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While removing belts from a screen, a motor fell onto the left ring finger of the repairman, resulting in a 2cm laceration that required four stitches.
On April 13, 2026, employee experienced a right elbow strain disconnecting a loader shroud. Employee attributed it to an awkward position while using an impact gun. Reported on April 16, 2026, received an initial first aid assessment . Due to ongoing pain, a medical evaluation on April 28, 2026, diagnosed medial epicondylitis, leading to modified duty.
Mechanic reported being bitten by a wasp on EE's left wrist during a hooper area inspection. The following day, the employee presented with redness and swelling. Medical attention was sought, and antibiotics were prescribed.
On 1/5/2026, management was notified of an alleged injury. The employee reported back pain as a result of operating the water truck.
ON 9-22-25 EMPLOYEE REPORTED HAVING A FOREIGN BODY IN EE'S (R) EYE FROM TORCHING HOLES ON A NEW CLAD INSTALL ON 9-19-25. THE FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM ON 9-22-2025. EE WAS PRESCRIBED EYE DROPS AND WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY SAME DAY.
On 6/13/25 employee received medical treatment in ER for a reopening of a surgical incision. While employee was inspecting a trench, the tripped on leveling rake and fell on right knee, reopening a surgical incision from a personal knee surgery. Employee required surgery, was released from the hospital on 6/15/25, placed on restricted duty on 6/16/25 which is being accommodated
On 05-29-25 employee alleges a strain to the left lower back when operating a CAT 769D haul truck. EE states that the initial left lower back strain occurred on 05-28-25. While the employee was attempting to move a pallet with a pallet jack. On 05-30-25 employee was treated by a MD for a strain to the left lower back, resulting in modified work activity.
Loader operator missed the last rung on the ladder while dismounting the loader, falling to the ground (Operator did not use three-points of contact, carrying pre/post-shift book in one of EE's hands).
On 12/6/24 EE experienced a first aid injury to their left ankle when they exited a step ladder. On 12/9/24 EE sought medical attention where they were given work restrictions.
Employee was operating a loader on the haul road when they drove over a 3" pothole. Employee states this cause their teeth to jar and lose consciousness for a second. After experiencing nausea, emergency medical services were dispatched to the site and transported the employee to an emergency room, where they was diagnosed with a head contusion.
During a routine maintenance procedure on an air conditioning unit, site mechanic was injured when EE's left leg became entrapped by the equipment's bucket. Employee sustained a left ankle and foot fracture.
Employee alleges a lower back strain due to shoveling. Employee self procured medical treatment at a local hospital where EE was prescribed 600mg of ibuprofen.
Repairman reported experiencing symptoms of heat illness. Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to assess the employee. At the employee's request, the employee was transported to the emergency room for further evaluation where employee was placed off work for 1 day.
While Employee was walking up a staircase, accessing a conveyor catwalk, Employee moved right arm and engaged a broken sign causing a laceration in the right forearm.
Employee was operating a CAT 988H loader, when EE struck a pile of recycled asphalt pavement on a roadway that EE was traveling on. Resulting in scratches to both forearms, neck, back, and knee pain. On 8/27/2024 Employee visited the clinic and was given work restrictions.
On 7/10/24, operator reported that turning the knobs on the loadout system caused a cyst on EE's right index finger over a span of two days. The medical evaluation diagnosed EE with a ganglion cyst of the right finger. The employee was cleared to full duty with no restrictions. However, during a recent appointment on 8/20/24, the employee was referred for physical therapy.
While standing on the second to last step on a staircase, plant operator was washing down material from underneath a conveyor belt when EE fell backwards onto the ground. Emergency sustained a head laceration requiring sutures.
While performing repairs on screens, maintenance employee cut themselves with a utility knife sustaining a thigh laceration. Emergency personnel dispatched to facility where the employee was transported via ambulance for further medical treatment. Employee received sutures and was discharged later that day.
Initially treated as a first-aid injury on 4/9/24 operator attempted to walk down a steep undeveloped slope, when EE lost EE's footing falling to the ground. On 4/11/24 employee requested medical evaluation where EE was diagnosed with an abrasion to the left forearm and contusion of unspecified front wall of thorax.
On 11/9/23 Maintenance employee was standing on a platform not suitable to work attempting to adjust a head pulley guard. During the process the employee lost balance and began to fall backwards, the employee managed to catch themselves by using their right arm.
On 10/16/2023 employee was assisting in a pit move relocating a 2.5" electrical cord. Employee reports EE began to experience discomfort in EE's right shoulder the following day 10/17/23 but did not notify management until 10/18/23. On 10/23/23 employee requested medical evaluation where EE was diagnosed with a strain to EE's right shoulder and placed on modified work duty.
Employee reports while operating a CAT992 EE struck a toe in the wall causing EE's neck to move in a sudden backwards motion. Employee began to experience headaches and pain in EE's neck, after medical evaluation employee was released to full duty with no job restrictions. Employee was prescribed physical therapy.
Employee reports as they were descending the water truck their right foot was not placed properly on the equipment's step causing their right foot to roll as they stepped to the ground. Employee was diagnosed with a closed nondisplaced fracture of right foot.
Machine operator was operating a CAT D9T dozer clearing overburden material from a bench. Operator reversed the machine backwards an estimated 200-300 ft. at a high speed without looking back and without responding to honking from another machine, per witness testimony. Machine fell off an edge. Operator was pronounced dead at the scene. Machine is total loss.
On 6/15/23 an EE was replacing a ripper tooth on a CAT dozer. The EE used a sledgehammer to dislodge the ripper tooth and upon impact a roughly 1/4-1/2" piece of the tooth broke off and struck the EE in the left calf. On 6/16/23 EE was taken to the clinic where an x-ray confirmed the object was lodged in their calf. EE was prescribed antibiotics.
Employee was standing too close to another coworker when a bearing was being removed. It broke loose and struck their lip, splitting it. They needed stitches. No lost time at work beyond the end of that shift. No time off work or work restrictions required by medical personal.
Employee was climbing out of a chute with a lit torch in left hand when they swiped their right hand on the torch. Employee sustained a third degree burn to the right hand.
On 03/06/2023 employee was retrieving a tear plate when they felt a strain to right shoulder. On 03/27/2023 employee notified management of the incident and requested medical evaluation, employee was placed on modified duty and prescribed work restrictions for a right shoulder strain.
On Tuesday 1/24/2023 the EE experienced a first aid injury to EE's right shoulder while lifting channel iron. On 3/23/2023 EE visited the clinic and was diagnosed with a tear in EE's shoulder area and given work restrictions.
On 01/19/2023 employee experienced a medical emergency while operating a loader. Employee was transported via ambulance to the hospital and was subsequently taken off work.
Audiologist evaluation of annual audiogram shows that a reportable hearing loss has occurred.
Pulling hose to load a shot, pain in abdomen (Umbilical Hernia) ****injury did not become reportable till after the 1/30/23 doctors appointment****
Employee alleges experiencing pain to EE's lower back after operating a haul truck, employee claims to have struck a sinkhole on the haul truck road which EE believed to have contributed to EE's injury.
Employee was removing a guard from the head pulley. When doing so, EE dropped the guard on the top of left foot resulting in a contusion to EE's left foot.
Employee was looking up to adjust some rollers, when a foreign matter fell into EE's right eye. The following day the employee reported the incident and requested medical treatment.
Employee was pulling a hose on the shot, hurt left shoulder.
EE alleges strain to left thumb from operating the loader and digging out large rocks. EE requested medical treatment 06/22/2022.
An EE exited the area under the main primary feeder and lost footing and fell on the loose material sloping alongside the feeder sustaining a first aid only injury. On 03/23/22 the EE wanted to have the shoulder checked at a clinic. X-Rays were taken and revealed a fractured collar bone and two fractured ribs. EE was released to return to work with restrictions.
EE was exiting the crane cab, up and onto the crane deck when the EE caught their foot on an operational pedal; in the event the EE grabbed a cab door handle thus swinging the EE into the crane deck. The EE injured the right shoulder and knee in the while exiting up and onto the deck.
Employee was working on the jaw crusher. When EE cut the bolt, it ricocheted hitting the employee's face. Employee was treated at the emergency room and diagnosed with a fractured nose and fractured eye socket.
Clear sunny day. Field Tech was stepping down from the bed of the service truck and lost footing. Body was then shifted and impacted an umbrella holder mounted to the truck, they then fell to the ground on left side and impacted rib cage
On 1/14/22 EE experienced first aid injuries when EE fell through a catwalk. On 6/15 EE had EE's shoulders medically checked. EE was released to full-duty and light physical therapy. On 8/15 EE was still having discomfort, a MRI showed a slight tear in both shoulders. EE had surgery on EE's right shoulder on 10/10/22.
While training another person, employee looked back at the drill rig, the operator motioned the drill pipe. Employee noticed the drill pipe fell out of gripper arm. When employee touched the pipe to assist it back into the gripper arm. The pipe dropped and pinched the tips of fingers 3 & 4 on right hand
A water pump in the pond was being replaced by 6 employees. One employee was holding a 48" pipe wrench holding the shaft in place. Another employee was using a 36" pipe wrench to turn the shaft to break it free. As the employee turned the shaft, the employee holding the pipe wrench lost grip and the tool swung around coming off striking an employee in the head above left ear.
During the installation of rebar for the surge tunnel, a piece of #10 rebar was being placed and dropped. The bar was being installed by several men on a wall. The bar that fell was about 51'-0 long. It was being tied horizontally. When they were handing the bar across it slipped out and fell, landing on EE's wrist.
Employee alleges that while shoveling material onto the conveyor, EE experienced a strain to EE's right shoulder. On October 1, 2021, the employee requested medical treatment; EE was treated at the clinic where EE was prescribed work restrictions.
An employee was helping another mag drill holes. The plate was cleaned and drill clear, another employee turned it on at the same time IE reached back in to move a rag. It became entangled in the bit and around IE's glove. This caused lacerations to ring finger and lacerations/fractures to the tip of middle finger, resulting in the loss of 1/2 inch of the tip of middle finger.
Employee exited water wagon which was parked by water stand to turn off water valve which is located 20' from water wagon. Employee stated they stepped on soft spot and twisted ankle.
Employee exited the excavator EE was operating. Upon exiting EE stepped onto an unstable piece of concrete which caused EE to lose balance, twisting ankle and falling over.
While performing daily clean up of the sweeper truck, employee experienced slight discomfort in right shoulder while removing the suction hose.