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December 2, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Simplot Silica Prods · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hand-held 9" grinder to reduce thickness of a metal plate. During the activity, the grinder "kicked" back, w/ the rotating wheel striking the employee on top of the left knee. Employee suffered a laceration/cut approximately 3" long and approximately 0.25" deep. Employee was taken to Urgent Care facility where wound was treated and closed w/ seven stitches.

March 17, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Simplot Silica Prods · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BACK TO LOADER WHEN MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE ASKED HIM A QUESTION. EMPLOYEE TURNED TO ANSWER WHEN PORTABLE LIGHT PLANT FELL ONTO HIS NECK/SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE WORKED A FULL DAY ON 3/17/06 AND 6 1/2 HRS. ON 3/18/06 BEFORE GOING TO DOCTOR.

January 19, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Simplot Silica Prods · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CUTTING SCRAP STEEL. A PIECE OF STEEL PLATE THAT HE HAD CUT LOOSE FELL ONTO HIS RIGHT FOOT.

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