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April 10, 2024 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to open a butterfly valve on a product line. The employee forced the valve to open and when it broke free EE felt a pop in EE's shoulder and some discomfort in EE's right shoulder blade and index finger. Employee was treated by an occupational clinic and place under restricted duty.

July 3, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cleaning out a clay feeder/shredder where a process upset had damaged the feeder/shredder. While cleaning out the clay from behind a bent door assembly, the employee lacerated their forearm on a jagged piece of metal. First aid was administered and employee was taken to a medical facility for treatment.

April 13, 2023 GA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Active Minerals International LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was using a hammer to hit the outside of the hopper to get clay to feed. EE got finger caught between the hammer handle and the hopper causing a non-displaced fracture of the right index finger phalanx.

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