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EE was removing large rock from catwalk and smashed finger between handrail and rock. The EE was wearing gloves.
January 29, 2025NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
August 29, 2024NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE was cutting zip tie off end of "down the hole" measuring tape. Cutting away from themself. When the zip tie was cut the knife became uncontrolled and cut another EE. The cut was in EE's hand. The cut required 6 stitches.
February 16, 2022NC · Metal/Non-Metalutility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was changing a 60 inch conveyor idler when right hand was pinched between the idler and the frame resulting in a laceration requiring 6 stitches.
May 2, 2018NC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Employee was operating 772 haul truck and the employee smashed middle and ring finger on right hand between the frame and the seat.
May 3, 2017NC · Metal/Non-Metalbeltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor riderSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miner was performing routine maintenance on a conveyor to remove gear reducer. Miner sprained right ring finger while doing so.
January 16, 2014NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSTRIKING OR BUMPING
Employee injured back trying to turn bucket wheel with the assistance of other employees during bucket wheel installation. Accident was not reported until 5/7/13.
October 24, 2012NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ee was removing pin on 972G loader. The bucket and link were removed. Ee was pulling pin out of the top z-bar link where it attaches to the tilt cylinder. Ee pulled pin out and the z-bar shifted because pin was slightly over center. The Ee's thumb was caught between the head of the pin and the bucket leveler bracket.
October 15, 2012NC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE was assisting in removing pin from a Caterpillar 944 bucket when the pin came out unexpectedly and crushed left hand index finger between pin and bucket.
April 25, 2011NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employees left foot slipped from walkway platform to step causing shin to contact step. Conditions: flat walkway with one step up to another level.
October 29, 2010NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ee was using sledge hammer on plate to press large bushing into loader (equipment) link. A small piece of metal came off of plate and punctured Ee's left forearm.
November 21, 2009NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was installing plates on track crusher. Employee was distracted and plate struck the employees hand on the guardrail. Right hand received small deep abrasion.
September 14, 2009NC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerOTHER
Sunrock Industries LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Employee was trimming grass around the main gate when he hit a bee/wasp nest. Employee was stung several times. Employee was sent to the doctor as a precautionary measure.
Employee was replacing panel on bottom deck of screen. Employee was removing old screen, when employee felt a pull in his lower back.
April 28, 2009NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee made contact with a hot piece of metal (area that he previously welded) when reaching for welding rods resulting in a second degree burn on his arm. Burn became infected on the evening of 4/29/09 and employee sought medical treatment.
April 15, 2009NC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was using sledge hammer to remove pins from cylinders on a cone crusher. Employee stated right hand was hurting yesterday evening after he left work. Employee reported the injury on 4/15/09 at beginning of shift.
February 10, 2009NC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
Employee was turning over the cutting edge of a 972G CAT loader. As he was loosening the right nut/bolt of the cutting edge the center bolt broke free causing the edge to drop suddenly to the ground on his right foot.
October 23, 2008NC · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bolt was being knocked from pin on EC 240 LR Excavator. A punch was struck by another employee to remove pin when the working end of punch broke off and hit employee in the neck.
February 9, 2008NC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was installing electrical wire. Employee was attempting to roll wire reel to the side when reel slid and pinched his thumb between reel and pipe.
January 28, 2008NC · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The injured miner was dismounting a haul truck when he slipped and started to fall. As he was falling he was able to regain his grip with his left hand and the weight of his body caused him to strain his left shoulder.
April 20, 2007NC · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
While walking with his supervisor, the injured miner slipped on a rock, caught himself mid-fall, and felt a sharp pain in his lower back.
April 16, 2007NC · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Employee was removing parking brake assembly from heavy equipment when the parking brake assembly shifted and pinched the right ring finger between the parking brake and the frame of the machine.
March 8, 2007NC · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The injured miner failed to maintain three points of contact and slipped while climbing the ladder of an intregated tool carrier and the tailbone of his lower back contacted the machine. He reported this accident on the following day and refused medical treatment. Medical attention was requested on 3/14/07.
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