Miner was cutting urethane crown bar protectors to size with a utility knife. On the final cut the urethane bar shifted and caused the left index finger to move into the blade's path. The knife trespassed the leather glove and into the side of the left index finger. The miner received 12 stitches.
67th. Ave PlantMetal/Nonmetal
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 7
- Years on record
- 2007–2021
- Latest incident
- Dec 2021
Reportable incidents
7 on file2021 · 1 incident
2020 · 1 incident
Operator was dismounting the 670 G Excavator. Using 3-points of contact, operator's right ankle rolled when placing foot on uneven ground resulting in a sprained right ankle.
2018 · 1 incident
Miner was cutting a piece of 1"" hose when the knife slipped off the hose and cut the palm of the left hand under the thumb. Miner required 3 stitches and a tetanus shot to close the wound.
2013 · 1 incident
While using the batch plants wash rack hose one handed (Right Hand) to clean the street sweeper out, there was a surge in the water pressure. This resulted in a jolt in the water line that employee was holding causing his arm to receive a strain. The surge in water pressure resulted from another hose being shut off delivering full pressure to the hose employee was holding.
2008 · 1 incident
While working on the cone, he picked up a sledge hammer and as he turned to work he twisted and sprained his back.
2007 · 2 incidents
While shoveling material continuously, he developed a lump on his arm.
While shoveling repetitively, his hand became numb.