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March 13, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported that EE's shoulder was hurting on 3/22/24 from an unknown incident on 3/13/24 sent to the Work Comp Doctor on 3/25/24.

July 28, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was using Hi-Vac, adjusted hose and hurt back. - This may end up becoming a non work related injury due to degeneration.

January 2, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was sliding a Propane cylinder into rack and it caught on a lip jamming EE's shoulder.

June 20, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE ascended pallet as EE stepped up EE felt something pull in EE's left knee.

September 17, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE strained back moving outrigger plates for crane.

January 23, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

A chute that was leaned against handrail slid/fell. The flange of the chute contacted the EE foot just beyond the steel toe.

June 16, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was shoveling, hurt back.

August 31, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing fan from heat exchanger a bolt broke causing the fan housing to come loose unexpectedly and swing into EE right leg, pinning it between fan and beam.

March 17, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Maintenance man was painting a railing and he lifted approximately 50 lb guard with the help of another employee. After these two activities he reported pain in his abdomen.

February 5, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Two maintenance men were moving several, varying length 8" I beams around the shop and to the work area approximately 100 feet away.

July 18, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

stacking bags on pallet pulled muscle

May 29, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

Repairing water hose. Hand slipped and cut palm of hand on hose clamp.

October 13, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Start having back pain while bagging.

December 12, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Three employees were installing a shive (16" OD x 6 belt) on hammer mill drive. Shive slipped off of taper lock and smashed employees finger between shive and shaft causing a fracture on tip of left middle finger and lasceration.

January 16, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee and another employee were trying to move the oversized return chute in a very amall area. When they were trying to lift the heavy object over a handrail he felt a pain in right shoulder.

July 23, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was unstrapping steel, when bundle shifted and injured EE's right thumb.

April 4, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was bagging 100 pound bags and placing them on a pallet. After bagging for a while his low back was hurting.

November 21, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting a 100 # bag of product on a pallet when he slipped on loose material and strained his back. This happened prior to the Thanksgiving holiday and had hoped a couple of days rest would take care of it. When he returned on Monday after being off for 4 days he still had some pain. I sent him to the Dr. who thinks it is a strain and we have put him on light duty.

June 28, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was cleaning up in draft chamber area when hot clay dust went down into his right boot causing 2nd degree burns on foot.

March 13, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping another EE empty a tub of dust weighing approx. 300 lbs, when he felt a pain in his low back. He went for a MRI on 3/20/06, we are waiting on the results of these tests to determine level of injury.

May 3, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED ON 5/3/2005 HE HAD PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER, LEFT HAND AND RIGHT ELBOW. HE CANNOT SPECIFY AN ACTIVITY WHICH CAUSED HIS INJURY. HE HAS BEEN SENT TO THE DOCTOR. DR. IS TREATING IT AS A STRAIN. HE HAS BEEN SENT TO A HAND SPECIALIST FOR A FOLLOW-UP.

April 5, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was filling and placing 100# bags on a pallet in the grinding plant area when he felt and heard a pop in his upper back.

October 6, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee reported that in the past few weeks he has noticed a lump on his stomach. He requested that we send him to the Dr, that he thinks he may have a hernia. He thinks it may have happened over time when he's been pushing & pulling heavy objects. He went to Dr on 10/6/04 & was diagnosed with ventral hernia. Can not specify a specific date or time when injury occurred.

April 24, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

WORKING ON CRUSHER DOOR-PULLED OUT BOLTS- DOOR SHIFT TO RIGHT AND HIT EE IN CHEST

February 6, 2003 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christy Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING SELF UP INTO LOADER AND FELT PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER.

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