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October 1, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE INJURED HIS RT KNEE WHILE CLIMBING INTO A CRUSHER. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED ON 11-23-98. THE EE DID NOT LOSE TIME.

June 6, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS BLOWING OUT A PLUGGED CHEMICAL HOSE WHEN IT CAME LOOSE AND BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE. EE DID HAVE SAFETY GLASSES ON.

May 26, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK AS HE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE SLID A DUMP TRUCK TIRE. THIS BECAME A LOST TIME ACCIDENT ON MAY 28.

May 9, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING DRILL STEEL FROM A LONG TEST HOLE. AS HE REMOVED THE STEEL AND TURNED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 8, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

LARGE ROCK SLID OFF OF FACE. EE TRIED TO PUSH SLAB AWAY WITH HAND HWILE MOVING OUT OF THE WAY. THE ROCK SLID OVER HIS LEFT FOOT.

March 24, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EE FELT PAINS IN HIS LOWER BACK AS HE CARRIED A DRILL STEEL FROM THE STEEL ROCK ON THE BACK OF THE DRILL IN THE BEAM.

February 16, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE GOT A WOODEN SPLINTER IN HIS HAND AS HE TORE DOWN WOODEN CONCRETE FORMS.

October 30, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE DRIVELINE ON AN EIMCO JARVIS CLARK LOADER WHEN HE ACCIDENTALLY STUCK THE BROKEN END OF THE CAP TIE WIRE FROM THE UNIVERSAL JOINT INTO THE PALM OF HIS LEFT HAND.

October 1, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING A PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR WITH A TRACTOR. HE WAS UNHOOKING THE COMPRESSOR FROM THE TRACTOR. HE BLOCKED UP THE TONGUE, BUT DID NOT SCOTCH THE WHEELS TO KEEP IT FROM MOVING. THE COMPRESSOR SHIFTEDAND FELL OFF OF THE BLOCK. TONGE SCRAPED HIS SHIN ON LEFT LEG AND TURNED HIS LEFT LEG AND TURNED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

September 30, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS SPRAYING WATER ON THE SHOP FLOOR WITH A WATER HOSE. THE HOSE FAILED AND A SHUT OFF VALVE HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED 12-9-97.

August 26, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against stationary object

THIS EE WAS TURNING OFF A WATER VALVE. THE VALVEWAS HARD TO TURN. WHEN THE EE PUSHED HARD HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIT A METAL HAND CLAMP. HE LACERATED HIS RIGHT RING FINGER AND REQUIRED SUTURES.

December 4, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE FELT PAINS IN HIS BACK WHEN HE PICKED UP AND TWISTED WITH A 50# BAG OF ANFO.

October 25, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REPAIRING A DAMAGED AIR DOOR. HE REMOVED THE BOLTS FROM THE NUTSIDE TRUCK. THESE BOLTS ALSO RELEASED THE INSIDE TRACK. ABOUT ONE HOUR LATER THE INSIDE TRACK FELL AND HIT HIS HEAD.

September 5, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STATES THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK AS HE DISCONNECTED A HYDRAULIC PUMP ON A LOADER. WORKED UNTIL 9-13-96.

June 29, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against stationary object

THIS EE CUT HIS LEFT FIFTH FINGER ON THE METAL EDGE OF A CALENDAR AS HE INSTALLED A SUGGESTION BOX IN THE SURFACE SHOP.

May 5, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THIS EMPLOYEE LACERATED HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER WHEN IT BECAME CAUGHT BETWEEN A U-BELT AND DRIVE PULLEY AS THE BELT WAS BEING ROLLED ON TO THE PULLEY.

May 3, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by flying object

DUST AND RUST ENTERED THIS EMPLOYEE'S EYE AS A SIDE PANEL WAS REMOVED FROM A SHAKER SCREEN.

April 29, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE SPRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHEN HE BENT OVER MARK LIFTER HOLES WITH A CAN OF SPRAY PAINT.

March 29, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK AS HE REPAIRED THE SHIFTER ON A LHD.

March 28, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK AND LEFT SHOULDER AFTER LIFTING PLYWOOD INTO A RAISE.

February 9, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THIS EE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE WHILE PULLING A HOSE IN THE MILL TUNNEL.

January 31, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE UNLOADING SUPPLIES FROM THE CAGE.

November 29, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE JERKED ON A PIECE OF 3/16" CHAIN LAYING ON A UTILITY TRUCK BED. THE CHAIN STRUCK HIS MOUTH.

September 25, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE INSTALLING A FUEL FILTER ON A DUMP TRUCK.

August 18, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING VALVE ON PUMP SUMP BOX & STEAM BLEW OUT BURNING RIGHT FOREARM WRIST HAND & NECK

February 2, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal cage/cager/station attendant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A JOHN DEERE FRONT END FROM THE CAGE. THE HUB MOVED AND PINCHED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

December 12, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE PLACING A LOADER HUB ON A PALLET.

December 6, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING THE WIDTH OF FORKS ON A FORKLIFT. THE FORK SLIPPED FROM HIS GRIP & CAUGHT HIS RIGHT THIRD FINGER BETWEEN THE FORK & FORK FRAME.

November 19, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THIS EMPLOYEE BROKE OUT IN A RASH AFTER CLEANING PARTS AND WELDING. THE DOCTOR BELIEVED THAT THIS CAUSED HIS RASH.

October 14, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LAYNG ONA CREEPER BENEATH #9 TRUCK PLACING A HYDRAULIC JACK UNDER HTE AXLE. WHEN EH PICKED UPT HE JACK TO PUT ONN BLOCK SHE FELT A SHARP PAIN INHIS LOWER BACK.

September 16, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EE S BACK BEGAN TO HURT WHILE SHOVELING SHOTCRETE FROM A LOADER DIPPER INTO A SHOTCRETE MACHINE.

September 6, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED RAISED HOOD ONA ROOF TOWER TO CHECK TO OIL WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF HANDLE OF THE HOOD, HOOD FELL, AND HIS LEFT MIDDLE FIGNER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FENDER AND HOOD.

August 29, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A BOX OF BOLTS.EMPLOEYE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 09-06-94.

August 17, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE MOVING THE CENTER SECTION OF A THREE PIECE LOADER BUCKET LIP.

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