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March 13, 2018 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was first injured on 3/12/18 but never reported the incident. While squatting to lift a tipped over 50gal drum EE felt pain in the groin. On 9/5/18 EE first reported the incident. EE waited another month before seeking treatment. It was discovered EE had a hernia. The operation was performed on 11/19/18. Due to the delayed nature of this injury it is now being reported.

July 8, 2013 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was cleaning out a hopper and the gate valve closed on right hand, injuring fingers

April 6, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was cleaning up a pile under storage bins removing a heavy ice chunk from under a conveyor belt resulting in shoulder strain.

November 8, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Was repairing big sifter leaks and when I picked up the door and turned I felt an instant pain in my groin and abdomen area. It felt like a strain or pulled muscle. Was diagnosed as a hernia 12/8/10. See Attachment.

January 29, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Checking for spark on furnace and it ignited and caused a flash burn on right eye.

August 6, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was removing small piece of square tubing - pinched finger, causing a small cut which became infected.

February 4, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling out a 52" super sack of perlite and strained back causing a pinched nerve.

September 4, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was cleaning a mold. Moved latex to fit into a mold. Hand was on edge of mold and got caught between molds which cut finger tip off.

May 15, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Was pulling rocks apart on pullline & placing them in boxes & pallets.

January 4, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was cleaning molds and leaned to the left to scrape the mold. There was a metal pole behind EE, two molds caught & lifted up which caught EE between the pole and the mold under my left ribs. EE twisted & pulled herself out.

November 21, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was pulling rock out of mold - rock slipped and smashed left ring finger.

August 9, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I pulled a stone out of a mold and it came back back and hyper-extended my wrist.

May 25, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Struck against stationary object

Pulled pallet from stack & received a splinter in his left hand.

April 20, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulled chiseled taupe stone 24X24 from mold and hurt arm while bracing weight of mold.

April 6, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mold was being turned, when left thumb was caught between the table and mold.

October 26, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Was unhooking trailer when hitch slipped forward and smashed foot between trailer and bumper.

September 26, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a wooden pallet from one stack to another.

September 9, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Kneeling on the concrete while setting door, when he stood up his knee popped.

July 14, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BRAKE DRUM (STRAINED GROIN).

April 21, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Struck by falling object

He dropped a gear box on fingertip.

March 2, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While unloading trailer, the door closed on his hand.

March 1, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was getting iron braces stacked so we could hook them up to the crane and hand was between two of them and a little finger got broke.

October 19, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slid pallet with side of foot.

September 17, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The rope for the train car puller was jerked out of hands. Broke 4th and 5th fingers on right hand.

November 13, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BAGS OF PUMICE, RESULTING IJN A HERNIA.

November 12, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING A BAG OF PUMICE AND PUTTING IT DOWN AND FELT PAIN IN GROIN, RESULTING IN A HERNIA.

July 25, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hess Pumice Products Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CHANGING THE OIL IN THE ROLL CRUSHER ENGINE, HE PICKED UP THE OIL CAN TO PUT OIL IN THE MOTORE AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK.

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