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2000–2026
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May 20, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was scaling rib, when bar slipped, causing hand to strike guard for lights on basket. This resulted in a laceration, requiring stitches.

March 5, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was resting hand on end of a sledge hammer handle while someone else drove in a spike. EE leaned forward to look at tie plate, moving his hand in the path of the sledge hammer. EE's hand was caught between the swinging hammer and the handle it was holding. No broken bones.

January 10, 2008 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was removing a rock jam from the crusher chute. The ground bar being used slipped and the employees arm struck the edge of the opening.

October 9, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was driving a rail spike with a spike hammer. The hammer hit a glancing blow causing the employee to twist his upper arm. Incident has resulted in therapy treatments.

April 24, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was demoing a Hydro Stroker in the skip pocket. As he was unbolting a piece of metal, it slipped and pinched his Right Index Finger, causing a laceration. Employee was taken to the doctor and recieved three sutures. Employee was placed on limited duty with limited use of the Right Hand.

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