Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
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, 2021MN · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
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.
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, 2018MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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, 2016MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
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, 2015MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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, 2014MN · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerMACHINERY
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, 2013MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
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.
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, 2012MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 2011MN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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, 2010MN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
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, 2008MN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 2008MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techOTHER
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, 2007MN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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, 2006MN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorDISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
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, 2006MN · Metal/Non-Metalbarge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck handPOWERED HAULAGE
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, 2006MN · Metal/Non-Metalbarge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck handHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 2005MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 2005MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Our employee was working on an installation of a catwalk when he strained his back.
November 29, 2005MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 2005MN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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, 2005MN · Metal/Non-Metalbarge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck handHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 2005MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techDISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
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, 2005MN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Transferring filters to baghouse & one fell on his head
November 17, 2004MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
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, 2004MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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, 2004MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
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, 2004MN · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE & A CO-WORKER WERE PUTTING THE COVER BACK ON THE HAMMERMILL WHEN EE PINCHED HIS FINGER.
October 21, 2003MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
USING SCALER ON EQUIPMENT WHEN A METAL CHIP WENT INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.
February 17, 2003MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS EMPTYING A GARBAGE CAN INTO THE DUMPSTER AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND ON A SHARP EDGE OF THE DUMPSTER.
January 3, 2003MN · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON