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July 25, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Chandler Ready Mix · Struck by falling object

Employee and a coworker were splicing a conveyor belt at the washplant. When the belt clamp was removed it fell on employee's right index finger

June 20, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Padilla Sand & Gravel Redi-Mix Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was changing screen on wash plant. He threw old screen off of deck and strained elbow. Accident was not recordable until 6-29-05 when he was placed on restricted duty.

May 4, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was throwing a weighted rope to capture a pump float, and felt a pop in his right arm. Ruptured right bicep

April 13, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was flipping a section of screen material over and strained his upper back. Thoracic strain

March 30, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling on elevated platform, he twisted and felt pain in lower back. Lumbar Sprain

February 8, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Struck against stationary object

Employee bumped knee against a protruding angle iron bracket next to the roller mill. This resulted in a contusion to her knee. She had been off work for non-industrial knee surgery within the past year. Though the injury was minor, it was determined that a physician should evaluate her condition.

November 1, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING 90LB BAGS OF SAND AND FELT SPASMS IN LOWER BACK.

October 25, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The injured employee and his partner were working on the secondary screen deck, he bent over to pick up an extension cord, and when he stood up he caught his nose on the edge of a screen. Lacerated Nose

October 16, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a rock from a primary bypass chute, when the employee threw the rock over the side of the chute he caught his hand between the side of the chute and the rock. Left hand laceration

October 8, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC South Florida, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A SAMPLE FROM FOOT STOCK PILE AT THE BASE OF PILE, USING THE SAMPLE TUBE. WHILE SHOVING THE TUBE INTO THE PILE, EE TWISTED HIS HIP CAUSING PAIN IN RIGHT HIP. NOTE: THE REASON THIS INCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TIMELY WAS DUE TO WEATHER, THIS WAS AN EXISTING CONDITION NOT MADE AWARE OF UNTIL 10/08/04.

September 16, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS PUSHING A DUMPSTER ACROSS THE BURNER FLOOR & CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN DUMPSTER & I-BEAM.

August 23, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning chutes above the base transfer conveyor. The water hose was slipping and employee tried to hold on to it. It jerked the employees shoulder which cause him back pain.

August 10, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was moving a rock chute into place, he had his arm between the two pieces of chute. The chute moved and pinched his arm.

May 5, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WORKING AROUND CLASSIFIER WHEN SOMETHING BLEW IN EE'S EYE RESULTING IN DISCOMFORT & MEDICAL TREATMENT FLUSHING OUT, ECT

April 22, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working under a screen, when he was walking out from under the screen he stood up before he cleared the frame holding the screen and struck his head on a frame cross member, resulting in a strained neck.

March 30, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN LIME MILL. AFTER A FULL SHIFT HE NOTICED ALKALI BURNS ON HIS HAND AND WRISTS.

March 2, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLEANING THE PAN UNDER THE TELSMITH CRUSHER EE ROLLED OVER ON TOP OF A SHARP PIECE OF STEEL BOLT. THE BOLT SCRAPED HIS BACK BONE BELOW HIS BELT.

January 25, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Struck by falling object

EE LOOKED UP WHILE OPERATING A ROLL UP DOOR AND DIRT FELL INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

December 3, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS BREAKING A BOLT LOOSE WITH A BREAKER BAR USING HIS LEG. THE BOLT BROKE, CAUSING THE EE'S LEG TO HYPEREXTEND. SPRAIN OF UNSPECIFIED AREA OF LEFT KNEE.

November 23, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DUMPING A FORWARD DUMP CONTAINER. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SECURE A SPRING LOADED LATCH (HANDLE) WHEN IT SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND AND THE HANDLE HIT HIM IN THE MOUTH.

November 21, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRYING TO FREE A CABLE THAT WAS UNDER CONVEYOR BELT, IT BROKE FREE HITTING EE IN THE MOUTH.

October 17, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING & CARRYING A 10 HORSEPOWER MOTOR THAT WEIGHED APPROX. 90 LBS. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE DIDN'T NOTIFY ANYONE UNTIL 11/3.

October 1, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PLACING HIS SAFETY GLASS ONTO HIS FACE AFTER HAVING CLEANED THEM. HE POKED HIMSELF IN THE EYE WITH A TEMPLE ARM ON THE GLASSES.

September 26, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CRANE WAS LOWERING SCREEN INTO SCRUBBER. EE WAS TRYING TO POSITION SCREEN, IT SLIPPED & CAUGHT HIS FOREARM BETWEEN SPRAY BAR IN SCRUBBER & SCREEN, CUTTING WRIST.

September 3, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Struck against stationary object

WHILE MOVING SCREENS FROM UNDER NEW LADDER/STAIRS GOING TO #7 SCREEN DECK, HAND SLIPPED AND SCRAPED ALONG EDGE OF SCREEN.

July 23, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ADJUSTING THE GUARD ON THE TIP OF THE VACTOR HOSE WHILE EQUIPMENT WAS OPERATING. HIS ARM WAS SUCKED INTO THE HOSE.

July 18, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Struck by falling object

SORTING PALLETS. PALLET SLIPPED AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIS LEFT KNEE.

May 11, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN PALLET OF STEEL AND HAND RAILING. FORK LIFT OPERATOR WAS POSITIONING PALLET. SUPERVISOR ( INJURED WORKER) WAS DIRECTING HIM. INJURED WORKER PLACED HIS HAND ON THE RAILI NG WHEN THE STEEL STRUCK HIS HAND.

May 7, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE REPORTED INCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR ON THE DAY AFTER IT HAPPENED (5/8/03)THE EE REP'T IT TO THE SAFETY DEPT ON 5/11/03. ON 5/12/03 EE REQUESTED TO BE SEEN BY A DR. EE SENT TO CO. DR 5/12/03 LIGHT DUTY RESTRICTIONS GIVEN

March 24, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS HIT IN THE EYE BY A STREAM OF CEMENT DUST AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR A PLUGGED AIR SLIDE.

February 6, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A FAN IN THE ROLLER MILLAIR DUCT, LIFTED IRON ROD OUT OF DUST AND STRUCK HIS ARM, COMPLAINED OF SORENESS 1 MONTH LATER.

January 30, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

WHILE EE WAS REMOVING SOME PIPE FOR A JOB HE WAS WORKING ON SOME PIPE ROLLED OFF THE AND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT HAND INJURING HIS PINKY FINGER.

January 6, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Struck by flying object

DUST FROM WASTE DUST TANK SPRAYED INTO BOTH EYES WHEN CAP ON CLEAN OUT FELL OFF WHEN DRIVER APPLIED COMPRESSED AIR.

January 3, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A 4" RUBBER VACTOR HOSE OUT OF AN ELEVATOR PIT THROUGH A HOLE IN THE FLOOR. HE COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

December 5, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC South Florida Materials · Struck by falling object

PLATE USED FOR BACKSTOP BROKE OFF INSIDE HOPPER. ROCK FELL OUT OF HOPPER AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SHOULDER. HE WAS IN MANLIFT GREASING BEARINGS BELOW. HE SUFFERED LACERATION & CONTUSION.

November 15, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN A PIN & GATE.

September 10, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIGHT HAND NEAR RING FINGER GOT PINCHED BETWEEN ROLLER AND CONVEYOR BELT CLAMP.

August 27, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Struck against stationary object

GOT ON 50 TON HAUL TRUCK TO MOVE DUST. REACHED BEHIND SEAT TO RETRIEVE WINDOW CLEANER. FELT BUMP ON HAND. PULLED BACK AND NOTICED CUT ON FINGER.

August 24, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS CLEANING TAIL PULLEY ON CONVEYOR 13. WHILE CLEANING PULLEY HE BEGAN TO FEEL BURNING PAIN IN THE GROIN AREA. WAS TOLD TO KEEP AN EYE ON IT AND IF IT GOT WORSE, EE WOULD NEED SURGERY. EE WENT IN FOR SURGERY ON 2-12-03.

August 12, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Automatic Aggregate System Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS REACHING INTO A CAN TO GRAB SOME WELDING RODS, THE LID CUT HIS L HAND, CAUSING EE TO RECEIVE STITCHES.

July 11, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING A SPLICE IN A CONVEYOR BELT AT BASE PALTN. HE HURT HIS LOWER BACK BECAUSE OF THE TWISTING AND TURNING.

July 10, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ASSISTING IN MOUNTAIN AIR CANNONS WITH HIS LEFT ARM OVER HEAD HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION IN SHOULDER MUSCLE.

June 26, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INHALED OILY GASES, WHILE SHOVELING DUST UNDER CONVEYOR BELT. OIL HAD BEEN LEAKING FOR 3 WEEKS WAS TOLD IT WAS TO BE FIXED.

April 1, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

AFTER INSTALLING A RUBBER GROMMET AROUND WIRING AT THE CLARIFIER, THE EE WAS APPLYING RTV SILICONE AROUND THE GROMMET TO HOLD IT IN PLACE. WHILE THE EE WAS SQUEEZING THE TRIGGER ON THE CAULKIN G GUN, THE EE FELT AND HEARD A POP IN HIS LEFT HAND RING FINGER. THE EE SUFFERED A RUPTURED TENDON ON HIS LEFT HAND RING FINGER.

February 25, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC Nevada, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CHANGING A BEARING ON A HEAD PULLEY, THE SUPPORTS HOLDING THE HEAD PULLEY SHAFT SHIFTED AND CAUGHT THE EE'S LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE PULLEY SHAFT AND THE CONVEYOR FRAME. THE ACCIDENT R ESULTED IN AN OPEN WOUND AND CONTUSION OF FINGER ON LEFT HAND, WITHOUT MENTION OF COMPLICATION.

February 20, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
RMC South Florida Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING ROLLER AND A PIECE OF METAL SHAVING WHEN IT INTO RIGHT EYE EE WAS WEAVING SAFTETY GLASSES AT THE TIME.

February 7, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CEMEX · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STARTING TO UNPLUG THE DRAIN PAN AND DISCHARGE LINE AT THE BASE PLANT'S DEWATERING SCREEN, A BURR OF BRASS CAME OFF FIRE NOZZLE AND GOT IMBEDDED INTO THE THUMB OF LEFT HAND.

January 31, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING LARGE 6" DIAMETER VACTOR HOSE & FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER.

January 26, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING BUCKETS ON BUCKET ELEVATOR. CLIMBING IN AND OUT/UP AND DOWN. TOOK LARGE STEP AND FELT PULL IN GROIN.

December 14, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cemex · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING A SPEED REDUCER WHEN SHE PULLED IT (ROCKED IT) ONTO HER FOOT.

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