Fermilab Weekly Safety Report Archive – 2012

Each week, Fermilab Today will publish the safety report compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section. It includes information on injuries reported at the Medical Department as well as the overall safety performance at the lab.

Tuesday, May 22
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains one incident. An employee cut his hand on a sharp edge in the work area. Due to medical treatment, this case is recordable.

Tuesday, May 15
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains one incident. An employee developed back pain from having to work in an awkward and tight position and was diagnosed with back strain. The case is a DART because of the day away from work.

Tuesday, May 08
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains one incident. A contractor employee fell down a flight of stairs, fracturing his ankle. The case is classifed as ORPS.

Tuesday, May 01
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains three incidents. An employee had a severe contusion to his hand after it was caught between a chain sling and an angle plate on a mill table. The case is a DART. Another employee experienced back pain after stopping suddenly while driving a heavy load. He received first-aid treatment. Another employee was doused with sprinkler water while working at Argonne. Treatment was not needed.

Tuesday, Apr. 24
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains two recordable incidents. An employee had a back strain after taking water samples from several different wells over a two day period. He received medical treatment and significant work restrictions, making this case a DART. Another employee experienced wrist pain after working on her laptop all day. She received medical treatment, and the case is recordable.

Tuesday, Apr. 17
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains two incidents. A contract employee was injured after falling down the stairs. He received medical treatment and had days away from work, making this case a DART. There was also a management concern after a component was removed without authorization at the Linac Klystron Station 8. AD is following up on the incident, including corrective and preventative actions.

Tuesday, Apr. 10
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains one incident. Despite using the proper precautions, an employee got something in his eye while grinding a weld. He received first-aid treatment.

Tuesday, Apr. 03
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains two incidents. One employee suffered a minor laceration while filing and received first-aid treatment. Another employee sustained a minor laceration while fixing a desk lamp and received first-aid treatment.

Tuesday, Mar.27
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, does not contain any incidents.

Tuesday, Mar.20
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains two incidents. One employee received first-aid treatment after cutting his finger while cleaning a pipe. Another employee reported that he had a tick on his cheek after working outdoors.

Tuesday, Mar.13
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, does not contain any incidents.

Tuesday, Mar.06
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains one incident. An employee hurt her neck and back after falling. She recieved medical treatment, making the incident recordable.

Tuesday, Feb. 28
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains one incident. An employee pinched his finger while working with a snowplow. He needed medical treatment, making this case is recordable.

Tuesday, Feb. 21
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains three incidents. An employee suffered a small laceration that needed first-aid treatment. Another employee needed first-aid treatement after being scratched by a rusty nail. A third employee was diagnosed with a cumulative trauma resulting in medical treatment, making this case is recordable.

Tuesday, Feb. 14
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains one incident. An employee received a laceration on knuckle. The incident is recordable because the employee received first-aid treatment.

Tuesday, Feb. 07
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains one incident. An employee received a laceration on his head after being struck with a bolt. He received stitches, making the incident recordable.

Tuesday, Jan. 31
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains one report. An employee slipped and fell on the ice in the parking lot, but was not injured. The incident was reported, but the employee did not require treatment.

Tuesday, Jan. 24
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, contains one report. An employee felt lower left abdominal discomfort when he tried to pick up a fallen co-worker. The incident was reported, but neither employees required treatment.

Tuesday, Jan. 17
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, does not include any incidents or injuries.

Tuesday, Jan. 10
This week's safety report, compiled by the Fermilab ES&H section, includes one recordable injury. While removing ceiling tiles, debris fell into an employees eyes. He was wearing safety glasses, but he still needed first-aid treatment. He received prescription eye drops, making this incident recordable.