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August 9, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal scraper-loader operator OTHER
Molycorp Minerals · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in the paste tailing basement using a skid steer loader to clean up. He reached over to pick some trash when he felt a sharp pain in the back of his right leg.

July 30, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Molycorp Minerals · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was starting a HCL burner when he looked into the flame eye and he received burns to his face.

March 27, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molycorp Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was removing trash from a floor sump grating when she stepped out of the area and slipped and fell causing her to bruise her knee.

March 2, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Chemical burn to top of feet.

February 18, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molycorp Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking outside in close proximity to work area. Ground surface was uneven due to tire tracks/equipment tracks. Employee rolled/twisted his left ankle.

February 10, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Molycorp Minerals · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was operating/driving a forklift to the laydown yard. While in route a bee flew under his safety glasses and stung him in the right cornea of his eye causing an ulcerated infection.

February 8, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molycorp Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A plant operator was conducting his rounds when he tripped over a hose and fell dislocating his left shoulder

January 14, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was blowing out feed lines on a pump when the pump began to leak and he was exposed to materials.

January 1, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Molycorp Minerals · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was attempting to remove a 2" nipple that was frozen into a valve with two pipe wrenches. He was using great force and felt pain in his abdomen. Was not a reportable incident at the time but now is scheduled for surgery to repair umbilical hernia.

November 3, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molycorp Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking between bags of product when he tripped on a pallet. He latter complained of back pain and received physical therapy treatment for a strain.

November 2, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was dumping a press and scraping materials off of the plates to load into product bins, when he got to the last three plates, he went to move one of the plates and splashed product in his eyes and mouth. The employee was wearing ppe at the time

October 24, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee scratched a 6010 weld slag with a welding rod. Small piece of slag entered his left bottom eye lid.

September 6, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was assisting in repositioning of trailer mounted welding machine in order to attach to truck hitch so that welding machine could be moved to Pronto Constructors yard.

July 18, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Molycorp Minerals · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving a forklift down a road when he hit a pothole causing a strain to his right side abdomen.

July 10, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molycorp Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was troubleshooting pressure switch problems at a PLC cabinet, when he turned to walk away and his right knee gave way.

April 30, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was removing lockout locks from a column cell when he accidentally got acid in his boots, he didn't notice it at first until later he realized that his foot was burning and he was treated for burns on his foot

March 21, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was exposed to CL2 vapors while conducting an inspection of the area, he received medical treatment for lung irritation.

March 4, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unplugging a drain hose when he was sprayed with materials which got under his safety glasses and in his eye.

February 26, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee inhaled some chemical fumes causing irritation

February 4, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molycorp Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee alleged that he tripped on a some material and fell on his right arm while placing items on a forklift.

September 6, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Molycorp Minerals · Struck against a moving object

Employee alleged that he strained his neck while riding in a fuel truck.

August 24, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Molycorp Minerals · Struck against stationary object

During material movement driver stepped out of semi tractor and a rock rolled under his left foot when he stepped on it causing the driver to jerk to keep his balance which in turn popped his left knee.

August 3, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Molycorp Minerals · Struck against a moving object

While the employee was driving UTV down to the North Access road to lower plateau he made S-turns and the UTV rolled on side.

July 11, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molycorp Minerals · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that he tripped on a bolt stud that was sticking out of the concrete, this caused a pop in his ankle, the employee decided to go to the doctor on 7/17/13

June 24, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was preparing 8' section of 10" pipe to be welded and installed. Employee unbolted upper portion of pipe to install purge valve. upper section of pipe came free began to slide off rack, employee grabbed for pipe and his left thumb for caught between pipe and angle iron of pipe rack.

June 24, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Molycorp Minerals · Struck against stationary object

The employee was completing a blow down process on a press when he jumped over some process lines and sprained his knee

June 20, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Molycorp Minerals · Struck against stationary object

Employee was checking his grinder and putting the handle to the other side and pushed the trigger and it started and came in contact with his left index.

May 28, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Molycorp Minerals · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was turning a manual wheel valve with a wrench when the wrench slipped and he pinched his finger between the wrench and part of the valve requiring medical treatment

May 16, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper OTHER
Molycorp Minerals · Struck by flying object

Employee was gathering material and the wind was blowing and got something in his eye.

May 13, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molycorp Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Plant operator was walking when he tripped on a stair and fell.

May 2, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molycorp Minerals · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking - pieces of plywood were covering a u-drain, employee caught the toe boot on a piece of plywood and fell down jamming his ring finger on his right hand

April 19, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

A miner had parked his haul truck and climbed down out of the vehicle, he then proceed to swing the wheel chock into place under the tire when he felt a pull to his right arm

April 15, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Molycorp Minerals · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a Metabo Grinder. The Metabo bounced back after coming in contact with the 1 1/2" pipe being cut. Metabo blade contacted employees middle left finger.

April 8, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee reported that he had hurt his left shoulder, he alleged that it might have occurred when he was putting together office furniture and disposing of tires into a dumpster

March 1, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was securing safety lanyard to life line with left hand when left shoulder popped dislocating shoulder.

January 10, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While moving a 6" pipe in pipe rack #4, employee had his right index finger caught between the pipe and a steel beam.

December 31, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to close a 6 inch water line valve when he felt a strain or pull in his right shoulder/bicep muscle. At the time he didn't feel the need to be seen by a physician, he later requested that he be seen for observation.

December 15, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molycorp Minerals · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Parking lot was iced over from the previous nights snow storm and employees were waiting to get the ok to go to work. GF went to truck to get a sign in sheet to take names of those who were there. Slipped on ice and dislocated left knee.

December 13, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was loading hard insulation shields into a man-lift for installation when he pinched the middle finger on his right hand. The pinch resulted in a laceration that required sutures to close. The employee was released back to work without restrictions.

December 8, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Molycorp Minerals · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was pulling a 3 conductor number 6 cable with eight other miners, the pull was 450 feet. Men were spaced about 50 feet apart in cable tray. The pull was on 12/8/2012 and the injury was reported on 12/10/12. The injury was to the left shoulder.

December 6, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.

December 6, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.

December 6, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.

December 6, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.

December 6, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.

December 6, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.

December 6, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.

December 6, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got off of site bus and was walking to the lunch tent on the south end of the Separations Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.

December 6, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Molycorp Minerals · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was putting out water cans on the west side of the Separation Pad, exposed to chemical in the air.

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