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December 2, 2013 VA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Iluka Resources Inc. · Struck by falling object

While cutting a 16" HDPE pipe with a chainsaw, the pipe snapped midway through the cut and fell onto the employee's left foot, causing a bruise to his ankle.

May 11, 2012 VA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Iluka Resources Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cutting grass with zero turn lawn mower. Tire dropped in ditch causing mower to turn on its side. Roll bar prevented mower from turning completely over. Employee stuck arm out to stop roll over and strained his shoulder.

January 18, 2010 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Iluka Resources Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was cutting a 2" steel pipe with a Metabo and metal cutting disc. The Metabo kicked back and cut employee on left arm, 3" above elbow. Employee suffered a 3" laceration requiring 7 stitches to close wound.

June 25, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Iluka Resources Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee wrenched his lower back while conducting a start up of a rotary dryer in the process plant. Employee is presently under doctor's care and no work status.

May 14, 2003 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Iluka Resources Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE INSTALLING CUTTING EDGES ON D7R WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS WITH A 3/4 IMPACT & STRAINED LOWER BACK

December 3, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Iluka Resources Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE REVERSING CAT, D6 TRACTOR IN RECLAMATION AREA. RIGHT TRACK STRUCK LARGE STUMP. EE BRUISED RIGHT HIP. EE RECEIVED MEDICAL CARE. SEAT IN TRACTOR DETERMINED TO BE WORN TO BE REPLACED.

May 7, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Iluka Resources Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE LIFTING PUMP IMPPAR USING 5-TON BRIDGE CRANE HOIST, EE HAD LEFT HAND PLACED BETWEEN AUXILIARY HOOK ATTACHED TO IMPELLAR AND CRANE HOOK TO GUID IMPELLAR FOR INSTALLATION. CRANE HOOK SLIPP ED INSIDE EYELET OF AUXILIARY AND PINCHED TIP OFLEFT INDEX FINGER AGAINST IMPELLAR VEIN.

September 24, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Iluka Resources Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE LEANING OVER DREDGE DISCHARGE LINE REMOVING BOLTS WITH IMPACT AIR WRENCH. STRAINED MUSCLE IN MIDDLE BACK. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION, PRESCRIBED MEDICATION, RETURNED TO DUTIE S WITH RESTRICTIONS FOR ONE WEEK.

April 11, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Iluka Resources Inc. · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR REPORTED HIS BACK STARTING HURTING WHILE HE WAS OPERATING BACK HOE LOADING OFF ROAD TRUCKS IN HARD PAN. OPERATOR CONTINUED TO LOAD TRUCKS UNTIL THE END OF HIS SHIFT. AT THIS TIME, OPE RATOR COULD HARDLY EXIT EQUIPMENT. WITH ASSISTANCE OF SUPERVISOR, OPERATOR EXITED EQUIPMENT AND WAS TAKEN FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.

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