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October 26, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

Injured states "I forgot my knife so blaster was throwing their closed knife at pillar next to me which hit and opened on impact then bounce (sic) and stabbed (sic) me in the arm." 3 stitches required.

June 28, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported on 7/14/2021 that EE's back was hurting and had been bothering EE since the week of 6/28/2021, when EE was operating various pieces of equipment. Employee stated EE's back hurt from climbing in and out of equipment. Employee received medical treatment on 7/14/2021 was released to full duty and again on 7/27/2021 when EE was given work restrictions.

May 4, 2021 IL · Metal/Non-Metal sweeper operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee states EE closed hopper inspection door on sweeper truck when EE felt a pain in EE's elbow. Reportable due to medical treatment on 4.28.2022.

November 3, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee stated EE was shoveling on the catwalk of the VSI when EE felt a pain in EE's lower back. Employee received medical treatment on November 6.

December 26, 2019 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was bringing 50 pound anfo bags from inside the truck to the tailgate. While bending over, employee twisted and felt pain in lower back. Employee sought treatment with Chiropractor on 12-30-19. No work restrictions given.

August 15, 2019 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee stated that as they were loading a blast hole, a small rock fell from the hole being loaded above and struck them on the neck and shoulder.

March 28, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee stated employee was picking up a belt roller and felt a pop in employee's back.

March 9, 2017 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was working on damaged hydraulic cylinder, attempted to move cylinder. The cylinder moved easier than anticipated pinching finger between cylinder and frame.

June 27, 2016 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling, cleaning work area, felt pain in right shoulder. Employee was put on restricted duty on July 7 after diagnosed with damage to rotator cuff.

July 31, 2015 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was climbing up the ladder on a haul truck and felt pain in EE's knee. Surgery on 9-8-16 made injury reportable.

April 1, 2015 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee bent over to pick up a wheel chock and felt pain in his lower back.

October 30, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was installing roof bolts, he turned to grab a bolt and felt a pop in his knee. The employee was on full duty until he required surgery on 2-20-15 at which time he was placed on restricted duty.

October 27, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was climbing into the haul truck, as he stepped on the lower step, which is designed to be flexible, it shifted causing additional strain to his left arm.

August 18, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee lifted a chute to clear it and returned the chute down to the normal position. When he removed his safety harness he felt pain in his left shoulder. The employee was given restrictions on 9-11-14.

July 23, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was removing a 8 inch block, by pushing it with his foot, from under the front wheel of a 773 Haul Truck that had been loaded on a trailer.

July 16, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee stated he bent over to pick up a hitch pin and felt a pain in his low back.

March 25, 2014 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee reported shoulder pain after shoveling and having removed a panel during his shift. No specific incident to contribute to the injury.

July 18, 2013 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was changing out screens and strained his right shoulder.

June 26, 2007 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE WAS SHOVELING WHEN HE STRAINED HIS CERVICAL SPINE.

December 8, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS MOVING SNACK MACHINE IN BREAK ROOM WHEN HE STRAINED HIS RIBS

September 20, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE's father reported on September 22nd that EE has a crooked back which hurts from shoveling but EE reported he was hit in the back by a rock on 9/20/2006.

July 21, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE alleges while standing on the ground shoveling off a conveyor belt of rock. He felt a stabbling burn in the back of his left knee. He continued to clear off the belt and walked back to the control room. He reported this to his supervisor and finished his shift.

May 3, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING SPILLAGE FROM UNDER 4" MINING PILE WHEN HE HIT HIS RIGHT ELBOW ON THE TAIL PULLEY GUARD CAUSING A CONTUSION. DECLINED MEDICAL ATTN. AT THE TIME OF THE INJURY, RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTN. ON 5/4/06.

April 20, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee alleges he was moving 55 gallon drums and twisted his back.

March 20, 2006 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING MATERIAL WHEN HE PULLED HIS BACK.

June 3, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE alleges he was lifting boring equipment over his head injuring his back. EE did not report to his supervisor until June 19, 05. The insurance company denied the claim due to the length between being hurt and reporting.

March 31, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling at the tail pulley on #11 belt underground. He felt something pull in his lower back but didn't report the incident to his foreman until 4/4/05.

February 16, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS CLIMBING ONTO THE 60 TON EUCLID, EE TOOK 1 STEP UP AND SAID EE FELT LIKE SOMEONE HIT EE INT THE CALF WITH A BALL BAT. EE DROVE FOR 2 HOURS BEFORE REPORTING IT TO SUPERVISOR.

August 27, 2004 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he was cleaning out drill holes and was bent over when he felt something hit him on the shoulder.

August 29, 2003 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS DRILLING IN THE MINE WHEN HE DROPPED A DRILL STEEL. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE STEEL IN THE CAROUSEL HE ALLEGEDLY HURT HIS BACK.

June 7, 2003 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bluff City Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE REPORTED FOR WORK ON SAT JUNE 7, 2003 COMPLAINING OF BACK PAIN. HE WORKED FRIDAY, THE 6TH AND DID NOT HAVE BACK PAIN. HE DOES NOT KNOW OF A SPECIFIC EVENT THAT CAUSED BACK PAIN, HE DOES HA NDLE 50 LB OF EXPLOSIVES. ISSUED A PRESCRIPTION DRUG ON JUNE 10TH MAKING THIS CASE RECORDABLE.

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