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March 25, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was walking back to the mill when a gust of wind blew a particle of dust into EE's eye. The employee ended up going to EE's own doctor off shift without informing the employer. The doctor only had to use a q-tip to get the particle out and then irrigated the eye. No prescription eye drops were administered. No work restrictions were issued.

September 15, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
EP Minerals LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

A bee flew down and stung employee in the neck

November 15, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee standing in the packaging area got a piece of dirt in his eye. He was wearing safety glasses. It became reportable when the nurse put a drop of erythromycin in his eye. He returned to work with no further issues.

October 22, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was packing paper bags when he started feeling what he thought was a heart attack. We got him to an area that was safe, calmed him down and spoke with him. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

April 25, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

a mine mechanic had a seizure while assisting in the maintenance on the Hitachi ex600 excavator. the employee had suffered a head injury in 2013 from a motorcycle accident. this is believed to have been the contributing factor that caused this incident.

April 15, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

employee was replacing a PD blower and when reaching for his tool he felt a pain in his upper arm

September 12, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

employee was packing bags in the packing area when a dust storm came up causing product to get into his eye. He was taken to the hospital where he was treated for a scratch on his eye and given antibiotic drops to prevent infection.

June 10, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During a severe thunderstorm a miner was closing the shop door. The wind caught the door and slammed it in to his shoulder.

January 8, 2013 OR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was standing up after doing repairs on a piece of equipment. He felt and heard a pop in his left knee and there was sharp pain

December 15, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking in #3 structure to observe a dust leak and when he looked up he got something in his eye. He rinsed it but could not remove the dust particle. He was taken to the emergency room where they looked and could not see anything in his eye, but before he left they put an antibiotic drop in his eye to prevent an infection.

July 3, 2012 OR · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

the employee was walking away from workstation when something landed in her right eye. the eye was flushed but the employee still felt like there was something in her eye so medical attention was sought.

January 20, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee felt like she got a dirt particle in her eye. She rinsed her eye out at the plant and then was taken to the doctors office where it was determined that there was nothing in her eye. She was given prescription eye drops as a safe guard against infection.

September 13, 2010 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman OTHER
EP Minerals, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee experienced issues with his heart while performing normal duties on top of 1-7 and 1-7a ore bins. The employee had pre-existing personal issues with his heart.

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