Buick Mine/Mill — Accidents

Total: 156 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
03/04/2015 OTHER INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES None EE was taken from the site by ambulance for personal health issue, undetermined by ER. Possible stroke, possible blood clot, possible ear infection. ER released him to follow up with personal Dr.
11/07/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was moving office furniture when the leg broke on the desk tipping it. When it tipped the glass top slid sideways, when he reached to grab the glass it lacerated his left index finger requiring sti...
11/07/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Alleged Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Remains on full duty at this time and has not yet been determined as work related (3.31.15).
11/05/2014 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 31d restricted EE alleged carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr diagnosed EE with carpal tunnel and set up surgery for 1/15/2015. EE will be released to Light duty following procedure on 1/15/2015.
10/28/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was changing a pop off valve on the SO2 tank. The gas leaked around the rupture disc assembly. The EE received only first aid treatment at that time. On 11-4-14 EE still having irritation in eye, E...
09/20/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted EE slipped in shower. Restricted duty for concussion symptoms
08/21/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was carrying a piece of plate steel with assistance from a co-worker. They lost their grip and dropped the plate. It came down on the tip EE's right ring finger. He received 1st aid treatm...
08/20/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted EE tripped and fell down 3 steps. EE strained shoulder, back, and ankle.
08/18/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was moving a water hose and lost his footing falling. EE received fracture to left middle finger.
08/07/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 13d restricted EE fell from step on a 4' step ladder - felt pain in low back. Restricted duty for 13 days.
07/30/2014 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 60d restricted EE was turning off water hose. Torn tendon in left thumb requiring surgical procedure to repair.
02/14/2014 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 59d restricted EE slipped on snow covered ice, felt pain in right shoulder, EE had surgery 5.8.14.
11/13/2013 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE got debris in eye while grinding. Doctor removed debris from eye and gave him a prescription eye drop.
08/19/2013 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 87d restricted EE was using a pry bar to pry a rock out of tail pulley when the bar slipped and caught left pinky finger, causing laceration and fracture of left pinky finger.
08/10/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was walking behind a powder rig and slipped in loose muck falling, he tried to catch himself causing a laceration on right hand.
07/18/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 48d restricted Carpal Tunnel on both hands
05/05/2013 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 37d restricted Employee was exiting loader and lost his grip and fell to ground injuring neck and back. Employee returned to work on light duty and is scheduled for MRI of neck and back
01/28/2013 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Alleged Carpal Tunnel - unknown when began
10/05/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was removing the outer insulation from new wire with a hook knife. The wire was 2"" diameter and contained 24 pair of 18 gauge wire. The wire dropped causing his hand to slip causing a la...
08/28/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 46d restricted Running 7"" casing collar caught on can, while putting on 7"" plate caught employee hand between table and handle on plate.
08/04/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was moving a table saw when the frame of the saw moved and pinched his finger resulting in stitches.
03/04/2012 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE turned pump off and then loosen a line at the connection and it blew flocculent liquid under his safety glasses resulting in prescription medication for his eyes.
11/22/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was installing an air compressor when foreign matter enter into his eyes. He was wearing safety glasses that wrap around to protect his eyes. He was given prescription medication for his eye.
09/07/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was using a rebar to unplug a chute when his hand slipped and he cut his finger on the edge of the chute requiring stitches.
05/15/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 43d lost Employee was getting off loader when his left foot hung in the ladder step pulling left knee and muscle. Employee required surgery on June 2nd and began losing time.
03/07/2011 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 35d lost, 26d restricted EE lifted an oxygen cylinder to put on a cart when he felt pain in his lower back. He had surgery on July 29, 2011.
02/08/2011 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 56d lost ***Occupational Illness***Employee did not contact us, he filed with worker's compensation when he had carpal tunnel surgery on February 8th, 2011.
01/04/2011 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 87d lost EE was walking when he stepped on a rock and rolled his ankle. EE was taken via ambulance to a local hospital and diagnosed with multiple fractures of the ankle.
12/16/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 48d lost EE slipped in parking lot, fracturing clavicle and rib on left side.
10/23/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE stepped off a step ladder in front of haul truck and lost his balance fell to the ground and hit his right rib on a rock. Diagnosed has a rib fracture.
08/11/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 31d lost EE was changing out a pump when the shaft slipped and caught his two left fingers between the bottom of the sleeve nut and top of the gland. The ee recieved stitches on one finger and further treatme...
07/07/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 98d lost Alleged carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive use of hands/arms/elbows while doing job requirements. Employee had carpal tunnel surgery on 10/14/2010 and began losing time.
07/06/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 91d lost Employee lost footing getting off loader, landed on right side hip. Employee was taken to emergency room and released. Employee returned to doctor July 14th and was taken off work.
06/23/2010 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 73d lost Employee alleged carpal tunnel syndrome- repetitive motion from normal job duties- hands were falling asleep. EE had carpal tunnel surgery 10/15/2010 and began losing time.
03/19/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 75d lost EE was drilling holes in top of fender to move auto greaser, when drill bit broke through, he lost his footing and fell from top of fender to the ground. EE was taken to ER by ambulance and was diagno...
01/19/2010 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was prying away old chute from the face of #1 feeder. Plate gave way and smashed left pinky finger between plate and existing metal sides. EE was taken to company doctor and received 5 sutures, mak...
01/05/2010 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was washing PB off of roadway in truck wash, when he stepped backwards up angle of curbing, his feet slipped and he fell. EE was taken to company doctor and after continuous treatment he was given...
11/04/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was climbing up right side of 930 Cat to check brake fluid. While standing on right rear tire his footing slipped and all his body weight was on left shoulder. EE was taken to company doctor and wa...
10/05/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 125d lost EE alledged carpal tunnel syndrome from apparent repetitive motion. EE treated with a specialist and surgery was recommended. Surgery for the right wrist is on 2/11/10. The left wrist will be done on...
09/03/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured EE threw water into air, landing on another EE. The other EE lost his temper and placed injured EE in the trash bin. Injured EE hit his head, scraped left knee and had a sore neck. EE was take...
07/28/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 32d lost EE was lifting and straining right wrist while lifting blower bagging to hang. Strain caused cyst to form and after treating with physician, EE had surgery on 2/10/10 to remove cyst.
07/22/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 68d lost Employee had washed hydraulic oil from getman and when getting off of getman he lost his grip and fell to ground. He was seen by comnpany dr and he was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff. He was taken...
05/26/2009 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 32d lost EE alleged carpal tunnel syndrome. After testing and treatment with the specialist, the EE was diagnosed with carpal tunnel. EE had surgery on 10/01/09 to the left hand making this a lost time occupat...
10/16/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was stripping cable jacket and using roofing blade in utility knife to pull toward him when it slipped out and cut top of left thumb. He was taken to Dr, company's physician and received 9 su...
10/08/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 37d lost Alleged carpal tunnel from repetitive motion of normal job duties. Employee treated with specialist and had surgery on 12-18-08.
10/03/2008 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 32d lost EE alledged carpal tunnel syndrome. After completing test, specialist recommended surgery. EE had surgery on 1/15/09 making this reportable.
06/26/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Hood on elphinstone truck struck employee on hard hat and right side of neck cutting bridge on nose between eyebrows and a laceration to right side of neck. Employee was taken to emergency room and re...
04/03/2008 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating tractor when it slid off road into water ditch and hit pillar rib. When he hit pillar his left side impacted against tractor. He was taken to company dr. On 4/14/08 received res...
02/22/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 20d lost EE was closing switch on 67 south transformer and pulled right groin. He was taken to company Dr on 4-7-08 & again on 5-9-08 when he was referred to an orthopedic Dr. Orthopedic Dr recommended physica...
09/26/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee slipped on wet mat inside of drill. He fell 4' to 5' to gound landing on elbow. Employee was taken to company doctor and received one stitch to the laceration on right elbow.