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EE was operating the shuttle wagon while loading cement rail cars. EE had EE's head out the window, watching for signals from the ground man. A gust of wind, blew some debris up and under EE's safety glasses and into EE's right eye.
Checking sheeting on roof to see if placed right to screw down, there was condensation on roof sheeting and EE started sliding off the roof and landed on EE's feet.
EE was inserting a keeper pin into the reclaimer sprocket, to prevent the sprocket from motion, so the necessary repairs could be made. As the pin was being inserted, the sprocket rolled, causing the pin to thrust upwards. Pinching the EE's left index finger between the pin and the guard for the reclaimer sprocket.
EE was closing the door to the passenger elevator. EE pulled the rope to close the door to the elevator, the door came down faster than expected and smashed EE's left hand between the top and bottom doors. Left hand smashed. X-ray revealed 2 broken bones in EE's hand.
EE was hitting a stuck drill head hammer with a pin hammer and a brass hammer. A piece of the drill head hammer metal fractured off, and entered EE's left leg on EE's inner thigh between EE's knee and groin. Doctor's wanted to wait a few days before performing the removal of the metal, in order to have a good OR room for the removal.
EE was helping to put parts in a crate and the part was set down on a sling. One employee lifted the part by the sling to move it off of the sling. At the same time EE reached down to move the part off of the sling. The part pinched EE's right pinky finger between the wood block and the part resulting in the smashed finger tip.
Originally went to ER. Was released to return to work. After follow-up with ortho DR. was placed on restricted duty on 11/06/24. EE was walking to their work truck when they tripped on some uneven concrete and fell. Injuring their right shoulder.
EE was closing the doors on the passenger elevator and got right hand and middle finger caught between the doors. EE reported the incident on 9/18 as a first aid. On 09/23 EE requested to see a Dr. EE got an exam and X-ray. X-ray was negative. On 09/27 EE went for follow up and was placed on restricted duty because finger looked infected and was given an antibiotic.
EE was conducting a preventative maintenance check on some belt lines. EE reported a trough roller had a hole in it. EE said EE used a pry bar to check for the hole in the roller. During this check, EE's sleeve was unbuttoned, and EE's sleeve was caught by the roller and belt and pulled EE's arm between the conveyor belt and a trough roller. EE pulled pull cord to free self
EE had a STS in their left ear
EE was given an annual audiogram. The first one EE agreed to have done since 2011. EE was reported to have an STS in right ear.
EE was given an annual hearing test. EE had chosen to not have a hearing test conducted since 2009. EE was reported with an STS in both ears. Previous hearing test results do not seem accurate from 2009.
EE had an annual hearing test done. EE has chosen to not take a hearing test since 2009. EE test results showed a reportable STS in EE's left ear.
EE was given an annual hearing test. The EE was reported to have an STS of 24.00 in EE's left ear. Baseline audiogram is questionable.
EE and another employee were replacing cover grates in the CC-404. They were using grinders with cut off wheels. The 2 employee's were working close together, and the EE's right forearm was struck by the other employee's grinder wheel while it was still spinning, causing a cut on EE's forearm.
EE was walking routine for Preventative maintenance. EE came down a flight of stairs. At the bottom, EE turned to the right and started walking. EE stepped on an uneven joint in the concrete and twisted EE's left ankle.
EE was inspecting a chute and gate area. EE entered the gate area, and the gate cycled. EE was pinned between the gate and the chute. EE sustained some crushing injuries. The employee sustained a fractured rib.
The EE was standing next to the cart located at the bottom of the preheater tower, having a conversation with the Manager. EE was wearing eye protection, but a gust of wind blew calciner dust off the deck above the EE, and into EE's right eye. EE reported it as a first aid, but the next morning due to irritation, went to the Dr. EE was prescribed anti-inflammatory eye drops.
EE was inspecting RM-306(raw mill) roller deck. EE tripped on a support bracket for the lubrication system lines. The tripping motion caused the EE to fall forward into the rocker arm assembly, causing EE's right arm to strain backwards causing shoulder pain. Originally reported as a first aid, but due to continued discomfort medical attention was sought on 5/10/23.
EE was stepping down the metal stairs from bucket wheel on reclaimer. EE went to turn to walk the to the ladder, the EE's left knee gave out and caused EE sharp pain in EE's knee. On 3/20/23 EE said knee was still sore, and a little swollen. EE went to Doctor, and returned to duty with restrictions. No kneeling, squatting, climbing.
EE reported on 1/16 that EE hit EE's head on a beam, the EE was wearing a hardhat. Reported as a first aid only. On 1/17 EE requested to be evaluated, because of pain. Diagnosed with a neck strain and released to work with restrictions. EE was released for full duty on 01/21.
EE was an over the road truck driver for a trucking company, not a miner. EE passed away from as yet undetermined personal medical factors while in the truck cab on the scale at the Camp Verde Gyp Mine. The death was not related to any mining activity, event, incident or action. EE's last CDL medical clearance to drive was on 01/31/2022 and did not expire until 01/31/2023.
Cleaning area with forklift, employee attempted to lift forks over the divider, forks were not able to lift high enough resulting in the fork to drop back down smashing employee's left ring finger.
Working in electrical mcc room on a ladder felt knee pop
Incident on 16SEPT2022 was originally a first aid only/no medical case after a 35lb. jack hammer went thru some loose material pulling down on EE's r-shoulder. On 19OCT2022 EE requested medical evaluation because EE still had pain. EE was medically evaluated and released to work the same day (19OCT2022) with restrictions awaiting follow up appointment.
EE felt a pop and pain in right ankle when standing up from desk. Suspects related to a F/A only on the same ankle on 04/11/22. Requested medical evaluation. EE was diagnosed with a strained calf muscle and ankle ligament and returned to work with a brace and restrictions. Treatment is on going.
EE reported pulling a muscle in EE's left upper arm on 05DEC21 while removing a tail pulley guard. Incident was initially a first aid only/ no medical case. On 21DEC21 EE requested medical evaluation because EE's arm still hurt. EE was medically evaluated and diagnosed with a strain of the left deltoid muscle. EE was prescribed P/T and released to work with restrictions on 21DEC21.
EE Was cleaning under mill rolls in preparation to set shims when dust fell from above and got behind EE's safety glasses into EE's right eye. EE flushed EE's eye on site but still had discomfort so EE was taken to be evaluated by the eye Dr. EE was treated, prescribed eye drops and released to work with no restrictions.
EE was climbing down the ladder on the side of the scrap steel dumpster and over stretched getting to the trailer deck. EE was medically diagnosed with a groin strain and is being monitored by the Dr. for further evaluation/diagnosis.
EE was holding onto a shackle while getting down from a roll assembly. The tip of EE's left middle finger got stuck in the pin hole of the shackle (the pin was removed) and EE fractured the tip of the left middle finger. EE was diagnosed with a fracture of the left middle finger tip and returned to work with restrictions.
EE was stowing the outrigger pads for the RT crane. As EE lifted an outrigger pad (Pad weight was 86lbs.) EE heard a loud pop in their left shoulder. EE was taken for medical evaluation where EE was scheduled for an MRI and released to work with restrictions.
EE was trimming conveyor belt sections in preparation for a job when EE's hands slipped and EE's utility blade malfunctioned releasing the blade. EE sustained a small puncture injury to EE's left palm. EE was taken for medical evaluation where EE received 4 stitches and was released to work without restrictions.
While EE was changing out hammers at the rotary crusher EE caught L-thumb between the old hammer and the rotor as the hammer shaft was being removed. EE was taken to clinic for medical evaluation and diagnosed with a crushing/laceration injury of L-thumb. X-ray negative for fracture, soft tissue damage only.
EE was changing liners on RM-450. (Vertical Mill) The liners had worn extremely thin and as EE gripped a liner to lower it, it slipped in EE's hands and cut through EE's leather glove causing a small laceration to EE's left pinky finger. EE received 3 stitches and was released to work without restrictions.
EE was driving a wedge behind a ball mill liner to remove it when EE accidentally struck EE's left hand with a hammer. EE was taken for medical evaluation and diagnosed with a contusion. X-ray was negative for fractures. EE was on restricted duty for 4 days.
A brush fire started along the railroad tracks adjacent to the facility (on mine property but not part of the mining operation) as the Railroad company was moving rail cars. Fire discovered at 12:23. Reported to MSHA 800# (not extinguished in 30 min) @ 12:56. Fire extinguished at 13:35. Fire did not make it into the plant. No injuries, no plant equipment involved.
EE had an STS in right ear.
EE was doing a PM on DBC-404 when the wind blew something behind EE's safety glasses and into EE's eye. EE was unable to flush it out because EE rubbed the eye before using eyewash. EE was sent to the eye Dr. who removed a foreign body with forceps, prescribed antibiotic eye drops and released EE to work.
EE was unplugging an air slide when material puffed and they got cement dust behind safety glasses. EE was unable to remove all of the material with flushing and was taken for medical treatment and eye evaluation. EE was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion to the left eye.
Employee tripped over material discharge hose while operating gunite machine, landing on left wrist.
EE got CKD on socks on 5/13 and was instructed to cleanup & change socks. EE did not change socks. On 5/15 it was discovered that EE had alkali burns around both ankles (in the crease where the socks gathered). EE was sent to the company Dr. and taken off work for 3 days to heal.
EE was discovered unresponsive laying on the floor in the restroom. Site personnel began CPR and called EMS. EMS took over life saving efforts upon arrival but were unable to revive EE.
Keller Electrical employee was directing coworker who was driving a pickup truck. Coworker turned the wheel of the truck and the tire drove up the right leg of employee causing employee's right fibula to fracture and other lower right leg injuries.
EE was picking up cube molds from a shelf (43.2lbs) when EE felt a sharp pain in back. EE was sent for medical evaluation on 6/4, diagnosed with a back strain, kept off work and referred for P/T. Case is ongoing.
Contractor EE was stripping wire at the MAAG MCC when knife slipped and cut right index finger. EE was taken for medical evaluation where EE was diagnosed with a laceration to the right index finger, given 8 stitches and returned to duty with restrictions. EE returned to full duty on 05/03/2018.
EE was hammering out a jib pin when a piece of foreign material (presumably paint) went under safety glasses and into left eye. EE was sent for evaluation and diagnosed with a scratch to the cornea of left eye. No material was found or removed from eye and EE was released with no restrictions. EE was issued prescription eye drops making this event reportable.
Fire extinguisher on pickup truck did not have a visible annual inspection conducted. No damage or impairment resulted at this time.
EE was preparing to rig a rotary hammer for replacement in the mill when EE inadvertently knocked another hammer off of the edge of the pallet and it rolled onto EE's right foot. EE was diagnosed with a small toe fracture on right foot. EE was wearing steel toe boots at the time of the incident but the injury was outside of the protection of the toe cap.
EE walked a few feet to pick up a caulking gun laying on top of a screw housing (EE did not have to bend over) and when EE turned to walk back the other direction EE felt a pain in the middle back. EE was sent for medical evaluation, diagnosed with a back strain and released to work with restrictions.
EE was removing a steel jig with another employee and asked helper to release the end helper was holding. The injured employee (who was only using one hand) lost grip and dropped the jig. As the jig hit the ground and rolled, it struck EE in the mouth knocking out one tooth and cracking two others. EE was medically evaluated, cleared and sent to a dentist for dental repairs.