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August 4, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
All Rock · Struck against a moving object

In loader pulling on cone with chain attached to loader bucket in short jerks, felt pinch in lower back on second jerk.

May 12, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
All Rock · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hammer and accidentally hit his right thumb.

October 28, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
All Rock · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee removing broken bolt with wrench and slipped and pulled on his shoulder. Employee worked until the following Wednesday, reported injury on Friday the 5th of November. On Friday, the 29 of Oct. he said he had hurt his shoulder in case he called in sick on Monday. Was asked if he wanted to go to doctor and he said no. On the 5th, he decided to go to doctor.

May 12, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
All Rock · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting pin in cone. Large rock fell on his right hand and arm.

June 23, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
All Rock · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING BOX CUTTER KNIFE TO CUT THROUGH BELTING MATERIAL FOR CONVEYER, SLIPPED OFF BELTING WITH KNIFE AND BLADE CUT INTO ARM ABOVE LEFT WRIST.

May 6, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
All Rock · Over-exertion in lifting objects

2 MEN LIFTING ONE END AT AT TIME, A 12 X 12 TIMBER INTO LOADER BUCKET FOR MOVING TIMBER TO ANOTHER LOCATION.

February 19, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
All Rock · Fall from machine

COMING OUT OF GENERATOR TRAILER EE STEPPED ONTO WOOD PLATFORM AND IT GAVE WAY. EE FELL THRU WITH FOOT CAUSING FOOT TO TURN OVER.

August 8, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
All Rock · Struck by falling object

ROCK FALL FROM SHOOT EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER THE SHOOT REPAIRING A SCREEN.

January 12, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
All Rock · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS WRENCHING ON CONVEYOR.

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