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December 7, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Struck against stationary object

IE (Winchmen/Supervisor) yelled to stop another EE from cutting a hole in the super structure, EE (maintenance) yelled back and said he was in charge. IE stated that the other EE threw a bolt at him (not hitting him) and IE was upset and turned and hit the control room wall with his left hand.

July 2, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Struck against a moving object

Taking apart two rubber hoses, king nipple inside one hose was worn and had sharp edges that cut ee left arm.

September 18, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was moving gold cylinder by pushing on it. The cylinder was stuck in the sand causing him to pull a muscle in his groin.

August 1, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS FILLING A HOLE IN ROAD WITH SAND. HE USED HIS RIGHT FOOT TO SMOOTH OUT THE SAND AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. (THE SAND WAS DRY)

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