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August 3, 2021 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Rilite Aggregate · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Miner was attempting to clear an obstructed troughing roller with a small hammer. The miner was standing on the cross support of the screen deck #1, clearing a roller on the 1st under screen belt. Miner slipped and EE's right arm fell into the back side of the guarding, EE's right hand came in contact with the belting and roller resulting in a cut to EE's right middle finger.

July 5, 2017 NV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Rilite Aggregate · Struck against a moving object

Operator with fully loaded haul truck traveled down from upper loading area, along approximately a 1,000' long haul road with an approximate 15% grade. Operator noticed a situation with the brake system on truck. As EE approached lower storage area EE was unable to stop. Operator diverted truck against stored material, contacting stored boulders, overturning dump bed and stopping.

April 25, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Rilite Aggregate · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While servicing water truck grease hose ruptured sending grease thru latex glove and injuring the right index finger.

March 10, 2011 NV · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rilite Aggregate · Struck against stationary object

Wind blew hard hat off employee head. While picking hard hat off the ground employee hit his head on the sand wash plant.

June 19, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rilite Aggregate · Fall from machine

Loader operator slipped while descending equipment ladder, spraining right foot.

March 10, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rilite Aggregate · Fall from ladders

While setting steel deck plate into position, contractor lost control of plate, allowing plate to shift/slide into ladder. This sudden movement dislodged worker off ladder, individual fell approx. 6'8" to ground.

December 28, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Rilite Aggregate · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing out a damaged gear box, cleaning the shaft with a grinder, grinder bounced off the head pulley, kicking back and making contact with his left index finger. The incident opened a one inch gash which required 4 stitches to close.

July 14, 2006 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rilite Aggregate · Struck against stationary object

Mechanic, after repairing /replacing screens on screen deck at old plant, had his finger (right pinky) push thru screen. Finger hit screen deck assembly and was broken. Emergency room visit was required where finger was isolated & splinted. On 7-20 surgery was performed on finger.

September 8, 2005 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Rilite Aggregate · Struck against stationary object

CLEANING PLANT AND HIT LEFT SHIN ON A LEG OF PLANT.

January 25, 2003 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rilite Aggregate · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING BELT BAND WITH KNIFE AND CUT LEFT THUMB.

September 14, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rilite Aggregate · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TRIPPED BACKWARDS OVER A BOARD. (NOT REPORTED UNTIL 9/16/01).

February 21, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver OTHER
Rilite Aggregate · Struck by flying object

LOOKED INTO REAR VIEW MIRROR WHILE BACKING UP TRUCK WHEN WIND BLEW DIRT INTO EYE.

January 24, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rilite Aggregate · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CHANGING BUCKET ON BOBCAT EMPLOYEE LOCKED THE LEVER IN PLACE AND BEFORE HE COULD REMOVE HIS HAND THE OPERATOR PULLED THE BUCKET BACK SMASHING HAND.

October 29, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Rilite Aggregate · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WIND BLEW DIRT INTO RIGHT EYE.

October 6, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rilite Aggregate · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING DEBRIS OUT OF MATERIAL-WHEN GETTING BACK INTO LOADER FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA.

August 6, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec OTHER
Rilite Aggregate · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLEANING YARD AND WAS STUNG BY A BEE.

May 31, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rilite Aggregate · Struck by falling object

WHEN LIFTING A SCREEN INTO PLACE IT SLIPPED OUT OF HAND AND FELL ON LEFT LEG CUTTING THE LEG.

May 31, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rilite Aggregate · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

CHECKING PLANT FROM CONCRETE PLATFORM--LOST FOOTING AND FELL ONTO GROUND, INJURING RIGHT ANKLE AND FOOT.

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