Date | City | State | Employer | Body Part | Event |
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2016-10-13 | Archer | Florida | Watson C&D, LLC | Hand(s) and arm(s) | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids |
Prior to a welding job, an employee was unscrewing the cap on the acetylene tank and turning on the valve to check if any fuel was left when it ignited resulting in burns to his right hand and forearm. He was admitted to the hospital. | |||||
2015-11-05 | Archer | Nebraska | Green Plains, Inc. | Ankle(s) | Fall on same level due to slipping |
An employee was injured while unloading a grain truck delivering corn to the facility. The employee slipped on loose grain and fell backwards. His left foot made contact with an unguarded belt conveyor resulting in a broken ankle that required surgery to repair. |