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1983–2026
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March 22, 1993 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kmg Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SPILLOVER BACK INTO WHEELBARROW AND FELT PULLING IN BACK MUSCLE FOLLOLWED BY PAIN AND SORENESS. COMPLETED SHIFT AND NEXT AFTERNOON FELT PAIN IN CHEST. WENT TO DR. WHICH DIAGNOSED MUSCLE STRAIN WITH RADIATING PAIN INTO CHEST AREA.

September 16, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kmg Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL PULLING TRUCK CAB-MOUNTED LEVER CONNECTED TO WATER TANK DISCHARGE VALVE AND STRAINED SHOULDER MUSCLE.

May 23, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kmg Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING PACKING GLAND FROM EIMCO CLAY DISC FILTER AGITATOR TAILSECTION SHAFT IN ORDER TO INSTALL MEW PACKING.THE GLAND WAS WORN AND EMPLOYEE CUT FINGER ON SHARP EDGE CAUSING THE INHURY.MEDICAL TREATMENT INCLUDED SUTURES TO CLOSE THE LACERATION WOUND.EQUIPMENT WAS LOCKED OUT AND ALL SAFETY PROCEDURE FOLLOWED.

November 28, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kmg Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN REPAIRS TO MICRONIZER GRINDING MACHINE AND IN LIFTING/MOVING STEEL PARTS EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED HERNIA. EMPLOYEE TO SURIGICAL REPAIR 12/6/90 WITH 4-6 WEEKS LOST TIME BEFO RE RETURNING TO JOB.

November 7, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kmg Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING MOTOR, STRAINED BACK

January 19, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kmg Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object

AS HE WORK ON UNIT AUGER SCREW FELL ON FOOT

August 9, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kmg Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ASSIST WELDER INPLACING LON G PC OF STEEL I PLANT FLOOR STRUCTURE PC OF STELL SLIPPED STRUCK EMP L KNEE THIGH AREA SEVERE BRUISING INJ

July 10, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kmg Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS REPORT FILED LATE EMPL DID NOT REPORT IT AS MEDICAL TREATMENT TO COMPANY MANAGEMENT UNTIL EMPLS INSURANCE REFUSED PAYMENT EMPL WAS REPARING V-BELT GUARD RUSTED AND PIECE OF RUST OR SCALE STRUCK HIS EYE EMPL WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES

May 30, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kmg Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING FRONT BRAKE ON TRIAXLE DUMP TRUCK. HE WAS INSTALLING NEW BRAKE SHOE AND LATCH SPRING CLAMP ON BRAKE SHOE UNHOOKED AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE BRAKE SHOE AND THE LA TCH SPRING CAUSING THE INJURY. MEDICAL TREATMENT REMOVAL OF FINGER NAIL AND APPLICATION OF PLASTIC FINGER PROTECTOR SPLINT.

May 18, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kmg Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AND CARRYING 8" CONCRETE BLOCKS FOR WATER DRAINAGE CATCH BASIN CONSTUCTION AND SUFFERED THE INJURY. MEDICAL TREATMENT INVOLVED APPLICATION OF SHOULDER/ARM SLING FOR TWO DA YS FOR EMPLOYEE.

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