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Varra Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
While moving a lift chain, the pip it was wrapped around rolled pulling the hook through the left thumb
October 9, 2020
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Varra Companies Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Wet Plant was shut down in order to remove some jammed rocks from tail pulley on cone cross over belt on wash/plant, plant was unexpected turned on and hand got caught in the belt, because of a language barrier the co-worker thought they wanted the bump over turned on to move the rock. This caused EE's hand to get caught up in screen
October 6, 2020
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against a moving object
Operating the haul Truck on the haul road near the new hopper and conveyer, there was water and mud down near the bottom of the ramp. While driving empty the employee hit a hole and this caused the seat in the truck to suddenly slam down and caused employee's back to compress, this caused pain in back.
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Was using a razor knife to cut conveyor belt and cut left thumb on top.
January 13, 2020
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager
POWERED HAULAGE
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against a moving object
Driving down a road that the Haul Trucks drive, hit a patch of ice and slid into a berm turning the truck on side.
Varra Companies Inc · Fall from machine
Employee was on top of water truck turned to go down the ladder, hooked my right boot under lip of tank on top of step and lost balance. Fell down backwards hitting the ladder with back on the way down and landed on right hand and left side of face resulting in a broken right wrist and cut above my left temple.
October 9, 2014
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
miner, prospector, nec
OTHER
Varra Companies, Inc. · (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Injured person is a non-Varra employee. He works for Devoe Contracting. He was waiting to be scaled out and had a heart attack. 911 emergency was called and the flight for life was called by EMT and so was the fire department. Then he was taken to Greeley medical center for further treatment. NOT A VARRA EMPLOYEE
January 27, 2014
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Varra Companies Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Had some packed snow on the ground. EE did not notified anyone that he had slipped. He continued to work until 2/5/2014 when I received a call from the hsp that he had been admitted because he slipped and hit his head. I then filed a claim with our Workers Comp Carrier. We are still not sure if he fell at work, that is being investigated by the Workers comp Carrier
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against a moving object
Miner left vehicle running and in drive. Miner exited the vehicle. Vehicle started rolling. Miner opened door to stop vehicle. Vehicle hit concrete block. Steering wheel spun, miner's right forearm/wrist got entangled in the steering wheel. Sprained right wrist.
August 22, 2008
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Lifting screens from squeeze sreen, he strained his lower back. (x-ray only, restrictions, anti-inflammatory muscle relaxant)
June 9, 2008
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
During regular work-wrist started hurting-tried to lift large dump of mud.
April 22, 2008
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Using hammer and chisel to remove bearing race from shaft. Race shattered causing metal fragments to puncture finger and palm.
January 18, 2008
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against a moving object
Operating scraper - frozen ridges - causing operator to bounce (1/18/08 reported - Doctor 1/23/08).
December 20, 2007
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Clay picker (strained back) removing clay from moving conveyor.
August 13, 2007
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Varra Companies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
He stepped down from work platform to main cone work platform - turned ankle - did not place foot on work platform.
July 30, 2007
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Shoveling material beneath conveyor, hurt lower abdomen. Diagnosed as hernia.
Varra Companies, Inc · Struck against stationary object
Working on rollers. Hard hat fell off. When he stood up, hit head on conveyor. Stitches
February 14, 2007
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Hammer handle slipped in hand while hammering return roller. Hammer struck left index finger.
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Repairing equipment - ratchet broke.
February 25, 2006
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by falling object
Rock (slab) fell on hand.
September 22, 2005
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Varra Companies, Inc · Struck against a moving object
Jammed "pinky" finger of left hand while backing the haul truck. 1st aid.
July 19, 2005
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
POWERED HAULAGE
Varra Companies, Inc · Struck against a moving object
EXCAVATOR BUCKET DROPPED INTO HAUL TRUCK BED, SOIL UNDER TRACKS GAVE WAY ALLOWING BUCKET TO DROP INTO TRUCK
Varra Companies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Helping unload equipment from truck hurt right shoulder when climbing on to truck.
May 2, 2005
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Varra Companies, Inc · Fall from machine
Foot slipped on step when exiting haul truck hurt right foot instep walking boot.
October 22, 2004
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Replacing v-belt on pulley-belt caught left pinky finger. cracked small finger-left hand finger x-rayed-a tape splint was applied.
June 28, 2004
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Varra Companies Inc · Fall onto or against objects
Repairing hydraulic pump on 980 Cat loader. Foot slipped, lower left leg sustained contusion. Diagnostic x-ray, Celebrex for pain.
June 21, 2004
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
POWERED HAULAGE
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against a moving object
HE STRAINED LOWER BACK MUSCLE OPERATING SCRAPER. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ORDERED ON FIRST VISIT.
September 8, 2003
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator
MACHINERY
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against a moving object
OPERATING DOZER, ROLLED UP ON ROCK AS HE WAS BACKING, BRUISED SIDE ON SEAT.
Varra Companies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
STEPPED FROM HAUL TRUCK, TURNED TO LEAVE AND TWISTED RT HIP, STRAINED RT HIP MUSCLES. DR PRESCRIBED MUSCLE RELAXANT.
February 25, 2003
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
NO VALUE FOUND
STEPPED OUT OF CAR, SLIPPED ON EARLY MORNING ICE, FELL ON HIS POSTERIOR CAUSING HARM.
February 24, 2003
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
OTHER
Varra Companies Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
EAR INFECTION, AN ALERGIC REACTION TO EAR PLUGS.DR. PRESCRIBED EAR DROPS FOR 2 WEEKS.
September 10, 2002
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
USING 3# HAMMER ON 10" SNAP ON CHIESEL-SMALL PIECE OF CHIESEL BROKE OFF, PUNCTURED, LEFT INDEX FINGER. LEAVING PIECE OF METAL EMBEDDED.
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by falling object
CHANGING OIL IN CAT D300E HAUL TRUCK BUMPED OIL PAN WITH WRENCH. FOREIGN MATERIAL FELL IN EYE. (TREATMENT ANTIBIOTIC DROPS.)
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against stationary object
EXITING HAUL TRUCK-BACKING DOWN STEPS AS TRAINED-SLIPPED-HIT RIGHT HAND ON STEP CAUSING FRACTURE TO RT METACARPAL ON RT HAND. CONDITIONS DRY-NOT SLIPPERY.
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
PICKING FROZEN MATERIAL FROM HOPPER W/ BAR. BAR BOUNCED BACK, HIT RIGHT EAR CAUSING CONTUSION AND ABRASION.
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against stationary object
SHARP SPUR CABLE LADDER PUNCTURED RIGHT KNEE. (NO STITCHES ONLY ANTIBIOTICS.)
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
KNOCKING DIRT FROM HOPPER, HIT FINGER WITH HAMMER.
August 13, 2001
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Struck by falling object
CHANGING BATTERY ON SCRAPER - COVER TO BATTERIES FELL APPROXIMATELY 5' ONTO FOOT.
August 9, 2001
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Varra Companies, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUTTING CONVEYOR BELT TO LENGTH WITH A UTILITY KNIFE, KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT THIGH.
August 8, 2001
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against stationary object
REMOVING HYDRAULIC LINE FROM CYLINDER- PRESSURE WITHIN BLEW OIL OUT OF LINE- STARTLING EMPLOYEE. HE JUMPED BACK HITTING HAND ON EQUIPMENT.
April 4, 2001
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
POWERED HAULAGE
Varra Companies Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MUD PICKER STATION- A HOLE ABOUT 10" LONG AND 2 1/2" WIDE ON GUARD. EMPLOYEE STEPPED FORWARD TO STEADY HIMSELF AND HIS HAND WENT THRU THE HOLE AND FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN ROLLER AND BELT.
April 2, 2001
CO · Metal/Non-Metal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Varra Companies Inc · Fall from machine
GREASING LOADER- WENT UP TO CHECK ON ZERK- HAD GREASE ON SHOE- SLIPPED AND FELL FROM MACHINE (ABOUT 5 1/2-6FT.).
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