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June 29, 2014 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing steel liners from hopper. A chipping hammer was used as wedge while cutting and got very hot. After completing removal of liner, he sat the hammer down in front of him and began grinding the old welds. He inadvertently knelt on hot hammer while grinding and jumped releasing hold on grinder. Grinding wheel came in contact with left thumb causing small cut.

February 2, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 2 Feb 12, employee was attempting to repair equipment. Employee felt something abnormal in his back while trying to remove a nut. Employee did not report the incident to his supervisor until 10 Feb 12. On 11 Feb 12, employee went a clinic and received medication. On 17 Feb 12, employee was taken to Concentra who placed the employee on restriction and medication.

August 23, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Fall onto or against objects

The maintenance workers were splicing a conveyor belt. A worker slipped into an angle iron cross brace and bruised his chest.

June 5, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a metal grinder after welding and grinder debris got into his eye. He was wearing safety glasses.

April 28, 2009 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was changing a flat tire on a water truck when he hit his hand with a sledge hammer while attaching the rim.

October 20, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Struck by flying object

Miner was walking around crusher plant. Employee stated he was wearing safety glasses. A foreign object got into his eye at an unknown time.

July 16, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee walked through woods to examine work area and came into contact with poison ivy. Employee developed contact dermatitis as a result.

June 28, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The miner was assisting in the clean-up of a diesel fuel leak when he came into contact with poison ivy. The spill had run into a wooded area where poison ivy was present. The employee developed a rash the next day (6/29). On 6/30, the employee received a steroid shot to help dissipate the rash.

February 18, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was cleaing silt when a block of wood slipped, then flipped and hit the employee in the right ankle.

September 27, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BCM Oklahoma LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was perfoming maintenance on hydraulic hoses on a classifying tank when hydraulic fluid got in his eyes. Employee suffered temporary conjunctivitis.

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