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May 19, 2026 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Ag Products · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While carrying buckets up the stairway in a yellow tub to replace buckets on EQ 250, the miner reached up to lift the tub over the railing. While turning and overextending during the lift, EE immediately felt a burning pain in EE's rib area and mid back area.

March 31, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Ag Products · Struck by falling object

EE took off the top panel (lid) to EQ 215 screw auger. EE leaned the lid up against the wall. The lid fell and hit EE's shoulder.

January 30, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Ag Products · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The employee was closing the hood of the semi truck they were preparing to drive after completing their vehicle inspections.

June 9, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Ag Products · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee experienced pain in lower back on the right side after standing up following stacking pallets.

January 18, 2016 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Ag Products · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was turning a pallet on a flatbed to unload it and finger tip was pinched between a metal plate and the pallet. Employee suffered a cut to left middle finger and required a few stitches.

February 25, 2015 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Ag Products · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was removing the bottom cover over a belt on a conveyor during maintenance and it was heavier than expected. The employee was holding the cover at an awkward angle and his left shoulder popped holding the weight.

January 28, 2014 NM · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Ag Products · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pushing on a bag on a scale to settle the material in the bag and felt a pain in his leg. After an exam by an urgent care doctor he was diagnosed with a pinched nerve. The employee was placed on restricted duty for 2 days.

February 23, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Ag Products · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Employee was assisting with the installation of a die. The die moved into place and the employee's right finger was caught between the rollers that hold the die.

December 29, 2010 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Horizon Ag Products · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing bearings on a crumbler roller when right hand was pinched/slammed and received approx. a 3" laceration to right palm which required stitches.

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