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March 11, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by flying object

EE WAS ASSISTING IN THE UNLOADING OF A TRUCK OF IMPORTED INDIA MICA. AS A LARGE BULK BAG WAS PULLED OFF A PALLET BY A SLING, THE BAG CAUGHT THE CORNER OF THE PALLET AND CAUSED IT TO FLY ACROSS TRAILER STRIKING THE EE. THE EE SUSTAINED A LACERATION ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY RM WHERE 5 SUTURES WERE USED TO CLOSE THE WOUND. TESTS REVELAED NO FUR

February 9, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MANUALLY HANDLING PIECES OF STEEL CHANNEL WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE LATER SAID HE ASSOCIATED THE PAIN WITH MUSCLES ACHES THAT ACCOMPANIED THE FLU. HE REQUESTED MEDICAL TREATMENT FIVE DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT.A COMPANY DR. DIAGNOSED THE INJURY AS A LUMBAR STRAIN AND PRESCRIBED REST AND MEDICATION. THE EMPLOYEE IS EXPECTED TO RETURN TO WORK ON 2/29/96.

October 2, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE MAIN BAGGER & REPORTED A POPPING SENSATION WHEN HE PUSHED A 50 LB. BAG. HE STATED THAT HE WAS NOT LIFTING. WHEN THE LEVEL OF PAIN INCREASED, HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO A CO. PHYSICIAN. THE DR. NOTED THAT THE PAIN WAS IN SAME SPOT OF PREVIOUS OFF THE JOB BACK INJURY. HE WAS REFERRED TO ANOTHER DR. HIS INITIAL DIAGNOSIS IS THAT THE INJURIES ARE RELATED. RTW-?

March 2, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ROTATING THE 15 SCREW CONVEYOR BY HAND AND CAUGHT HIS SMALL FINGER ON RIGHT HAND UNDER V BELTS.

February 11, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OPENING DUMP GATE ON #7 MILL, THE BOLT HOLDING HANDLE TO GATE PULLED THROUGH THE HOLE IN GATE, CAUSING HANDLE TO GO DOWN QUICKLY AND HITTING FINGER ON RIGHT HAND ON A BOLT. CUT FINGER WH ICH REQUIRED SUTURES.

January 21, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING INTO THE CAB OF BOBCAT LOADER WHILE ENTERING THE CAB THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING THE UPRIGHT SUPPORT WITH HIS RT HAND TURNING TO SIT IN THE SEAT WHICH PUT STRAIN ON HIS RT S HOULDER CAUSING THE RT SHOULDER TO COME OUT OF JOINT EMPLOYEE DID NOT SLIP FALL OR HIT ANYTHING INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT EMPLOYEE HAD DISLOCATED THIS SHOULDER 4 TIMES PR4EVIOUSLY IN OFF TH

July 20, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A 6" PIPE AND FELT PAIN IN MIDDLE OF BACK.

June 25, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ASSITING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN MOVING PIECES OF 3"X3" STEEL TUBING HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. A COMPANY DR DIAGNOSED THE INJURY AS ASSIMPLE BACK STRAIN.

April 25, 1994 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HOLDING GATE ON DUMP TRUCK TO LET OUT EMPTY GREEN BULK BAGS, THE GATE SWUNG DOWN PARTIALLY AND JARRED UPPER BODY AND LOWER BACK.

March 8, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE COLLECTING SAMPLES AT THE BENEFICATION PLANT, THE SAMPLING PIPE SLIPPED FROM ITS SUPPORT CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO SHIFT SUDDENLY AND STRAINED LOWER BACK. DID NOT GO TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL 3/21/ 94.

March 4, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING TOOLS INTO TOOL BOX. WHILE OPENING THE BOTTOM DRAWER, THE TOOL BOX FLIPPED TOWARDS THE EMPLOYEE STRINKING BACK OF RIGHT HAND.

October 21, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE FAILED TO GET HELP AS INSRUCTED AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE IMPROPERLY LIFTING A GUARD ON THE BACKUP TAILINGS PUMP.

September 24, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNLOADING 50 LB. BAG OF INDIA MICA FELT PAIN IN NECK AREA.

August 17, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MICA PARTICLE IN RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING CALCINE INDIA MICA FROM BARRELS TO LOADER BUCKET FOR MILL LOADING. EMPLOYEE WAS USING ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING EYE PROTECTION. DID NOT SE EK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 8-20-93.

March 25, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE TWISTED BACK WHILE LIFTING A 50 LB. BAG OF MICA AND PLACING THE BAG ON THE STACK.

March 6, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING SCRAP STEEL & FELT BURNING IN LOWER BACK WENT TO DOC ON 03-08-93 & WAS TOLD HE HAD A LUMBAR STRAIN

February 16, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHEN SITTING DOWN IN CHAIR TO EAT DINNER FELT BACK POP. HE FELT NO PAIN UNTIL HE STOOD UP. WHEN CHECKING ENGINE ON TRUCK FELT BACK POP AGAIN AND IT SEEMED TO FEEL BETTER.

February 11, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED STRONG PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE STATED THAT HE FIRST NOTICED IT AT APPROX. 10:00 AM THAT MORNING AND IT HAD GOTTEN INCREASINGLY WORSE. EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN TRANSFERRING INDIA MICA FROM ONE FACILITY TO ANOTHER FACILITY THE PREVIOUS DAY.

July 27, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

79325D UP 1 END OF AUGER HOUSING AND DROPPED IT ON CONCRETE FLOOR TO KNOCK THE PACKED MICA LOOSE. PICKED IT UP TO DROP IT AGAIN,WEDDING RING GOT HUNG ON A WELDING BURR AND IT PULLED EMPL TO TH 50636OR WITH IT. THE RING CUT FINGER AND IT SPRAINED LEFT ELBOW SLIGHTLY. THE RING BECAME UNHUNG ON IMPACT.

May 8, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A COMBINATION COUPLER WHEN LEFT INDEX FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN COUPLER AND A STEEL FRAME RESULTING IN LACERATION OF FINGER REQUIRING 4 SUTURES TO CLO SE THE WOUND.

March 31, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STRAINED BACK WHILE WORKING ON PUMP AT BENEFICATION PLANT.EMPLOYEE WAS IN STOOPING POSITION MOS TOF THE DAY AND SOME LIFTING WAS REQUIRED

March 18, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING 50 LB BAG OF MATERIAL AT HOPPER OF SCREW CONVEYOR AND MASHED HIS HAND ON GRATE, INJURING RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

February 20, 1992 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I WAS GREASING THE MILLS WHEN I SAT THE GREASE BUCKET DOWN AND RAISED UP; THAT'S WHEN MY BACK WENT OUT.

January 31, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE MOVING LABORATORY MAGNETIC SEPARATOR, ARM ON SEPARATOR ROTATED AND PUNCTURED HIS FOREARM; ALSO BRUISED FOREARM.

July 17, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

POURING MATERIAL EMP FELT SHARP PAIN UPPER R RIB CAGE

June 25, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by falling object

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A PROCESS PUMP AT THE BENEFICIATION PLANT, EMPLOYEE DROPPED THE FACE PLATE OF PUMP ON RING FINGER OF LEFT HAND. EMPLOYEE'S FINGERNAIL WAS TORN OFF. X-RAY EXAMIN ATION REVEALED A SMALL FRACTURE OF THE BONE.

February 21, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE ON 8 ELEVATOR IN WET GRINDING FACILITY, EE EXPERIENCED A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK REGION.

February 17, 1991 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PUTTING BELT BACK ON PULLEY, LACING CAUGHT HIS THUMB AND PULLED IT UNDER THE BELT, MASHING HIS THUMB ONLY.

December 11, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PLACING A BAG OF PRODUCT ON A PALLET FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK

November 20, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ON NEW DRYER ROOF PLATFORM,LIFTED A 125 LB GEARDRIVE MOTOR TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER EMPL TO 3RD RUNG OF 5 RUNG LADDER.OTHER EMPL WENT TO TOP AND PULLED WHILE I.NAME PUSHED FROM BELOW TO GET MOTOR TO PLATFORM.STRAINED RIGHT SHOULDER.

October 30, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LEFT INDEX FINGER WAS PINCHED WHEN HOLDING A PIN TRYING TO HITCH THE POWER SCREEN TO A MOTOR GRADER REQUIRING FOUR SUTURES.

September 10, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

POURING MICA FEELING PAIN UPPER BACK AND NECK AREA. GET WORSE LATER

July 2, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING A BAG FROM THE FLATTENER TO PALLET AND TWISTED BACK.

November 15, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS LIFTING BAGS OF MICA OFF THE MAIN BAGGER AND PLACING THEM ON THE BAG FLATTENER RESULTING IN BACK SPRAIN

October 13, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SHOVELING UP SAND AT #4 MILL INTO WHEELBARROW TWISTED BACK.

September 27, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DUMPING BARRELS OF MICA INTO LOADER BUCKET DUST BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE.

September 20, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by flying object

EMPL WAS DUMPING BARRELS OF MICA INTO A BUCKET BLOADER AND A FLAKE OF MICA BLEW INTO HIS EYE

March 18, 1989 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING SPARE TIRE OFF TRUCK, I TWISTED MY BACK.

January 31, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REPLACING A 8 INCH FEED PIPE TO THE #1 ROD MILL IT SLIPPED AND HIT EMPLS L LEG ABOVE KNEE

January 5, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck against stationary object

BUMPEDE KNEE WHILE CLIMBING LADDER.

December 13, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING MICA EMP FELT SHARP JPAIN IN L. SHOULDER CAUSING SOME NUMBNESS. WENT OT CO. DR WHO DIAGNOSED AS PULLED MUSCLE.

October 19, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS UNLOADING BAGS OF MICA STRAINED BACK WHILE LIFTING HEAVY BAGS OF MICA

August 30, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING PASTE INTO CHASER MILL. PASTE SPLASHED INTO RIGHT EYE.

August 27, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNHOOKING TOWBAR THE TOWBAR SLIPPED & PINCHED FINGER

July 30, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING DRYER WHEN HE STATED HE GOT DUST IN HIS EYES

July 5, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED RIGHT FOOT & ANKLE WHILE CLIMBING LADDER UNDER ROUGHER SPIRALS.EMPL DIDNT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR 20 DAYS AFTER ACCIDENT.

May 2, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BRUISED THUMB WHEN MOVING WOODEN SAMPLE BOX WENT TO DOC.060388 HAD X-RAY OF THUMB NO FX.EMPLOYEE REPORTED INJURY BUT THOUGHT THUMB WOULD GET BETTER

April 11, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BACK STRAIN DUE TO STACKING BAGS.

March 26, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mearl Corp-Fmp Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

TWISTED BACK WHILE LIFTING BAGS PULLED MUSCLE.

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