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August 15, 2022 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was removing clamps and screen from primary crusher shaker when EE felt a pull and pain in the lower abdomen and groin area. EE failed to immediately report the incident and worked the entire shift.

October 10, 2012 HI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing down the ladder from a rock hauler, ee felt something "pull" in his left shoulder.

July 20, 2006 HI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported while shoveling material from under conveyor belt, he injured his back.Strain to back.

January 3, 2006 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Struck by falling object

While working on D-10 bulldozer, the front belly pan fell on employee's hand. Results were minor abrasion to left wrist, bruises to palm and back of left hand.

July 18, 2005 HI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While lifting door of vibrator into place, door slipped and injured employee. Employee experienced abrasion to right hand and strain to right wrist.

July 13, 2005 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While shoveling and raking aggregate material, employee stained his lower back.

May 4, 2005 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing crusher screen, right middle finger got caught between crusher screen and frame resulting in contusion to right middle finger.

February 3, 2005 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

While removing rock caught in tailpulley with bar, his hand struck corner of conveyor frame.

August 10, 2004 HI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING WATER PUMP BELT ON #858 GENERATOR ENGINE, EE'S FINGERS BECAME CAUGHT IN PULLEY.

June 1, 2004 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING HAMMER IN VSI EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED LOW BACK PAIN.

November 4, 2003 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING 620 ROLLER RETURN ONTO CONVEYOR BELT, RIGHT HAND BECAME STUCK BETWEEN ROLLER AND BELT AND CAUSED SPRAIN TO RIGHT WRIST.

July 10, 2002 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING SAND FROM UNDER THE ELJAY SHAKER WITH A SHOVEL, EMPLOYEE TWISTED BACK AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

April 25, 2002 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE EE WAS PUTTING OIL INTO #122, EE'S FOREARMTOUCHED EXHAUST CAUSING A BURN TO LT. FOREARM.

December 1, 2000 HI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CLEANING MATERIAL BUILD UP UNDER CONVEYOR BELT, EE'S FOREARM CAME IN CONTACT WITH SHARP EDGE CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE RIGHT ARM.

August 3, 2000 HI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yamada and Sons, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

UNLOADING DIESEL BARREL FROM BACKHOE, RECEIVED STRAIN TO RIGHT FOREARM.

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