Gwalia (Usa) Ltd · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A 2" LAYFLAT DISCHARGE HOSE UP THE HEAP ON THE LEACH PAD WHEN SHE STRAINED THE MUSCLES IN HER BACK.
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June 18, 1991
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gwalia (Usa) Ltd · Fall from machine
EE WAS STANDING ON THE BACK OF A CONVEYOR ADJUSTING A BELT WIPE. THERE WAS POOR FOOTING DUE TO RAIN AND SPILLAGE OF ORE.
Gwalia (Usa) Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRIMMING CONV BELTING WITH KNIFE SLIPPED OUT OF BELT MOVED HIS HAND OUT OF THE WAY BEFORE LACERATING HIS L INDEX FINGER
November 27, 1990
SC · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gwalia (Usa) Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface
EMPL SLIPPED ON WET PLASTIC WHILE MOVING SAND BAGS. WHEN HE FELL HE STRUCK CHIN ON GROUND CUTTING LIP OPEN.
Gwalia (Usa) Ltd · Struck by falling object
TUES A.M. I WAS INSTRUCTING CONCRETE BLOCK DRIVER WHERE TO PUT BLOCK WHEN REMOTE SHORTED OUT & DROPPED BLOCK WE WERE SORTING OUT BLOCK WHEN BLOCK FELL & HIT SIDE OF MY FOOT RESULTING IN BLOOD POISONING.
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