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November 3, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employees was unloading bolting supplies underground ( mats ) when one that a sharp edge cut through his glove he then received a laceration. Employee was wearing all PPE's at the time

August 25, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Mechanic was installing a hoist cylinder by hand when he went to lift it he felt a sharp pain in his left bicep. Per another EE there is a suspicion on steroid use from this employee. Employee did not report this incident until 5:45pm

June 9, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Miner was cleaning out a conex and was pushing and pulling a cylinder aprox 200lbs, Miner has had a hernia before and failed to use S.L.A.M and correct lifting techniques.

June 7, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was moving a ladder underground ladder became caught on a rung and miner went to lift it out during the process of him lifting the ladder he did not use proper lifting techniques causing him to strain a muscle in his back.

May 12, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner 3 was chucking steel with a Miner 1 when the steel shanked and Miner 1 operating jack leg lost control. Miner 3 was struck in the jaw and cracked two teeth. Small scratches on jaw.

May 10, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving jack-leg drill from one area to another, crows foot got caught on nine wire that was used to hold jack-leg to rib, lost grip on jack-leg and grabbed a hold of muffler to keep it from falling when his finger got caught in the pinch point. Lacerated left ring finger requiring stitches.

February 9, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While maneuvering a toggle plate into place the miner felt a pain in his back and when he stood up his right testicle had a sharp pain.

December 11, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing the cribbing from under a haul truck the mechanic was stacking the wood on the side when he smashed his right hand ring and middle finger between two pieces of cribbing.

November 18, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

While taking down a welded wire bulk head miner leaned ladder on bulk head and gut the chain holding it up. The bulk head fell and the miner received cuts and punctures to the left arm.

August 26, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While loading jack leg drills into a mucker bucket for removal from area the drill he was handling slipped and pinched his pinkey finger of the left hand against the bucket lip. EE pulled his hand back and ripped the tip of his pinkey off into his glove.

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