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August 30, 2017 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Assisted coworker lifting hoses 8/30. Noticed L side pain next morning. Went to ER 9/1. Diagnosed w/abdominal wall strain. No treatment. Continued to work until 9/12 when off for unrelated elective surgery. Contact foreman 9/27 that ee had surgery 9/26 for hematoma thought to be caused by strain.

April 25, 2016 OH · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was helping with a concrete driveway pour. When EE stepped in wet concrete to spread it, the concrete raised higher then the boots, causing it to be in contact with EE's skin.

March 4, 2016 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Struck by falling object

While attempting to lift a heavy plate to secure on the machine, the plate slipped of the machine and employee tried to catch it. This resulted in a strain to the lower back.

July 1, 2013 OH · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was closing the door of the scaler with his right hand. He inadvertently closed the door on his left thumb. His thumb is broken in 5 places.

May 10, 2012 OH · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was in the man basket hanging 480 cable on roof bolts. He started to feel sore during the day. That night the pain got worse and the next day he went to a doctor.

August 27, 2010 OH · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Subtropolis Mining Co. · Struck against stationary object

Climbing off the DBT Crusher. Cut left middle finger on metal burr sticking up off the wing

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