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Years on record
2000–2026
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May 15, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was trying to loosen & change a loader tooth with a sledge hammer when a piece of metal came loose & struck his abdomen.

September 24, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CHANGING A LINER WHEN THE CHISEL HE WAS USING SLIPPED. HE JERKED BACK AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON AN OBJECT BEHIND HIM.

August 13, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT LAGGING WHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING THE KNIFE TO CUT HIS FOREARM.

July 25, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNWEDGE A STUCK ROCK IN THE JAW CRUSHER. THE WEDGE SLIPPED CAUSING IT TO FLY UP, STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE.

March 5, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DOING REPAIRS ON EQUIPMENT WHEN HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT.

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