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November 26, 2024 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by flying object

While performing track wrapping on the #402 Shovel, a piece of metal sheared off from the roller assembly when it contacted the track chain. The fragment struck the maintenance technician on the forearm, causing a 2-inch laceration. The metal was removed from the arm and the employee was transported to a local medical facility to close the wound with stitches.

April 14, 2021 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was finishing up grinding some brackets for a project when EE felt some debris go into EE's left eye. EE tried flushing it but didn't help so EE came to safety to have it flushed as well but was still irritating EE. Safety took EE to the clinic.

October 4, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was welding on HT 515 when a foreign object landed in their eye. EE was brought to the Safety Department and tried to flush it out. The foreign object was still imbedded in their eye. Took them to Clinicas and the object was imbedded 70% in their eye.

March 11, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The operator on 14M road grader, while doing some floor work in BC6 pit, struck a partially embedded rock causing a straining lower back.

April 6, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt pain in left wrist while operating shovel.

September 22, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contract employee received a laceration on right leg while operating a skill saw.

August 30, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to lock the plow bolt into the lip saver with his hand while mechanic on top was trying to remove the nut with the impact. The bolt turned and cut his left hand middle finger. Employee was wearing gloves.

June 27, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was removing a J-bolt retainer and bucket lip protector with an air hammer and chisel when struck in lower leg by a metal fragment.

February 10, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a mechanical pipe snake and sprained left wrist.

December 13, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting a plate with a track torch when plate fell on foot causing a laceration.

June 10, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee shifted weight from right leg to left leg while kneeling and spray painting machinery.

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