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May 23, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Base Rock Minerals · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employees were adjusting the jaw. At the time of completion, EE picked up the power unit for the porta power. When lifting it, EE felt a burning and stinging sensation on the left side of EE's abdomen.

March 30, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Base Rock Minerals · Fall from machine

While exiting cab of truck, driver fell from top step. Driver complained of pain to EE's left arm. This driver was not an employee or contractor of Baserock Minerals. This driver worked for Strack Excavating and was our customer.

December 2, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Base Rock Minerals · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a skid-steer at the plant. The employee's operation of the controls caused the skid-steer to abruptly change in speed, causing the employee to be jolted inside the cab. The sudden jolt caused the employee to feel pain in middle back and left shoulder.

September 19, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Base Rock Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was treating for elbow injury, doctor discovered carpel tunnel and added new treatment program which included surgery.

August 13, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Base Rock Minerals · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The jaw crusher was plugged with rock. Employees were removing smaller rocks by hand. EE lifted a rock and their elbow popped and began hurting.

November 21, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Base Rock Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was exiting loader climbing down ladder and landed on twisted ankle.

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