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April 19, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Kino Aggregates Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The vendor was delivering flashing to us and when he was returning to his truck a dog had bitten him.

October 10, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Kino Aggregates Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was using a 4" hand grinder. The 4" hand grinder got caught on a bar and it kicked out of his hands.

June 26, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Kino Aggregates Incorporated · Contact with heat

Heat exposure.

December 1, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Kino Aggregates Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Crusher with inadequate dust control was moved next to control shack, subjecting operator to high levels of rock dust. This resulted in shortness of breath and sore chest/lungs. This condition (excessive dust) persists. I am seeking medical attention today. I have missed three days of work so far. Time/date is approximate as condition grew worse over several weeks.

November 23, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kino Aggregates Incorporated · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing on an excavator at the start of his shift when he slipped and hit his head on the counterweight. He suffered a minor concussion and minor bruising to his hand back, and shoulder. He is expected back to work in three days.

November 26, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Kino Aggregates Incorporated · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner stepped wrong and twisted knee - working conditions did not appear to be a cause, just an awkward step.

May 31, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kino Aggregates Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

While removing cutting edge on 988B loader, I cut my finger on a sharp bolt.

September 30, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kino Aggregates Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

We were tightening a nut by swinging a heavy weight against a large wrench. The weight went under the wrench and employee's fingers were pinched between an ear on the weight and the wrench.

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