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June 3, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Driller was helping a mechanic lift a componant of his drill when he felt something give in his back. Resulted in a strained lower back.

May 28, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was transferring fuel into a transport tank when a small amount splashed into his face and eyes. Six days later he had strong irritation to his left eye and was seen by an eye Dr. who removed a small piece of imbedded steel.

April 11, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving a rock and set it down hard between another rock. Resulted in stitches along with breaking middle left end joint of finger.

February 21, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was attempting to position roof bolt through screen when the bolt fell from his grip striking the left side of his face below his eye. The blunt force caused a laceration requiring 3 stitches.

February 8, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While attempting to connect a 2" airline with victaulic fittings the pipe slipped, striking the employee on the right hand. The blunt force impact broke the ring finger knuckle of his right hand.

November 27, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While assisting a mechanic in the installation of a tire his finger gor pinched between the tire and fender resulting in removal of the finger nail and 6 stitches to the right index finger.

October 21, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Electrical power was interrupted to the 3100 vent doors; the crew attempted to open them manually. After proping the doors open, they unexpectedly shut and employee's feet were struck.

August 26, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner had left index finger and middle finger pinched between the back of the Jumbo electrical plug and the opening for the cable reel. This resulted in loss of the tip of his index finger and 3 stitches to his middle finger.

June 9, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mechanic moving an LHD, placed his hand on the operators compartment edge and turned the LHD, which pinched his hand.

May 11, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by falling object

The employee was removing discarded roof bolts and sreen from a waste rock dump in preparation to muck the waste rock for fill in a shop floor before concrete is poured. When he pulled a bolt free, a rock of unknown size rolled down the pile striking his right hand, causing a laceration to his middle finger.

April 16, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The miner was servicing underground mine equipment with 5 gallon safety cans when he picked up a full can of diesel (approx 35#). He turned to load the can on the service tractor and felt a pop in his left wrist. He continued to work the rest of his shift, but had discomfort and swelling during the night so he was taken to the Dr. the next morning.

March 29, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A small piece of rock became loose on face and fell. It struck employee on hard hat, causing hat to shift. The hat suspension caused a small laceration on scalp and the brim also hit employee on jaw.

March 5, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a liner at the crusher, he felt something pop in his mid section, the next day while dismounting a vehcle he felt a bulge in his midsection.

March 2, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While moving an old door out to replace with new, he pinched his hand between door and door casing.

February 3, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pinched finger between slide and machine.

January 3, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was attempting to remove the stem of an LHD hydraulic cylinder. It unexpectedly came out cutting his hand and bruising his chest.

October 26, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was cleaning lime tank #2. Despite being directed by co-workers to stay out of the tank, the injured employee entered the tank wearing work shoes of poor quality. The injured employee developed skin irritation to his feet and lower legs from the lime.

August 26, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was removing tool box from RTV when he felt pain in his back.

August 4, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing pipe off a lift truck when the pipe slid off the truck and struck him in the back of the neck

August 4, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to straighten the fingers on the bolter with a drill steel. The steel slipped off and struck him below the right eye. Employee sustained a fracture to the right cheek bone.

April 27, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbed on lift truck, lifting up with left leg, he felt sharp pain and stiffness. Swollen at end of shift and during shift.

February 21, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Injured was cutting boom pin, when cut was completed, another employee taped the pin out, hot grease came off pin striking injured on left side of nose. Injured wiped grease off his nose, at the same time the glove brushed his left eye causing scratch to eyeball (left).

January 5, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Three employees rolled a rock about 300 pounds off a de-energized cable, stood rock on edge. Two of them moved the cable. One EE lost balance of rock; rock rolled towards him onto his left leg. He over-extended the left knee. At hospital xrays showed nothing broken; doctor gave him tylanol and light duty release for 5/6/06.

August 19, 2005 NY · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS REMOVING POWER PANEL FROM SIDEWALL WHEN A CHUNK OF LOOSE ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE SIDEWALL & HANGING SCREEN PANEL, STRIKING HIM ABOVE HIS RT. EYE.

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