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September 15, 2018 NV · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
EP Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee attempted to dump a self dumping hopper into the grizzly. The lever on the hopper was not releasing, so employee held the lever down with left hand and pushed the hopper so it would dump. When the hopper dumped, it bounced and EE's left hand on the handle was pinched on a bolt on the forklift.

November 13, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
EP Minerals, LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Employee bumped by a forklift load of 50lb bags of product while taping cardboard inside a trailer. Employee fell backwards and the following day was diagnosed with sprain of ligaments of thoracic and lumbar spine. Employee received lifting restrictions.

August 10, 2016 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
EP Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving on mine road and felt strain in neck muscle.

February 14, 2014 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
EP Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee states being towed through the mud at mine site (after getting stuck in mud) created jerking motions which resulted in shoulder, rib, neck, and back pain. Pain could also possibly be due to repetitive motion involved in assigned duties of driving. Driver first reported to Employer on 2/17/14.

July 30, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
EP Minerals LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was in the loader, digging into the stockpile, felt his lower back pop down low and get tight. Employee noticed paid and pulling down his right leg when leaving the loader. Employee was diagnosed with a lumbar strain and was issued work restrictions.

January 12, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
EP Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was getting on and off the forklift and began to experience groin pain.

November 26, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
EP Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping up onto a forklift when he felt a pain in his side.

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