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February 6, 1999 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE & ANOTHER EE WERE BOLTING ON A STEE ADAPTOR ON TO A 6" PLASTIC DISCHARGE PIT PUMP WATER LINETHE LINE WAS PROPED UP ON A ROCK TO GET HE BOTTOM BOLTS IN. OTHER EE PULLED ON THE LINE TO GIVE INJ EE MORE ROOM TO GET THE BOLT IN. THE LINE SLIPPED & SLID BACK AND MASHED EE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER TIP

July 7, 1998 SC · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING THE HEAD PULLEY BY THE V-BELT WHEN HIS RIGHT PINKY FINGER WAS CAUGHT IN BETWEEN THE V-BELT AND THE SHEAVE. HIS RIGHT PINKY FINGER WAS CUT AND HE RECEIVED THREE SWITHCE S FOR THIS INJURY.

April 16, 1997 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS CHANGING SCREENS WHEN HE PUSHED THE SCREEN IN THE WRONG DIRECTION AND IT POPPED UP AND HIT HIM UNDER HIS LEFT EYE. HE GOT A LACERATION.

July 6, 1996 NC · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS PULLING ROCKS OFF OF THE PIT CONVEYOR WHEN HE REACHED FOR ANOTHER ONE WHEN HE PULLED HIS BACK OUT.

March 20, 1996 SC · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING OUT MUD FROM CONVEYOR WHEN HE EXPERIENCED SEVERE CHEST PAINS. HE THOUGHT HE WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK BUT WAS DETERMINE DBY DR TO HAVE SPRIANED CHEST WALL MUSCLES. HE HAD EXPERIENCED SOME PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER AREA THE DAY BEFORE BUT HADN'T REPORTED IT TO ANYONE. THIS EARLIER PAIN MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO SHOVELING OR PUSHING OFF A IRON ORE LUMP WITH A SHOVEL.

March 19, 1996 SC · Metal/Non-Metal scalper-screen operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SCREEN HAD A LOOSE PIECE OF WIRE AND STUCK IN RIGHT HAND. AFTER EE WAS TAKEN TO THE DR. HE RECEIVED A TETANUS SHOT. FROM THAT SHOT HE HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION (FEVER & TENDERNESS IN ARM) & HAD TO GO HOME FRIDAY EARLY. DR. SAID THE REACTION WAS FROM THE SHOT, NOT THE INJURY.

June 30, 1995 SC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS REMOVING BIG ROCK FROM BELT IN FRONT OF CRUSHER WHEN INJURY RUPTURED LOWER STOMACH.

June 21, 1995 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF WASHING ROCK DOWN BEHINED JAW CRUSHER HE WAS PULLING THE 4IN WATER HOSE FROM GROUND LEVEL TO SECOND DECK WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT SIDE AROUND THE HIP AREA

March 16, 1995 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ROLLING ROCK OUT OF PLANT FEEDBOXC INTO ROTARY SCREEN CONE & CAUGHT LEFT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN ROCK & CONE OPENING, LACERATED & FRACTURED LEFT INDEX FINGER NEAR NAIL.

January 22, 1994 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS JUMPED JUST AS HE WAS LEAVING HIS MOTEL ROOM. HE WAS PUSHED BACK INSIDE THE ROOM. DURING THE ENSUING SCUFFLE HE WAS BEATEN, BITTEN AND ROBBED. HE SUFFERED CONTUSIONS OF THE HEAD AND HANDS. HE WAS TREATED BY A LOCAL PHYSICIAN. HE LATER DEVELOPED AN INFECTION IN HIS HAND FROM THE BITE AND WAS ADMITTED ON JAN 29, 1994 FOR TREATMENT.

March 31, 1993 NC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object

EE RAISED TOP ROLL ON TAKE UP BEARING TO REMOVE BEARING REACHED OVER RAIL TO TIGHTEN COVER AND RAIL FELL ACROSS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

July 24, 1992 SC · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object

COMING DOWN LADDER OFF OF LOADING BIN RING FINGER OF LEFT HAND CAUGHT ON EDGE OF HAND RAIL CUT FINGER SEVERALY REQUIRING SEVEN STITCHES.

April 9, 1992 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO LOOSEN SAW WHEN BLADE STRUCK LEFT THUMB.

March 28, 1992 SC · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING STARTER IT SLIPPED CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN PIPE AND STARTER CABINET

September 3, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ASSISTING IN CHANGING SCREENS ON THE CLEAN STONE PLANT DECK WHEN HIS FINGER GOT SMASHED BETWEEN THE MIDDLE SCREEN CLOTH AND THE DECK OF FRAME.

July 23, 1991 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WERE REMOVING WORN OUT JAW TYPES WELDED LIFTING EYES ACROSS OLD WEDGE HOOKED HOIST TO LIFTING EEYS MASHED HOIST BUTTON BOTTON STUCK IN UP POSITION BREAKING LEFT EYE OFF STRIKING EE ABOVE LE FT EYE REQUIRING 4 STITCHES.

March 29, 1991 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING DIR FROM UNDER BELT. MOVED IN AWKARD WAY AT TWISTED BACK.

February 25, 1991 SC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING DIRT OFF A BOARD.

February 1, 1991 SC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT FROM CONTROL BOX ON SAND SCREW.TOP COVER HIT HIM IN HEAD REQUIRING FOUT STITCHES.

February 1, 1991 SC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING TO GET OUT OF A CHUTE AND SEVERE PAIN STARTED IN THE BACK.

October 17, 1990 SC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON PIT PUMP AND GOT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE.

July 25, 1990 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE WASHING OUT, ROCK FELL OFF FRAME OF CRUSHER AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD.

July 20, 1990 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object

GETTING OUT OF SCREEN CUT HAND ON PC OF METAL

June 20, 1990 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE LIFTING A DRUM TO PUT ON WHEEL OF A LOADER.THE OTHER EMPLOYEE FELL AND INJURED TRIED TO HOLD THE DRUM SO IT WOULD NOT HIT THE OTHER EMPLOYEE OR THE GROUND.

June 5, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME HELPING OTHER LIFT PIECE OF METAL IN SHOP.PICKED UP METAL USING WRONG LIFTING PROCEDURE AND PULLED MUSCLE.

March 23, 1990 SC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND LOADER BUCKET AND TOUCHED HOOD OF IT. A BURROW OF METAL CUT HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER GIVING HIM CELLULITIS

March 1, 1990 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS GRINDING ON BUSHING HAD EYE PROTECTION WHEN HE FINISHED GRINDING LIFTED SAFETY GOGGLES PUT BUSHING IN MACHINE & LOOSE METAL GOT IN LEFT EYE.

February 27, 1990 SC · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE ALONG WITH 2 FELLOW EMPLOYEES WERE UNLOADING A REEL OF TRAIL CABLE OFF TRUCK. BY LIFTING TOO MUCH WEIGHT HE RECEIVED A HERNIA ON THE LEFT SIDE.

January 30, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I,NAME WAS WORKING AT JAW, HE WAS HELPING CLEAR THE #1 BELT BOX WHEN A ROCK WAS THROWN OUT OF THE BOX BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE STRIKING HIM ON THE HARD HAT.

December 6, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME WAS LIFTING A SCREEN AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 30, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE BENT DOWN TO P ICK UP WATER HISE AND WHEN HE STOOD UP HE HIT HIS RIGHT SHOULDER ON THE EDGE OF A PIPE. HE HAD A SLIGHT BRUISE ON HIS SHOULDER.

September 28, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS HOOKING OIL DRUM UP TO TRUCK DRUM SLIPPED AND FELL ON L HAND BREAKING AND SMAHING MIDDLE FINGER ON SAID HAND

September 1, 1989 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING PARTS ONTO PALLET.

July 10, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS DISASSEMBLING NW95 PIPE SLIPPED & MASHED END OF INDEX FINGER ON LEFT HAND

June 12, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A ROCK FROM THE 4 1/4 SHORTHEAD CRUSHER. A ROCK FELL HITTING HIS LEFT HAND, MASHING HIS FINGER. THERE WAS NO OPENED WOUND BUT EMPLOYEE LOST FEELING IN FINGER.

June 6, 1989 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING AIR COMPRESSOR ON THE BACK OF PICK UP TRUCK.COMPRESSOR LEG CAUGHT LEFT ARM CUTTING IT.

May 12, 1989 SC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TRIED TO MOVE A PICE OF STEEL BY HIMSELF WITH OUT ASKING FOR HELP OR USING THE FORKLIFT SO HE COULD PAINT THE STEEL.HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN THE SMALL OF HIS ABCK.

March 29, 1989 SC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE MASHED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER WHILE PLACING THE SHAFT UNDER THE JAW. THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SHAFT DOWN IN THE JAW HIS SIDE CAME UP AND MASHED HIS FINGER.

January 31, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE REPORTED CEST PAINS. HE WORKED ON A BOX AT THE CLEAN STONE PLANT AND STRAINED HIMSELF WHIOLE MOVING A PATCH IN A SMAPLE AREA.

November 11, 1988 NC · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TAKE GEAR OFF OF SPEED REDUCER STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN HE LIFTED THE GEAR

November 11, 1988 NC · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Becker Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAINED BACK WHILE REMOVING A SCREEN FROM THE VIBRATER

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