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July 13, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While unplugging a shotcrete hose, cement sprayed in his face. He received medical treatment 7/28/10.

May 4, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development LLC · Struck by falling object

Was taking a plate off bottom of haul truck Plate Fell hit his hand on ground cutting finger.

January 22, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Closed door on loader and cut end of rt index finger off.

July 15, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While pulling sample tube, tube came to top of rods with overshot intact. Driller stopped pulling tube as soon as ball cage cleared end of rods. Helper grabbed tube with both hands and then driller removed overshot from tube assembly setting it to the side. Helper lifted tube. He attempted to stop tube from slipping down rods, causing his finger to become pinched.

October 29, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

When moving a truck ramp him pulled his arm or shoulder resulting in restricted duty.

June 24, 2007 MT · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While installing a new rod on the Cubex Drill the employee placed his hand on the bottom of the rod. The rod slipped and caught his hand between the two rods. The injury required one suture.

June 21, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was screwing drill rods together when he felt a pain in his wrist. He was treated and released to restricted duties.

June 5, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was manually re-positioning the forks on a sky trak 8042 fork lift. One fork perched on a frame bracket/divider. The EE dismounted the machine to correctly position the fork, placing his right hand on the fork frame and pushed the hung fork over. The suspened fork impacted his finger on the frame when dislodged

June 2, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was attempting to raise core barrel when he felt a pain in his neck. He visited the doctor and was released to restricted duties.

February 23, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Attempting to secure the quick couple vic clamp on a 2' pipe with both legs under him for support. Left patella displaced.

June 30, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

While changing a broken fanbelt on the Toro loader, Company #23, the top hose was loosened to relieve the cooling system pressure. When the hose was removed there was enough presure remaining in the system that the coolant sprayed out on employee, burning his arms and chest.

December 3, 2002 MT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development, LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TYING IN A ROUND, WHEN HE PULLED ON A NON-ELECTRICAL TUBE TO TIE IN, A SMALL ROCK ROLLED OFF THE FACE AND HIT HIM IN THE TOOTH, CHIPPING IT.

July 2, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development · Struck by falling object

THE BREAKER HAD TRIPPED TO THE HOIST IN THE SHOP. EE LIFTED THE LID ON THE PANEL TO RESET THE BREAKER. HE HAD HIS HAND ON THE SIDE OF THE BOX AND THE DOOR FELL SHUT, CUTTING HIS THUMB.

October 13, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A BROKEN STRIKER BARFROM A ROCK DRILL FLUSHING HEAD BY STRIKING THE FLUSHING HEAD AGAINST THE EDGE OF A SOLID METAL SURFACE. HE WAS HOLDING THE FLUSHING HEAD WITH B OTH HANDS. HE MISJUDGED SWING IT & CAUGHT HIS FINGER UNDER IT. THE FLUSHING IS STEEL & WEIGHTSABOUT 20LBS. RIGHT 5TH FINGER LACERATION/FRACTURE 1ST JOINT. DISLOCATION 2ND JOINT

February 19, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mine Development · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING A POWER CABLE WHILE PLACING THE CABLE HANGER, THE POWER CABLE SLIPPING CAUSING THE CLAMP TO SPRING BACK AND CAUGHT HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

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