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December 17, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was repositioning a 75 horse power fan in the loader bucket. The fan rolled and smashed left knee into loader bucket, pinning knee against the inside of the loader bucket. Causing bruising and swelling of left knee.

December 3, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was descending a ladder from mantrip, when he went to step on the ladder it slipped out from underneath him causing miner to fall and hit end of mantrip, resulting in contusions to left rib.

October 23, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Operator was unloading an empty barrel off of forklift, stepped on a mill liner and twisted right knee.

July 20, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was bolting with a Jack Leg while collaring a hole. A rock came down and hit his right forearm causing laceration to right forearm, resulting in staples.

June 5, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LHD bucket tilt cylinder hose failed at fitting. Hydraulic oil came in contact with miner resulting in 2nd and 3rd degree burns to left hand, arm and neck. Minor burns to right forearm.

January 12, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While installing ground support in the back, under supported ground. The miner lost control of his Jackleg, knocking the miner to the ground. The miner received a laceration to his left shin requiring four staples. The miner was treated and given a full release.

August 27, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drilling face with Jackleg, went to move machine, the leg was pressurized causing the leg to extend thus pulling right shoulder out.

April 26, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was changing a bearing on the tail pulley when a chain slipped and hit him in the mouth causing two lacerations to his upper lip requiring sutures. Mechanic was treated and received full release for his next scheduled shift.

March 10, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was installing a roof-bolt in the back when a small rock came loose causing a laceration on the left forearm requiring stitches, the miner returned to work the same shift with a full release.

February 7, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was rebuilding a differential 3rd member on a metal work table. While attaching the drive yoke the 3rd member rotated, the mechanic reached to stabilize the 3rd member straining right elbow. A follow up Doctor visit resulted in work restrictions effective 02/19/2013

October 24, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner's right foot pinched by 21B EMICO Mucker. Miner was wearing metatarsal boots. Miner was treated for first aid at Valley View Medical Center.

May 20, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner washing equipment part in parts washer. Part slipped out of hand smashing finger. Stitches required.

May 10, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was cleaning the grizzley at the crusher, backed up and lost his footing. Operator reached for gate with right arm to stop from falling, resulting in right shoulder dislocation. Operator was on restricted duty since 5/14/12. He had surgery on 6/7/13 resulting in a lost time accident.

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