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2000–2026
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April 27, 2007 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BPB Manufacturing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Raw Grind Operator was shoveling fine from rock run into the secondary crusher hopper. Operator felt a sharp pain in lower back while lifting a shovel of gypsum fines.

June 21, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mining and Minerals, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance employees removing the right rear leaf spring from a lube truck. Spring had been unbolted and was being lifted out by 3 employees. The employee at the edge of the truck was told to let go. The spring rolled on its side, pinching another employees small finger causing a small cut requiring two stiches.

February 15, 2006 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BPB Manufacturing Inc · Struck by falling object

Mechanic was changing oil on a haul truck. You have to let down the belly pan to gain access to the filter. The pan was full of mud and was heavier than normal, falling and striking the mechanics wrist and bending it backward.

February 2, 2004 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CertainTeed Gypsum Manufacturing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cribbing up, off road truck with crossties, to remove tires & wheels, one tie about 3-4 feet long fell over, employee bent over to pick up, tie was wet, gloves were wet & it slipped in hands, causing employee to grab for it. When he caught the tie he felt a twinge in his back.

April 27, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BPB GYPSUM, INC. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATES THAT WHILE LIFTING A HEAVY WRENCH HE NOTICED SOME STIFFNESS & SORENESS DEVELOPING IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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