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February 2, 1999 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SMASHED LEFT HAND BETWEEN 80 LB COPPER SHEET AND RAILING POST. WAS WEARING PROOF LEATHER GLOVES AND 1 PR OF RUBBER GLOVES. NO CUTS ON VISIBLE BRUISES TO HAND. LOST USE OF RING FINGER DUE TO TE NDON AND POSSIBLE NERVE DAMAGE WILL HAVE SURGERYON 2-18-99. DR WILL REQUIRE 6 DAYS OFF.

August 23, 1998 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

CHANGING A HOSE THAT HAD BLOWN ON 992 LOADER. HE HAD TO LAY ON HIS BACK ON THE LOADERS TRANSMISSION TO CHANGE THE HOSE. IT WAS VERY CRAMPED AND TIGHT. HE PULLED ON THE HOSE TO GET IT TO FIT AN D INJURED HIS BACK LOWER LEFT. HE HAD PAIN DOWN LEFT LEG AND GROIN AREA.

July 28, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO KICK CATHODE OFF SS BLANK AND MISSED PULLING GROIN MUSCLE.

February 10, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by falling object

LOADER TOOTH AND ONE INCH PLATE FELL OFF SHOP TABLE AND LANDED ON FOOT, BEHIND STEEL TOE.

January 17, 1997 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE AND ANOTHER PERSON WERE REMOVING ROCKS FROM ROADWAY. WHEN FINISHED, EE HAD A BACKACHE.

December 9, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE MOUNTING A HAUL TRUCK TIRE ON THE TRUCK HE WAS PULLING ON THE TIRE & PULLED A MUSCLE.

November 18, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck against stationary object

STACKING COPPER--PUSHED A PIECE OF COPPER THAT WAS STICKING UP; HAND SLIPPED & HIT WALL--SPRAINED INDEX FINGER & TORE SOME LIGAMENTS.

October 28, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

DRILLER BENT OVER TO LIFT ORE SAMPLING TOOL WEIGHING APPROX 4-5 LBS, AND PAIN OCCURRED TO THE LOWER BACK.

October 1, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE HAD JUST FINISHED RUNNING SAMPLES IN THE LAB AND HAD STARTED WASHING BEEKERS. EE DID NOT NOTICE BROKEN RIM ON BEEKER AND RAN HIS HAND ACROSS IT. EE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USING BRUSH PROVIDED FOR THIS TASK

August 4, 1996 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS STANDING UP FROM ADJUSTING A HEADLAMP.

May 20, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

COPPER SHEET WAS COMING OFF CONVEYOR BELT. EMP GRABBED THE SHEET AND WENT TO STACK IT AND SHEET HIT HIS FINGER WITH METAL GUARD BEHIND IT. CUT FINGER.

March 8, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by flying object

PREVENTIVE MAIN ON JEEP - CHECKING THE SHOCKS, DIFFERENTIALS & LUBING VEHICLE. MOVING OUT FROM UNDER JEEP RIGHT EYE STARTED BURNING & SCRATCH.

October 3, 1995 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPENING COMPARTMENT DOOR ON MECHANIC TRUCK THE DOOR CAME OFF HINGES AND STRUCK EE IN THE MOUTH.

June 14, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANDLING 2 COPPER CATHODES, ONE SLIPPED FROM HIS GRASP & CUT HIS WRIST. HE WAS THROWING THEM ONTO THE CONVEYOR BELT & DID NOT REALIZE THATTHERE WERE 2 OF THEM.

January 22, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE HAD FORGOTTEN TO OPEN THE AIR LINE ON THE TANK CAR THE NIGHT BEFORE WHEN HE OPENED THE VALVE THE NEXT MORNING THE PRESSURE BLEW ACID ON HIS FACE GIVING HIM SERVERE ACID BURNS HE WAS WEARING A FULL FACE SHIELD HOWEVER THE PRESSURE BLEW UPUNDER THE SHIELD

November 15, 1994 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PRYING A PIECE OF METAL OUT OF A HARD TIRE. THE METAL CAME LOOSE HITTING HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. HE WENT TO THE DR CONSIDERED AN EYE. ABRASION RECEIVED AN O INTMENT TO PUT IN EYE.

August 31, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHEN INJURED REMOVED THE BLEED OFF VALVE FROM A PUMP. STEAM ESCAPED AND HIT HIS FACE AND EAR.

June 24, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE FIXING LEAK IN PLS POND, SOLUTION CAUSED INFECTION ON FEET. (EE ALREADY HAD ATHLETE'S FOOT).

March 3, 1994 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHEN REMOVING THE DISCHARGE HOSE FROM A PUMP. HE WAS SPLASHED WITH ORGANIC.

December 27, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE BUNDLING COPPER CATHODES, EE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

December 21, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STRIPPING COPPER, EE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

November 22, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS ARGUING WITH AN EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYEE ATTACHED, HIM, HITTING HIM IN THE FACE. WAS KEPT IN HOSPITAL OVERNIGHT FOR OBSERVATIOJN. BLACK EYE /4 STITCHES IN HIS LEGS.

September 16, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROLLING A PIECE OF STEEL TO MAKE A SEAL DRIVER. TAIL CAUGHT GLOVE AND PULLED IT INTO ROLLER. AMPUTATED TOP 1/2 OF LITTLE FINGER. CRUSHED RING FINGER.

July 24, 1993 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE EMPTYING THE RAIL CAR OF SULFURIC ACID, AND AFTER CLOSING HTE HOSE VALVE, IT CAUSED PRESSURE TO COME BACK THROUGH VALVE, SPRAYING ACID ON TOP OF BOTH LEGS.

June 17, 1993 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE BENDING DOWN TO PICKUP CUTTING EDGES FOR 14G BLADE, EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. NOTE: EMPLOYEE HAD GIVEN NOTICE ON 6/16 THAT HIS LAST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT WITH ARIMETCO WOULD BE 6 /18. HE DID NOT RETURN TO WORK ON 6/17.

August 6, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ASSISTING DRILL CREW LOWER PIPE INJURED FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK..

July 21, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE STRIPPING COPPER,ELECTROLYTE SPLASHED IN EYE.

July 20, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE RELOCATING A 4" PIPE LINE INJURED FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

July 7, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CLEANING A LOADER TIRE RIM SLIPPED AND CUT LEFT HAND.

May 6, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PULLING A CORD OUT OF MILD ACID. SOMEONE PULLED THE CORD AND IT SPLASHED EMPL IN THE FACE.

March 30, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OVERLAPPED CABLE CAME UNWOUND AND STRUCK HIM IN CHIN AND MOUTH (RECEIVED 5 STTICHES).

February 19, 1992 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by powered moving object

68935 PICKING UP A GRADER BLADE.INJURED FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

February 4, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE TALKING TO FELLOW EMPLOYEE WHO WAS SETTING IN A TRACK LEANED DOWN TO HEAR HIM PUT ARM ON HOOD BY THE WINDSHIELD & PUT ARM ON A PIECE OF GLASS REQUIRED 3 STITCHES

January 29, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BUCKETS UP AND OVER BUMS,UPPER RIGHT LEG WENT NUMB.BACK HURT WHEN BENDING OVER.

January 28, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE SHEARING STAINLESS SHEETS, AFTER DOING A CUT, REACHED INTO SHEAR TO REMOVE A PIECE AND PICKED UP A SLIVER THAT STUCK IN THE LITTLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND. METAL STUCK IN BONE OF FINGER. REQ UIRED SUTURES.

January 27, 1992 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HERNIA FROM PUSHING CLIPS WITH LEG.AFTER SHIFT WENT HOME TO TAKE A SHOVEL AND NOTICED BULGE IN GROIN AREA.DID NOT MISS ANY WORK AT FIRST RETURNED TO NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT.SCHEDULED SURGERY FOR 02-01-92 DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 02-03-92.HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORK AS YET.

December 26, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SHOVELING & LIFTING DIRT PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK

November 13, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HELPING DRILLER PICK UP DRILL BIT PICKING UP BIT HEARD BACK POP

September 6, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

MOVING DRUM AWAY FROM WALL CATHODE BEHIND DRUM FELL FORWARD CATCHING RT INDEX FINGER BETWEEN DRUM & TOP OF CATHODE SUTURES REQUIRED.

August 14, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck against stationary object

STEPPING ON BACKHOE BUMPED K NEE ON STEP

August 6, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by falling object

COPPER FELL ON R FOOT SCRATCHING IT

July 13, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WORKING IN CONCRETE, IT SEEPED OVER TOP OF BOOTS AND BETWEEN RUBBER BOOTS AND FEET.

July 13, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WORKING IN CONCRETE , IT SEEPED OVER TOP OF BOOTS AND BETWEEN RUBBER BOOTS AND FEET.

June 11, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHEET OF COPPY STUCK TO CATHODE AND INJURED ATTEMPTED TO KICK THE SHEET OF COPPER OFF CATHODE. THE CATHODE SLIPPED OFF THE RACK AND HIT HIM ON THE CHEST AND LEFT LEG.

May 21, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A CATHODE, EE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

April 18, 1991 NV · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS NOT USING SAFETY EQUIPMENT (ACID-PROOF CLOTHING & FACE SHIELD) PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY AND MANDITORILY REQUIRED FOR THE JOB HE WAS DOING. HE DID NOT KILL THE LINE PRESSURE WHEN HE CUT T HE SMALL LEACH LINE WHICH REGULTED IN LEACH SOLUTION CONTACTED HIS EYES.

January 5, 1991 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE STACKING COPPER IN UNLOADING RACK, HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN COPPER SHEET AND RACK.

December 3, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO EMPTY SOLUTION FROM PLS LINE; CHECK VALVE CLOSED AND INJURED 1ST AND 2ND FINGERS.

October 6, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS USING LONG BREAKER BARS TO REMOVE BOTTOM ROLLERS FROM D8K CAT AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

May 8, 1990 NV · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arimetco Inc · Struck by falling object

AFTER GRINDING PLASTIC, EMPLOYEE TOOK OFF HIS SAFETY GLASSES. SOME OF THE GRINDINGS HAD GOTTEN INSIDE OF THE LENSES. AS HE TOOK OFF THE GLASSES, A PIECE OF THE PLASTIC FELL INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

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