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January 12, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While installing ground support in the back, under supported ground. The miner lost control of his Jackleg, knocking the miner to the ground. The miner received a laceration to his left shin requiring four staples. The miner was treated and given a full release.

August 27, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drilling face with Jackleg, went to move machine, the leg was pressurized causing the leg to extend thus pulling right shoulder out.

October 24, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner's right foot pinched by 21B EMICO Mucker. Miner was wearing metatarsal boots. Miner was treated for first aid at Valley View Medical Center.

December 1, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While changing out the long hole steel Miner grabbed a-hold of the steel while driller was rotating to remove it. The Steel became bound up at an angle and pinched his thumb between the steel and the guide slide.

October 4, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was driving a bolt with 1 1/2 foot driver he got the bolt tight to the back and the machine would not come down. EE went to move the machine leg forward to remove pressure off the driver and when doing so the machine came down in EE had his foot under the crows foot, the weight of the machine pushed the crows foot through EE's met-guard boot and into his foot.

August 30, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Miner was using a cutting torch when a piece of slag came off and went behind his safety glasses burning corner of left eye.

March 20, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

Miner was drilling the last knee hole in preparation for loading a round, when the air spud on the jack leg came loose and hit him in the knee. The whip check was properly installed on air line. Miner was on one knee next to connection. A deep contusion was the result of spud hitting Miners knee.

January 6, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee did brake check on surface, stoppped twice on ramp with no problems, when got to the 650 ramp brakes failed and miner hit rib to stop. Miner was not wearing seat belt and was thrown around in cab.

June 4, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While doing ground control with a jack leg, the steel became plugged while removing the steel from hole it got stuck in. Grabbed the jack leg and when the jack leg came loose, employees finger was in a pinch point, required stitches.

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