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June 10, 2022 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Superior Minerals Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Injured was bitten by an insect which caused their eye to swell shut.

May 31, 2022 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was assisting a barge movement when a rope became pinched in a barge cleat. Injured was attempting to remove the rope from the cleat when it became taught, causing a sprained wrist.

September 7, 2021 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Cleaning mud off the backstop of a conveyor with a sledge hammer and sprained left wrist.

April 4, 2021 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling suction hose out of barge and felt something pop in left wrist. Employee did not feel like EE needed treatment at the time. EE's wrist continued to bother EE so EE went in for initial diagnostic procedures on 6/29/2021. Employee was allowed to return to work with no restrictions. After an MRI employee was put on restricted duty as of 7/26/2021.

November 12, 2020 MN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall from machine

Employee was climbing in the loader on a snowy day and slipped on the ladder rung and fell to the ground. Employee sustained a fracture of the right hip.

November 30, 2018 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was trying to clear air lines that were plugged with material. EE was pulling on a hose to remove it when EE lost EE's footing and fell. When EE fell EE's left knee struck pipes that were on the ground. EE's fall resulted in a contusion on EE's shin and a possible meniscus tear in EE's left knee.

March 11, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee suffered a strain to EE's left wrist while using a wrecking bar to check conveyor bearings and to remove built up material. The strain was caused by the repetitive twisting motion.

January 8, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell down when he slipped on the ice/snow in the parking lot when he was getting out of his car to report to work. He sustained a contusion and sprain to his lower back.

July 16, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Superior Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was done using a hand-held grinder. As he was switching hands to put it down, his index finger on his left hand was drawn in between the guard and the blade of the grinder which had not completely shut down. This caused a laceration to his finger which required stitches.

October 30, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Superior Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Worker's right hand was caught in a running machine which resulted in the loss of the tips of his 3 middle fingers and damage to his thumb. Worker did not follow proper lock out tag out procedure to ensure that the machine was locked out.

May 22, 2013 MN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Superior Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee's lower left leg was struck by a cable while moving a barge. Was first aid treatment until employee went to the doctor on 6/14. Injury is a bruise which was not drained but he was given work restrictions.

January 13, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting port liners and a day or two later he noticed that he had a hernia. This was reported to management on 1/30/2012. Employee had been away on vacation for two weeks. Employee went to doctor on 1/30 and was diagnosed with a left direct inguinal hernia which will require surgery.

August 3, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall from ladders

Employee climbed an extension ladder to tie it off and neglected to lock the top section of the ladder. The ladder slid down and the employee jumped off spraining his right ankle and foot.

August 24, 2010 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Superior Minerals Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using a rod to loosen material in a hopper. When the material broke free his arm came down and struck a metal plate that caused a laceration on his right forearm. Employee required 4 stitches to close the wound.

May 21, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This injury was reported to us on 5/29/2008. Employee was repairing a pipe. When he was leaving, his right foot got caught between two pipes and he injured his right knee.

May 12, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Superior Minerals Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee suffered a heart attack while sitting in the breakroom. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced dead.

August 10, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was doing general maintenance tasks in plant when he felt a burning twinge in his neck/shoulder area.

April 7, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Struck against stationary object

EE was installing a top to a journal when a finger on his left hand slipped under the bottom lip. His finger was cut and required stiches.

February 28, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Superior Minerals Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was using a skid steer to clean up snow in our parking lot when he struck what was left of a recently sawed off pipe with the bucket. When he hit the pipe he was thrown forward and struck the windshield with his hard hat. The main injury that he sustained was a cracked rib.

January 31, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was carrying a step ladder outside when he slipped on a snow covered rock and sprained his left ankle. An air cast was put on his ankle at the doctor's office.

November 1, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Possible carpal tunnel. Employee is reporting that he has cramping in both wrists and hands. He feels that it is from repetitive use (shoveling, etc.) over a number of years. Even though he reported this on 11/1 he was just put on restrictions on 12/4/2006. Prior to this date there was no medical treatment involved.

September 20, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand POWERED HAULAGE
Superior Minerals Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was running the skid steer inside the barge when he backed into the wall of the barge. He sustained injuries to his head, neck & shoulder when he struck the lap bar or the door bar.

May 12, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

When working at the dock ee felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder. It is suspected that he has a torn rotator cuff and he is on restricted duty.

May 10, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was climbing down into a barge on a ladder when he hit his right elbow on the track for the covers resulting in a laceration to his elbow.

December 13, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Struck by falling object

One employee was moving a ladder when it fell and hit another employee on the right arm/shoulder. The injured employee sustained a contusion to his right shoulder.

December 9, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Our employee was working on an installation of a catwalk when he strained his back.

November 29, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Struck by falling object

Employee was pulling a garage door shut when the upper 2 panels fell off the track and struck him on the head & neck.

September 14, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Superior Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was grinding metal with a portable grinder. A foreign object got in his left eye. He was wearing safety glasses.

September 9, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Superior Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Our employee sustained injuries to his nose & mouth during an altercation with another employee.

July 18, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

After attaching the "D" ring to the top of the skid steer, employee stepped off of the bucket and twisted his right ankle.

July 14, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was standing on the tires of a skid steer to remove the hooks from the pick points. His right foot slipped off of the tire and he fell and struck his right elbow on the frame of the the skid steer. He sustained a laceration on his right elbow that required 4 stiches.

June 22, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

This was a flare up of an old inury to employee's left elbow. The elbow swelled up and was locking. This report was filed late because it was initially thought that this would be a continuation of his previous injury. Our work comp provider has now told us that this is not the case.

May 27, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Superior Minerals Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Recordable hearing loss

May 27, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Superior Minerals Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Recordable hearing loss

May 27, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Superior Minerals Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Recordable hearing loss

March 9, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was carrying samples down from a platform when he tripped on the stairs and sustained a puncture wound to his right lower leg. He did not require medical treatment at that time. On 3/28/05 he noticed that the wound looked like it was infected. He went to the clininc and was given a prescription for antibotics.

March 2, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Struck by falling object

Transferring filters to baghouse & one fell on his head

November 17, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unjamming a motor with crank handle on the back of the motor when it spun around by itself striking him by his left eye.

September 13, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall down stairs

Employee was carrying dust collector socks down a flight of steps when he slipped and fell down the stairs.

May 18, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was repairing a screw. He was pulling on the belts to get the screw to turn straining his back in the process.

May 14, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Superior Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was helping to set barge covers. The crane operator moved the barge cover causing it to strike the employee. The employee was knocked down and suffered contusions to his left hand & wrist.

March 15, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Superior Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee walked through an area where steel grinding was being done. He felt an object go inside his safety glasses and into his eye. The object stuck in his eye causing an irratation

January 11, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COMING DOWN THE STAIRS AND TWISTED ANKLE.

January 9, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE & A CO-WORKER WERE PUTTING THE COVER BACK ON THE HAMMERMILL WHEN EE PINCHED HIS FINGER.

October 21, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING PIPE OVERHEAD WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT WRIST.

August 7, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TURNING A PUMP HANDLE TO PUMP OIL FROM A DRUM. HE STRAINED MUSCLES IN HIS RT. RIB CAGE.

July 2, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING SCALER ON EQUIPMENT WHEN A METAL CHIP WENT INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

February 17, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CARRYING TOOLS AND PARTS UP STAIRS. STRAINED LOWER BACK.

February 1, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Superior Minerals Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS EMPTYING A GARBAGE CAN INTO THE DUMPSTER AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND ON A SHARP EDGE OF THE DUMPSTER.

January 3, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Superior Minerals Company · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING UP A LADDER. THE LADDER SLIPPED FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO FLOOR AND SPRAIN HIS LEFT ANKLE.

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