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December 2, 2020 CO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 12/02/2020, miner noticed a bulge in right groin area. It was not causing pain or discomfort at the time. On 12/09/2020 during annual health exam, MD confirmed right inguinal hernia. Dr. stated it was not emergency and with COVID restrictions could wait for repair. Workers Comp Dr. exam was on 06/09/2021 and was referred for surgical repair, which was done on 09/30/2021.

January 12, 2012 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 1-13-12 at approx 8:30 am miner reported that he noticed a bulge at his navel the night before. He stated it was not causing him any pain and was not interfering with his work bagging and stacking 50# bags of rockdust. Dr stated "was most likely a preexisting cond. worsened by lifting".

May 28, 2009 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Lime Company · Struck against stationary object

Operator recieved cut to back of hand when drill press accidentally started up while he was changing the bit.

May 18, 2001 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AFTER BEGGING, HE FELT A BURNING SENSATION AND NAGGING PAIN IN HTE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GROIN AREA. HE THOUGHT HE HAD PULLED A MUSCLE. AFTER GETTING HOM THE PAIN GOT WORSE. THE NEXT DAY HE HAD AN APPT. WITH A DR. IN COLORADO SPRINGS. THE DR. EXAMINED HIM AND FOUND HE HAD A GRADE 3 HERNIA CAUSED BY REPETITIVE LIFTING AND WILL NEED SURGERY.

January 22, 2001 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Lime Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS HELPING TO LOAD A VAN TRAILER WITH PALLETS OF BAGGED LIMESTONE WHEN HE PULLED HARD ON PALLET JACK HE HURT HIS BACK

January 8, 2001 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado Lime Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS BAGGING LIMESTONE, AND WHILE MOVING BAGGED LIMESTONE FROM BAGGER TO PALLET...BACK WENT . MAY HAVE PULLED SOMETHING.

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