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December 16, 2021 - · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canarico Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

When the door of the machine was closed, the middle finger of the right hand was caught.

March 7, 2014 - · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canarico Quarries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

He was working on the removal of a cover focus. When cover focus loosen pricking his finger between the cover and railing of the manlift.

February 24, 2004 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canarico Quarries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Allegedly, EE was changing a drill rod of the drilling machine and felt pain in his lower back.

November 4, 2003 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canarico Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS GOING TO LIFT A WOOD PALLET AND HE GOT PINCH WITH NAIL IN HIS LEFT HAND.

June 4, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canarico Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CHECKING A PORTABLE COMPRESSOR THAT HAD TURNED OFF BECAUSE THE COMPRESSOR NEEDED WATER. WHEN TAKING OFF THE TOP, THE EMPLOYEE THOUGHT IT WAS COLD ALREADY BUT THE WATER WAS STILL HOT AND BURNT HIS LEFT ARM.

May 10, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canarico Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO TAKE OUT A PART FROM THE TRUCK WHICH COULD NOT COME OUT. WHEN HE FINALLY WAS ABLE TO TAKE IT OUT HE PULLED IT AND CUT HIS INDEX FINGER OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

September 28, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canarico Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WORKING WITH A DUMP TRAILER AND A PIECE OF METAL FELL FROM THE DUMP, HITTING HIS LEFT SHOULDER. PUTTING DUMP TRAILER ON THE HITCH.

January 2, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canarico Quarries Inc · Struck by concussion

CLEANING A HOLE, NEXT TO HIM WAS A HOSE WITH OILFOR THE DRILLING MACHINE (TAMROCK RANGER 700). THE HOSE SPLASHED SOME OIL INTO HIS EYE.

October 11, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canarico Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CHANGING A TIRE. HURT HIS BACK. WENT TO A PRIVATE DR. DID NOT REPORT IT TO THE OFFICE UNTIL 10-17-00.

February 14, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Canarico Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING A BAG OF AMONIA OF 55 PDS. TO PUT IN THE PICK-UP TO PROCEDE WITH A BLASTING HURT HIS BACK.

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