Varra Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
While moving a lift chain, the pip it was wrapped around rolled pulling the hook through the left thumb
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August 22, 2008
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Lifting screens from squeeze sreen, he strained his lower back. (x-ray only, restrictions, anti-inflammatory muscle relaxant)
June 9, 2008
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
During regular work-wrist started hurting-tried to lift large dump of mud.
December 20, 2007
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Clay picker (strained back) removing clay from moving conveyor.
July 30, 2007
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Shoveling material beneath conveyor, hurt lower abdomen. Diagnosed as hernia.
February 25, 2006
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by falling object
Rock (slab) fell on hand.
May 5, 2005
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Helping unload equipment from truck hurt right shoulder when climbing on to truck.
October 22, 2004
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Replacing v-belt on pulley-belt caught left pinky finger. cracked small finger-left hand finger x-rayed-a tape splint was applied.
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against stationary object
EXITING HAUL TRUCK-BACKING DOWN STEPS AS TRAINED-SLIPPED-HIT RIGHT HAND ON STEP CAUSING FRACTURE TO RT METACARPAL ON RT HAND. CONDITIONS DRY-NOT SLIPPERY.
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against stationary object
SHARP SPUR CABLE LADDER PUNCTURED RIGHT KNEE. (NO STITCHES ONLY ANTIBIOTICS.)
August 13, 2001
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by falling object
CHANGING BATTERY ON SCRAPER - COVER TO BATTERIES FELL APPROXIMATELY 5' ONTO FOOT.
August 8, 2001
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against stationary object
REMOVING HYDRAULIC LINE FROM CYLINDER- PRESSURE WITHIN BLEW OIL OUT OF LINE- STARTLING EMPLOYEE. HE JUMPED BACK HITTING HAND ON EQUIPMENT.
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