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July 31, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H-K Contractors Inc · Fall from ladders

Climbing a ladder and fell off. Elbow struck ground causing pain in arm up to neck. Employee didn't report accident until 8-2-07, two days after accident happened.

July 11, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H-K Contractors Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Two employees were horseplaying. The first employee had the other in a head lock then fell down, hitting the other's head on the ground causing a mild concussion.

June 8, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H-K Contractors Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was standing in mud which the rain caused. He turned his body in order to take a step. EE felt his foot pop and he was in pain. The doctor said that he broke his right ankle.

April 9, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Strained elbow on right arm while installing head pulley. EE was given medication and was placed on limited use of right elbow restriction for 2 weeks.

March 6, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pain in left shoulder. This incident happened on 3/6/07 according to EE, however he did not report the incident to anyone until 3/15/07. **Dr prescribed physical therapy for 3 weeks.

March 6, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Struck left hand thumb with hammer while changing out tooth on loader. Caused contusion on thumb.

February 15, 2007 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using razor blade utility knife to cut conveyor belt, knife slipped lacerating index finger on left hand.

September 15, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was putting conveyor belt in conveyor. He felt pain in his neck as something popped in his neck. Dr reported he had cervical strain.

September 12, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing a bolt with a crescent wrench. Wrench slipped off the nut a struck EE in the nose. He had just had surgery for a dievated septum and was healing when he hit his nose with wrench. He had to have his nose re-set again.

June 26, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by falling object

A large rock fell off conveyor belt striking hard hat on head, causing a laceration to top of head.

June 26, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
H-K Contractors Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

An employee was using a blow torch to cut a cable. He crossed the torch over the left wrist of injured employee causing a small burn to inj ee wrist.

June 22, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting a piece of rubber on the bobcat skid steer with a razor knife. EE slipped with knife cutting his left hand requiring stitches in little finger.

May 5, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was changing oil in the cone. As he removed plug the drain valve also unscrewed and hot oil splashed onto two fingers of the left hand burning him.

March 20, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

A LARGE ROCK WAS STUCK ON CONVEYOR. EE WAS PUSHING ON ROCK & FELT PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER FROM STRAINING.

June 28, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was helping to remove screen, when it slipped sideways striking ee right forearm causing a contuison he reported the lake clinic. He was treated with splint pain meds and motrid and returned to work on light duty restriction for 7 days.

June 25, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger MACHINERY
H-K Contractors Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was standing near another employee welding and a small spark was carried by the wind and blew into his left eye. He went to Lake Clinic the next day when he finally reported the incident to his supervisor.

June 15, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by flying object

Changing a tooth on a loader, using a hammer to drive it on when a piece of metal flaked off and punctured his skin on his chest. He went to a doctor, they removed the metal and put two stitches and allowed employee to return to work full duty.

May 31, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING MUD OUT OF THE SCREEN WITH A HAMMER. HE STRUCK HIS ELBOW ON SIDE OF PLANT CAUSING A CONTUSION. HE WAS STILL HURTING ON 6/02/05 SO HE WENT TO DOCTOR TO GET IT CHECKED OUT. IT WAS JUST A CONTUSION, THE DOCTOR PLACED HIM ON RESTRICTION UNTIL 6/09/05

April 4, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H-K Contractors Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

On cat walk of 6 by 20 screen. He backed up thinking he was against railing, but was in front of ladder opening and he stepped off cat walk falling to ground, landing on his feet. He didn't go to Dr until 4-8-05, and was then put on stay home rest for three days.

January 4, 2005 ID · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Grinding on piece of metal he had just completed welding together. A piece of metal flipped up under safety glasses and he had to go to eye Dr. to have small piece of metal removed from eyelid.

November 10, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING A BELT USING A KNIFE WHEN IT SLIPPED AND CUT HIS THUMB. REQUIRED STITCHES TO CLOSE WOUND.

November 8, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLIMBING ONTO A CONVEYOR TO MAKE A REPAIR WHEN HE STRUCK HIS KNEE ON THE IRON FRAME, LACERATING HIS KNEE. IT TOOK STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND. NO LOST TIME.

February 19, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
H-K Contractors Inc · Flash burns (welding)

THE EE WAS WORKING NEAR A CREW THAT WAS WELDING. EE DID NOT PROTECT HIS EYES BY WEARING EYE PROTECTION. THAT NIGHT HIS EYES BEGAN TO BURN. HE WENT TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM OF HOSPITAL. THEY GA VE HIM PAIN MEDICATION AND TOLD HIM TO STAY HOME THE NEXT DAY.

January 23, 2004 ID · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND
H-K Contractors Inc · No Value Found

EE WAS WALKING OUT TO SHOVEL DIRT WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SOME ICE & STRAINED HIS BACK

December 4, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MOVING A SCRAP PILE OF METAL WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FELL ON HIS FOOT, CAUSING A CONTUSION. DOCTOR X-RAYED & SAID FOOT WAS ONLY BRUISED AND EE COULD RETURN TO WORK. EE STAYED HOME ANYWAY. THEN WENT TO ANOTHER DOCTOR A WEEK LATER AND WAS GIVEN TIME OFF.

November 5, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING THE EE STEPS MOVING CRUSHER TO NEW LOCATION.

June 26, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING ON A CHAIN BEING USED TO LIFT A CONVEYOR. THE CHAIN BECAME STUCK. THE EMPLOYEE PULLED HARDER ON THE CHAIN WHEN IT FREED UP IT STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN MOUTH. TWO TEETH (MIDDLE BOTTOM) WERE K NOCKED LOOSE. EE WILL BE CHECKED IN ABOUT A WEEK TO SEE IF ANY TREATMENT WILL BE NEEDED.

May 12, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H-K Contractors Inc · Fall onto or against objects

LOADING EQUIPMENT TO MOVE CRUSHER, WHEN EE STEPPED ON A CONVEYOR & LOST HIS FOOTING DUE TO RAIN & SNOW ON EQUIPMENT. INJURED HIS LEFT KNEE AS HESTRUCK THE FRAME ON CONVEYOR

February 19, 2003 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS LOADING SOME 8X8 BOARDS ONTO A TRANSPORT TRUCK PREPARING TO MOVE CRUSHER TO A NEW PIT. HE DROPPED THE BOARD ON HIS FINGER, HE NEEDED 8 STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

December 12, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H-K Contractors Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS COLLECTING SAMPLES. WHEN SHE TRIPPED AND FELL BREAKING HER RIGHT ARM.

August 6, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS REMOVING THE SCREENS ON THE CRUSHER AND PULLED THE SCREEN OVER HIS ARM CAUSING A LACERATION.

July 25, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
H-K Contractors Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING WITH A TORCH WHEN HE TURNED, RUNNING THE FLAME ACROSS THE RIGHT HAND OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CAUSING A BURN TO HIS HAND.

June 17, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING WITH A WRENCH ON A STUCK FITTING WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING HAND TO CONTACT A SHARP EDGE. EMPLOYEE LACERATED HIS LEFT THUMB REQUIRING STITCHES.

May 22, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
H-K Contractors Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS WORKING BY ANOTHER EE THAT WAS WELDING,HEWATCHED WITHOUT A WELDING HELMET AND BURNED HIS EYES.

March 19, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HITTING A CHISEL WITH A HAMMER WHEN THE HEAD FELL OFF AND STRUCK EE ON HIS PINKY FINGER OF L. HAND CAUSING HIM U LOOSE NAIL AND REQUIRED STITCHES TO REPAIR WOUND.

November 6, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator OTHER
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by flying object

UNKNOWN EMPLOYEE SAID WIND WAS BLOWING HARD THAT DAY AND SOMETHING BLEW INTO HIS EYE. HE THOUGHTIT WOULD COME OUT. A FEW DAYS LATER HE WENT TO DOCTOR AND A SMALL PIECE OF METAL WAS REMOVED.

August 22, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

ROCK WAS STUCK IN THE GRIZZLY. EMPLOYEE PUSHED ON THE ROCK TO FREE IT. WHEN IT CAME LOOSE HE SMASHED HIS FINGER ON HIS LEFT HAND.

July 9, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by falling object

LABORER WAS BREAKING OUT A STUCK ROCK IN FEED TRAP WHEN THE LOADER OPERATOR DUMPED A LOAD OF ROCK AND MISSING THE FEED HOPPER, DUMPING THE LOAD ONTO THE LABORER.

December 22, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H-K Contractors Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE GRABBED THE HAND RAIL & SWUNG HIS LEGS OUT DOWN 4 STEPS TO THE GROUND THIS CAUSED THE HAND RAIL TO BE PULLED OUTO F ITS FRAME WORK MAKING' EE TO FALL TO GROUND EE HAS STRAINED LEFT SHOULD ER

October 26, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING AN IRON FEED PLATE FOR THE BARMAC, UP ON A CAT WALK, WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 13, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS OBSERVING CRUSHER AFTER THE POWER WAS SHUT OFF. AS THE CRUSHER WAS SLOWING TO A STOP A LARGE ROCK BOUNCED UP HITTING GUARD. THE GUARD BROKE LOOSE AND STRUCK EE IN FACE, CAUSED LACERATIO N.

May 11, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H-K Contractors Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

AS EE WAS PLACING THE RUBBER GASKET FOR THE CHUTE LIP THE LOAD SHIFTED AND CAUGHT EE'S L RING FINGER BETWEEN THE CHUTE AND THE FRAME OF THE CRUSHER. THE FINGER HAD AN AVULSION AND BROKEN BONE.

January 28, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by falling object

A LARGE CHUNK OF FROZEN DIRT & ROCK FELL FROM THE CONVEYOR ONTO EE STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD NEAR HIS LEFT EAR.

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