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October 26, 2021 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corporation · Struck by falling object

EE was removing the impellor off of a water pump. The impellor fell off of the shaft and onto EE's right arm. It cut EE's forearm open leaving an approximately 3" long wound.

August 7, 2020 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling underneath a conveyor and EE got a sore back. EE rested over the weekend and Axiom Medical suggested a clinic visit on Monday. EE was then prescribed muscle relaxers.

November 2, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corporation · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cutting bolts from underneath a screen, raised up knocking hard hat off and hit head on the corner of a piece of metal.

April 19, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Opening Hood on a service truck and right knee hyper extended.

October 14, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving and throwing rocks by hand and twisted wrong, straining back.

June 8, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Attempting to straighten a roll of belting and apparently strained back. Employee did not notify the employer until 06/12/2015 stating that it did not hurt until several days later. and therefore did not seek medical attention until the evening of 06/12/2015.

June 2, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corp · Struck by falling object

One employee handing a loader tooth to the other employee and the tooth was dropped on the second employee's left foot.

April 25, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mechanic from shop was dropping the belly pan of a D8 crawler. The pan slipped and pinched his right thumb between the pan and the ground.

August 18, 2011 MN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping to fabricate a conveyor in the shop. A clamp, which was holding up a piece of metal failed. The metal fell on the employee's right foot, causing a fracture of the right great toe. There was no time lost.

June 8, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Alleged groin pain/discomfort from changing out screens on screen deck, possible hernia.

August 17, 2005 ND · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corporation · Struck by flying object

Changing conveyor belt on a crusher. A piece of belting flew back and hit him above the right eyebrow.

September 14, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing cutting edges on a CAT 980 G loader and sustained cut to left hand.

October 15, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON DRAGLINE/CRANE CABLE, CABLE TWISTED AND SCRATCHED EYE.

November 8, 2000 ND · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corporation · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FOLDING DOWN PORTABLE LIGHT PLANT HE PINCHED HISRIGHT MIDDLE FINGER PULLING THE CORD (SEVEN STITCHES).

July 13, 2000 MN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEDGED INJURY TO RIGHT SHOULDER, PREVIOUS VA INURY, WHILE FUELING DOZER. NOT REPORTED UNTIL 7-17-2000. CLERICAL ISSUE, WHEN TIME CARD RECEIVED.

April 22, 2000 ND · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Strata Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING A TABLE IN THE SHOP. PINCHED SMALL FINGER BETWEEN TABLE AND PIECE OF IRON, STITCHES REQUIRED.

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