Main Office. When they got to the office sidewalk, they placed their left foot up on the sidewalk and was beginning to take a step up with their right foot when they lost balance and fell backwards striking their head on the crosswalk pavement.
EE was performing inspections when they noticed dust burping from the vent line above the feed bin on the fourth floor of the Preheat Tower. They said they looked up to identify where it was coming from when dust vented out and landed just above their glasses under the brim of their hat. Dust entered their left eye causing irritation. They received antibiotic ointment for the eye.
Employee was using a grinder throughout their work shift. Around 3:30PM they notified site safety coordinator about irritation in their right eye.
EE was walking towards EE's office when EE tripped on a rug causing EE to fall forward landing on both knees. EE then noticed blood seeping through EE's jeans at the right knee. Upon inspecting knee, EE noticed a laceration measuring about 4 inches in length across EE's right knee. EE went to Mercy Jefferson ER where EE received 12 stitches to close the wound.
EE was inside manlift basket using a steel lance attached to a vacuum hose to clear material from apron feeder below. While vacuuming the material the hose became stuck and EE tried to free it by yanking on the lance. The hose broke free and EE's hand flew back striking the corner of the basket's railing breaking the 5th metacarpal bone in EE's right hand.
EE was pulling a Wright dump hopper from under the Clinker Cooler. While navigating through the "I" beams the hopper struck the edge of a beam causing the hopper to stop suddenly. EE's momentum continued backwards while gripping the hopper during which they heard a pop in left shoulder. EE immediately felt sharp pain in their shoulder/neck and reported it to a Supervisor.
Employee was sitting on an I-Beam that was stacked on top of another I-Beam with wooden cribbing between the two I-Beams. Their left hand was down near the space between the 2 I-Beams. The wooden cribbing broke, pinching the tip of their left thumb.
While cleaning in the 010 Conveyor area, employees noticed unusual material on the floor, but did not think it was concerning, assuming it was safe since spills or hot materials are normally barricaded. As one employee stepped to retrieve a shovel, the material gave way, and hot material entered their boots, causing a second-degree burn.
Employee was removing a bracket and a grease injector assembly from the center arm of a wheel loader. When they removed the bracket that was over their head they felt something pull in their left shoulder and arm gave out. They have pain in their left shoulder. They saw doctor on 8/5/25 and started restricted duty on 9/8/25.
EE helped two workers lift a 4x8 screw lid back on top of its housing at Silo 17 Screw Floor. EE and workers lifted the lid onto the housing and began to push it into place when they heard a pop and felt slight pain in left shoulder. EE asked to see a doctor after pain persisted for 10 days. EE had surgery on 09/02/25 to correct a torn rotator cuff and bicep tendon.
EE used a hammer to strike the head of a 10" chisel to free a stuck idler on a belt conveyor. When EE struck the chisel EE felt a sharp pain in EE's left forearm and EE's arm bled. EE was taken to the hospital where EE received treatment for a foreign body puncture (metal from the chisel head). EE received two stitches after the doctor tried to unsuccessfully to remove the metal.
On 5/13/25 EE lifted an oil bucket onto a truck with right arm and felt pain in shoulder. EE told their supervisor but didn't seek medical evaluation. When the pain persisted EE requested a doctor's appointment and was seen on 06/25/25 where they were treated for strain of rotator cuff & prescribed PT. EE had MRI on 8/1 and then surgical repair of right rotator cuff on 11/20/25.
Employee reported to management on 4/1/25 of right and left hand/arm numbness. Nerve Conduction Study on 6/4/25 revealed right & left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. EE had right hand surgery on 7/17/25 and will return to work after left hand surgery scheduled for 8/7/25 is completed.
EE was assisting other Mechanics lift one leg of the Finish Mill 1 duplex compressor north compressor with a crowbar so shims could be placed under the leg. While lifting the motor, the end of the crowbar broke and flung back against employee causing EE to fall and twist EE's right ankle in the process.
EE was fueling EE's loader and when EE finished EE went to lower the rubber cover over the fuel cap. As EE reached for the cover EE jammed EE's left thumb on a bracket EE didn't see. MRI reveals left thumb tendon tear. Tendon transfer surgery performed on April 11, 2025.
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF JOB TRAILER AND ONE OF THE NIGHT SHIFT FOREMEN INADVERTENTLY SHINED A LASER PEN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S DIRECTION STRIKING EE'S RIGHT EYE. THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK FOR THE NEXT TWO NIGHTS AND ON THE SECOND NIGHT EE REPORTED EE WAS SEEING WHITE SPOTS AND EE'S VISION WAS FUZZY AND WANTED TO BE SEEN BY A DOCTOR. EE WAS SEEN BY AN OPTOMETRIST.
On 1/21/25 EE was lying on EE's back with 2" of clearance while replacing screens on C114 Screen. EE completed job and while lying on EE's back EE had to push self uphill using EE's feet and elbows. EE reported to supervisor a shoulder strain. On 3/20/25 EE saw doctor for first time. EE was given an MRI that revealed right shoulder labrum tear. Surgery was performed on 6/26/25.
EE was working on air cannons on the Pre-heat Tower. As EE finished the job, EE pivoted to the left to take a step. EE stated when EE's left foot landed on the pavement, EE's left ankle gave out and rolled. EE stated heard a pop or a crack and immediately felt pain in the ankle. EE stated lost balance and caught self on the analyzer box to EE's left.
On 10/28/24 EE reported that EE injured EE's right shoulder pulling on a plunger of a grease gun in order to change the grease tube. On 12/5/24 EE requested to see a doctor as the pain had not gone away and EE had lost some range of motion. The EE was eventually diagnosed with a tear in the labrum of the right shoulder and underwent surgery on 05/12/25 to repair the torn labrum.
Miner was air lancing a plugged-up feed chute with the lance pointed down in compacted material causing a pocket of air to form within the material. The compacted material then moved allowing the air pocket to release causing material to billow up and envelop their face. Dust got between their face shield and safety glasses entering their eyes.
Miner was clearing material from a door on south side of Feed shelf using high pressure water gun. Miner was reaching over the handrail to hold the gun when they pulled the trigger. Hot material shot out of the spray port into the miner's glove burning their left wrist and palm.
Employee informed us that they were having problems with both hands (potential CTS). They said that it's mostly numbness and it goes up both arms. If they work with hands too much they also become weak. The numbness wakes them up at night. They've been dealing with it for 10 years and wanted to see a doctor. Surgery was scheduled and received on 11-18-2024.
Employee and partner used Mill Building Hoist to remove Torque Tube off the 5th Floor of the Mill Building and lower it to the Ground Floor. As the tube touched the ground EE's hand contacted the pinch point on top of the hoists lifting block before it stopped moving causing their thumb to be drawn into the pinch point of the hoists rope and sheave resulting in a thumb laceration.
Employee worked in Primary Crusher removing rocks to unplug crusher. Placed one rock on a mound of material while partner would take rock and place it in a bucket. They were working in crusher for 3 hours when one rock they placed on mound slid back towards them falling 2 feet off mound and struck right thigh above knee eventually causing right knee abscess. Surgery: 8/12/24.
EE and EE's partner were trying to push a new troughing idler into position on the 215 Belt Conveyor when EE tweaked lower back. EE informed the supervisor and no first aid was requested. Because of ongoing back pain EE was sent to the doctor on 4/19/24. Diagnosis: low back pain. Work status: Restricted Duty. Limit bending, pushing, pulling, lifting to 15lbs or less.
On 4/10 EE was removing a sump pump from 010 pan conveyor area. EE placed it on a stable surface to remove the coupling from the discharge line. While pushing a 4-ft pipe wrench to loosen the coupling EE felt a pop and some pain in EE's lower left rib cage. EE reported this to EE's supervisor. On 4/12 EE requested to see a doctor. Diagnosis: rib cage intercostal muscle strain.
EE was operating a Komatsu D275 Bulldozer. As EE dismounted the dozer, EE felt a pull in their lower back. EE experienced pain down leg past EE's knee. EE immediately reported this to the supervisor. The next morning upon coming to work, EE requested to see a doctor because of lower back pain. Diagnosis: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter.
EE attempted to unclog the vac truck hose with EE's left hand. When EE did, the rock then pinned EE's hand between the hose wall and the rock, causing pain and swelling.
Employee was shoveling material and felt pain in wrist.
EE was driving a 135-foot manlift. As EE approached the railroad crossing, the front tires of the manlift dropped into a swale before the crossing. The two front tires dropped first, then the two rear tires. This initiated the manlift basket to bounce EE causing EE to twist their arm as EE held onto the guard rail. EE sprained left elbow, placed on restricted duty 2/5/24.
EE walked out of the Electrician's Repair Shop towards the Control Building carrying a tool and electric drill in their hands. EE was taking tiny steps due to the ice and a decline on the concrete pavement when suddenly EE slipped and fell on EE's back. Work status is Restricted Duty.
Employee reported to management that they have been feeling pain and numbness in right hand. The EMG/Nerve Conduction Study Test revealed severe right carpal tunnel syndrome and they received surgery to repair on 2/5/24. Currently, employee is off work.
On 8/2/2023 EE removed a block of wood from under a skid steer loader when EE felt a pull/pain in stomach area and noticed a bulge on EEs belly. On 8/13/25 EE still noticed swelling and asked to see a doctor feeling it was related to the 2023 injury. EE was referred to surgeon for evaluation on 9/09/25 and placed on work restrictions until hernia surgery scheduled for 10/10/25.
EE was assigned the task of injecting Visolite Tracer Compound into the bottom of the Coke Mill Dust Collector hopper to determine the condition of the dust collector bags. When EE asked the Control Room to start the Dust Collector Fan, the fan's suction pulled EE into the Dust Collector hopper causing EE to strike head and face on the hopper's door frame.
EE was assigned the task of injecting Visolite Tracer Compound into the bottom of the Coke Mill Dust Collector hopper to determine the condition of the dust collector bags. When EE asked the Control Room to start the Dust Collector Fan, the fan's suction pulled EE into the Dust Collector hopper causing EE to strike EE's head and face on the hopper's door frame.
EE was pulling bags out of the Barge Loading's north vent dust collector baghouse when EE heard a pop in EE's right Biceps muscle. We received MRI results on August 15. Diagnosis: Spontaneous rupture of other tendons [bicep], right upper arm and strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff. Placed on restricted duty on August 15.
EE completed a job charging a skid-steer loader and after job started feeling lower back discomfort and pain that got worse throughout the afternoon. EE told me EE could not point to any particular action that caused the pain or what initiated it. EE said EE was working as EE normally works. Diagnosis: "Low back pain".
EE was cleaning a refractory pump when the door to the mixing chamber closed and impacted the EE's left thumb.
EE was exiting the CV06 Conveyor tunnel and was walking towards the Limestone Dome when EE stepped on a patch of ice and slipped and fell on backside with right elbow striking the ground. Diagnosis: Contusion of right elbow; restricted duty authorized.
EE was working on preheat tower shoveling material when dust kicked up and got into left eye, causing an abrasion, resulting in prescribed eye drops with two days off work.
As the employee was completing EE's pre-operation inspection of 100 ton haul truck, EE tripped over EE's own feet in loose gravel at the Quarry parking lot. Employee was sore from left hip down to left calf.
Employee was spraying on the tower and emptying high levels at the clinker cooler when EE felt a pain in EE's right shoulder/neck area.
After checking air cannons on feed shelf of pre-heater tower, EE was walking down the stairs and felt something get in EE's right eye. Same day, EE was seen at Urgent Care. Diagnosis: Foreign body to right eye. Eye drops were prescribed.
Mechanic used a 12-lb hammer to strike flat end of a 68" pipe that EE was holding to push out plate that wedged between the mill's arm and wall. As the mechanic hammered the pipe, the pipe slipped off the plate and EE tried to steady the pipe by placing EE's hand on the flat end of the pipe just as the mechanic swung the hammer striking EE's hand lacerating L middle finger.
EE was working on the Preheat Tower and in the Clinker Reclaim Tunnel trying to unplug both a Tower vessel and a clinker reclaim pan conveyor feeder. EE believes dust that collected on EE's clothes and person eventually got into left eye while sweating causing the eye to get irritated by a burning sensation. Diagnosis: Corneal abrasion.
While releasing the coupler on a railcar, employee felt pain in lower left groin area. On 4/11/22 they received results of an MRI that determined they need treatment for a unilateral inguinal hernia and is scheduled on 4/26/22 for evaluation by a general surgeon. Amendment: EE went off work for surgery on 5/25/22.
Employee was walking to the plant's Hourly time clock to "clock in" when EE stepped on some soft snow/ice mixture and quickly slipped and fell hard on backside. EE immediately felt pain in the lower back, shoulders, and the left side of EE's neck. Diagnosis: Low back pain.
Employee was raising the S river bank's winch cable to a higher dock platform due to the rising Mississippi River. As they were pulling the cable up with a rope, a log was coming down the river on the back side of the dock and the log struck the cable that was in the water jerking the rope out of hands causing a fracture injury of L thumb.
Employee was attempting to remove a conveyor belt's return idler from its bracket using a 3-foot pry bar. While on the catwalk, employee was pulling on the bar to remove the idler when the bar suddenly slipped out and they felt a pop in right shoulder. On 06/22/21, MRI reveals slight tear in right shoulder rotator cuff and employee was put on restricted duty.