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July 25, 1998CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techSTEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
EE STEPPED OFF A TRUCK ONTO A ROCK AND PULLED HIS CALF MUSCLE. DAYS LATER, THE EE WAS WALKING UPSTEPS AND STRETCHED THE MUSCLE RESULTING IN PAINSWELLING/STRAIN.
DROVE THRU YARD WITH DUMP-TRUCK BED UP DROVE UNDER CONVEYOR, STRIKING CONVEYOR WITH BED TRUCK LIFTED OFF GROUND ABOUT 6 FEET AND FELL BACK DOWN. IMPACT FRACTURED VERTEBRAE OF DRIVER. DRIVER WO RE SEAT BELT BUT WAS TALKING ON CELLULAR PHONE WHILE DRIVING.
April 23, 1996CA · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE DRIVES A ROCK BUNKER TRUCK. HE SLIPPED ON ROCKS ON THE GROUND AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK TRYING TO PREVENT FALLING. HE HAS A DEGENERATIVE DISC. DISEASE THAT COMPOUNDED THE INJURY. HE HAS HAD THE DISEADE FOR 3 TO 5 YEARS ACCORDING TO THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN. ESTIMATED LOST TIME, 7 DAYS LIMITED DUTY ESTIMATED AT 15 DAYS.
May 3, 1993CA · Metal/Non-Metalhaul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driverALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING MOTOR FROM THE SCALPER ON THE CRUSHING PLANT. AS THE MOTOR WAS BEING REMOVED THE MOTOR SLIPPED AND ROLLED OVER HIS ELBOW CAUSING INJURY TO THE ELBOW.
July 6, 1992CA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorPOWERED HAULAGE
HE HAS BURSITIS OF THE LEFT ELBOW THAT IS AGGRAVATED BY HOLDING ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING THE LOADER INTO STOCKPILES. THE ARM IS ACTING LIKE A SHOCK ABSORBER FOR THE UPPER BODY. IT BECAME REPORTABLE ON 7-10-92 WITH A RETURN VISIT AND MEDICATION GIVEN TO RELIEVE INFLAMMATION.
May 13, 1992CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
M\NO MEICAL TREATMENT RENDERED UNTIL 01-24-92.THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT THINK THERE WAS ANYTHING IN HIS EYE,SO IT WAS NOT REPORTABLE UNTIL THIS TIME.INJURY DUE TO FLYING PARTICLE WHILE GRINDING PIE CE OF METAL.BOTH SAFETY GLASSES AND FACESHIELD WERE WORN.
November 15, 1991CA · Metal/Non-Metalgreaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oilerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
WHEEL LOADER WAS BEING SERVICED BY EMPL OVER A PIT-ABOUT 5' AT THE END OF THE PIT WAS EXPOSED.STEPPED OVER THE PIT-3'WIDE-SLIPPED & FELL.TORE LIGAMENTS IN LEFT ELBOW.
July 31, 1991CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techOTHER
EMPLOYEE HAD A SLIVER OF METAL AND PUNCTURE WOUND IN HIS RIGHT HAND. HE WAS EXAMINED BY A PHYSICIAN AT THIS TIME AND NOT TREATMENT WAS INVOLVED. ON 8-22-91 HE HAD SURGERY ON THE HAND TO REMOVE A GROWTH THAT HAD DEVELOPED AROUND THE METAL SLIVER. THERE HAS BEEN NO LOST TIME FROM THIS INCIDENT.
May 10, 1991CA · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS BRAZING A WASHED OUT AND VENTED 1/4 GREASE DRUM(TYPE WITH A PLASTIC LINER).THE DRUM WAS THEN INVERTED,VENT HOLES DOWN,AND LEFT FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES.WHEN HE RETURNED TO BRAZE ANOTHE R HOLE,THE TRAPPED AIR IN THE DRUM EXPLODED.HE HIT HIMSELF IN THE FACE WITH HISHANDS AND HIS SAFETY GLASSES CAUSED TWO LACERATIONS.
EE WAS REPAIRING A TRUCK FRAME CROSSMEMBER. HE WAS USING A 3\4" DRIVE SOCKET SET TO TIGHTEN FLANGE BOLTS AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS NECK. HE WENT TO KNUDSEN CHIROPRACTIC FOR X RAYS AND MAINPUL ATION.
July 7, 1990CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING THE SHORT HEAD CRUSHER BACK TOGETHER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL FROM THE CRUSHER ONTON CATWALK. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED INJURY TO THE LEFT ANKLE.
July 3, 1990CA · Metal/Non-Metalbulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPL DRAGGING EXTENSION CORD THROUGH SHOP WHEN CORD GOT TANGLED AROUND FLOOR JACK CAUSING THE JACK TO FALL OVER ON EMPL TOE.INJ CAUSED FRACTURE TO LEFT LITTLE TOE.
July 3, 1990CA · Metal/Non-Metalbackhoe operator, trackhoe operatorOTHER
THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A DRAGLINE STRIPPING OVERBURDEN WHEN THE DRAGLINE STARTED TOMOVE DOWN THE EMBANKMENT. THE EMPLOYEE COULD NOT STOP THE DRAGLINE SO HE JUMPED OFF THE MACHINE BEFORE IT WENT OVER THE DROP OFF.
WHILE CHISELING ON A BOLT WITH AN AIR CHISEL A PIECE OF METAL HIT HIM ON THE FOREHEAD, CUTTING HIS FOREHEAD REQUIRING STITCHES. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.
March 9, 1990CA · Metal/Non-Metalgreaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oilerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WORKING ON VEHICLE WATER SYSTEM PUMP THAT WAS FROZEN, POURING ABOUT 2 C OF OIL IN LINE TO PUMP BACK PRESSURE FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE BLEW THE OIL IN FACE EYES CLEANED OUT AND GIVEN SCRIPT
January 20, 1990CA · Metal/Non-Metalgreaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oilerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING A DRAGLINE HOIST BRAKE DRUM AND DUST GOT AROUND HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND CAUSED EYE IRRITATION. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES WASHED OUT HIS EYES AND GAVE HIM A PRESCIPTIO N FOR MEDICATION. RETURN TO DOCTOR FOR CHECKUP ON 11-20-89.
November 11, 1989CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanHANDLING OF MATERIALS
INJURED EMPL WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPL REPLACE V BELT AROUND SHEAVE ON SHAKER SCREEN. WHEN V BLET WENT INTO PLACE ON SHEAVE EMPL GOT FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN SHEAVE & V BELT.
October 18, 1989CA · Metal/Non-Metallaborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitmanSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON CATWALK WHEN HE SAW A PIECE OF METAL GOING UP THE CONVEYOR BELT. THE EMPLOYEE TURNED TO TAKE THE METAL OFF THE CONVEYOR BELT CAUSING HIM TO TWIST THE LOWER PART O F HIS BODY.
September 27, 1989CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techMACHINERY
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A DRILL PRESS TO DRILL A HOLE IN A DRIVELINE YOKE FOR A HYDRAULIC PUMP ON A TRUCK DRILL BIT HUNG UP & SPUN THE YOKE HE WAS HOLDING IT WITH HIS BARE HANDS & CUT HIS FINGER O N THE SHARP INNER RING OF THE YOKE
August 25, 1989CA · Metal/Non-Metalgreaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oilerHANDLING OF MATERIALS
EMPLOYEE WAS USING A 12000 RPM GRINDING WHEEL DESIGNED FOR THE COMPANY 10000 RPM ELECTRIC HAND GRINDER IN HIS OWN 20000 RPM AIR POWER HAND GRINDER. THE WHEEL BROKE AND PUNCTURED HIS LEFT GROIN .
May 12, 1989CA · Metal/Non-Metalwelder (shop)MACHINERY
EMPL WAS WEARING A FULL FACE SHIELD WHILE GRINDING A PIECE OF METAL AND A PIECE OF METAL AND AMEDAL SLIVER BOUNCED BEHIND THE SHIELD AND LODGED IN HIS R EYE
May 4, 1989CA · Metal/Non-Metalmaintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service techHANDLING OF MATERIALS
WAS CLEANING ACCUMULATED CORRISION FROM THE POST OF SHOP PICKUP AND SOME OF THE MATERIAL FLEW INTO HIS EYE.HE WAS TAKEN TO OCCUPPATIONAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES.THE EYE WAS WASHED WITH SALINE AND HE WAS GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE DROPS.LIMITED WORK ACTIVITY FOR ONE DAY DUE TO POSSIBLE BLURRED VISION.
January 4, 1989CA · Metal/Non-Metalfront-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operatorSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
STEPPING DOWN FROM THE LADDER ON THE FRONT END LOADER AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
December 12, 1988CA · Metal/Non-Metalcrane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, riggerSLIP OR FALL OF PERSON