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January 28, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Dump truck was being loaded with dry clay. The clay was leaking out of areas of the tailgate. Employee attempted to shove the tailgate closed. When the employee attempted to close the tailgate EE's right middle finger was caught between the truck bed and tailgate.

July 3, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling a hose out of a cam-lock coupler. When they were pulling up on the hose they felt a pop in their back. The employee was taken to the emergency room where they were placed on restrictive duty.

April 10, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to open a butterfly valve on a product line. The employee forced the valve to open and when it broke free EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder and some discomfort in EE's right shoulder blade and index finger. Employee was treated by an occupational clinic and place under restricted duty.

July 3, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cleaning out a clay feeder/shredder where a process upset had damaged the feeder/shredder. While cleaning out the clay from behind a bent door assembly, the employee lacerated their forearm on a jagged piece of metal. First aid was administered and employee was taken to a medical facility for treatment.

August 2, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stacking 50 lb. bags when they felt a pop in their shoulder and felt pain. Employee strained a muscle and tendon in left bicep.

May 10, 2022 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The operator of an off road truck and the Operator of a Excavator were cleaning their windows, when the excavator operator finished EE's windows, EE proceeded to clean out the bed of the truck. The operator of the off road truck was standing on the walk outside of EE's cab and the movement of the truck caused the truck driver to strain EE's back.

December 7, 2020 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck against stationary object

The injured was attempting to replace a section of conveyor cover. In the process, EE's left hand slipped and EE jammed the middle finger into the cover anchor point, resulting in a laceration of the finger tip.

February 24, 2020 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck by falling object

During a dust collector bag change the miner bent over to pick up a tool. EE's hard hat fell off and EE was struck on top of the head by a falling bag cage. Miner received a laceration requiring three staples.

February 12, 2020 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck by flying object

While performing regular maintenance on the roller mill, a particle of dust entered the employee's eye, causing irritation.

June 7, 2019 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was getting a pillow-block bearing off the shelf in the warehouse, and EE said felt a pain in the left forearm.

December 8, 2018 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Temp employee was filling bags and upon release the bag fell. Employee attempted to catch the bag but couldn't stop it. EE continued working the shift and complained of mild pain at the end of shift. EE sought medical care on 12/10/18 and was released to return to work. Dr. requested a MRI and results returned on 1/9/19 revealed shoulder injury. Became reportable on 1/9/2019.

December 1, 2017 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Driver turning landing gear handle on trailer, handle sprung back and struck driver on eye brow and eye lid causing laceration.

October 13, 2016 GA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Elliott employee was disassembling a machine for repairs. A piece that was believed to be secured unexpectedly moved. Employees right hand was pinched between part and stationary object resulting in a laceration to palm of hand at base of index finger. Cut required nine stitches to close.

August 15, 2016 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck by falling object

While removing a gearbox it fell on employee's hand causing an abrasion and swelling

May 28, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee stated that his wrist was hurting. The results ware his wrist was sprung.

January 10, 2013 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee reported that he bumped his left knee on a railcar ladder.

December 2, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on removing the input shaft from an out of service gearbox. A laceration was caused on right middle knuckle when the bolt he was trying to loosen broke loose and his knuckle struck the shaft coupling.

January 25, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to remove the cover off number eight silo air slide. During this time is when the employee felt a sharp pain in his lower back. Diagnosis, were lumber strain.

October 19, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was inspecting the seal on a butterfly valve on the reject transporter. Employee failed to cut off air supply valve resulting in butterfly valve closing on his right hand.

May 17, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee told supervisor he was having pain in his shoulder, but thought it was gas pain and not work-related. Employee decided to claim the injury as work-related several days later. It was determined the employee had lifted mill paddles 2 days before reporting the pain to his supervisor. Employee was later diagnosed with extrusions at c5-6 and c6-7 in his neck.

May 15, 2010 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was cleaning clay out of a cage mill when he struck his right arm above his wrist on a worn cage mill blade cutting his arm.

April 1, 2008 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee stuck his finger in the screw auger that feeds the bucket elevator.

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