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August 16, 2021 VT · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Troy Minerals · Struck against stationary object

EE was re-assembling the base on the sunstrike breaker. EE removed left hand from the bolts and caught right hand on the corner, causing a 2-3" laceration that required stitches.

February 10, 2020 VT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Troy Minerals Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Standard threshold shift >25 Db. Employee has been laid off since November 2019. Doctors note confirming ear infection is included.

December 18, 2018 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Troy Minerals · Struck against a moving object

The 769C haul truck was backing up to the 3450 excavator to be loaded. As the truck was backing up, it struck the raised bucket of the excavator, which jarred the operator, causing neck pain to the operator.

April 19, 2018 VT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Troy Minerals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was pulling rope through 8" pipe which was attached to a 5" hose. The end of the pipe 4.5' from edge. EE was near the face of a 15' drop. EE should've been tied off to prevent falling. EE wasn't. Rope broke & EE fell backwards & landed on feet & hurt left foot. EE had bruised hand w/minor cuts. Brought EE to ER, x-rays determined fractured heel. EE was wearing hard hat.

October 23, 2009 VT · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Troy Minerals Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was getting into Cat truck. Opened door, went to step in and missed the catwalk and fell about 6 feet. 4 stitches above right eyebrow, soreness to shoulder, arm and ribs.

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