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August 12, 2022 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Southwest Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Miner drove a loader across feeder #1 when material had been removed. The plant operator had triggered feeder #1 and failed to communicate to the loader operator. The miner was injured as the wheels on the loader dropped into the feeder, causing miner to experience multiple body strains.

May 21, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Southwest Inc. · Struck against a moving object

While getting loaded the loader operator jarred the 777 haul truck that the employee was operating straining their neck and back. Employee's official notification date is in question. The official notification was given on 5/26/2021

August 7, 2019 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Amrize Southwest Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Driving over bumps near the face causing EE to bounce around in the cab of the haul truck. Note: Initial treatment did not involve reportable treatments (restricted duty or prescriptions). Employee was released to full duty. On a follow up visit on 8/13/2019 employee was given prescriptions and was recommended therapy

March 16, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Frehner Construction Co · Struck by falling object

Crew was setting portable jaw, when block gave way and jaw tipped onto bobcat pinning EE inside cab.

June 2, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Frehner Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was holding slack out of chain with loader lifted belt chain; twisted and caught finger between the chain and the belt.

April 12, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Frehner Construction Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHECKING K2001 TRACKING, THE EE STOOD ON THE SW SIDE OF THE BELT. HE REACHED WITH HIS LEFT HAND IN BETWEEN TWO ROLLERS TO GET A ROCK WHILE THE BELT WAS RUNNING CAUSING L ARM TO FRACTURE.

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