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September 8, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

After medical investigation it was determined that the employee slipped/fell from a ladder causing primarily acute back pain and secondary rt. shoulder strain.

December 23, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Mountain Industrial Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

On 12/28/2009 we were notified that the injured worker was breaking ice with a chisel and hammer. The injury was caused by a repetitive motion.

March 31, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Black Mountain Industrial Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

Don't know how the accident happened, was welding prior during the day. Never felt anything wrong. Then his eye started to have discomfort (at 4:00 pm).

February 19, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Mountain Industrial Minerals LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states was on a ladder installing pipe on a medwaster. Went to move ladder employee states he twisted and fell.

August 1, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Black Mountain Industrial Minerals LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was using a drill bit and the bit brace. A piece of metal flung back in his eye.

May 27, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Mountain Industrial Minerals LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

He was helping a truck driver load a truck. He turned wrong and injured his back.

February 24, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CanAm Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Went to pick up a piece of plate 4" wide x 4' long thick. Stood up with it and back went out took him to his knees.

April 26, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
CanAm Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WENT TO LIFT A TRAILER ONTO HITCH. EE BENT WRONG & STRAINED HIS BACK

April 1, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
CanAm Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING THE ANGLE IRON AND IT DROPPED TO THE GROUND. AFTER IT FELL A PIECE NICKED HIS SHIN. HE NEVER REPORTED IT, BECAUSE IT WASN'T A BIG CUT. 2 WEEKS LATER A LIVER OF METAL GOT INFECTED IN HIS LEG.

January 31, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver OTHER
CanAm Minerals Inc · Struck by flying object

CLEANING OUT RAILCAR - WIND BLEW SAND UNDER SAFETY GLASSES INTO RIGHT EYE.

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