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G5 industrial Services was preparing to install a discharge pipe under the log-washers. The pipe had a ninety-degree elbow on one end that was facing upward while in the air. When the pipe was placed on the ground it rolled to the side, EE misjudged where the ninety-degree elbow would lay down to rest. The pipe landed on the top of EE's foot causing injury.
Equipment Operator using pressure washer to wash Front End Loader. Tried using pressure washer to wet a rag that was being held in their right hand while holding pressure washer wand in their left hand. Injected water into their right middle finger.
An employee was standing on VIS Crusher, trying to unclog/clean unit. The employee was holding a 1-1/2" water line, awaiting it to be turned on so that they could wash the clogged VSI. When the water was turned on, the employee lost their balance and fell onto the deck below EE, approximately 4.5 feet below where EE was working.
On 2.20.24, EE was pulling & lifting on an empty battery tray on a CAT 349 Excavator trying to remove it. It did not move, so EE used pry bar to remove. EE reported back soreness the next day but did not want to go to doctor. EE requested to see doctor on 2.24.25 & doctor released to return work. On 2.25.25 doctor required physical therapy and allowed EE to return to work.
Operator was dismounting / stepping down from a CAT Loader and when their right ankle stepped down on the ground, the operator felt a pop and couldn't put weight on it. The loader was parked on level ground with dry conditions.
PM Technician completed their Pre-Shift Inspection on their truck at the beginning of their shift. The hood did not close properly, so the operator rocked it with their hands in an attempt for it to close properly. When the hood closed, it smashed the operator's right middle finger, causing a laceration on the top and bottom of the operator's finger requiring stitches.
On 5/15/24, EE removed a car jack stand from work area. Put their right hand around the center column, while using their left hand to remove the safety pin holding the center column. When pin was removed, the column dropped, causing right thumb to be smashed by the Saddle. EE did not report injury until 5/28/24. Took EE to have thumb evaluated and found it fractured.
Employee was using overhead crane to place ball mill door on mill. As the door was being lifted employee's left thumb was crushed in lifting block.
EE was changing bags in dust collector when EE strained back.
Employee notified supervisor at 6:00 am on 3/25/2024 that they were not going into work due to debris in the employee's in right eye. Employee was unsure of where and when the debris entered eye. Last time operating a grinder was on 3/21/2024.
Employee was using an air power impact wrench wearing latex gloves. The safety pin began to back out of socket. Employees hand was holding socket. Safety pin caused laceration to palm of hand.
Employee was opening a hinged guard to add oil to a machine that was down. Employee finger pinched in hinged guard causing fracture and laceration.
Employee was working inside the cab of a bulldozer. Rain started so the employee quickly shut the doors on the bulldozer & began to dismount using three points of contact. Employee's right foot slipped on the blade push arm, causing the employee to fall. The employee came to rest on the bulldozer push arm with legs straddling each side, causing contusion to legs & lower back.
Employee was getting welding rods out of the front right side toolbox on the welding truck bed. The employee was on top, kneeling on the toolbox while unlatching the door. The door started to swing downward away from the employee, and employee attempted to catch the falling door with right hand. The door smashed the employee's right ring finger tip.
Employee was putting away EE's tools for the day and got cement dust in EE's eye causing it to become irritated.
Employee was working with a crew clearing accumulation at the 8x20 primary screen. Employee walked away from primary screen to inspect #3 Drive Motor Belts. While looking up to inspect the belts, a falling rock struck the employee on EE's hard hat / face.
Assistant manager was notified of an approaching wildfire to the southeast of the location. The fire was stopped approx. 1/4 mile from mine property. The fire never contacted Capitol property. In an abundance of caution MSHA was contacted via the emergency line and notified of the approaching fire.
Employee was unfolding a forklift attachment to move barrels, as EE unfolded the attachment EE felt a pain in EE's left arm. Employee reported to supervisor and attempted to treat with OTC meds until EE requested to seek a doctor on 8/7/2023 at which time it became reportable.
EE was using a chipping bar to clean a chute on the pug mill. EE hit the side of the door with pinky finger causing laceration and fracture.
EE was trouble shooting an issue with the right rear axle. As EE loosened the plug/ bolt pressurized hot oil shot out, hitting EE in face, neck, chest, arm, and stomach. EE suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns.
EE was performing dye test on dust collector when door to compartment slammed shut on right hand. EE received several lacerations to hand.
Two employees reported that they were stuck in the pre-heat tower elevator between the 4th and 5th floor. RICO elevator tech released both employees on the ground level at 2151pm. No injuries or illness were reported.
Employee was ridding elevator to top of silo to take measurements. The elevator braking system locked up causing the elevator to become stuck. RICO elevator arrived and released the elevator allowing the employee to exit the elevator at 0159am with no injuries.
Employee was using a bobcat to lift an old pipe guard a foot off the ground and move it. Employee noticed that pipe guard started to slip so they went into reverse and the pipe fell out of the bucket and the bottom left leg of the pipe guard went into the cab of the bobcat and struck them in the left ring finger causing a laceration.
Plant was running on overflow due to upset in kiln. Pan conveyor 800 was not shut down and carried hot material to C-41 causing skirting and belt to catch fire.
While removing/ attempting to throw a 20 lb rock from the cone crusher, the miner struck right index finger on a lifting eye with a sharp edge. EE was treated at the hospital diagnosed with partial amputation, returned to work same day, operated truck for 8 days until EE saw a hand surgeon 5/12 and was placed off work for 3 days returning 5/16.
Employee was using a shuttle car to move two rail cars, due to wet slippery conditions shuttle car unable to stop. Shuttle car and two rail cars went to derail and ran off track. Employee worked for several days and did not request medical until 4/19/22 no restrictions given released full duty. Second Medical 4/22/2022 is when restrictions issued.
Miner parked loader, descended ladder and tripped over a wheel chock on the ground landing on left side /arm. After subsequent evaluation the next day miner was placed on restricted work.
Operator entered new silo elevator to access top of silos, elevator stopped after about 4 ft. of travel. Elevator Technician arrived on scene and found that the coupling had disconnected from the gear box. Connection was re-established, elevator tested and placed back into service. No injuries.
During outage contractor riding in elevator tried to open inside elevator door before reaching landing. This caused the elevator to stop and the rope gripper to engage. Elevator technician arrived on scene released contractor. No injuries reported.
Miner was leaning over pressing stomach against a head pulley drum performing return roller idler inspection, when EE straightened back up miner reports EE heard a pop in EE's stomach. EE was examined at a clinic the next day diagnosed with a umbilical hernia.
After detaching an impact idler assembly, the miner attempted to push the assembly through the center of the conveyor frame for removal. While doing so the miner pinched and lacerated right thumb between the assembly and the conveyor frame requiring stitches.
Employee was removing chunks from silo during maintenance, when a barrel valve was activated. The right wrist was grazed by the valve causing a minor laceration.
Employee was riding elevator down to ground level, when the coupling set screw backed out due to vibration causing the motor to spin but the coupling was not engaged. Elevator technician tightened screw. Elevator was lowered, and tested with no further issues. No injuries or illness is reported
Employee was climbing down a ladder, believed they were at ground level, stepped back and fell aprox. 3-4 ft to the ground.
While reaching under a cone liner on the ground to connect a lifting chain the block on the ground collapsed and the cone liner fell on the miners right hand fracturing four fingers.
Contract employee noticed smoke coming from haul unit. EE placed unit in park and exited cab to inspect engine. After noticing a fire in the engine compartment EE jumped over the rail of the 770 haul unit and fractured left leg when landing on the ground.
Rig welder was feeling ill. Plant staff was notified and escorted subject to a job trailer. Personnel noticed signs of dehydration and called for an ambulance. Ambulance arrived at job trailer and administered an IV with fluids. Welder recovered and was not transported. This was around the end of EE's shift so EE went to hotel for rest. Welder reported back to work the next day.
After splicing a conveyor belt while attempting to cut a trim section with a utility knife lacerated left thumb requiring 6 stitches.
While tightening and pulling on an eye bolt on a conveyor idler the socket handle slipped striking the employee in the mouth dislodging the front tooth and loosening two others
Employee was backing a WA600 Front-end loader when EE struck a pot hole causing a sudden jerk.
Miner exited pick-up truck and while closing door pinched right index finger breaking the tip of EE's index finger.
Employee was climbing down the ladder of a 980K loader when the bottom rubber step gave way while performing routine maintenance. Employee fell approximately two feet to the ground striking back and left wrist.
On 6/13 a Mechanic dismounting CAT 980K Loader missed a step on ladder and while catching themselves, strained right shoulder. Employee managed to continue to perform all work duties until 7/31 when seen by a doctor and was prescribed Physical Therapy and restrictions.
Employee was cutting the skirting off a conveyor belt during a belt change. Using a utility box cutter ee slipped and received a laceration to left forearm.
Employee was replacing an inspection door after performing work when EE pinched/crushed right index finger between the approx. 10 lb. door and the housing.
While removing a wood branch from a feed hopper miner lacerated palm of left hand
Equipment operator operating CAT349 Excavator after receiving a high temp alarm attempted to open coolant cap and received 1st and 2nd degree burns to left forearm.
The vent cover of the in cab overhead AC unit (air mover)fell off. The operator attempted to replace the vent cover, as they pushed up on the vent cover to place in back, in the air mover, it slipped causing their fingers to enter the unit. The fan blade struck the operators fingers causing a laceration on the middle and index finger of the right hand.
Lab tech transferring cement powder into a bucket after testing received cement dust in eye.