TP CLAIMS 1 & 2 /ROSA BLANCAMetal/Nonmetal

Contract mechanic got a hand injured while replacing the track rollers on a Caterpillar 385c excavator.

2 techs installing rollers with a forklift. Tech1-aligning the roller while communicating to move the forklift. Using forks on the roller and the alignment tool, 1 of the forks slipped out of the roller crushing tech 1's right hand between the fork and the alignment tool. The Tech2 quickly moved the fork and assisted the first tech.

Employee showed a threshold shift during annual audiometric testing.

Employee showed a threshold shift during annual audiometric testing.

EE was taking a nut off a bolt on the left guard on Terex 11 with EE's left arm extended when something popped in EE's left shoulder. EE could not raise EE's left arm more than a few inches without pain. EE said the shoulder joint was tender to the touch.

Employee cut his finger while working on loader 10. He was removing a cylinder pin. He got his finger pinched and a cut. He reported the injury. First Aid treatment was given. He refused the ER and went back to work. On May 20 the Mine Manager discussed his finger pain. Employee then went to the ER. X-ray was negative. Antibiotic was prescribed. Employee returned to work.

NEW BELTS WERE BEING INSTALLED ON ELECTRIC MOTOR AND GEAR REDUCTION BOX, ELECTRIC MOTOR WAS STARTED AND GEARS WERE NOT TURNING IN GEAR REDUCTION BOX.