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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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March 19, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Injured employee was checking the tension on the film feed belt of the Hamer automated packaging system while it was running. His left middle finger was caught in the tensioner pulley thus causing the injury. This was a violation of company policy/procedure.

February 27, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Struck by flying object

Worker was gringing a piece of metal to make room for another piece to fit when a piece of metal or gringing material entered under the face shield. (Bounced off chest).

October 23, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED HER LEFT FOOT SLIPPED ON THE GRATING WHILE SHE WAS PLACING AN EMPTY PAPER BAG ON THE LEFT HAND PACKER SPOUT IN #1 PACKAGING AREA. WHEN SHE TRIED TO CATCH HERSELF FROM FALLING, SHE TWISTED HER LEFT HIP AND LOWER BACK. EE SHOWED UP FOR WORK THE NEXT DAY AND WAS TOLD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR.

June 4, 2002 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

MOWING LAWN. ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF LAWN MOWER. PLACED HAND ON MUFFLER & SUSTAINED BURNS. FIRST AID TREATMENT, BUT REQUIRED ONE FOLLOW-UP TREATMENT (WHIRLPOOL) & EVALUATION.

September 4, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Eagle Picher Filtration & Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

REMOVING BOLTS FROM AIR LIFT IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE LINER. USING 1/2 INCH IMPACT WRENCH, WHEN IT SLIPPED SMASHING MY FINGER BETWEEN THE WRENCH AND THE AIRLIFT. FOR PREVENTATIVE/DIAGNOSTIC EVAL UATION MEASURES EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO CLINIC FOR XRAYS. RESULT - NOT BROKEN. **RESTRICTED DUTY ONLY** INJURY REPORT.

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