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August 9, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to cut a hydraulic hose with a grinder/cut off tool when tool slipped cutting EE's thumb.

March 22, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting pin from the skip door when the door fell landing on employee's leg.

July 1, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by flying object

Grouters were in the process of pumping water into the 1st hole in preparation of cement grouting when the packer being pressurized was ejected from the face resulting in an injury to one of the grouters.

January 28, 2022 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using torch cutting bolts off and burned through glove in turn burning left index and middle fingers.

August 30, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

At approximately 4:30 pm August 30th, 2019; A piece of steel was being cut out of the chute with a sheave rope attached to control the downward motion when the piece was cut free. When the piece came free the rope tensioned and kicked toward an employee who was standing too close to the "v" of the rope striking EE's arm and face.

December 18, 2018 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines Strawberry Plains LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Using torch without gloves and melted rubber landed on hand.

April 9, 2018 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was drilling some metal when the drill hung up causing metal to spin and wrap around bit. Metal lacerated EE's left index finger.

July 29, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

finger caught between lifting strap and equipment causing an avulsion on lt index finer

February 14, 2014 TN · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller MACHINERY

Employee was trying to get a piece of steel out of striking bar when a piece flew off and struck him in the arm. Employee initially declined medical treatment. Employee later went to the dr. and had the metal removed and was prescribed antibiotics.

August 21, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nyrstar Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by flying object

After welding, miner felt something in his eye. Medical exam revealed a metal fragment imbedded in eye.

October 18, 2012 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner developed tendonitis in his left shoulder from operating the mechanical scaler controls.

May 17, 2012 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hydraulic wrench when it slipped and landed on his right hand.

October 4, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was drilling a hole in a drive shaft when he began having pain in his right elbow

January 25, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Gordonsville, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning beneath the fine ore bin by operating a high pressure water hose, employee strained his back. The strain occured when the operator lost control and tried to regain control of the hose.

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