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January 17, 2008 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

When climbing off of a float trailer, he jumped off of the back tire, felt a sharp pain in butt and leg. Approximately 2.5' from tire to ground.

May 15, 2007 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck by flying object

EE was trying to loosen & change a loader tooth with a sledge hammer when a piece of metal came loose & struck his abdomen.

January 30, 2004 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sam Sanders Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WALKING DOWN CRUSHER STAIRS WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL PART WAY DOWN, GRABBED RAILING TO STOP FALL. SHOULDER PAIN APPEARED LATER.

April 7, 2003 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sam Sanders Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TRIPPED OVER CABLE LYING ON THE GROUND BY THE DOOR OF THE SAUERMAN.

December 10, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sam Sanders Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING HUB (HOUSING FROM LOG) WHEN LIFT-ING ACTION CREATED SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

September 26, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE TOOL VAN WHEN HE STEPPED ON A WEAK SPOT INT HE FLOORING. THE SPOT GAVE WAY CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

September 24, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CHANGING A LINER WHEN THE CHISEL HE WAS USING SLIPPED. HE JERKED BACK AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON AN OBJECT BEHIND HIM.

August 27, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A LOADER TOOTH WHEN A PIECE OF METAL STRUCK HIS ABDOMEN.

August 13, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT LAGGING WHEN HIS KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING THE KNIFE TO CUT HIS FOREARM.

July 25, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNWEDGE A STUCK ROCK IN THE JAW CRUSHER. THE WEDGE SLIPPED CAUSING IT TO FLY UP, STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE.

July 3, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sam Sanders Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING LOAD DOZER ON TRAILER. HE WAS PUSHING DOWN ON BOOMER WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND SWUNG AROUND, HITTING HIM ON RIGHTELBOW.

July 1, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Fall from machine

AS EE WAS CLIMBING OFF HIS LOADER, HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE STEPS, CAUSING HIM TO FALL, HITTING THE GROUND.

June 7, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS HELPING TO CHANGE A TIRE ON A LOADER WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER.

April 11, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TROUGHING ROCKS ON A CONVEYER BELT WHEN ONE OF THE ROCKS SLIPPED BACKWARDS, STRIKING HIS HAND, BRUISING IT.

March 12, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REMOVING A BEARING FROM A SHAFT, THE BEARING SLIPPED, STRIKING HIS HAND, BRUISING IT.

March 7, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED AFTER USING THE CONTROLS TO A LOADER CONTINUOUSLY, HIS WRIST BEGAN TO HURT.

March 5, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS DOING REPAIRS ON EQUIPMENT WHEN HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT.

December 10, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO SET UP A CONVEYER, TRIPPED ON A CROSS TIE, SPRAINING HIS ANKLE.

December 7, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CLIMBING OFF A LOADER WHEN HE BUMPED AGAINST THE OUTRIGGER OF A CRANE PARKED NEXT TO THE LOADER, HURTING HIS HIP.

December 7, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner STRIKING OR BUMPING
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS STEPPING OFF A LOADER WHEN HE BUMPED INTOTHE OUTRIGGER OF A CRANE PARKED NEARBY.

September 27, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING UNDER A CONVEYOR WHEN HIS KNEE POPPED.

July 17, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLEANING UP AROUND A CONVEYOR WHEN A BELT SLIPPED, STRIKING HIM IN THE GROIN AREA.

September 28, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sam Sanders Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON A BOARD THAT HAD MUD ON IT WHICH RESULTED IN A SORE BACK.

September 19, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER WHEN HIS LEFT KNEE GAVE, CAUSING PAIN IN THE KNEE AREA.

September 5, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Sam Sanders Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ROUGH RIDING LOADER MADE EMPLOYEE'S BACK AND NECK STIFF AND SORE.

August 17, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO STRAIGHTEN A WALL OF THE PRIMARY WHEN A CHAIN BEING USED SNAPPED, STRIKING HIS LEG.

July 10, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO LIFT A SCREEN WHEN THE MUSCLE IN HIS ARM POPPED OUT OF PLACE.

April 19, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
K Barnett & Sons Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING, SLIPPED, AND FELL ONTO A SHARP ROCK, CUTTING HIS KNEE.

February 9, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sam Sanders Materials Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM GRIZZLEY WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS LEG.

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