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Miner sustained a shoulder injury while using a sledgehammer to hit a pipe to clear a plugged line.
Employee is currently in the ICU unit. Crew was installing cross beams and noticed beams were to close together. Foreman went back to scaffolding and tied off to back rail, tried to pin and move beam over when structure clip slipped off of chime and employee fell with the beam. Employee was tied off to the structure.
EE and cohorts had lowered the counterweight following a repair from the previous day. EE went up in a manlift to observe operation when they became entangled in moving machine parts of the 48-inch conveyor. EE was degloved from the shoulder to the forearm, has multiple fractures including wrist, thumb, scapula and shoulder. This injury will require skin graphing as well.
As an employee was attempting to climb into the back of a cargo trailer, their shoulder dislocated.
Employee was utilizing a prybar to assist with removal of motor for replacement when the prybar slipped and struck employee on the right side of the hardhat/head on the right ear causing a laceration to the upper portion of the right ear. The hardhat took the brunt of the force from the blow of the prybar.
Miner was raking ash at kiln hood when a piece of ash hit the end of the rake causing the rake to hit the miner on the chin. Miner sustained a laceration requiring stitches.
Employee was greasing when EE stepped down from elevated platform (2 step) EE's left ankle rolled fracturing EE's fifth metatarsal. Employee was initially being treated with conservative care however went for X-rays on 06/11/2025 where it was determined to be fractured.
Miner was using a pipe wrench to remove an incline water strainer, and when the fitting broke, the wrench to slam against an I-beam pinching the right-hand pinky finger.
The employee was installing brackets for form scaffolding. While EE was trying to shift an alignment rail, EE had to loosen the alignment bolt. While hitting the bolt, the hammer ricocheted off the bolt and into EE's left hand EE had placed on a 4x4 form brace.
Employee was using a Front End Loader to feed material to the plants. As EE backed up to get another load of material, the employee backed into another parked front end loader. The employee received a work restriction due to a muscle strain to EE's neck and right shoulder from the impact. Employee is due back at the doctor on 1/17/2025.
Tripped over pipe while carrying samples. Worked without restriction until surgery on 4/23/2025.
EE was on 3 person team changing V-Belts at Impact Crusher. Hand rolled under pulleys while pulling belt. Right thumb fractured from pinch point.
(2) EEs were involved in a physical altercation resulting in a Fractured nose.
Injured employee was opening hatch lids on top of trucks when they strained their back. Employee was working with case management for remedies when they decided to be seen by a doctor which then elevated case to reportable.
On 11/13/24 the miner reported pain on the right knee as a result of a workplace incident that occurred on 11/01/24. Miner was sent for medical evaluation, was placed on restricted work activities and referred for physical therapy.
While operating a Kubota RTV, the vehicle hit a pot hole and jolted the miner who sustained a back sprain.
Miner was on top of the rail car opening the lids and strained ligaments of lumbar spine.
On 08/01/2024 miner was changing a drive belt using a wrench when injury occurred to shoulder joint. On 08/06/2024 miner was issued restricted duty by medical clinic.
Grinder angle was incorrect, causing it to bind up on a narrow area on angle iron. Grinder bounced at employee causing lacerations on chin and neck.
EE ducked under the midrail just above the toe board to fit in a piece of material. On the way out the hardhat caught, EE flinched, EE's hardhat and glasses fell off. This resulted in EE contacting a piece of toe board with the bridge of nose. Four stitches were applied to 1/2 laceration.
Employee jumped from loader ladder into soft berm and rolled EE's left ankle. Requested to see doctor on 3/26/2024 and was given restrictions.
EE WAS TRANFERRING FROM THE GANGWAY TO TRAILER WHEN LEFT HEEL OF BOOT CAUGHT ON THE DOME LID CAUSING THE EE TO STUMBLE. THIS RESULTED IN A STRAIN TO THE LEFT KNEE WHILE REGAINING THEIR BALANCE.
EE was replacing skirt material on CL- 303, decision was made to change size of material from a 3" to 6" skirt material. EE was utilizing a pair of needle nose vise grip pliers along with channel lock pliers to pull the material into position between the hold down bracket and chute when the vise grip pliers slip free striking the EE in the mouth fracturing the #9 tooth.
EE was unplugging the 1651 DC, when material blew back striking EE in the left eye. EE was using air lance above the rotary valve slightly cracking the valve when fine material blew back striking EE's left eye. EE radioed for assistance to nearest eye wash. Following the initial flush EE was taken to the plumbed eye wash where additional material was removed.
Employee worked on multiple jobs this day. One of them involved replacing a gearbox on a screw conveyor. Employee noticed EE's back was sore after carrying the gearbox up the screw conveyor.
Employee was changing brake pads on a haul truck. As the employee lifted the caliper up EE attempted to slide a jackstand under it. EE's hand slipped off of the caliper and it dropped catching right ring finger between the jackstand and caliper. Employee suffered a broken right ring finger.
EE was using an pneumatic air hammer to chip lime scale away from the truck side loading scale. The EE reached out over head while lying on the ground and over extended, causing an acute pain in the right shoulder and numbness in the right hand.
We were in man lift boomed out over elevator. A Lhoist employee entered and began operating elevator. The elevator made contact with the man lift boom that I, and my employee, were in. My employee received a broken nose and slight fracture in right knee.
Employee was stretching back in a chair and felt a pain in their back. Missed one shift due to doctor restrictions.
EE got debris on right eye while standing next to another miner who was power washing.
Winter storm caused the water pipe to freeze that is located on the exterior wall. EE used a propane pear torch burner to thaw the metal water pipe. EE returned the burner and upon EE return, noticed smoke coming from the lab. Extinguishers were used to put the fire out. It was around 38 minutes that all signs of fire was not present in the wall. No injuries or entrapments.
While walking on a flat surface, miner twisted left ankle causing a potential foot fracture.
EE had walked just outside the hydrate building North of blend loadout when EE collapsed falling to the ground. Medical opinion is that this occurred due to EE becoming overheated. However there is nothing to confirm the diagnosis. EE had a laceration requiring 5 sutures to close just over the left temple.
Employees were reinstalling the belly pan on the undercarriage of the dozer. The rigging on the belly pan slipped allowing it to swing back down and pin the mechanic. The mechanic was diagnosed with three fractured ribs. Mechanic received a restricted work designation to lift no more than 20 lbs. and is due back to the doctor on 8/11/2021 to follow up.
Employee bent down to pick up 50lb weight to calibrate the warehouse scale. They picked the weight up about half way before they felt a sharp pain in groin area and it radiated down the leg. The employee suffered a strained groin and was put on to restricted duty after seeing a doctor.
EE was engaged in the process of rolling out lay-flat hose when they caught the toe of boot on a small rock falling forward landing on right side. EE tried to catch themselves with right hand, however hand slid in wet material that was present. EE had multiple hair line fractures to ribs on right side and was restricted from normal work activity.
Employee 1 was holding wrench while employee# 2 was pushing on wrench to loosen leveling nut for column. Employee #1 's finger became caught between the wrench and the concrete pad that the column sets on when the leveling nut broke loose and the column base shifted down
EE slipped and fell on snow and ice and was place on restricted duty following the incident. EE landed on their RT side including hip and elbow, however when medical treatment was sought it involved EE's right foot.
Employee was coming down the stairs of DCL#5 at the 75 Loadout. As EE stepped down on to the asphalt off the stairs EE's left foot gave out and rolled as EE planted it. The ankle swelled up immediately. The employee sought medical attention the following day and received restrictions to not be on feet for more than 4 hours at a time.
Miner works in bagging department and is unsure what may have caused is right forearm to hurt starting on 12/16/2020. The miner informed supervisor on 12/21/2020 and was sent for medical evaluation. Miner was diagnosed with tendinitis on right arm, given anti-inflammatory medication, and put on restricted work duty until 12/30/2020.
Employee was air lancing around a lime silo when lime came in contact with eyes. EE immediately flushed eyes for 10 minutes at an eye wash station, they used 2 bottles of saline solution. Eyes felt better however they wanted medical treatment. Employee was sent to urgent care this morning. EE received 3 prescriptions, one of which was tylenol with codeine.
EE was stung by a bee while working on Kiln Level 2 at LNA Marble Falls superstructure project. The EE was transported to Urgent Care. From there the EE was being transported to a Medical Center, when the EE went into anaphylactic shock. The EMS had EE transported by helicopter to a Medical Center in Austin Tx. for treatment.
Injured employee was in a boom lift using a cutting torch. The worker turned the torch off and draped it over the handrail. The acetylene valve knob bumped against the mid-rail of the basket opening the valve which allowed acetylene gas to penetrate the employee's pant leg. A spark from the grinder ignited the gas causing a flash fire and burn to the worker's left leg.
Miner was descending from a ladder, lost footing and used right arm to hold the ladder to prevent a fall. Miner sustained a sprain of the right shoulder rotator cuff. Physician put the miner on restricted work activities, and was released back to work immediately.
Employee was stacking finished material bags onto pallets off the conveyor. As EE picked up a bag and turned to place the bag on the pallet, EE felt a pop and sharp pain in EE's right chest/ribs. EE immediately fell to the floor and called for help. The doctor diagnosed EE with a muscle strain in EE's right thorax wall in the ribs.
Miner was operating a forklift moving bagged product on a pallet inside the packing warehouse and hit a structural post with the front of the pallet. The miner reported feeling back pain after the incident.
Miner was walking on the concrete sidewalk and lost their footing as they stepped on a 2" rock. The employee began to fall and caught themselves on a nearby parked piece of equipment. The employee reported pain in their knee and later sought medical treatment. The employee was placed on restricted work duties.
Employee was adjusting a wire rope sling, which was connected to a bar that assists in unrolling conveyor belt. The employee lost EE's balance and fell backwards. When EE fell backwards EE braced EE's fall on a pallet positioned behind self fracturing left wrist.
An Employee was walking down the stairs when they slipped on the last step and struck their arm on the midrail.
Occupation Illness EE went to clinic 12/23/19, diagnosis "Allergic Contact Dermatitis" due to contact with Quicklime on both hands and left wrist. Was prescribed medication. 12/26/19 EHS Manager took EE to same clinic for workers-comp medical evaluation, physician confirmed "Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Lime". EE released to work 12/26/19 without restrictions.