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July 8, 2024 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck by flying object

While striking a track pin with a 10lb sledge hammer, a fragment of the pin broke off becoming a projectile and lodging in left leg just above the work boot. Employee was taken to emergency room to have metal chip removed.

December 27, 2021 MI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Changing roller on belt when finger was pinched between roller and beam that the guard bolts to. *This injury was originally deemed as a first aid injury and not reportable but has evolved into a reportable injury with medical treatment involved.

November 2, 2021 MI · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in a brush pile and slipped off of a log injuring EE's left knee.

May 11, 2020 MI · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator OTHER
Nugent Sand Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in Wash Plant Lab starting up the plant. EE blacked out and fell on the floor. Co-worker walked into Lab and tried to do chest compressions on EE. EE opened eyes. Co-worker called 911. EE is on several medications. EE was in the hospital for a couple days for observation. Cause was issue with medications.

April 29, 2020 MI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Excavator was hoisting an electric motor in place to be bolted by injured employee. Excavator operator shirt sleeve accidentally bumped swing joy stick after EE released the hydraulic lockout lever causing motor to swing and hit employee against side of screen. Employee was conscious entire time. EMS was called and employee was conscious when taken by EMS to hospital.

October 23, 2018 MI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee fell from a ladder and broke wrist while adding washers to bolts on a structural steel building that was under construction.

March 18, 2016 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Fall from machine

Climbing down off of M-8 left foot rolled inward on bottom step and then fell to floor.

March 9, 2016 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee working with a hand grinder and piece a foreign body got into EE's eye.

June 19, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

The employee was changing a 440 volt starter. Turned power back on to check starter after replaced. Checked the on/off button and determined new starter worked. He did not shut power down again, elected to hook up motor leads and in the process came in contact with the relay which in affect pulled starter into position causing flash back injuring him.

October 12, 2013 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee shoveling under conveyor belt and strained back/leg.

March 28, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

When exiting the loader he slipped on ladder and hit his knee.

May 22, 2011 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Fell on an upright unopened tube of silicone.

February 4, 2011 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepping down off step of tractor and misstepped

January 31, 2011 MI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee sanding using a wire brush on a drill and wind blew metal into eye.

August 28, 2010 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee's fingers were pinched when bearing slipped and his fingers were caught between bearing and housing.

September 8, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand OTHER
Nugent Sand Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At this time it appears the employee had a heart attack.

August 25, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal pumper ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
Nugent Sand Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee fainted.

April 27, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walking down ramp and pulled muscle in right calf

February 25, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee assisting in putting in dryer trunion wheel; chain holding come along came loose sending come along into the employees' nose.

January 29, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Changing reducer on fabco belt using skidsteer with boom attachment; reducer fell and hit employee's hand.

August 24, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee working on #3 elevator and wind blew something in his right eye.

August 14, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Lost grip with left hand coming down ladder of trailer, caught himself with right hand as he was falling back.

May 29, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee shoveling and loading wheelbarrow and hauling sand, strained back moving wheel barrow.

November 5, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walking on uneven ground and twisted ankle.

May 25, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Nugent Sand Company Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee told foreman he was not feeling well. Foreman assigned replacement loader operator and brought employee to employee locker room/restroom area. Employee was drying his hands when he suddenly passed out. CPR was started and 911 called. Employee was not able to be saved.

December 4, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee changing shive on motor and cut fingers on shive.

November 7, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee using a grinder when it kicked back and hit his right thigh

November 2, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Wrench slipped and cut finger/knuckle on left hand on the edge of 1/8" sheared stainless plate.

December 7, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling stand out from under trackmobile, strained stomach.

December 6, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee using pipe wrench to free auger, wrench slipped causing employee to fall and strike head.

November 13, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING DOOR ON MAINTENANCE BUILDING.

February 10, 2002 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UTILITY KNIFE SLIPPED WHILE CUTTING BELTING.

December 19, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE GETTING INTO BACK OF TRUCK PICK UP AND FELT HIS KNEE POP.

July 31, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE INHALED TOO MUCH CO2 WORKING ON DRYER ROOM NEAR BURNERS.

July 19, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING WHEEL BARROW AND PULLE DMUSCLE IN BACK.

July 14, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING ON DREDGE ROPES AND CLIMBING SAND HILL STRAINING GROIN AREA.

July 13, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HITTING BEARING AND A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF AND CUT NECK.

May 6, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING DREDGE ROPE OUT OF MUD, ROPE SLIPPED OVER BANK AND HIT HIM IN THE LEGS.

February 19, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS OVERCOME BY CARBON MONOXIDE GAS, MAN BECAME LIGHT HEADED AND NAUSEATED, WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AND GIVEN OXYGEN. WAS ABLE TO RETURN TO WORK THE SAME DAY BUT JOB FOREMAN WOULD NOT ALLOW H IM TO.

February 11, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nugent Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS TURNING SAND PUMP WITH A PIPE WRENCH. WHILE TURNING THE SHAFT GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND THE PUMP BASE.

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