Walker Lane Minerals Corp · Struck by flying object
Employee was using 2 wrenches to tighten a bolt on a strip vessel. One of the wrenches slipped of the bolt and struck the employee on the upper lip. This caused a 1/4" laceration.
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Walker Lane Minerals Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
The employee swung a hammer, missed the target, and the momentum carried the swing beyond the target to the drill mast. The handle hit the mast cutting/pinching the employee's right index finger. The employee received three stitches at the emergency room, and the doctor cleared the employee for full duty.
February 11, 2021
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Walker Lane Minerals Corp · Struck by flying object
2 Employees were in the process of replacing a Lip Protector on a CAT 992 Loader. During the Process one employee grabbed a hammer and struck the tip of a tooth, to help engage the tooth. The tooth chipped and a piece of metal struck the employee on the left cheek imbedding metal in cheek.
May 31, 2019
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Walker Lane Minerals Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was in the process of cutting drip line on leach pad with a razor knife, while cutting the plastic line the knife slipped, making contact with the left forearm, causing a laceration to the forearm,requiring stiches to close.
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