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February 27, 1991 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UNDER PLANT. WEDGE FELL OUT OF CRUSHER ABOVE HIM FELL AND HIT HIS HEAD.

January 28, 1991 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP ON A CONVEYOR TO REPAIR A TORN BELT. HE PULLED AGAINST A GUARD, LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL, INJURING HIS HEAD.

January 25, 1991 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING BELTING- KNIFE SLIPPED (STITCHES)

January 17, 1991 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WASCLEANING SURGE TUNNEL, PICKED UP A ROCK AND INJURED BACK.

January 11, 1991 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS INSTALLING A SEAL IN CYLINDER USING A SCREWDRIVER AS A PRY TOOL IT SLIPPED AND HE PUNCTURED HIS HAND INFECTION DEVELOPED HOSPTILIZED.

November 27, 1990 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall from machine

EE CLIMBED UP ON R-35 BUMPER TO CHECK HIS ENGINE SLIPPED AND FELL.

October 18, 1990 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING CONE CRUSHER BY HAND TO MOVE FINGERS BEFORE THEY WERE PINCHED IN V-BELT GROOVE.

October 16, 1990 AR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE HAD INSTALLED BRASS LINER BUSHING IN A CONE CRUSHER. SLIPPED AND FELL. JAMMED KNEE.

October 8, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UNDER PALNT SLIPPED AND FELL-AS HE FELL HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A PIECE OF METAL ON A PLANT SUPPORT.

September 26, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPL CHANGING GREASE FITTING ON SCREEN-ECCENTRIC COUNTERWEIGHT ROLLED AND CUT EMPL FOOT.

September 20, 1990 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHAINGING PLANT SCREEN BEARING. HIT WITH HAMMER. PIECE BROKE OFF-END STRUCK EMPLOYEE.

September 4, 1990 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Contact with heat

WA S WORKING IN GRAVEL BIN-FELT SICK

August 24, 1990 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS INSTALLING A SPRING ON A R-35 EUCLID TRUCK USING A CHAIN HOIST-CHAIN BROKE LETTINGA FRAME FALL ON EMPLOYEE GLANCING BLOW.

June 4, 1990 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall from machine

EMPL HAD CLIMBED UP ON ROLL CRUSHER TO CHECK TAKEUP PULLEY AS HE CLIMBED DOWN HE LOST BALANCE & APPARENTLY JUMPED ABOUT 12'.

May 1, 1990 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck against stationary object

USING DRY BAR TO ALIGN CHUTE-BAR SLIPPED AND RIGHT INDEX FINGER STUCK PIECE OF STEEL PLATING.

April 9, 1990 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck against a moving object

END DUMP DRIVER DUMPED A LOAD OF ROCK INTO FEED HOPPER. A ROCK BOUNCED THROUGH THE OPERATOR'S CONTROL HOUSE AND STRUCK THE OPERATOR.

March 13, 1990 AR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BOULDER HUNG IN CRUSHER EMPLOYEE USING A LOADER TOOTH TO WEDGE AGAINST BOULDER TOOTH SHATTERED PIECES STRUCK INJURED EMPLOYEE.

February 27, 1990 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING CONVEYOR WIPER BELT KNIFE SLIPPED CUT HAND.

November 22, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Rubbed or abraded

EMPLOYEE BURTN ARM ON CONVEYOR BELT ROLLER. TREATED FIRST AID CASE. INFECTION DEVELOPED NOW REQUIRES A SKIN GRAFT.

November 7, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKED UP ROCK INJ BACK

October 24, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPL WAS STANDING ON PLATFORM CHECKING WATER IN RADIATOR AS HE STEPPED FROM PLATFORM TO LOADER HE SLIPPED AND FELL

October 13, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS WORKING ON TRUCK IN SHOP. AS HE GOT UP OFF OF CREEPER HE TWISTED KNEE. CONTINUOUSLY GOTWORSE HAD TO HAVE SURGERY 11/27/89.

October 2, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE <WHILE OPERATING A DRAGLINE| REACHED & MOVED A TOOL BOX BEGAN LOSING TIME 101089

September 26, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS GREASING HEAD PULLEY SLIPPED ON ROCKS ON CATWALK SKINNED KNEE.

August 13, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REPORTED ON 8-18-89 THAT HE HAD PULLED A MUSCLE SHOVELING AROUND 8-13-89, WORKED THROUGH 8-21-89, TOOK OFF.

August 10, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE ALLOWED END LOADER TO FREE WHEEL LOADER STRUCK BEAM AND SHOOK UP EE.

August 5, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTED A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON.

July 31, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS STANDING IN LOADER BUCKET CHANGING ROLLER ON CONVEYOR OPERATOR ALLOWED LOADER TO MOVE FORWARD MASHING EE AGAINST LOADER BUCKET.

July 25, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck against stationary object

CHANGING HAMMERS ON IMPACT CRUSHER CUT ARM ON SHIM

July 8, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HELPING INSTALL A CONVEYOR BELT, PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

June 29, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WAS WORKING ON CEDAR RAPIDS SCREEN PUT HAND IN SIDE OPENING TO REMOVE CABLE HOIST HOOK ECCENTRIC SHAFT ROLLED BACK & CAUGHT HIS HAND BRUISING IT.

May 20, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

QUARRY FLOODED.PUMP HOSE WAS STUCK IN MUD.EMPL TRIED TO FREE HOSE FROM MUD,PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

May 20, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

BUILDING CATWALK ON PORTABLE CRUSHER MASHED FINGER BETWEEN CHAIN AND CATWALK.

May 5, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL PLACING CABLE AROUND BOULDER IN PRIMARY CRUSHER CABLE PULLED AGAINST HAND CUTTING LITTLE FINGER.

May 4, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

;MACHINE SLID IN MUD OPER OPENED DOOR DOOR SLAMMED ON THUMB.

April 25, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE RAW MATERIALS WERE BEING DUMPED INTO GRIZZLY, A ROCK SPLIT AND A PORTION FELL OFF PLANT AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HEAD.

April 24, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING A CABLE AROUND SOME PUMP PARTS WHEN THEY FELL & STRUCK HAND & WRIST BLOCKS TOOK IMPACT OF FALLING MATERIALS

April 17, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING TRACKS ON DRAGLINE USING 3/4" EYE BOLT TO PULL TRACKS ON MACHINE-BOLT BROKE AND STRUCK HAND.

March 7, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL LOWERED PROTECTIVE PUMP COVER AMD FAILED TO REMOVE HIS HAND.

January 30, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING CONVEYOR BELT WITH POCKET KNIFE-IT SLIPPED AND CUT PALM OF LEFT HAND.

January 21, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING PATCH A CONVEYOR BELT AND CUT HAND WTH DRILL BIT.

January 3, 1989 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING DOWN LADDER FROM JAW PLATFORM AND HIS FEET SLIPPED OFF A RUNG AND HE FELL ABOUT 8 FT.

November 16, 1988 AR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING POSTIONS OUT OF A DIESAL ENGINGE, USING A HAMMER HANDLE, HANDLE SLIPPED OFF CONNECTOR ROD END STRUCK FINGER, MASHING IT AGAINST BLOCK.

November 7, 1988 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING HOLES IN BELT LAGGING, KNIFE BLADE BROKE, KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING EMPLOYEEHS HAND.

October 25, 1988 OK · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CHANGING BARREL OF GREASE ON GREASE TRUCK WHEN LID SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND.

September 28, 1988 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS ON TRACK ON D-8 DOZER, WRENCH SLIPPED AND HE STRUCK HIS HAND AGAINST THE DOZER FRAME.

September 16, 1988 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Fall from ladders

FELL OFF LADDER (MISSED STEP) WHILE WORKING ON CONVEYOR GEAR BOX.

September 1, 1988 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING SCREENS ON PLANT.

August 19, 1988 AR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Boorhem-Fields Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON V-BELT PULLED FINGER INTO PULLEY.

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