The employee was welding a portable hopper in the warehouse and took off their welding helmet to grind. They put on their face shield but not their hard hat and after grinding, stood up, striking their head on the leg stand of the hopper cutting their forehead.
On the above date the miner was confirmed to have silicosis by medical professional.
On 3/28/2011, employee reported to his supervisor that he had an accident on 2/7/2011. Employee stated that he fell against hand rail while trying to loosen bin indicator with tool/cheater bar. Employee stated that he injured right shoulder when he fell against handrail. Accident under investigation at this time with insurance carrier.