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October 11, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Rock Products LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting a Curtain Liner into place in the H.S.I when it slipped from hands. EE was able to catch it before it hit EE or dropped completely. Two days later on 10/13/2016 EE started to suffer from bad stomach pain then later after the shift EE noticed naval was bulging out of Stomach. The Employee is Temp Employee we hired through the local Temp service.

June 20, 2016 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing a worn screen cloth from a screening plant and sprained left thumb while removing the screen cloth.

May 19, 2016 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Equipment operator was fueling up loader when operator stepped off the fuel station's concrete slab, rolled ankle and fell into the loader pulling some muscles in back and neck. 5/23/2016 Tuesday EE went to the doctors and the doctor said EE pulled some muscles in neck and put EE on light duty for 2 weeks.

November 7, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Rock Products LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was working out of a manlift basket when the lift swayed after coming to a stop, miner reached hand out to steady himself on railing, finger over the edge of the railing became pinched between the lift rail and the catwalk rail of the plant. Right index finger pinched, bone cracked,(2)stitches.

May 25, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Rock Products LLC · Struck by flying object

EE was pulling welding cables under the prewash screen, after pulling the leads he felt something in his left eye. He then went to look in the mirror to see what it was. We then tried to flush it out with eye wash, the object did not come out, so we proceeded to the doctor's office for removal.

April 16, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Pacific Rock Products LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had come in to work early and was sitting down and drinking a cup of coffee with two co-workers. He dropped his cup and reached down to retrieve it. When he didn't rise up, his co-workers helped him up. He was in obvious discomfort. 911 was called and the paramedics determined EE was having a stroke. He was transported by amublance to Legacy Hospital.

March 27, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was grinding on a feed hopper. The electrical cord was caught on the ladder he turned to his right to pull some slack in the cord and felt a strain in his lower back.

June 22, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to move a tail pulley with a 6 ft bar and felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

January 7, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Rock Products LLC · Struck against stationary object

Injured employee was moving the moveable building around the HSI Crusher. He pushed with his right shoulder and in the process, moved his right elbow in to his rib cage which resulted in a bruised rib cage.

September 29, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Struck against stationary object

While performing work on the catwalk of the jaw crusher, the worker turned his body to the left and his elbow struck the handrail.

June 6, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was entering the oil room in the shop, as he entered the room he lost his footing as he stepped inside with his left foot, he then reached toward a storage bend to catch his balance. The plam of his left hand made contact with welding rods bored in a box on the shelf and his left hand was cut.

October 3, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Pacific Rock Products LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was operating a front end loader at the 3/8 minus stockpile loading trucks. A yellow-jacket bee entered the cab and stung his left ring finger. His finger started swelling. The employee was taken to the medical clinic where the stinger was removed. He was given antibiotics and released to full duty.

August 7, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Struck by falling object

While removing 20' x 2" x 2" steel tubing from the rack, a second tubing rolled from the pile. The edge of the tubing made contact with the employee's right forearm resulting in a 4" laceration.

February 23, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Rock Products LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working with a shovel cleaning around the jaw crusher. After completing an 8 hour shift, he felt some discomfort in his lower back. The employee drove home and felt spasms in his lower back. He could not exit his vehicle without help. He then contacted his supervisor and was taken to the hospital.

January 15, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacific Rock Products LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was replacing bolts on the cone screen wear plate. He was using a 1/2" ratchet with extension lying on the catwalk to access the bolt on the bottom side. The socket slipped off the bolt and the ratchet handle hit him in the nose resulting in a contusion.

September 23, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE & co-worker were replacing & repairing track groups on the 330 excavator. In an attempt to align the lock slots with the slip fit pins to join the tracks together, EE tapped on the pin with a sledge hammer. The pins did not move. EE took a more forceful swing, the hit glanced off the pin toward the track pad where his hand was caught between the pad & the sledge handle.

September 20, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was pushing material up on the ballast stockpile. The rear suspension support of the operator's seat broke. This caused employee's back to hurt. He reported the incident and was taken to the clinic for medical evaluation.

May 5, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Rock Products LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was installing a hood lift assembly on the 988G loader. After connecting the pin & spring clip to the cylinder end of the assembly & the hood, he proceeded to place the clip & pin on the rear assembly end. Pin would not go through. EE attempted to align the pin by activating the hood to relieve pressure. The hood raised, the pin popped out & his hand was caught in the machine.

March 20, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

3 EE's were assigned the task of streching out 500' of #8 SO cord to be used to install an electrical pump. When the proper length was reached, the cord required cutting. One of the EE's went to get wire cutting shears. One of the other EE's had the injuried EE hold the cord and and the other EE cut through the wire with a box knife and cut the injuried EE.

February 24, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

His hearing is getting worse all the time. he wears ear plugs/muff and is in an enclosed cab. he has been a driller for many years prior to coming to work at pacific rock products all so it is not clear if the loss was caused by conditions at pacific rock products lll.

October 12, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING ON A BLOW BAR. A PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF AND STRUCK HIM BETWEEN THE RIGHT THUMB AND FOREFINGER. THE STEEL PIECE WAS REMOVED AND ONE STITCH WAS REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

August 2, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CUTTING A CONVEYOR BELT WITH A UTILITY KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS RIGHT HAND BELOW THE THUMB. THE LACERATION REQUIRED THREE STITCHES TO CLOSE.

June 9, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Ee was attempting to shim a reach lock pin when his left middle finger was pinched between the clevis and the lock housing. The resulting laceration required stitches.

September 11, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SHOVELING MUD UNDER THE SCALP BYPASS CONVEYOR. A PIECE OF WET MUD FELL FROM A RETURN ROLLER AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HARD HAT. THE IMPACT CAUSED HIS HEAD TO SNAP BACK JARRING HIS NECK. VIS ITED DOCTOR ON 9/22/03 AND DIAGNOSED WITH A NECK STRAIN.

May 21, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE EXPERIENCED KNEE PAIN WHILE CLIMBING IN AND OUT OF THE CRANE CAB. VISITED DOCTOR ON 6-30-03. SOME QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER THE INJURY WAS WORK RELATED, POSSIBLY PRE-EXISTING.

March 6, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WELDING AND GRINDING ON A CRACKED CROSS MEMEBER OF A TRANSFER. HE HAD LIMITED ACCESS. HE WORE SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL TIMES HOWEVER HE DID NOT WEAR A SHIELD A TALL TIMES BECAUSE OF TIGHT ACCESS. THE NEXT MORNING HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS LEFT EYE. IT WAS REMOVED AT THE CLINIC THAT DAY. RELEASED TO FULL DUTY.

November 19, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CHECKING THE BUCKET KICKOUT MAGNET ON HTE 988F. HE HAD CLIMBED ONTO THE ARMS OF THE LOADER TO ACCESS THE MAGNET. WHEN HE FINISHED THE WORK, HE CLIMBED BACK DON. HE PLACED HIS LEFT FOOT ON A BUCKET ARM AND WHEN HE TRANSFERRED HIS WEIGHT, HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL. HIS LEFT SIDE STRUCK THE BUCKET ARM. IT WAS RAINING OUT AT THE TIME.

October 12, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pacific Rock Products, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF WELDING 1/2" STEEL PLATE TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE 375 EXCAVATOR BUCKET. WHEN HE LIFTED THE PLATE INTO POSITION, HE RESTED IT JUST ABOVE HIS RIGHT KNEE. SEVERAL DAYS LATER THE KNEE SWELLED UP, BUT THERE WAS NO PAIN. HE VISITED A DOCTOR ON 10/30/02 AS THE KNEE WAS NOT IMPROVING. DIAGNOSED WITH POST TRAUMATIC PATELLAR FEMORAL SYNDROME OR WATER ON THE KNEE.

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