Voca Plant — Accidents

Total: 50 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/16/2018 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 1d lost Employee was performing housekeeping activities in our warehouse. EE was assisting placing an electric motor on a pallet that already had one motor in place. When setting motor on pallet their thumb a...
01/25/2018 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 2d lost, 20d restricted Employee was using a 24"" crescent wrench to loosen a bolt securing the gearbox that was needing to be changed. The wrench slipped off the nut causing EE to lose balance and fall on to EE's rear end....
01/04/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 80d restricted Individual was performing a pre-shift walk around EE's truck and tripped, injuring EE's elbow. Original doctor visit allowed employee to return to work without restrictions due to no findings on x-ray...
01/02/2018 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 80d restricted Employee was setting up a heating device in our wet processing plant area when ee stepped backwards and slipped on a sheet of ice. The employee landed on wrist, causing a closed fracture.
07/10/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Worker was repairing a water pipe and got sand in eye. The sand would not flush out so we took worker to the ER. Particles of sand were removed causing a scratch to eye.
07/08/2017 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 243d lost EE was helping pick up the stacker. (ST-02). When hooking the chain up, EE felt a pull in the right shoulder. This EE had not received any work restriction that affected the job at the mine site, but...
05/30/2017 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee received annual physical at company location. Results from hearing exam showed a reportable hearing loss. Re-test on 9/20/2017 confirmed results from initial exam.
05/11/2017 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 25d restricted Operator was lying down on a roller platform to spray out sand underneath a load out scale. Upon standing, operator twisted knee. Operator felt discomfort & reported it. Operator was released to work...
10/14/2013 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 9d restricted EE initially injured his lower back on 10/7/13 by placing a pallet on a scissor-lift. The EE was taken to the ER and was released without restrictions. On 10/14/13, EE was filling 50# paper bags when...
08/12/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was using a box cutter to open a cardboard box with his right hand when the knife slipped and punctured his left arm.
04/30/2012 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was sitting in a control room with the outside door open when the wind blew a piece of sand into his left eye.
01/13/2012 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None A wet plant Utility was assisting EE with replacing v-belts on VS-01. The utility was using a long bar to hold the motor up to release tension on the belts to allow replacement. EE was using his bare...
02/16/2011 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was cutting a rubber, when he cut his left index finger with a utility knife.
02/02/2011 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted Employee was walking around the back of the bag house toward the restroom when he slipped on the sandy cement causing him to strain left groin muscle.
04/22/2010 HANDLING OF MATERIALS ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Employee was stocking 12 pack soda cartons above his head when one slipped causing the employee to sprain his right arm.
10/30/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 170d lost Employee was standing on top of the 5' by 14' screen deck, utilizing a safety belt & lanyard. A moment later EE allegedly slipped, fell from screen deck & allegedly struck his back. This incident is b...
10/07/2009 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was operating a small bagging machine when he cut his left hand on the fill spout.
08/22/2009 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 8d lost, 2d restricted A Front End Loader Operator was greasing his loader at the end of his shift. He was at the grease shed using a pneumatic grease gun to do this. The grease gun slipped off the zerk and the grease cam...
07/23/2009 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was replacing a sleeve on a rotating screen when he cut his hand on the feed cone. The feed cone had become very sharp due to normal ware.
07/02/2009 MACHINERY ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None Two employees were welding inside of a loader bucket when one of the employees received flash burns to his eyes.
01/06/2009 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None During a power outage, the employee walked from the dryer toward the wet plant and tripped over a pipe. He struck his elbow on another pipe while trying to brace himself.
11/11/2008 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was attempting to break a rock that was plugging the front of a feeder going into the primary crusher using a jackhammer. When the jackhammer broke through the rock, the operator lost con...
10/12/2008 STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted The employee rushed down a flight of stairs and twisted his right ankle on a rock, when he stepped from the stairs to the ground.
04/21/2008 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 8d restricted Employee said he was climbing onto the backhoe with mud on his boots causing him to slip and turn his ankle.
03/27/2008 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted The employee was exiting the top of a hopper when he felt blood flowing down his hand. He was not exactly sure where he received the cut.
12/30/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 6d restricted The employee was bent over holding a pipe. The other end was lowered and caused him to jar his lower back.
12/06/2007 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Two employees were removing pipe from a density separator. One employee was on the inside, pulling the pipe and the other employee, the injured, was on the outside pushing the pipe through a hole. The...
10/30/2007 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost Worker was riding on the left step of Case front end loader. The operator began making a left turn. This caused the right leg of the rider to be twisted slightly in the pivot pinch point of the loader...
08/25/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 24d restricted Haul truck operator was descending the ladder of the Cat 769 haul truck, when his left foot slipped off a step, causing him to strike his left knee on the step.
01/25/2007 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None On the above date and approximate time, the loader operator was working in Pit #4. While attempting to fill the bucket by digging into the muckpile, a portion of the pile collapsed onto the loader buc...
10/26/2006 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While guiding a V-belt onto a sheave, the tip of the little finger was caught between the belt and the sheave, crushing the tip and breaking the bone.
06/05/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted Employee was walking down the stairs from the Loadout facility, when he inadvertently missed a step and fell. To avoid falling, he grabbed the handrail with his right hand. He immediately felt a sever...
02/10/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Operator was cutting zip ties with a pocket knife, when he inadvertently cut his right index finger with the knife. He received three stitches to close the cut.
08/23/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was in the process of welding Drisco pipe together. He was positioning a new piece of pipe on the welding machine, and signaled for another EE to move the pipe closer. At this point, the pipe...
08/12/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was assisting with the building of handrails. A piece of pipe had just been cut with a torch, and employee was asked to move it. He inadvertently picked up the hot end of the pipe, burning hi...
08/11/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Employee was attempting to loosen a nut on the D6H dozer sprocket. He attempted to loosen the nut with a breaker bar and an added length of pipe (cheater bar). As he began pulling down on the cheater...
12/09/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EE exited the D6H Bulldozer, and inadvertently stepped on a rock. EE then slipped and fell. His left leg twisted behind him, causing severe pain to his left knee.
04/22/2004 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted Ernie was walking down a stairwell, when his left foot slipped off the front edge of a stair step. This caused his left leg and knee to twist, causing pain to his right knee. Injury diagnosed as MCL s...
01/02/2004 OTHER NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None AN UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT WAS BLOWN INTO THE EYE OF INJURED EMPLOYEE CAUSING IRRITATION AND REDNESS.
12/11/2003 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 17d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE D6H DOZER IN A STRIPPED AREA OF THE QUARRY. HE WAS HEADING EAST WHEN HE INADVERTENTLY DROVE OVER A 1 1/2' LEDGE. THE DROP CAUSED HIM TO BOUNCE IN THE SEAT STRIKING H IS HEAD...
10/05/2003 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 15d restricted EE WAS OPERATING A 980G LOADER, MAKING REPAIRS TO A LEAKING DAMN, AT WHICH TIME HE STARTED FEELING PAINS IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE ATTRIBUTES THE PAIN TO ALL OF THE JARRING BOUNCING ON THE LOADER.
06/03/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 2d restricted THE PLANT LOST POWER DUE TO THUNDERSTORM / LIGHTNING MOVING THROUGH AREA. EE WENT TO THE SCRUBBER DECK TO OPEN DRAINAGE FLAPS. HE THEN TURNED TO WALK DOWN STAIRS WHEN A SUDDEN UNEXPECTED GUST OF WIND...
02/03/2003 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None EMPLYOEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING STEEL PLATING FROM HOPPER #1. HE HAD ATTACHED CHAINS TO BOTH ENDS. HE WAS HOLDING ONTO THE LENGTH OF CHAIN AS SLACK WAS BEING TIGHTENED. THE CHAIN TIGHTENED QUI...
11/21/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 20d restricted EE WAS OPERATING THE BAGGING MACHINE, BENDING/LIFTING. HE STATES THAT EARLY DURING THE MORNING, HE WAS HAVE LOWER BACK PAIN. AT 1015 HE REPORTED THE HE COULD NO LONGER TAKE THE PAIN. HE WAS IN OBVIOUS...
11/15/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EE WAS STACKING 100# BAG SAND ONTO PALLETS AS THEY CAME OFF THE END OF THE CONVEYOR. HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT A BAG IN ORDER TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMEN ON THE PALLET. AS HE LIFTED THE BAG, HIS MIDDLE BA CK POPP...
09/11/2002 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 34d lost EE REPORTED SERIOUS PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE SAID THAT HIS LOWER BACK HAS BEEN SLOWLY PROGRESSING IN PAIN OVER THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS. HE FEELS THAT THIS INJURY IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LONG H OURS OF...
04/09/2002 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted EE WAS BREAKING A JAMMED ROCK W/JACKHAMMER. WHILE BREAKING ROCK HE SMASHED LT THUMB BETWEEN JACKHAMMER HANDLE & GUARD RAIL OF PLATFORM WHERE HE WAS STANDING. THIS CAUSED A SEVERE LACERATION TO LT THUM...
03/05/2002 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 7d restricted EE WAS OPERATING LOADER, BREAKING ROCKS/LOADING TRUCKS. HE COMPLAINED OF BACK PAIN THAT HE ATTRIBUTES TO AN INJURY WHICH HE CLAIMS OCCURRED APPROX. ONE MONTH EARLIER. THE EARLY ACCIDENT OCCURR ED WHIL...
12/26/2001 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 5d restricted EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING 4 SECTION OF 8"" PLASTIC PIPE, WHEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE QUICKLY PICKED UP THE OTHER END CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEIGHT TO SHIFT ONTO THE INJURED EMPLOYEE. THE WEIGHT SHIFT CAUSED HIM TO ST...
05/02/2001 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 259d lost EE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN MID-BACK. HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR & WAS TREATED FOR KIDNEY INFECTION. THEPAIN CONTINUED SO WE TOOK HIM TO AN ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR WHO DID A MRI & ""FOUND NOTHING"" BUT REFERR ED HI...