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June 29, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Co · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT EE IS EXPERIENCING BACK PAIN AND MUSCLE SPASMS FROM OPERATING MOBILE EQUIPMENT

January 31, 2025 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A MT85 WALKBEHIND AND PINNED SELF BETWEEN THE RIB AND THE MACHINE.

October 12, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

WHILE OPERATING THE TRAIN, THE EMPLOYEE THOUGHT THE LOAD FELT LIGHT, STOPPED, PUT ON THE PARK BRAKE, AND WAS GOING TO SEE WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. BEFORE EXITING THE TRAIN, TRAIN CARS THAT CAME OFF OF THE TRAIN HIT THE BACK CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO FALL FORWARD IN THE TRAIN AND HIT LEFT LEG AND LEFT CHEEKBONE.

August 8, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS RIDING IN ROXOR, BRAKES WENT OUT, HIT PILLAR CAUSING EE TO HIT HEAD ON ROOF OF ROXOR. 8/8/24 Injury Happened- The EE sought medical attention - reported they were personal injuries. 8/16/24 - EE ask for medical leave for a personal injury from (8/15-9/8). 9/9/2024 - The EE reported original injury 8/8/24 as a work injury that resulted of an alleged accident at work.

July 15, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE REPORTED ISSUE ON 07/15/2024 BUT DID NOT GO TO THE DOCTOR. EMPLOYEE THEN CONTACTED REPRESENTATIVE AT DOE RUN ON 09/23/2024 ABOUT HAVING ISSUES. EMPLOYEE DID NOT GO ON LIGHT DUTY UNTIL AFTER EE'S SURGERY ON 06/04/2025. EMPLOYEE STATES EE WAS MUCKING AND HAULING OUT OF A ROUGH AREA IN THE MINE. AFTER THIS THE EMPLOYEE STARTED HAVING LOWER BACK ISSUES.

June 18, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was operating a stand up ditch witch skid steer. The stand-up ditch witch caught a hose on the wall in the tunnel on the back door cover plate on the hydraulic side, which pulled the machine sideways and propped the door like it was running over a rock, and when it did it caught the right thumb on the hand rest, there for partially amputating the right thumb

May 7, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Co · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING HAUL TRUCK, SEAT BOTTOMED OUT CAUSING LOWER BACK AND KNEE PAIN

April 4, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHEN TRYING TO BACK UP, TRACTOR WENT OVER THE DITCH, CAUSED THE TRACTOR TO LUNGE BACKWARDS AND PINNED EMPLOYEE BETWEEN THE SEAT OF TRACTOR AND A 10" DISCHARGE WATER LINE.

April 4, 2024 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHEN TRYING TO BACK UP, THE TRACTOR WENT OVER THE DITCH CAUSING THE TRACTOR TO LUNGE BACKWARDS AND PINNED EMPLOYEES BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND 10" DISCHARGE PIPE

November 9, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

BRAKES WENT OUT ON LOADER, LOADER HIT PILLAR, EMPLOYEE HIT LEFT SHOULDER ON STEERING WHEEL AND RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD ON METAL BRACKET INSIDE CAB.

January 2, 2023 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Co · Struck against a moving object

EE OPERATING SCALER DOWN ROADWAY, HIT POTHOLE IN ROADWAY, BOUNCED IN SCALER AND FELT PAIN IN LOW BACK. EE WENT FOR MEDICAL EVALUATION ON 01/03/2023 AND WAS PLACED ON RESTRICED DUTY AT THAT TIME. EE WAS RELEASED TO FULL DUTY ON 01/09/2023.

September 30, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Co · Struck against a moving object

EE riding in buddy seat while task training another employee. EE operating the truck hit a bump in the road causing the EE to hit head on cab. EE placed on restricted duty following medical evaluation.

September 26, 2022 MO · Metal/Non-Metal apprentice, trainee POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Co · Struck against a moving object

EE alleged on 9/26/22 a pain in arm after operating loader on 9/25/22. EE placed on restricted duty following medical evaluation.

October 8, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was riding in a buddy seat of a haul truck and felt pain in the upper back. EE was taken for medical attention at that time. EE remains on restricted duty.

September 23, 2021 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck by flying object

Apx. 760' HPDE pipe was being pulled down an access road. Around a 100 degree bend, the pipe developed resistance from unidentified debris (presumed rock). The resistance gave way and the tension applied from pulling the pipe caused it to straighten striking and employee inspecting for holes.

July 14, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Co · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE turning steering wheel and felt pain in right shoulder. EE placed on restricted duty following medical treatment.

May 30, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal apprentice, trainee POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE leaned out the window of a truck to adjust the mirror and felt pain in right knee. EE received medical treatment and was placed on restricted duty at that time. Treatment on-going.

March 12, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal apprentice, trainee POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Fuel buggy lunged forward pinning employee against pillar. EE was taken by ambulance to University of Missouri a Columbia and remains hospitalized currently. Amputation of left leg below the knee. EE remains off work.

November 19, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE reported back and hip pain from operating a fuel buggy on bumpy roads. EE received a medical evaluation and was placed off work on 5/19/2020, EE currently remains off work pending treatments.

August 3, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

Wheel came off truck causing truck to hit rib. EE placed on restricted duty after medical treatment on 8/3/2019

July 2, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck by powered moving object

EE operating a walk behind loader. EE slipped off platform, while slipping off EE grabbed control and moved loader backwards pinning lower leg between loader and concrete. EE placed on restricted duty on 7/8/2019.

June 7, 2019 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE driving haul truck, hit a bump in the road, EE felt pain in low back area. EE was placed on restricted duty for strain after medical treatment the following day.

November 1, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE operating haul truck underground and felt pain in right arm and hand cramped on steering wheel. EE placed on restricted duty after medical evaluation.

June 11, 2018 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE operating loader and caught the bucket on a rock jarring EE in cab. EE felt pain in shoulder. EE was placed on restricted duty on 7/17/2018 following medical treatment.

November 9, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE operating haul truck underground, bed raised while driving and stuck in back causing EE to hit steering wheel. EE was taken for medical treatment and cleared for light duty until seen by company doctor. EE was seen at company doctor on the first shift back, 11/13/17 and released to full duty.

June 5, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck by powered moving object

EE struck in arm with loader bucket. EE placed on restricted duty for arm contusion.

March 20, 2017 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck by flying object

EE removing rock from under coarse ore bin when rock came in cab and hit ee on the right arm and hand. EE received laceration and sutures and placed on restricted duty.

October 28, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE received fractured ribs when EE failed to negotiate a curve in a haul truck underground.

August 10, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE alleges feeling pain in low back while operating a loader. Investigation and treatment are pending at this time.

August 3, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE operating a truck underground when the truck bed hit the back. The EE hit the steering wheel. Minor injuries at the time. Incident became reportable when EE was placed on restrictive duty on 8/18/16 with neck pain.

May 20, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Co · Struck against a moving object

EE was scaling the back when the tooth slipped and jarred the cab of the mechanical scaler. EE was placed on restricted duty on 6.17.16. Further testing is pending.

April 13, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE felt pain in low back region while driving haul truck underground after hitting a pot hole. EE went to the physician on 4-15-16 and was placed on restricted duty.

February 17, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE operating a haul truck when the operators seat malfunctioned. The seat dropped down causing EE to feel pain in back. EE placed on light duty restrictions for one week.

October 26, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE operating a scaler, scaling the face in a downward direction. The boom slid off the face causing the scaler to bounce and EE hit head on cab glass. EE received laceration requiring staples and placed on restricted duty.

April 24, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Co · Struck against a moving object

EE driving a truck, hit a rock in the roadway and EE bounced up in the cab hitting his head on the cab and felt pain in back. EE placed on restricted duty on 4.28.15.

March 7, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Co · Struck against a moving object

EE driving a haul truck. EE fell asleep and ran into edge of pillar underground. EE taken to ER that day and released with no restrictions. EE taken to dr on Monday, March 9 and placed on restrictive duty.

December 19, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against stationary object

EE was driving a haul truck underground when his light belt hit the bed lever, the bed raised and hit the back suddenly stopping the truck. When the truck stopped suddenly, EE hit his mouth on the steering wheel causing a laceration. EE received stitches and was returned to work at full duty.

November 5, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE felt pain in stomach while driving on bumpy road. No Doctor trip was needed at that time. EE went to Dr on 3.25.15 and was diagnosed with a hernia. Further treatment with is pending.

December 4, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was assisting in installing an explosive box, as the forklift guided the box down EE got left middle finger pinched between box and truck. Laceration to left middle finger requiring stitches. Restricted duty until x-ray results are known.

November 7, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employees were using an Elliot Aerial Platform to perform scaling work when the man basket they were in fell to the ground.

November 7, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Employees were using an Elliot Aerial Platform to perform scaling work when the man basket they were in fell to the ground.

October 27, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee fractured left thumb while using walk behind bobcat.

April 13, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Co · Struck against a moving object

EE was drove haul truck over a boulder in the road and injured his back, hip and shoulder. He was given a second injection in his back on August 11, 2011 making this a MSHA Reportable.

August 3, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving through a rough spot in the road and felt pain in back. After continual treatment, employee began losing time on 09/03/2010.

March 4, 2010 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Neutral safety switch was not working when co-worker started super-4 with transmission in gear. Basket went into rib and he got hand caught between basket and fork mast smashing first 3 fingers on on left hand. He was taken to hospital and was not released back to work making this a lost time accident.

August 13, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

Whike traveling down road, drill steel started bouncing when EE tried to hold them in place he caught his finger between the drill steel smashing his right finger. EE was taken to ER and Co. Dr. was Diagnosed with a laceration and fracture to right ring finger.

April 30, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

EE was driving charging rig down hill, brakes failed and rig hit pillar. Force from rig hitting pillar threw EE forward into steering wheel. EE hurt left shoulder, right wrist and head. EE was taken to the ER and company doctor and was taken off work on 5/1/09 pending results of X-rays and follow-up visit.

February 25, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was riding on an open tractor through mine when debris went into his left eye. Employee was taken to company doctor and received anti-biotic drops. Employee was released to return to full duty.

September 26, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
The Doe Run Company · Struck against a moving object

Employee drove truck through chug holes and felt pain from neck between shoulder blades down back to belt line. Employee was taken to emergency room and was given an injection in neck.

April 25, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator POWERED HAULAGE
Doe Run Resources Corp dba Doe Run Company · Struck by falling object

EE was operating a forklift on the surface, EE went to adjust the left fork and it came completey off hitting top of EE's right foot. EE was seen by ER and released to CO. Dr. after x-rays it was revealed a possible fracture/contusion, referred to Ortho Dr. EE released to sedentary work only.

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