Every injury and fatality MSHA has on file. Filter by state, year, sector, classification, experience, or any keyword from the investigator's narrative.
While tightning 2" bolts on a top plate of the primary crusher using a 24" pipe wrench and a 10 lb. hammer employee strained his lower back. Employee was in a bent over position while performing the work.
Allegedly on 7/11/07 the victim was climbing on the chute to A2 Hammermill, lost his balance and grabbed onto an I-beam. He now states over time he accumulated Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at his wrist and had surgery performed on 1/21/08.
July 3, 2007NY · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
When the kiln was turned and water came in contact with hot kiln chains and materials, a sudden positive pressure was created throughout the kiln system, ejecting steam and hot dust through an open door on the drag conveyor, causing the EE to be burned.
June 19, 2007MD · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Employee was loading liners on a crate when it broke causing a pinch on the left hand 3rd and 4th finger. Employee was treated for Subungual Hematoma and was dispensed medication for pain.
January 31, 2007MD · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegedly injured was descending an 8'ladder. When he got down to the 3rd or 4th rung from the ground he either missed the rung or he slipped, falling backwards hitting his head on stone ground.
August 28, 2006MD · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorHANDLING OF MATERIALS
As the employee lifted materials onto a shaft rack, his foot slipped on a piece of wood that was at the bottom of the rack. In his attempt to break his fall, he strained his left shoulder.
August 18, 2006MD · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanPOWERED HAULAGE
EE sustained internal injuries when forklift He was operating struck a post. EE's chest/abdomen then struck the steering wheel causing internal trauma to torso.
August 16, 2006MD · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EE lifted spool of wire and turned before raising up and twisted back. This was a pre-existing condition. EE was placed on restricted duty for 3 days.
March 20, 2006MD · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegedly, Employee was moving boxes and rubber conveyor belting around throughout the day. At approx. 1 pm employee experienced mild pain in his upper back.
July 14, 2005NY · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
ALLEGEDLY EE WAS CHECKING FLUID LEVEL IN A YALE FORKLIFT. HE FIRST CRACKED "THE RADIATOR CAP" THEN WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND THEN TOOK THE CAP OFF. AT THIS TIME HOT ANTI-FREEZE CAME OUT BURING HIM ON THE LEFT FOREARM
ALLEGEDLY, WHILE MOVING A KILN FAN WITH TWO OTHER WELDER/REPAIRMEN, HE FELT A MUSCLE PULL IN THE RIGHT GROIN AREA
March 30, 2005MD · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EE was exiting separator after inspection. His left foot slipped off of curb around separator and he fell into opening between them. Bruised left shin - fell.
March 14, 2005NY · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (shop)MACHINERY
WHILE THE EE WAS OPENING A DOOR TO A PRESSURIZED ROOM THE DOOR SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND CAUSING IT TO PINCH THE TOP OF HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER
November 16, 2004NY · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
DURING ANNUAL MAINTENANCE, EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN COOLER. HE WAS GOING TO FILL HEATERS AND LOST FOOTING TRYING TO CROSS ACETYLENE LINES ON FLOOR. HE TRIPPED AND HIT KNEE ON UPPER LEDGE OF NEX T GRATE.
EE WAS TAKING COVERS OFF AIR SLIDE SEPARATOR. BOLTS WERE OUT. WHILE PRYIG ON IT TO LOOSEN RTV IT FELLOFF TO THE SIDE & THEN FELL & SMASHED THE BACK OF EE'S LEFT FOOT.
November 17, 2003NY · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorMACHINERY
St Lawrence Cement LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
ALLEGEDLY, WHILE TRYING TO CLEAN OUT AN AIRSLIDE, PRESSURIZED AIR BLEW DIST INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYES.
November 5, 2003NY · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ALLEGEDLY EE WAS GETTING OUT OF A BOBCAT SKID- STEER LOADER WHEN HE STEPPED ON WET SLURRY, FALLING BACK ONTO THE EMPTY BUCKET.
July 7, 2003NY · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ALLEGEDLY, EE CLIMBED UP ON LANDING TO CLEAN AND SLIPPED ON CLINKER, BANGED ON ANGLE IRON, CUTTING AND TWISTING LEFT KNEE.
July 3, 2003NY · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ALLEGEDLY, EE WAS WALKING FROM "C" SILO LOAD CENTER TO THE LAST TRUCK WEIGH SCALE WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF 2"PIPE, FALLING & STRIKING HIS KNEE ON A PIECE CONCRETE.
ALLEGEDLY, EMPLOYEES WERE PICKING UP LOWER PORTION OF THE FEED CHUTE WHEN THE FLANGE AT THE FURTHER END GOT HOOKED AT EDGE OF PLATFORM. INJURED EE WHO WAS RUNNING THE HOIST, GOT IN FRONT OF TH E CHUTE AND PUSHED DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE CHUTE TO COME FREE AND IT CAME FORWARD STRIKING THE EE IN BOTH LEGS.
March 28, 2003MD · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO FREE A JAMMED SCREEN, THE SCREEN SLIPPED WHICH CAUSED A LACERATION TO HIS THUMB WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.
February 25, 2003NY · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ALLEGEDLY, EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN LADDER AT FEEDER BELT FOR SILO #D83 WHEN HE STEPPED ON A 8 OZ SPRAY CAN. HE THEN FELL BACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS LEFT WRIST.
January 11, 2003MD · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
ALLEGEDLY, EE IS CLAIMING BOTH OF HER WRISTS ARE HURTING FROM CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. THIS CLAIM HAS BEEN ACCULMINATING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.
December 27, 2002MD · Metal/Non-Metalwarehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON