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September 14, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was tightening down a ratchet strap while hauling a bundle of bolts when their hand slipped and made contact with the mass of the telehandler. At the time of the incident the employee reported it as a report only incident. Then days later turned into a reportable injury after employer was notified.

November 6, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was making repairs to #33010 Sandvik TH540 Haul Truck Air Conditioning system. During live testing, the employee's thumb came into contact with the condenser fan resulting in a fracture/laceration.

September 28, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employees were leaving work area in 2250, when the driver of the tractor was getting out of the way for the 460 TH to pass. When re-entering the road, the tractor was in loose material. Upon breaking free, the tractor swung to the right contacting the rib. The employee seated on the same side, hit hard hat on the railing of the man carrier upon hitting the rib.

August 10, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

An employee's right pinky finger was amputated at the tip while adjusting telehandler forks for an operator who was moving a load. The operator had tilted the forks back without warning before the employee had completed the adjustments.

March 5, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines, Strawberry Plains LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating the 23011 truck and struck the rib in the roadway. Employee states employee hit the rib as the truck was bouncing and would not stop. Employee was complaining of lower back pain, dizziness and vomiting.

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