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October 4, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was welding on HT 515 when a foreign object landed in their eye. EE was brought to the Safety Department and tried to flush it out. The foreign object was still imbedded in their eye. Took them to Clinicas and the object was imbedded 70% in their eye.

June 4, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Started on the dozer but moved to the blade for a specific project. When done, as EE was getting off right knee buckled. Shortly after it started swelling, so EE sought medical attention from Safety.

March 17, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee picked up an 8-inch pipe causing sharp pain in right elbow.

March 11, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The operator on 14M road grader, while doing some floor work in BC6 pit, struck a partially embedded rock causing a straining lower back.

March 7, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While filling the drill with water, water hose blew out from top of the tank and as the operator reached over to grab the hose, ee slipped causing the right knee to twist causing a sharp pain.

March 3, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

At the beginning of the shift, the employee was walking performing a pre-inspection on HT 517 at the fuel island. As employee was walking, the employee lost footing and fell on left hand.

November 17, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Haul truck operator was dumping load, bed slammed down jarring employee causing back pain

March 14, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Drill operator lacerated right thumb while closing the door on the drill.

January 23, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee fell down at fuel tank area while fueling trucks.

November 27, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Temporary Contracted employee felt muscle pain in EE's abdomen after walking with a water bucket.

November 6, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Haul truck operator reported back pain while being loaded by the shovel.

October 26, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee received a laceration on left middle finger while removing plow bolt on loader.

October 10, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee received shoulder strain while lifting object.

September 23, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee received lumbar strain while working in the lab.

September 12, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE was working on 16M motor grader. EE climbed out from under the machine and stood up. EE's right foot rolled off a rock under soft dirt, causing knee to pop. Pain continued next day, then was reported to supervisor.

August 22, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee received lumbar strain while operating haul truck.

August 18, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee made a quick turn of EE's body causing back strain.

July 15, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Temporary contracted employee slipped on the second step while dismounting water wagon causing back sprain.

July 14, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shrapnel entered employee's chest while working on a loader.

June 20, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Contact with heat

Dehydration, High Heat (121 Degrees) and physical exertion.

May 8, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Dozer operator sustained back pain while conducting pre-shift inspection.

May 2, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

While operating haul truck, operator received lumbar strain.

April 6, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee felt pain in left wrist while operating shovel.

February 2, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Temporary contracted employee received a lumbar strain while operating a water wagon.

January 3, 2016 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Haul truck operator strained back while lifting dump lever in haul truck.

December 1, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a Stanley knife cutting materials and cut his 3 fingers on the left hand. (Pointer, Middle and Ring). Employee was taken to the hospital and got 13 total stitches.

August 18, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Fall down stairs

Employee received lower extremity pain after tripping down 2-3 stair steps.

August 12, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Contracted temporary employee sprained back while lifting sample bags.

July 25, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working to install tires when the tool he was using slipped and struck his right hand.

June 17, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Operator bumped left knee on dozer hand rail.

June 17, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a band off of a roll of liner. He had his left hand on the roll to steady himself and accidentally sliced his hand instead of just the banding.

March 20, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Contractor was driving a water truck, struck a rock which caused equipment to jar and employee reported pain in his back.

March 4, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Operator complain of pain in his wrist while operating shovel and loader.

February 17, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Laboratory Employee cut his right hand while using an Erlenmeyer flask.

December 10, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee received a rib strain while operating a vice.

December 6, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee received a finger fracture while working on equipment.

November 3, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by flying object

While performing pre-inspection of equipment, a gust of wind blew and a small particle got in the left eye.

September 22, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Contract employee received a laceration on right leg while operating a skill saw.

August 30, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to lock the plow bolt into the lip saver with his hand while mechanic on top was trying to remove the nut with the impact. The bolt turned and cut his left hand middle finger. Employee was wearing gloves.

August 20, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee complained of lower abdomen/back pain while cleaning up material in the pit.

July 15, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating Kubota 174 and was exiting the leach pad via main truck ramp for break. As the employee descended the ramp, the Kubota lost control as the dynamic braking engaged too quickly on wet haul truck road overturning the Kubota on the driver side.

April 21, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was loading blast hole samples to a flatbed truck when he experienced a sharp pain in his left shoulder. Did not become reportable till he went to the doctor 5/1/14.

April 5, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was driving a van, dropping off haul truck drivers during their first break. He parked the van in the ditch at the ready line. He got the wheel chocks from behind the seat and proceeded to exit the van. As he stepped out, his left foot came down on a rock that was laying in the ditch. His foot rolled off the rock sideways twisting his ankle resulting in a sprain.

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