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September 27, 2022 MI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

It was raining out. Employee went to get out of the loader & slipped on the step. Grabbed the hand rail with right hand & felt pain in bicep.

April 11, 2019 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

During a tire change on a trailer, the trailer slipped off the bottle jack and blocking catching the employees left hand between the rim and the trailer.

February 16, 2018 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hubscher & Son Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The ground had patchy ice spots. Employee was walking from Bulldozer across parking lot to truck.

January 8, 2018 MI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck against stationary object

Watching employees move a piece of steel - reached up to help and jammed finger against the steel

October 13, 2017 MI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck against stationary object

Trying to start engine on water truck, pull cord slipped, jerked hand and wrist hit metal plate.

June 10, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing side of berm - slipped - twisted knee

May 28, 2015 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck against stationary object

Climbing stairs on plant and bumped shoulder on platform (metal). Did not think he had hurt himself but over weekend began to have stiffness and pain in shoulder and neck. (Left shoulder) Is now taking physical therapy for four (4) weeks, three (3) times a week

December 31, 2014 MI · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Carrying pieces of steel to repair head-box. Said he felt like he pulled a muscle. Doctor diagnosed hernia on 12/08/14

March 27, 2012 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Chipping dried clay from back of jaw crusher in preparation to change jaws.

August 17, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was climbing into loader and foot slipped, caught himself with the handrail

November 2, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pulling boat on shore, slipped on mud/ice strained back

October 21, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHOVELING OUT FROM UNDER DOVEYOR - FELT PULL IN BACK.

September 14, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKING ON GUARD, PICKED IT UP AND FELT PULL.

February 22, 1999 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Hubscher & Son Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH "HOTS" FELL ON HOSE. EE REACHED DOWN TO BRUSH THEM OFF. HAD ALREADY BURNED HOSE SET OXY ON FIRE BURNED OFF GLOVE AND BURNED HAND (2ND DEGREE).

September 22, 1998 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS REPLACING PADDLES ON LOG WASHER, TAPPING OUT BOLTS AND PIECE OF METAL WAS EMBEDDED IN EYE.

December 5, 1997 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hubscher & Son Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE'S FATHER CALLED 12/11/97 TO NOTIFY US THAT HE WAS ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL 12/10/97 WITH BLOOD CLOT ON HIS LUNG & IT HAPPENED WHEN HE FELL ON A CONVEYOR AT WORK "A FEW DAYS AGO".

November 8, 1993 MI · Metal/Non-Metal DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COMPLAINT OF ARM ACHING & NUMBNESS IN FINGERS-CLAIMS THE PROBLEM IS THE RESULT OF SHOVELING.

June 20, 1992 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE A BELT SCRAPER FROM A FIELD CONVEYOR,WHILE IT WAS RUNNING.THE BELT SCRAPER SNAPPED BACK AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD.

April 3, 1991 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPING TO DREDGE TOGETHER STRAINED BACK.

August 2, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING FLASING BACK ON PLANT.

July 6, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DISLODGING STONE ON GRIZZLEY, FOOT SLIPPED & WRENCHED BACK.

May 5, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hubscher & Son Inc · Fall from machine

OPERATOR WAS GETTING OUT OF LOADER FOOT SLIPPED.

April 12, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator FIRE
Hubscher & Son Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ADDING OIL TO AN ENGINE. SOMEHOW THE OIL IGNITED AND FLASHED BACK OUT OF TUBE BURNING EMPLOYEE IN FACE. ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING AT THE TIME.

April 2, 1990 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON PUTTING DREDGE TOGETHER, STRAINED BACK.

November 6, 1989 MI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hubscher & Son Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE IS OUR QUILTY CONTROL INSPECTOR, HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING A SAMPLE BAG OFF THE FLOOR, EVIDENTLY TURNED WHEN HE PICKED IT UP AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

August 19, 1989 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hubscher & Son Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING WITH METAL PRY BAR TO LOOSEN LODGED CLAY IN GRAVEL PLANT, BAR SLIPPED.

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