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October 1, 2021 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

2 mechanics were reinstalling a plant crusher accumulator. The part had 3 sheared bolts and broken seal causing a hyd oil leak. EE was lifting the part back into position by hand while waiting for the hyd jack to hold it in place. Accumulator got in a bind with the support clamp and fell back to the deck smashing EE's left middle finger. EE was wearing gloves. Part weighs 30-40lbs.

November 5, 2020 HI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was assisting to move a battery box. EE had opened the lid of the box and braced it to check the forklift fork position. While looking into the box to check fork position, the box shifted and the lid fell down striking the left hand. This resulted in a two inch laceration that required stitches. EE was taken to the emergency room and Quarry safety personnel were notified.

April 24, 2020 HI · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mechanic was servicing a bearing cylinder & shaft-approx weight 50lbs. It was secured in a vice that was loosened to reposition the bearing. The bearing slipped. Mechanic tried to catch it causing the EE's right thumb to get caught between the vice stand & bearing. This resulted in lacerations & a broke bone. EE was taken to the ER and treated/ released.

May 22, 2019 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was removing a pressure switch, when Employee released switch, a plastic part of the switch flew and hit EE's right middle finger.

April 11, 2018 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While employee was servicing chains & opening doors, left pinky finger got stuck in the doors.

May 30, 2017 HI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was checking engine oil dipstick, felt sharp pain in lower right side of back.

April 4, 2017 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Worker was picking metal out of concrete feed. Felt something in left eye.

January 30, 2017 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific LLC · Struck against stationary object

Worker was trying to remove water canon hose. Hose wire cut thumb.

July 29, 2016 HI · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sorting punch plate screen panels. Panel was dropped on uneven ground which caused it to bounce back, hitting employee on the shin.

March 23, 2016 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Trying to line up the bobcat tire to the studs when it slipped pinching right middle finger and between the stud and rim.

April 8, 2014 HI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grace Pacific LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifted a rock to move it out of the way. Hurt back.

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