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June 16, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTED A 5 GALLON WATER BOTTLE FROM THE BED OF A PICKUP & STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

June 11, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CUT FINGER WHILE WORKING ON A SCREEN DECK COVER.

May 3, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE LOADING ROCKS INTO THE BED OF HIS PICKUP EE SMASHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN A ROCK & THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK.

February 22, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING BUCKETS.

February 22, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING THE COVER ON COVER #6. THE COVER SLIPPED CUTTING EMPLOYEES FINGER.

February 3, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE DUTIES EE FELT PAIN AND STIFFNESS IN HIS LOWER BACK. WHILE ASCEDING A CATWALK HIS PAIN WORSENED.

February 2, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A BARREL TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE WAY EMPLOYEE PULLED LOWER BACK MUSCLE. EMPLOYEE WENT TO SEE DR. TO BE EXAMINED.

September 2, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

REPAIRS WHEN A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PIN SMASHED FINGER.

June 17, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE REMOVING A BOX FROM AN OVERHEAD SHELF, THE WEIGHT SHIFTED. THE BOX FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE.

May 30, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOVING BARRELS EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HER LEFT SHOULDER AND UPPER BACK.

April 6, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING WITH THE MOVING OF OFFICE FURNITURE WHILE LIFTING A DESK HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

February 4, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF A HAUL TRUCK AND PULLED A BACK MUSCLE.

January 30, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

I SHOVELED OUT A BARREL INTO THE MIX TANK AND THEN TOSSED IT OUT THE DOOR TO GET IT OUT OF MY WAY. IN THE PROCESS OF TOSSING, I TWISTED MY BACK AND STRAINED IT.

January 6, 1993 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE STEPPED OUT OF HIS DRILL CAB AND SLID THE DOOR CLOSED BEHIND HIM. HIS LEFT RING FINGER CAUGHT IN THE DOOR LATCH.

October 12, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TURNING WATER VALVE WHEN HE FELT A POP IN HIS RIGHT WRIST.

October 12, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING SOME EMPTY 55 GALLON BARRELS WHEN HE CUT HIS FINGER ON THE BOTTOM OF ONE.

September 13, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SPRAY PAINTING HAND RAILS FELT SHARP PAIN IN MID/UPPER BACK

August 8, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

68935 PUTTING A SPENT ROD REJECT INTO THE ROD BARREL STRAINED LOWER BACK.

July 30, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

67591TOR WAS CHECKING AIR VALVE ON DRILL MOTOR. HIT LEFT FOREARM AND HAND ON EXHAUST, CAUSING 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS.

July 26, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

68935 CHECKING THE DISCHARGE END OF ROD MILL, GRIT SPLASHED INTO EMPLOYEE'S LEFT EYE.

July 16, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE LOADING A PIECE OF HYDRESTROKE GRIZZLEY FROM GROUND ONTO TRUCK A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW INTO EE EYE SAFETY GLASSES WERE WORN.

July 15, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

68935 LIFTING AN ENGINE COVER OFF FUEL TRUCK, STRAINED LEFT SHOULDER.

June 23, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

RAISED BODY TO REACH FOR AIR FITTINGS HIT HEAD ON PIPE

June 16, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

DROPPED A PIECE OF STEEL ON FOOT(RIGHT).STEEL 1/4"X4"X15' FELL OFF A STAND ONTO EMPLOYEES FOOT.

May 17, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS EMPTYING A FIVE GALLON FIE BACK PUMP CUT FINGER ON SHARP EDGE

April 1, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WEEDING BENDING STRETCHED LOWER BACK

March 23, 1992 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE ADJUSTING FORK ON FORKLIFT,PINCHED FINGER BETWEEN FORK AND FORKLIFT FRAME.

February 5, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER REMOVING SIDING FROM A BUILDING PULLED SHOULDER MUSCLE/SOCKET CAUSING INFLAMATION OF THE SHOULDER JOINT EMPLOYEE SAID HE HAD VERY LITTLE PAIN AT THE TIME & DI D NOT KNOW HE HAD HURT HIMSELF UNTIL A FEW WEEKSLATER WHEN THE PAIN GOT WORSE & HE DECIDED TO GO TO THE DOCTOR

December 5, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ANSWERING COMPANY TELEPHONE, RIPPED OUT EARRING AND TORE EARLOBE.

November 21, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING A GRIZZLEY BAR.

September 24, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BENT OVER TO PICK UP 25 LB CHOCK BLOCK AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

September 16, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LIFTING/PULLING STRAINED BACK.

September 3, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE A LOADER WAS CLEANING OFF GRIZZLY BARS A ROCK FLEW UP AND HIT THE BACK OF EE S HAND CUTTING HIS FINGER KNUCKLE LEFT HAND.

August 30, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAINED SHOULDER/BACK MUSCLES WHILE LIFTING FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.

July 23, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUT ON THE FACE BY A HOSE WHEN TAKING OFF THE CLAMP.

April 6, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A ROCK FROM T HE ROADWAY & CUT THE PALM ON HIS LEFT HAND FIVE SUTURES WERE REQUIRED

March 8, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN/ LOWER BACK PAIN.

February 14, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REACHING AND ORGANZING BLAST HOLE SAMPLES, HER BACK WENT INTO SPASM. '

January 30, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

FRAGMENT IN EYE (RIGHT)

October 25, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE GOT A PIECE OF METAL IN HIS EYE (ACTUAL DATE UNKNOWN) AND TISSUE STARTED TO GROW OVER IT.

October 25, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HOLDING A Y STRAINER ASSEMBLY, IT SLIPPED AND CUT HIS HAND (LEFT HAND/PALM)

September 5, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck against stationary object

OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL MONTHS EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED NECK PAIN APPARENT CAUSE IS DUE TO BUMPING HEAD WHILE UNDER TRUCKS & AGGRAVATING THE INJURY THROUGH AWKWARD POSITIONS NECESSITATED BY THE N ATURE OF THE JOB

May 31, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAINED NECK MUSCLE CARRYING TWO 5-LB BUCKETS OF DIRT SAMPLES AND LOADING THEM ONTO HIS TRUCK.

May 24, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER MOVING PARTS BENT ON KNEES,STOOD UP AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

April 28, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHEN MOVING A DISCHARGE HOSE THAT HE JUST FINISH CRIMPING THE TAIL END OF THE BAND STRIP CUT HIS FINGER RIGHT HAND THIRD FINGER.

December 12, 1989 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sonora Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HURT RIGHT SHOULDER, LIFTING HEAVY OBJECT.

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