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October 13, 2023 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hooker Creek Companies, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Performing maintenance on plant, bent down to pick up a piece of pipe and felt pain in employee's knee.

May 27, 2021 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hooker Creek Companies, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner reached into an opening between two conveyors. EE's glove contacted a tail pulley and subsequently lacerated the back of EE's hand. EE received sutures and returned to work. An investigation was conducted, full report will be attached or mailed.

May 20, 2013 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hooker Creek Companies, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Routine changing of screen in screen plant. Miner noticed discomfort in the back. Chose not to seek any treatment until 6/6/2013.

February 8, 2013 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hooker Creek Companies, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting end of pipe, felt pain but did not seek medical attention. Treatment is now progressing to medical treatment, so now filing report.

June 16, 2009 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hooker Creek Companies, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While moving screens off SP-10, EE pulled on screen and sprained his trapezius muscle.

April 18, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hooker Creek Companies, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WAS WASHING OUT TRUCK BOX WHEN EYES WERE SPLASHED WITH MUD & WATER. HAD BEEN HAULING MUD OUT OF WASH PLANT POND. EYES WERE RED & IRRITATED. LATER REALIZED CHEMICAL IS USED FOR WASH PLANT.

September 10, 2001 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hooker Creek Companies, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE ASSISTING LIFTING & SECURING A CUTTING EDGE ON AN EXCAVATOR HE STRAINED HIMSELF.

March 12, 2001 OR · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hooker Creek Companies, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CARRYING A BAG OF FERTILIZER FROM A PICKUP TO HOLES ON A ROCK QUARRY TO BE LOADED AND SHOT FOR BLASTING. JUST STARTED TO FEEL SPOTS IN LEG OF SHOOTING PAIN COMINFROM LOWER BACK.

February 8, 2001 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hooker Creek Companies, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRAINED WRIST WHEN PULLING FIRE HOSE, CLEANING UP.

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