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December 19, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was hanging pipe back up when the chain slipped off the pipe. The pipe struck the EE and bent him backwards causing pain in his stomach and shoulder. EE has a hernia and a strained shoulder.

October 31, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE mixed "The Works" toilet bowl cleaner, blean and GoJo handcleaner together to mop the floor of the lamp room. EE experience breathing problems as a result and was transported to hospital for treatment.

October 25, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal hoistman, hoist operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was trying to remove grizzly bar from stacker belt. Turned on magnet to help lift from belt. Two middle fingers got caught between magnet and bar. EE was wearing gloves but tip of middle finger was amputated and finger was broken.

June 18, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE stopped to roll a rock out of the way of drilling a lifter hole. While rolling the rock he felt a pain in his back. Pain worsened over next 24 hours. He is now on restricted duty.

April 3, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS

EE was helping bolt a hydraulic hose manifold on a boom. While EE has handing manifold up, the other EE slipped off drill and landed on first EE. EE recieved a shoulder strain and lumbar strain. EE received restrictions in which he could not do his job fully on 4/8/08.

February 25, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was replacing belt clips on discharge conveyor, when dried mud fell onto his face. When EE tried to wipe the material off of his face, a small piece fell behind his safety glasses and into his eye. Debris was removed and an antibiotic ointment given.

December 6, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping to unload a parking brake (for a loader) and place it on a two wheel dolly. The brake assembly slipped and caught the tip of his left middle finger. The doctor bandaged the finger and prescribed medication.

November 4, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Cleaning tail gate of dump truck, his right thumb caught in tail gate. Reportable fracture, right thumb; lost time.

September 28, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was loading 2" pipe on rig, caught thumb between pipe and frame on rig. Mashed left thumb required 5 sutures to close wound.

September 24, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was putting tools back in cabinet. The drawer had a metal edge exposed that caught the employee's left hand. Laceration required 4 sutures to close wound.

June 25, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee had beam lying on saw table rollers. He lifted the end to align it with the saw and strained his back. Doctor placed man on temporary restricted duty, not to lift over10 lbs., and was given medications.

June 12, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was unloading a powder truck. Apparently, he was twisting while picking up boxes of powder. When employee complained of back pain, we took him to the doctor for evaluation. Doctors evaluation was Lumbar Strain. Placed on temporary restriction to not lift over 10 lbs. given Presctiption Medication.

May 4, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was working in the lab. He broke a burett containing Nitric Acid. The acid splashed on his chest resulting in minor burns. Employee was treated at a medical facility and released.

February 2, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee mashed middle finger on left hand repairing steering pump. Reportable due to stitches. No restrictions or lost time.

December 16, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck on right forearm by pipe section that was being installed. Stitches. Ret'd to work-no restricted or lost workdays.

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