SimpsonMetal/Nonmetal

On 2-19-26, a teammate reported eye pain in BD 10. After using an eye wash, they requested a medical evaluation on 2-23-26 for persistent discomfort. While no debris was found, a corneal abrasion was diagnosed, and prescription drops were issued for recovery.

On 9/28/25, EE slipped in a small hole and injured EE's knee while getting out of EE's vehicle for work. EE reported it to team lead at 12:00 PM; TL informed supervisor at 6:24 PM. EE requested medical attention the next day, was evaluated, given medication and work restrictions that didn't affect equipment duties. Released on 10/2/25.

Teammate initially reported being sick, but later disclosed an injury. They stated a foot was hanging off the forklift, and while traveling down a bay, leg was caught between the forklift and a pallet, injuring their ankle. They received medical attention and was diagnosed with a strained left foot and a pulled muscle.

At approx. 9:20 AM, EE was installing a side shift slide on FL177. While reattaching the carriage to the mast, it slipped and fell, pinching R index finger between the backrest and mast. EE sustained a fractured n lacerated finger, requiring sutures, x-ray, splint, and medication. Able to work-restricted from using (r) hand at work but later changed to limited use of (r) hand.

While transporting a line with a forklift, an EE got debris in EE's eye, possibly from rubbing it. EE used the on-site eyewash station and reported it to EE's supervisor, who escalated the issue. After initial first aid, the EE was taken to a fire station, then to Archbold Corp. Care for further treatment and received prescription medication.

Teammate was punching out the DR101 inlet chute and smashed their (L) pinky finger in between the poker t-handle and the safety bar in the chute. When the buildup broke loose while poking the downward motion of it pulled their hands with momentum into the bar smashing (L) pinky finger. Teammate received medical, stitches to finger and release back to work.

Mobile maintanance EE was working on tarp system for Dump Truck.  While climbing down on fixed ladder of dump bed, EE got their finger caught on nonslip bar of the rungs and tore the skin on EE's left ring finger. EE stated took gloves off because it was hard for EE to get nuts and bolts out of EE's jean pocket. EE got stitches for injury and released back for work.

Upon shift start, EE walked into the GN Mill Bld MCC room, and seemingly got into a physical altercation with an EE. Assumption is that IE was pushed or struck and fell against a main breaker bucket damaging some of the plate metal. IE diagnosed with ac joint separation to (L) shoulder, minor cut on mouth, ear & back. Also syncope at some point. Other EE no injuries.

Team Lead turned leg the wrong way while working in the Baghouse, but stated was okay and no medical attention needed. Teammate wanted medical attention the next day and was driven to medical facility to get checked. Doctor released teammate to restrictive light duty and given a knee brace.

EE was spotting for railcar mover and slipped and hit head. EE left spotting activity to talk with RR guy in truck parked nearby. They decided to go over and talk with guy about railcars. The stepped in a water puddle and slipped and fell, bumping head on ground. EE received medical attention(6 staples to close cut)all scans/tests negatives at hospital and released same night.

EE has ground level fall while exiting from Bdg#2. EE stepped off traction grating and onto slick pavement from rain event prior, causing EE to fall forward and landing on right hand and knee. EE diagnosis: acute right knee sprain

EE was loading injured employee's truck with gummy overburden. While dumping bucket the material came out in a wad and injured EE said that it hurt their neck. EE removed from duty and sent for evaluation at their request. Diagnosis strain of trapezius, given medication and able to work with restrictions.

The operator stated: climbed on the side of the forklift & was standing on the tire of forklift releasing the latch by hand on the self-dumping trash can when teammate slipped & hurt foot. Teammate stated did not fall to the ground. Teammate has a dislocated big toe on left foot. Surveillance video shows no such event. Awaiting teammate to work for further investigation.

EE was complaining about another teammate not loading EE easy. EE never indicated EE was injured during the process but came back later in the week and wanted medical.

7am n 11am on 10 29 21 EE W was working with EE J performing maint. on an excavator bucket, pin wgt 80# EE W decided to lift the pin n not use equipment provided. Witness warned EE of weight but decided to lift anyway, while lifting EE twisted, heard a pop. EE kept working then later reported to lead. EE taken to med facility, lumbar strain, given medication and work restriction

At approx. 8:30am EE reported to supervisor EE's back was hurting from lifting Rotex lid. EE lifted an aluminum Rx screen lid during a maint. activity by 4 operators at the time. This is a common activity typically done by four teammates. This teammate was experiencing back spasm following this event. Received medical attn.,given meds and light duty. Thoracic back strain.

EE's (L)forearm injury occurred when bales got stuck on the conveyor. EE came to clear the jam. EE picked up the bale and laid left hand down on the exit conveyor. The exit conveyor then carried EE's hand the head pulley where EE's hand became trapped. Given 1st aid for burning, medical attention, meds and released back to work with light duty, (L) arm until further notice.

At approx. 10:41pm prior to clocking in, employee stated to have said to the teammates in the Control Room, that they had fallen but told everyone they were fine. EE then went on to work the entire shift without issue. EE called Supervisor at about 1215 pm on July 20, 2021 and during conversation the teammate revealed to that they slipped and fell.

Feeling discomfort in lower back. EE went up to load railcar, got a screener basket put it in the hole and started loading railcar. When pulling the basket out EE's back started to feel funny. When finished sealing the railcar EE told supervisor. EE was removed from task to office type work. EE requested medical attention on 1/27/21 and Dr. stated to remain on office type work.

Two (2) workers were lifting a core drill onto the back of a pickup truck, when one slipped and fell with the core drill landing on EE's leg. The ground was slippery from the wet guragum on the ground. The worker's knee had a small laceration and was bruised.

While setting rings, the ring sprung and hit hardhat causing neck sprain.

EE's R thumb was pinched monitoring FF equipment. EE was unaware of where EE placed hand resulting in the pinch occurring. After investigating the area it was clear that there were no moving parts in the location of the injury. It is believed that EE's thumb was pinched between the clasp on the electrical control panel door. EE was not wearing gloves. EE got 5 stitches to R thumb

On Thursday at about 4:00p EE was operating an articulated truck in the mine area. EE was parked in position for loading then became jolted in the cab by an excavator bucket being operated by co-worker. EE called supervisor at 7:00pm on 11-1-19 to report neck discomfort and medical assistance. EE got medical treatment on 11-2-19. Possible strain of neck muscle.

Employee was backing out of the warehouse with a bulkbag. They turned the lift toward the north. Another employee was standing beside another lift with their back to first employee. The forklift employee was driving came into contact with the stationary forklift and then glanced off onto Injured employee's right leg causing a contusion.

EE's were replacing the Rotap assembly with a rebuilt assembly. When pulling on old Rotap IE felt a burning/ stinging sensation in IE's left lower side. EE and IE carried the used Rotap to a table approximately 20 feet away. Then both teammates installed the new assembly.

Teammate decided to cross 45 degree slope at truck scale exit. Teammate slipped and fell while descending slope, EE got up and came inside and reported incident to Traffic Manager

EE reports EE was kneeling to get to a grease fitting on cv303. Before EE got to the grating EE felt a pain in EE's left knee. EE stood back up immediately.

While lifting a 35 pound bag of cat litter to be run through a splitter for gathering test samples, EE felt a pulling/popping sensation in EE's right shoulder area. Able to work- Sprain of shoulder rotator cuff- no lifting 5 -10# - take meds. -home exercise program -refer to physical therapy.

While assisting another EE closing gate EE put(r) hand in path of traveling gate and finger became pinched under guide roller causing fracture to 4th finger on (r) hand.

Employee reported something blew into EE's eye and notified company 4 days later of the incident. Prescription medicine given for treatment.

Clay was wet from rain. Walking. Pain to right knee and left wrist from fall.

Employee opened a door, reached into equipment with right hand & mill rollers grabbed glove pulling hand into mill damaging multiple fingers. EE was transported to Emergency Room. Three fingers were amputated and one finger was sutured.

EE noticed soreness/pain around pre-existing injury, torn right Achilles tendon, 11-20-18. EE reports inflammation of said injury due to using stairs to access a platform. EE reported injury 11-26-18 and medical treatment at ER & Orthopedic doctor. Diagnosis - tendon not torn, no surgery needed, tendon simply needs to heal. Cast/walking boot & crutches provided.

Dismounted loader to cut off conveyor at stop button panel & slipped in mud, having same level fall. Left knee hurting, so taken to ER. Diagnosis left knee pain - given ace bandage, medication & told to elevate & rest. Released for 11-7-18.

Temporary worker attempted to lift a case & stack it on a pallet when EE felt a sharp pain in EE's back. Diagnosis: lower thoracic pain & spasm. Restrictions of may lift up to 10 lbs, no twisting & bending.

Repositioning a bag on conveyor when conveyor belt caught glove & pulled right hand down into gap between head pulley & idler roller. Diagnosis - crush, deep abrasion/burn. Restrictions: must keep dressing clean & dry, no lifting, no use of right hand, ice hand & no working near hazardous or moving machinery, of driving & climbing due to medication.

Assumption is that EE lifted latches that secure a door, opened the door & put left hand inside mill (mill 02) while the mill was in operation. As of the date of this report the EE has declined to provide a statement of the incident & there were no witnesses. Employee suffered amputation to left thumb and 2 or more fingers.

Changing hose, without required assistance, from one tank to another. Unhooked hose & it started sliding off pipe, so EE had to catch it. When EE caught hose EE heard EE's back pop. Completed hose change with one hand, held EE's back with the other. Diagnosis: acute lumbar pain & radicular symptoms. Restrictions: may lift up to 10 lbs., no climbing, bending or stooping.

Operator backed against stockpile and material was unable to dump properly. Assumption is material may have shifted bending the hydraulic cylinder and haul truck then slowly laid on its side. Diagnosis is transverse process fractures.

Assisted with removing door pins & door shifted pinching/crushing left index & middle fingers between washer & mill base. Both fingers fractured & both nail beds significantly disrupted. Surgery performed w/ both fingers the distal phalanx was pinned with K-wire & repaired both nail beds with small suture.

Employee was stepping down off of fuel trailer using left foot & left foot rolled. Diagnosis: left ankle sprain.

EE was turning disconnect back on for rotary valve at DC102. EE was extending left arm upward & struck metal attached to disconnect causing a laceration that required 9 sutures. No restrictions.

EE lifting a roll of film, heard a pop & fell to floor. ER physician found no injuries & referred EE to family physician. WCI physician expressed concern about headache and imposed work restrictions pending follow up.

Conveyor belt not running, so employee tightened tail pulley end. He reached in with his right middle finger to check the tension when belt started turning & his finger was caught between head pulley and belt causing a laceration requiring sutures.

Portion of wooden pallet struck Forklift Operator in mouth. Caused laceration to left upper lip of mouth. Laceration required sutures. No restrictions.

Power failure, blower motor filled with dust. Cleaning dust from fan motor, glove caught between housing & fan blade edge causing fingertip/fracture of right middle finger. Required 6 sutures.

Standing on lift table pulling stack of jugs (empty) up roller bed, when right foot slipped on roller. He fell backwards landed on right lower back & forearm. Strain & bruised.

Walking around elevator & tripped on clay chunks causing a same level fall. Landed on right side arm and hip(radio on hip). On 5-8-15 doctor diagnosed as contusion sent back with no restrictions. On 5-12-15 X-ray report showed wrist having a minimally displaced fracture through the triquetrum with soft tissue swelling - referred to Orthopedic doctor.

EE retrieving parts & stepped on bin divider on floor w/ right foot. Divider slid forward & he fell on left knee(same level). Had pain & swelling x-ray shows no fracture. EE on restricted duty.

EE bending down picking up cardboard and forklift carrying pallet struck her right hip & elbow causing same level fall. EE didn't want to see doctor. After 2 days had soreness & requested to see doctor. Diagnosis: body trauma, no fractures or broken bones. This is lost time due to medication prescribed and not the actual injury.

EE cutting straps off bundle of bulk bags when box cutter slipped up the strap cutting his left index finger. Required 4 sutures and EE was released with no restrictions.

Employee was moving forks together on a forklift. Hand slipped while moving fork over, fork came down and pinched employees right thumb causing a laceration.

while working with a jackhammer, came in contact with rebar and cut finger

Employee was bending and lifting material during the work day.

EE was removing paper on pulley, belts running. Belt caught glove pulling it between 2 pulleys causing a laceration & hair line fracture to left hand 2nd finger tip. Required sutures & restrictions of limited use of left hand until 3-4-13 then, keep dressing clean & dry.

Lowering spacer bars off of Wms Mill 1 platform to another EE at ground level. EE lowering bar hands slipped, caught bar weight on left thigh when EE on ground pulled bar. Burr on bar cut thigh. Required sutures & tetanus. EE did not notice burr & did not make accommodation for wet conditions.

EE had just applied LVM on slippery area by OMW & was leaving area when he slipped and fell.He tried to catch himself with rt arm injuring his rt shoulder & arm. Diagnosis: rt shoulder and arm contusion. Light duty until next week.

Was assisting bags loading into load to tilt chamber of OMW. He opened guard reached into chamber and the tilt chamber came down catching his right arm between tilt chamber and conveyor. Laceration requiring 4 sutures. No work for 1 day.

EE was transferring powder. Disconnected hose & was looking inside hose when suddenly powder started shooting out of hose. Right eye corneal abrasion requiring prescription.

EE attempting to sling motor onto loadall forks. Sling slid along forks pinching left ring finger between motor & handrail. Laceration required sutures. Restrictions, limited use of left hand, keep dressing clean & dry. Recheck in 1 week.

EE was loading a bulk truck; when for reasons unknown, the driver removed wheel chucks & drove away from loading point without being instructed to do so by EE. The retractable lanyard swung EE off truck. EE's main complaint was pain in areas consistant with full body harness.

Stepping down on step ladder, lost her balance & twisted left knee. Inflammation of left knee. Restricted, wear immobilizer, no work for 4 days.

Removing roll up door spool. When he cut door support loose it struck him on top of left arm & wrist. Sustained left arm & wrist fracture. Taken to ER & was admitted.

Washing down a muddy area to get a lab sample when he slipped and had a same level fall on left side no injury. Later, on 12-22-11 sent to doctor with backache no restrictions. 1-4-12 went back to doctor & was told no work until consult with Orthopedic doctor. Became a reportable on 1-4-12.

Wrapped receptacle with electrical tape. Used thumb to break tape when tape broke his right hand was cut by tab sticking out on the receptacle. Diagnosis: right hand laceration requiring sutures. Restriction - no use of right hand for physical activity for 10 days.

Left hand placed on machine pinch point & EE's 4th finger was pinched. Caused scrape to his knuckle & small break on underside of finger. Initially doctor applied bandage only (1st aid) & on a 9-14 follow-up visit restricted him with no use of left hand.

Stood up from opening hatch on railcar and started walking and rolled his left ankle causing him to fall (same level fall). Left ankle sprain. Restricted can operate forklift, but no climbing stairs.

EE reported he fell walking down stairs & landed on left knee. Diagnosis left knee contusion. Since date of accident the EE has performed his regular job duties. The treating physician has now prescribed physical therapy based on a recent MRI. 1st appt is 8-9-11.

Employee crushed his right 4th finger when closing rear door of spot truck. Diagnosis: open fracture, wearing splint, no use of rt hand & scheduled with Orthopedic doctor.

Drilling and running samples and she believes this is what caused carpal tunnel syndrome. We were notified on 2-25-11 and sent her for medical evaluation.

No direct injury. Her back was hurting and she thought it was from the seat on the loader. No direct cause has been determined. Diagnosis was lower back spasm. Restricted no lifting over 15 lbs, no driving loader, no prolonged standing, bending or stooping.

Walking and tripped on strap & debris fell on left knee bumping it & head(hard hat on) on pallet of empty bulk bags. Inflammation in neck & soreness in left shoulder and knee. Able to work with restrictions.

Performing maintenance on bulk loading spout. Adjusted cable & when spout began traveling up cable, the attachment came apart & eye bolt scraped right middle finger, causing laceration. Required 4 sutures and restricted with no use of right hand.

Climbed up platform to clean high bin eyes, reached under light conduit, when he felt sharp pain in lower back. Diagnosis low back strain and has restrictions.

Preparing to load bulk truck, picked up controller by cord, with right hand and received shock. Let go of cord & arm was numb. Diagnosed as electrical burn on right hand. No climbing or heavy lifting with right arm.

Pushed emergency stop to clear jam,then pushed e stop & restart. Had hand on machine & tape head came forward pinching right middle finger. Partial amputation & skin graft of right middle finger. Restricted no lost time.

Removing a stuck pallet. Employee notified supervisor on 9-10-10 that he had been diagnosed with a hernia on 9-1-10. He said it was caused by an injury on 7-30-10, which injury had not been reported to the company.

Bending over to lift empty boxes felt sharp pain in lower back. Diagnosis hip flexor muscle strain. Light duty.

Turning conduit and felt a sharp pain run through his right wrist. Also, connecting hoses and felt sharper pain in same area of same wrist. Diagnosis: wrist ligament/tendon strain with lifting restriction.

Forklift driver pushed conveyor into EE's right leg was caught in between the seat he was sitting at and the conveyor.

Removing belts using pry bar when pry bar slipped and twisted his left arm. Tendonitis of left elbow no restrictions. Become reportable injury 4/29/10 when doctor gave him cortisone shot.

Backing skid steer and hit a front end loader. Diagnosis mild cervical and lumbar strain with no restrictions. Sent back to doctor with mild pain on 4-22-10 and was referred for physical therapy. Became reportable on 4-22-10.

While in route to grab a leaking bag, he had to go around employee in pathway & struck left hand & wrist on metal frame. Hand contusion & wrist sprain. Restricted.

Thawing frozen lines & changing motor. While changing motor, left foot slipped. Okay that day, but next day foot swollen & hurting. Left ankle sprain, grade 2. Restricted with air brace & crutches.

At truck scales and opened load cell for cleaning. Pulling fire hose and stepped into the hole he just opened. Stated he was fine. On 12-23-09 came to us and stated he is experiencing pain so he was sent to doctor. Diagnosis ankle sprain. Gave him ankle brace and restrictions.

While checking his area fell and hurt back. Lumbosacral right contusion, pain. Restricted.

Employee was walking in mud with rubber boots when boot got stuck causing him to fall. Tried to break fall with hands. Dislocated 5th digit left hand & contusion to right hand.

Two employees had made adjustments to regulator for spray nozzles. Both were watching gages and spray nozzles when the accumulator came apart and acid fell. This employee received 2nd & 3rd degree burns to back, neck & both arms.

Two employees had made adjustments to regulator for spray nozzles. Both were watching gages and spray nozzles when the accumulator came apart and acid fell. This employee received 1st & 2nd dgree burns to shoulder, both arms and leg.

Employee was removing motor from dryer combustion fan using a pry bar. Left hand was caught between pry bar and flange on gas line. Left hand contusion & superficial laceration. Light duty and limited use of hand.

EE was using dozer to clear vegetation when dozer ran over a tree stump causing dozer to be jarred quickly & awkwardly. EE hit head on left side of cab causing a laceration on top of head. Required sutures, but no restrictions.

Removing bags, pushed e-stop to disable machine. Accidently bumped & activated limit switch to pusher plate. Left hand & arm caught between pusher cylinder plate & guide rails. Left wrist sprain. Restricted with splint.

EE in route to work on OMW Line 2. While walking by Line 4 fans a foreign body went into his left eye. EE was wearing safety glasses. Sent to doctor and diagnosis was abrasion to left eye. EE was given prescription and no restrictions.

Another EE and Injury was unhooking grill from trailer when the trailer fell and bolt caught left calf. Laceration required 22 stitches on inside and 19 staples on the outside of his left calf.

Injury had a 6 ft cross tie raised & he was holding it. He was sliding cross tie under raised tie when he caught his left 3rd finger between the 2 cross ties. Open fracture left 3rd finger w/ nail bed reconstruction.

EE placed his hand under trash bin while he was attempting to unlatch the dump lever. When the lever unlatched, the bin dropped down and struck two fingers. Laceration of left index and middle finger.

EE was ascending ladder and struck left knee on safety cage brace. Contusion of left knee, knee immobilizer, and on light duty.

EE opening chute on railcar with left hand and placed his right hand down on moving conveyor. Right hand was pulled between conveyor and roll wheels. Another employee unplugged the conveyor. Right ring finger fracture.

EE stepped off loader ramp onto clay shed floor (approx 6"") & stepped onto a loose piece of clay. Clay turned under his foot causing him to lose his balance & he rolled his left ankle. Diagnosis - left ankle sprain w/ some ligament tear.

EE was riding on golf car when wind blew dust into face and right eye. Washed face and right eye, but still irritated. Sent to doctor diagnosis was right eye corneal abrasion. Given eye drops and pain medication. No lost time just restricted.

He was modifying an aluminum basket with a grinder. He installed a cutting disk & began cutting when his left hand slipped off the handle of grinder cutting his left thumb & left index finger. Had surgery to repair laceration to tendons for left thumb & index finger. No lost time just restricted.

He reached down and lifted a 50 lb bag and felt pain in his lower back. Diagnosis was acute paralumbar muscle strain w/ spasm and radicular symptoms into the left extremities. No work until better.

Injury was checking clay falling on CV25 belt. He started towards spray system to check tips and slipped on wet surface. He fell injuring his left knee. Diagnosis - strain/sprain & joint mouse of left knee. He is scheduled for surgery.

Using left hand he was holding a battery terminal in a hammer crimper & using right hand struck crimper with 2# hammer hitting left thumb. Fracture & lcerations to left thumb. No lost time just restricted.

Trouble shooting Palletizer 1 & pallet jammed in empty pallet dispenser. Employee flagged photo eye with hand & activated pallet dispenser catching his left hand between pallet & mount. Fractured bone from left index finger to wrist. Wearing soft cast & restricted use of left hand.

Injury was working on photo-eye problem on 3 bag stacker. He was flagging photo-eye with screw driver in rt hand on his attempt to flagging w/screwdriver he got his rt ring finger caught between top of stacking device & frame of machine-laceration requiring sutures.

EE was carrying a 5hp electrical motor for replacement on a piece of equipment. He felt a dull pain in the right side groin area and did not initially want to see doctor. Pain did not subside, so on 12 11 08 the employee decided he wanted to see a doctor. He is on light duty with no lifting more than 5lbs. Recheck on 12 19 08 - hernia.

Employee suffered a same level fall, he tried to extend arms to brace against fall. His injury was bilateral elbow fractures. Employee expected to have surgery Monday Nov 17, 2008.

Incident was not reported to HR in a timely manner by employee. Power outage occurred from bad weather conditions in August of 08. DC fan shut down causing bad visibility. EE bumped into a support beam injuring left arm. Several conflict of appts., finally met with orthopedic Dr on 11-6-08 and he gave him a cortisone shot with limited use of left arm until next appt.

EE reported experiencing some pain in right wrist while performing her duties: stapling cardboard on walls, hand brake wheel turning and moving bulkhead door on railcars. Dr diagnosed tendonitis on 10-22-08.

Attempting to remove bolt with wrench from the coverplate on Wms Mill sump pump, the wrench slipped which caused employee's weight to shift to right shoulder. The pain was not evident at first but got worst during the night. Dr suspected rotator cuff tear, the MRI results confirmed on 10/30/08 (Dr diagnosis). Employee opted to physical theraphy vs seeing orthorpedic doctor.

Injured was originally working manual and semi-automatic equipment in a rotating environment in his home pkg dept.> then he was tranferred to another manual pkging line job, to sew bags with little or no rotating of the sewing tsks. The new job required him lift to up to 50lbs bags repetively throughout the months causing him to have soreness in hands and rt shoulder.

Roderick was driving forklift moving a pallet when dust entered left eye. He was wearing safety glasses. Diagnosis: scleral abrasion and medication was prescribed. He had restrictions, but is back to normal duties.

Employee was using a razor knife with left hand cutting stretch wrap from a pallet & cut his right index finger. Required several sutures. No restrictions, returned to normal duties.

Two employees were walking by R/R tracks checking to see if railcar was empty when one employee stepped on a rock. He twisted & sprained his left ankle. Became a reportable Aug. 13th when doctor recommended physical therapy.

She has to perform lots of computer work using keyboard and mouse with right hand, took computer home and continued with use of right hand,complaining of pain on top and bottom of right wrist, pain going down right wrist to elbow,diagnosis mild tendinitis due to over use syndrome

Ridgeway was cleaning a dust line and dust got into his right eye even though he had safety glasses. He flushed the dust out of his eye. It was irritated, so he was sent to the Dr. He was treated for conjunctivitous in the right eye and given eye drops for seven days. no restrictions.

EE was hepling to remove a mill roll attached to crane ball & positioned half way on platform. They tried to push the roll it begain to turn clockwise. He tried to move but roll hit him on his left leg & left foot. Bruised left leg & foot. Knee swollen but there is no evidence of fracture, dislocation,or subluxation. He is on light duty and scheduled for knee MRI.

EE was carrying an air cylinder on his shoulder. He lowered cylinder to work bench and right index finger got caught between cylinder and work bench. Laceration requiring sutures. Limited use of hand. No lost time.

Employee had a prior incident on 2/27/08 that has now become a reportable on 10/1/08. In Feb 08 he was pushing a lever on a hopper when he felt a pop in his right elbow. He was complaining of pain so he was sent to the Dr on 10/1/08 and diagnosed was tendernitis in the right elbow with restrictions of no lifting pushing or pulling greater than 10lbs with the right arm.

He was climbing ladder to disintegrator to clean out chute. Stepped on platform, feet shot out from under him causing him to fall 5 to 6 feet. He landed on his back, on concrete. Diagnosis: left rotator cuff tendinitis. No work for 1 week.

Employee was walking from breakroom going to catch a product sample and slipped and fell in the travelway (rained during the night). He sustained an avulsion fracture to his left wrist. He is working with restrictions and wearing a splint.

Adjusted lower limit switch for carriage travel on Lantech Wrapper. Was moving carriage into home position and tension roller caught hand pulling it into frame of carriage cutting his right hand pinky & ring fingers. Required sutures. No lost time, just restricted.

Was placing bag in tilt chamber, chamber cycled & finger was caught between rake & rolled edge of tilt chamber. Amputation of first joint, ring finger, left hand. He has restricted use of left hand. No lost time.

Employee was working on the bag kicker when he ran his finger across the limit switch. The air was not released and the kicker moved back catching his left index finger between the kicker and the bracket. He received a laceration to his left index finger requiring sutures. He has restrictions and is on light duty for 14 days.

Injured employee was helping install a new roll of plastic wrap on a wrapping machine. Employee failed to comply with lockout/tagout policy and procedures. He stepped up onto a conveyor and tripped a photo eye which started the conveyor. Employee's foot was caught between the conveyor and the wrapping machine feed conveyor. He received minor scrape and bruise to right ankle.

Employee walked down a flight of stairs. It was wet and muddy at the bottom of the stairs due to hard blowing rain storm. Employee slipped as he stepped off of last step and fell at floor level landing on his right shoulder. Employee complained of pain in the right shoulder.

Employee was clearing a jam at a bag kicker. The conveyor belt had worn a sharpe edge on the belt scraper. The employee cut the 3rd and 4th finger on his right hand on a sharpe edge of the belt scraper as he was removing the jammed bag.

Pulling piece of pipe from rack and injured shoulder.

EE slipped and fell to his right knee when rigging slipped. This caused a spain to his knee. EE improperly rigged cable-come-a-long to beam. Rigging slipped causing him to lose his balance.

Cleaning railroad tracks with a Bobcat and hit tracks with bucket on Bobcat. The impact is what hurt his left shoulder. Did not loose any time from work and no restricted duty. Shoulder still hurting, so doctor sent him for physical therapy starting 8-16-06.

She was trying to unclog suction cup on Bemis Bagger. She reached her left hand in to remove green filter from suction cup while machine was still running. Her wrist was squeezed causing a bruise to her wrist.

Employee attempted to reposition a mobile compressor without assistance. Lost control and ran compressor into a stack of wooden pallets, pinching right index finger between the pintle hitch on the compressor and the stack of pallets.

PALLET WAS JAMMED, WERE UNJAMMING THE PALLET AND THE PHOTO-EYE ACTIVATED THE SQUARING CYLINDER. EE'S FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN PUSH PLATE AND PALLET.

Employee bumped left knee on steering wheel when he entered the enclosed cab of a front-end wheel loader. Physician prescribed 7 days of restricted duty.

Employee on pkging line placing empty jugs into position. Complained of tingling and numbness in her arms and hands. Thought it was a family history of heart condition and/or her personal diagnosis of lupus and sought personal medical treatment. Investigation determined it was work related. Tested and diagnosed with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.

CLEANING UP WITH BOBCAT, PICKED UP HEAVY DISK, TRIED TO ARRANGE DISK ON BOBCAT AND INJURED LOWER BACK. (HE IS STILL WORKING BASED ON HIS WORK RESTRICTIONS.)

ABRASION TO ARM REACHING FOR BAG, WHEN IN CONTACT WITH A PACKAGING CONVEYOR BELT, HE IS WORKING RESTRICTED DUTY.

Employee received minor back strain while operating wheeled front-end loader. Employee stated that seat shifted when entering the stockpile.

Employee was restacking pallets when he felt a pain in his lower groin. Treating physician diagnoised a strained groin muscle and placed employee on 3 weeks of restricted duty until condition improves. The employee lost no time.

BAGS WERE TOO FULL AT THE TIME AND EE WAS TURNING TO SPEAK WITH THE DUMPER OPERATOR AND WAS NOT WATCHING WHEN HIS THUMB ENTERED THE SEWING MACHINE IN A FEED.

Forklift had plastic caught on forklift, forkilft traveling past ee and it caught ee's leg causing him to fall down.

Employee pinched off 3/8 inch off tips of middle, index, and pinky finger. Employee violated company's lock out tagout policy and reached hand into rotary valve that was in operation. Contact with valve caused injury.

Employee was walking a basket of invoices from a cabinet overhead with her right arm and felt pain in right upper arm and shoulder area.

Moving shelves and injured lower back.

EMPLOYEE WENT UNDER A CONVEYOR AND WHEN HE STOOD UP, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

Employee was pushing a wheelbarrow, lost balance of wheelbarrow and strained a groin muscle.

WHILE ADJUSTING A TAIL-PULLEY DOWN, EE STARTED HAVING SOME DISCOMFORT ON LEFT SIDE OF CHEST

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AND STEPPED ON A WET MAT. HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON A METAL GRATING.

Employee received bruise and slight abrasion to left shoulder as a result of a forklift accident inside a 18-wheel trailer.

MOVING BULKHEAD DOOR ON RAILCAR. GOT HAND PINCHED BY DOOR.

EE slipped on wet surface while walking on a cat walk. struck left knee on metal cat walk, causing bruise. ee was reassisgned to rotary kiln control room until condition improves.

RAILCAR DOOR WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE EE ALONG WITH ANOTHER TRIED TO OPEN IT TOGETHER. EE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT UPPER ARM.

REMOVAL OF SHEARED BOLTS FROM PALLETIZER PUSHER ARM MOUNT.

EE WAS BACKING LOADER OUT OF DESINTIGRATOR FEED HOPPER AND HIT A CONCRETE BEAM.

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING CLAY. WHEN HE LIFTED A FULL SHOVEL OF CLAY HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

EE WAS HELPING STACK CAT LITTER BAGS AND CAUGHT ARM BETWEEN CONVEYOR AND ROLLER.

EE WAS UNDER PLASTIC FILM WRAPPER CUTTING FILM AWAY FROM SHAFT, GOT FOREIGN OBJECT IN RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING HIS SAFETY GLASSES.

CLIMBED SAFETY LADDER TO CLEAN DRYER, STEPPED DOWN LADDER AND HAD MUD ON SHOES AND LADDER WAS SLICK, HIT LEFT KNEE ON IRON LADDER.

EE WAS WORKING ON A ROLLER ASSEMBLY. THE ACCESS DOOR TO THE ASSEMBLY HAD BEEN REMOVED AND LEANED AGAINST THE MILL MOTOR. THE DOOR FELL AND LANDED ON LEFT FOOT ABOVE STEEL TOE.

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A MOTOR OUT OF ITS FRAME.

EE WAS PUSHING PALLET OFF OF ROTATOR CONVEYER AND LEFT HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN PALLET AND GUIDE RAIL.

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING COVER ON PUMP TRUCK IN PREPARATION FOR LOADING CLAY AND FELL.

EMPLOYEE WAS HOSING GROUND DOWN WITH A WATER HOSE, WHEN HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT. RE-AGGRAVATED INJURY THAT OCCURRED ON 10/8/02.

BLOWING OFF TRASH AND SOMETHING FLEW IN HIS EYE.

COWORKER ENERGIZED POWER WITH DOOR LATCHES IN AND EE HAD HIS HAND INSIDE OF STATION. #2 TRANSFER BELT AND THE BELTS CLOSED ON HIS FINGER.

EE STACKING BAGS AND STEPPED ON A BAD PALLET AND FELL, CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HIS HANDS.

BAG JAMED IN CONVEYOR, EE PULLED BAG LOOSE, RESULTING IN PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT SHOULDER.

THE EE WAS EXITING THE FRONT END LOADER WITH GREASE ON HIS HANDS. HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HIS HAND SLIPPED FROM THE RAIL, CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND.

EE SAW BAG CLAMP OPEN. HE STOPPED MACHINE AND OPENED DOORS. HE REACHED FOR CLAMP ROD. THE CLAMP RELEASED TENSION AND CLOSED, CATCHING HIS FINGER IN BETWEEN.

TRIED TO OPEN DOOR ON 50-TON TRUCK WHICH WAS LEANING. DOOR CAME BACK & HIT HIS LEFT ELBOW. ARM DID NOT START SWELLING UNTIL THE NEXT AFTERNOON WHEN HE WENT TO ER. THEY REFERRED HIM TO SOUTHERN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS IN BAINBRIDGE, GA. HE TRIED TO GO TO WORK 08/19/2002 BUT SUPERVISOR SENT HIM TO GET HIS ARM SEEN ABOUT. HE WAS TOLD NOT TO WORK FOR 10 DAYS.

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A ROOF IN HOT WEATHER. WAS SWEATING PROFUSELY. CAME DOWN AND LOOKED PALE ACCORDING TO CO-WORKERS.

EE WAS WEIGHING BAGS ON THE LINE. AFTER HE FINISHED WEIGHING THE BAGS, HE TURNED TO WALK AWAY AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS NOT CARRYING A LOAD AND DID NOT SLIP OR FALL AT THE TI ME.

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A FULL ROLL OF CAPS ONTO THE CAP DISPENSOR WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE, WHEN HE FELT A LOWER BACK PAIN.

STRAINER SLIPPED OFF PIPE AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN STRAINER AND CONCRETE PILLAR.

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A DUST COLLECTOR SCREEN WITH A PRY BAR WHICH SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND AND STRUCK HIS SAFETY GLASSES, PUSHING THEM INTO HIS LEFT CHEEK CAUSING A SMALL CUT UND ER HIS LEFT EYE. HE RECEIVED 4 STITCHES AND WAS RELEASED TO HIS NORMAL DUTIES.

THE EE WAS USING AN ACETYLENE TORCH TO CUT A PIECE OF SHEET METAL. WHILE CUTTING THROUGH THE METAL, PIECES OF MELTING SLAG FELL ON HIS LOWER LEG CAUSING HIS COVERALLS TO CATCH FIRE. THE FIRE WAS QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED BY THE EE AND HE WAS TAKEN FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.

EE WAS DESCENDING A FLIGHT OF STAIRS AFTER A RECENT RAIN AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON A WET SPOT. HE REACHED OUT TO BREAK HIS FALL AND SPRAINED HIS RIGHT WRIST (PER MEDICAL EXAM ON 2/19). ON 3/5/02 HE WAS RE-EXAMINED AFTER COMPLAINING OF FURTHER DISCOMFORT. ON 3/21 HE WAS EXAMINED AS A ROUTINE FOLLOW-UP AND ON 3/25 WAS REFERRED TO PHYSICAL THERAPY.

EE MOVING TOW BEHIND WELDER INTO POSITION WITH TRUCK HITCH. HIS HAND WAS PLACED ORDER WELDER HITCH, HE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT FINGER UNDER WELDER OR TRUCK HITCH CAUSING AMPUTATION OF RIGHT RING FI NGER AT TIP.

EE WAS CLEANING FROM UNDER THE CONVEYOR, PRODUCTION LINE. EE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND ON CONVEYOR RAILING, THERE WAS A PALLET TRAVELING DOWN THE CONVEYOR. THE PALLET HIT EE'S LEFT HAND, INJURING H IS LEFT HAND.

CONVEYOR BELT WAS SLIPPING OFF ROLLER AND TRIED TO PUSH BELT BACK ON ROLLERS WITHOUT TURNING POWER OFF MACHINERY.

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PREVENT A 10 LB BAG FROM FALLING ON THE CONVEYOR ONT HE BAG LINE. HE ACCIDENTALLY STUCK HIS HAND BEHIND THE SIDE CONVEYOR AND HIS HAND WAS PULLED INTO THE HEAD PULLEY WHER E IT BECAME STUCK.

SPRAINED LEFT WRIST OPENING BOXES. ACCD REPORTED10/08/01

WALKING DOWN LOADING RAMP SLIPPED, BECAUSE OF MUD ON SHOE AND FELL DOWN. LEFT KNEE SWOLLEN.

EE WAS TAKING DOOR OFF OF DUST BIN, DUST HAD BUILT UP BEHIND DOOR UNKNOWN TO EE. WHEN DOOR WAS LOOSENED DUST ESCAPED AND BROUGHT VISIBILITY TO ZERO. AS EE CLIMBED DOWN LADDER TO ESCAPER DUST, HE SLIPPED OFF A LADDER RUNG AND WHEN HE LANDED ON THE CONCRETE HE HIT WITH HIS LEFT SHOULDER FIRST, CAUSING INJURY.

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A PALLET OF BAGS WITH A PALLET JACK WHEN SHE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HER RIGHT SHOULDER. SHE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION ON 7-17-01 AND WAS GIVEN LIGHT DUTY. ON 7-30-01 HE R CONDITION WAS FURTHER DIAGNOSED AS REQUIRING PHUSICAL THERAPY THEREBY RESULTING IN A REPORTABLE ACCIDENT AS OF 7-31-01.

EMPLOYEE WAS ONE OF TWO EMPLOYEES CHANGING OUT A 50 HP MOTOR. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO DRAG THE MOTOR INTO POSITION AND FELT A POP IN HIS BACK. THE INITIAL DIAGNOSIS ON 5-12-01 WAS A MUSCL E STRAIN. THE FOLLOW UP DIAGNOSIS ON 5-30-01 DEEMED PHYSICAL THERAPY NECESSARY FOR RECOVERY AND THUS DETERMINED AS A REPORTABLE INJURY.

THE EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE BELTS FROM AGLUE CLOSER MACHINE USING HIS HAND & BY TURNING IT OFF & ON WITH FREE HAND. AS THE MOTOR ACTUATED, HIS HAND WAS PULLED INTO THE PULLEYS & ROLLER S RESULTING IN A CUT ON HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

THE OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE AUGER ON A GRIT SCREW USING A PIPE WRENCH WITH AN EXTENSION PLACED OVER THE PIPE WRENCH HANDLE FOR LEVERAGE. COWORKER WAS ASSISTING IN THE REMOVAL OF THE AUGER BY HAMMERING ON THE EXTENSION TO LOOSEN THE AUGER. THE OPERATOR'S HAND SLIPPED FROM THE PIPE WRENCH AND WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PIPE WRENCH AND THE AUGER, TEARING HIS FINGERNAIL.

OPERATOR WAS REPLACING TWO BALES OF CAT LITTER THAT HAD FALLEN FROM A PALLET. THE REPLACEMENT WAS CONDUCTED IN THE PATH OF A TRACK GUIDED FINISHED PRODUCT TROLLEY TRANSPORTING PALLETIZED MATER IAL TO BE STRETCH WRAPPED. THE OPERATOR FAILED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SAFTY LIGHTS AND MOTION ALARMSAS PALLETIZER MOVED DOWN THE TRACKS AND WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT LEG BY THE PALLETIZER.

THE OPERATOR WAS RESTACKING A BALE OF CAT LITTER BACK ON A PALLET IT HAD FALLEN OFF ON LINE #2. WHILE RESTACKING THE BALE HE WAS STANDING IN THE PATH OF A TRACK GUIDED FINSH PRODUCT PALLET TRO LLEY THAT TRANSPORTS PALLETIZED MATERIAL TO THE STRETCH WRAP MACHINE. THE OPERATOR WAS BUMPED BY THE PALLETIZER CREATING A CONTUSION ON HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG. THE PALLETIZER IS EQUIPPED WITH NU

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A BATCH OF SLURRY. SHE CUT A BAG OF CAUSTIC SODA OPEN TO ADD TO THE BATCH AND SOME OF THE GRANULES GOT INTO HER LEFT EYE. SHE IMMEDIATELY BEGAN FLUSHING THE EYE WITH WATER AND WAS TAKEN FOR FURTHER MEDICAL ATTENTION.

DUE TO UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER, THE OPERATOR WAS USING A PROPANE HEATER TO WARM HIMSELF WHILELOADING RAIL CARS. HE STOOD TOO CLOSE FOR TOO LONG CAUSING IGNITION. HE COULD NOT REMOVE HIS OVE RALLS BEFOR BEING INJURED. HE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION & RETURNED TO WORK THE NEXT ASSIGNED SHIFT.

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A CONVEYER RESTACKING A PALLET WHEN HE STARTED UP CAUSING HIS FOOT TO GET CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO CONVEYERS. THE EMPLOYEE LEFT ANKLE WAS INJURED AND HE WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.

EE WAS GRINDING METAL INSIDE OF A DUMPSTER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL BOUNCED OFF A WALL AND WENT INTO HIS EYE. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE CO. DR. WHERE THE METAL WAS REMOVED FROM HIS EYE. HE WAS WEARING A SAFETY SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING A JEMMED BALE FROM THE LABEL MACHINE ON LINE #2. THE LABEL PUSHING DEVICE RETRACTED WEDGING HIS THUMB BETWEEN THE FOOTPLATE AND PUSHER CUTTING HIS THUMB. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE DOCTORS OFFICE AND RECEIVED SUTURES TO CLOSE THE CUT.

OPERATOR WAS WALKING FROM EQUIPMENT. SOFT GROUND GAVE WAS CAUSING OPERATOR TO LOSE BALANCE. OPERATOR FELT SOMETHING SHIFT IN HIS NECK AND SHOULDERS. PAIN WORSENED AS TIME PROGRESSED. REPORTED AND SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION THE NEXT DAY. MEDICATION PRESCRIBED.

EE WAS USING A METAL RAKE TO CLEAN UP DEBRIS UNDER A BELT IN HIS WORK AREA. AS HE CONTINUED THE RAKING MOVEMENTS HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT FOREARM. HE REPORTED THE INJURY ON 10/17/00 AND WENT TO THE DR AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A PULLED TENDON OR SPRAIN.

EE WAS PULLING GREASE HOLE ACROSS THE GRD THAT HAD BECOME SLIPPERY DUE TO RECENT RAIN SHOWER. HELOST HIS FOOTING & FELL INJURING HIS BACK BUT CONTD TO WORK AFER HIS FALL. HE REPORTED INJURY SE VERAL WKS LATER (12/01/00) AND REQUESTED MEDICALATTENTION (PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT)