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September 18, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Moltan Company · Struck against a moving object

On 10/2/2012 EE came into work using crutches and stated that he had injured his back on 09/18/12 while operating a loader. On 9/18/12, he left work around 3:00AM without notifying anyone of his injury. He called-in sick on 09/19/12. He came back and worked the following days; 9/20, 9/23, 9/25, 9/26, 9/27 and 9/28. He then called in 9/30/12 and 10/1/12.

March 28, 2011 TN · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
Moltan Company L P · Struck by flying object

Hydraulic fluid got into the eyes of the forklift operator for the warehouse. After taking several moments to wash his eyes out with eye wash and water, he deemed it necessary to seek medical attention because of prolonged irritation.

August 24, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Moltan Company L P · Struck against a moving object

The miner was inadvertently injured when his left shoulder struck the window latch in his designated haul truck.

July 30, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Moltan Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was cleaning under 5 pound line when a dust shield came off. He tried to put it back on and got his left hand caught in belt.

October 4, 2005 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Moltan Company L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE POSITIONED TON BAG (STRAPS) ON FORKS OF FORKLIFT. CO-WORKER RAISED FORKS (TO FILL BAG) CATCHING EMPLOYEE'S ARM BETWEEN FORK AND DAY BIN CROSS BEAMS.

July 20, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Moltan Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing bags from conveyer belt, hand got caught on conveyer belt, laceration of hand, hospitalized at the moment.

January 21, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Moltan Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE CLEANING WASTE PLASTIC OF THE TRIMMER WHEN HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN MOVING BELT AND PULLEY. HAND AND FINGER LACERATION.

January 2, 2004 TN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman POWERED HAULAGE
Moltan Company L P · Struck by powered moving object

A employee was backing up forklift out of shop when other ee's motioned for him to stop, but the forklift hit employee on right side.

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