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December 17, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was repositioning a 75 horse power fan in the loader bucket. The fan rolled and smashed left knee into loader bucket, pinning knee against the inside of the loader bucket. Causing bruising and swelling of left knee.

April 26, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was changing a bearing on the tail pulley when a chain slipped and hit him in the mouth causing two lacerations to his upper lip requiring sutures. Mechanic was treated and received full release for his next scheduled shift.

February 7, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was rebuilding a differential 3rd member on a metal work table. While attaching the drive yoke the 3rd member rotated, the mechanic reached to stabilize the 3rd member straining right elbow. A follow up Doctor visit resulted in work restrictions effective 02/19/2013

May 20, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner washing equipment part in parts washer. Part slipped out of hand smashing finger. Stitches required.

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