3M Pittsboro safety activity

A miner pinched their left pinky finger in the fork-pocket bracket while manually assisting a hopper tilt after it failed to release as expected during forklift emptying. First aid was administered. On 9/10/2026 the miner was seen at an Emergency Room, diagnosed with a fracture, and prescribed a splint.

A miner was closing an access door to a bucket elevator when they crushed their left index finger between the door and flange of the door opening. First aid was administered and when the injury did not improve the miner was sent to an occupational clinic on 7/21/2026. The miner was diagnosed with a hairline fracture and was prescribed restrictions and a finger splint.

A miner was bolting a grate on the bottom side using an impact wrench while holding the other side with their other hand. The impact wrench jerked causing their wrist to twist. On 7/23/2026, the injury had not improved and the miner went to an occupational clinic for evaluation where they received restrictions and a wrap for the injured wrist.

A miner was lifting bearing parts onto a pallet to be removed from the area when they felt discomfort in their left shoulder. The miner did not report the injury to their supervisor until after they went to see a doctor on 04/24/2026. The miner was diagnosed with a left shoulder strain and received work restrictions.

A miner was pulling on a screen in a screener with a metal hook to get the screen over the tension bar, when the hook slipped from the screen. The miner fell backwards and landed on their right elbow causing pain. The miner was seen at an Occupational Health Clinic and received job restrictions.

A miner was working at an electrical panel when they attempted to wipe sweat from beneath their safety glasses with their left hand. They did not realize that they were holding a small 14-gauge jumper wire, which contacted the white area of their left eye causing visible redness and slight bleeding. The miner was seen at a clinic and received prescription medication.

A miner was using a stand-on skid steer to perform housekeeping around a transition point of two outdoor conveyors when they struck their hard hat on the end of a pipe. The miner was taken to the emergency room where they were diagnosed with a head and cervical spine injury and prescribed lost time.

A miner was performing housekeeping duties by sweeping material between two conveyors into an access hole to a bin. As they backed up and turned to get more material, they stepped into the access hole with their left foot causing their right ankle to bend. The miner was seen at a clinic and given a walking boot and restrictions.

A miner twisted their knee while moving a tank grate from a welding table to a cart. The miner was seen at a local emergency room and received a knee brace and job restrictions.