Houston Mill Metal/Non-Metal

During an annual Audiometric testing an employee recorded a standard differential shift

Two sub-contractors of Purvis Industries were installing a flange on an overhead pipe (8' high) with "come along" hoist. The workers were elevated several feet (not over 6') to physically fit/bolt the flange into the pipe. One subcontractor was on the extension ladder and lost their footing and fell to the ground. EE's right shoulder injury was the result of the fall.

Two employees were holding a magnet and began lowering it to the ground. Employee #1 released sooner than employee #2. The left index finger of employee #2 was pinched between the magnet and the concrete floor. On 2/22 Employee #2 requested to be seen by a physician who diagnosed a fingertip fracture, along the side of the nail wall and a hematoma beneath the fingernail.

Two middle fingers were caught between derailer and railroad track when switching derailer to closed position. Employee sustained a cut to third finger which required two sutures and the fourth finger sustained a hairline fracture. In accordance to company policy, the employee underwent drug and alcohol testing which yielded a failed result.

Left long finger was pinched between the Pellet Mill die and the compaction rollers which are located inside the die. The system was locked out and the employee was manually rotating the die while another employee adjusted the compaction rollers. Sutures were required.

Pinkie finger and ring finger on left hand were pinched between the pellet mill die and the compaction rollers inside the die. The system was locked out and the employee was manually rotating the die while another employee adjusted the compaction rollers. Both finger tips were fractured and required sutures.

On 7/26/2008 employee said he hurt his back while helping replace a die on the pellet mill on 7/25/2008. No pain/tightness until 7/26. Evaluation at East Houston Medical Center resulted in thoracic sprain dx. EHMC is not OH facility so emp was referred to Concentra which was not open until 7/28. Emp released w/ restrictions 7/28/08.

While dumping a small dumpster into a larger dumpster with a forklift, the employee's finger was caught between the fork and the fork access on the bottom of the dumpster as he manually pulled the release lever. The employee was transported to the emergency room. The top third of his ring finger was surgically amputated.

While working on a 2" threaded pipe, the contractor pushed one pipe aside and reached beyond it to reach the one he was working on. As he moved the pipe aside, his forearm struck the threads of that pipe which had a small bur on it. The bur caused a 1/2 inch laceration that required six sutures.

Employee was using crowbar to knock free rock that had blocked crushing line. Employee's hand slipped and he received a laceration to left ring finger.

EMPLOYEE STATED SHE SLIPPED WHEN STEPPING OUT OF HER CAR TO PREVENT FROM FALLING. EMPLOYEE IS A CONTRACT EMPLOYEE.

A 4" PNEUMATIC LINE WAS PLUGGED WITH TALC. A 3/8" HIGH-PRESSURE AIR HOSE WAS USED TO PRESSURIZE THE LINE USING A MORRIS COUPLING. THE PRESSURE BLEW THE COUPLING AND NIPPLE OFF THE END OF TH E LINE TOWARDS THE EE, HITTING HIS LEFT FOREARM AND STRIKING IT AGAINST THE END OF THE OTHER PIPE. EXAMINED ON 11-21-03 AS HAVING REACHED MAXIMUM MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT (MMI) WITH 0% IMPAIRMENT.

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & FELL WHILE WALKING DOWN STAIRS AT #1 ROLLER MILL, TWISTING RIGHT ANKLE.

WHILE USING A UTILITY KNIFE TO CUT THE PLASTIC TABS ON COVER TO A 5 GALLONG BUCKET THE UTILITY KNIFE CUT THROUGH THE PLASTIC EDGE OF THE COVER AND PROCEEDED INTO HIS RIGHT THIGH.