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August 6, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator OTHER
Moltan Company · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee had an epileptic seizure. He was picked up by his mother.

March 9, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Moltan Company · Struck by flying object

Miner was in compliance with rules and regulations; there was no equipment involved. He was wearing proper protection. Miner was well trained and followed prcautions to prevent injury. (He was dumping waste bags and dust blew into his eye).

September 27, 2002 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Moltan Company L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS WALKING FROM THE MAINTENANCE SHOP TO THE EAST FINISH MILL AT PLANT 2 WHEN DUST ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE.

July 24, 2002 TN · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator OTHER
Moltan Company L P · Struck by flying object

A SUDDEN STORM CAUSING HIGH WIND TO BLOW DUST FROM THE PARKING LOT.

March 27, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Moltan Company L P · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP LOOSE PRODUCT OUTSIDE AROUND SILOS WHEN A FOREIGN OBJECT FLEW INTO LEFT EYE.

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