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October 14, 2021 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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.

June 19, 2020 CO · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
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.

April 8, 2016 CO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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

September 12, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
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.

June 15, 2007 CO · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman STRIKING OR BUMPING
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.

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

May 5, 2005 CO · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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.

July 3, 2003 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
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
Varra Companies Inc · 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.

August 17, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
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.)

August 9, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
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.

January 18, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
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.

November 6, 2001 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Varra Companies Inc · Struck against stationary object

SHARP SPUR CABLE LADDER PUNCTURED RIGHT KNEE. (NO STITCHES ONLY ANTIBIOTICS.)

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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