Minntac Plant — Accidents

Total: 423 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
02/02/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE was trying to pull a garbage bag out of a garbage can and his hand hit the wall.
01/30/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted While descending a flight of stairs, EE slipped and fell backwards on the steps.
01/28/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 70d lost While walking along near a tail pulley, the EE slipped on some ice and fell. He received medical treatment on 2/3/09.
12/16/2008 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was walking outside, when a gust of wind blew some dust and snow into his eyes.
12/09/2008 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 52d lost Employee's left knee locked up while walking on a flat surface. Employee had a pre-existing condition on this knee. Safety became aware of physical therapy on 1/14/09.
11/25/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 23d lost Employee was getting down off the back of a bucket truck and slipped on the bumper. *Employee is on a scheduled 5 week vacation followed by retirement effective 1-31-09. Date returned is last day miss...
10/17/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Elevator stalled between floors for approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes.
10/01/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was cleaning out paint line/gun in kneeling position, when he stood up, he slipped on the wet floor and the gun trigger got caught on his right hand glove which caused the trigger to release and pa...
10/01/2008 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Three people loaded elevator w/4000 lb liners for installation on 2nd floor. They proceeded down to floor riding elevator. They left 7th floor and when elevator traveled approx. 10' it stopped. It wou...
09/23/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE was shoveling mud from floor launder and bumped his head on overhead stairway.
09/04/2008 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured EE was supervising crew removing the fan aassembly from an ID fan at the basement level of the Step II Agglomerator. He was using a pry bar to help clear the rigging as fan assembly was being...
07/15/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE chipped his two front teeth while attempting to hold his flashlight in his mouth. He had his teeth repaired on 7/24/08.
06/25/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was lifting a 6"" galigher shell from a cart to a work bench and felt a pinch/strain in his lower back.
04/11/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 306d lost At end of shift 6:35 pm employee walked out through mandoor. Was about 25 ft from east side of line 7 agglom. Was walking and slipped on ice and snow from blizzard conditions.
03/28/2008 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Elvator stalled between 3rd and 4th floor for approximately 35 minutes.
02/21/2008 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 342d lost Workers backed tow-along compressor into place w/pickup. Both got out. Driver (1) let down leveler leg, opened the hitch. Passenger (2) connected an air line and began to dolly down leveler to lift co...
02/18/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 19d restricted Employee was walking up a stairway and his foot caught on the bottom stair and caused him to fall forward. He put out his hand to break his fall which caused a laceration and dislocation of his right...
01/26/2008 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None EE was using the Step I Agglomerator shop elevator when it became inoperable resulting in the employee being trapped in the elevator for approximately 3 hours until repair service made the elevator op...
01/13/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 23d restricted Employee was carrying some filters down a stairway. Employee missed the last step, which caused him to lose his balance and fall.
12/27/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None On 12/27/07, while employee was poking frost chunks, a chunk fell on his t-bar, pushing the bar against his shoulder and elbow. Initially, it was non-reportable. On 1/21/08, he began receiving physica...
12/06/2007 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Employee became stuck in an elevator.
09/08/2007 NONPOWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 12d restricted Employee's finger was caught in a pinch point when the framework on maintenance zone wheels he was moving on a cart shifted.
08/21/2007 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Sparks/slag from a contractor's burning activities started the rubber lining of a nearby launder on fire.
07/12/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 80d restricted While pulling on a wire, EE's hand hit a sharp object on a cable tray, causing a laceration.
07/11/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While employee was removing a torque wrench from a bolt, he felt pain in his back.
05/22/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A grinding ball that was dislodged from a mill liner, struck EE in the forehead, resulting in a laceration.
04/26/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 40d restricted While attempting to free a pump, the EE's finger was pinched between a sheave & pulley resulting in a fracture.
04/25/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A wrench slipped & hit EE below the chin, while he was installing a gland water pipe, resulting in a laceration.
03/18/2007 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Employee became stuck in the elevator.
12/22/2006 FIRE ACCIDENT ONLY None Friction along a pellet load out conveyor resulted in a fire.
11/16/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 46d restricted Prior to charging roofs into rod mill, employee pinched left index finger between the tip up arm and rod charger frame.
08/18/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted While pulling on a pipe wrench, employee strained back.
08/14/2006 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Elevator stalled between floors.
08/04/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 50d lost, 52d restricted While turning to get a liner while in mill, employee's knee went out.
07/21/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Injured EE was opening a can of welding rod and cut himself on the ""pop top"" lid. Resulted in a 3 stitch cut to the tip of his right middle finger.
06/14/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 5d lost, 90d restricted While placing a sliding door back on its track, employee stepped on a small rock, causing him to fall fracturing the right wrist. (Misc Mail 4/11/07 #5-Additional surgery 1/15/07 followed by restricte...
06/02/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While installing a victaulic clamp, employee struck his finger with a hammer.
03/16/2006 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Employee became stuck in elevator.
03/08/2006 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WHILE SLIDING LIFTER BARS ON A ROLLER CONVEYOR, THE ROLLER DISENGAGED CAUSING ONE END TO FLIP UP STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE LIP.
02/27/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While attempting to remove the east end of a strongback, the piece detached and injured the employee's finger.
02/15/2006 ENTRAPMENT ACCIDENT ONLY None Employee became stuck in elevator between floors.
02/08/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 266d restricted Lifting work table into elevator, wrenched his right shoulder.
01/30/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted EE was working with partner changing out rollers on the 41 conveyor line. As they were removing the old idler wheel it shifted unexpectedly, pinching his right ring finger between the mounting channel...
01/11/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 68d restricted WHILE EXITING A ROD MILL, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED CAUSING HIS LEFT HAND KNUCKLES TO HIT SOME ANGLE IRON.
12/31/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While opening surge bin door, pinched finger between latch handle and surge bin frame work.
12/27/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee tripped while walking when he caught his foot in a gap between some diamond plate and floor grating causing him to fall injuring his nose.
12/21/2005 HOISTING ACCIDENT ONLY None Elevator stalled between floors.
11/29/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 30d lost Injured employee slipped on ice/snow while walking across parking lot from break trailer to plant entry door. Employee did NOT fall to ground but twisted foot in the course of re-gaining his balance r...
11/23/2005 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted WHILE MAKING ROUNDS, THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A GRINDING BALL INJURING HER LEFT ANKLE.
11/05/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 155d lost WHILE REPOSITIONING A WASH DOWN HOSE, THE HOSE SPRUNG FREE FROM A SNAG AS THE EE PULLED CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARDS HITTING HIS HEAD & THEN HE ROLLED ONTO HIS RIGHT SIDE.