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Employee was sitting in a chair working on a wire saw control box and the chair shifted and EE fell out of the chair to the ground from a seated position. Review of the incident inconclusive of chair malfunction or employee weight shift could have caused the fall. Chair was disposed of regardless.

Showing a recordable STS for both ears after retest. Results are being reviewed by audiologist to determine work relatedness.

Currently showing a recordable STS for the right ear. Retest was recommended following initial testing. Retest was performed on 1/24/22. Employee stated employee has fluid on the ear. Employee also has a history of excessive wax build up in ears. Scheduling medical evaluation per doctor recommendation.

Employee was washing out a hole that had been drilled and dust/debris got in right eye.

Currently showing a recordable STS for the right ear.

Employee was stung on the elbow by a wasp. They had a severe allergic reaction. Used an epi-pen onsite. Was rushed to the ER. Received fluids and medication via IV.

EE was attempting to use a bar to stop a slab from falling on EE's foot. The slab knocked the bar out of EE's hand and the bar came down across right foot, on top of the steel toe area of boot. EE has bruising on right big toe and second toe.

EE was on the edge of the B1//B2 highwall near the substation trailing a power cable along the highwall edge. EE stated that back popped when EE bent over.

Employee was changing a piece of steel on the DTH. To keep balance, employee laid left hand on the track. Employee's glove got caught in the chain and pulled hand into the gear. The pinky finger and ring finger were completely severed.

Employee was using an excavator to pull over at C Sector. Was looking up, watching the wall and the bucket slipped which jarred employee and the machine. Employee woke up the following morning, 9/16/16 with neck pain.

Injured left shoulder while wrapping chain around block of marble.

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATED IN ANNUAL HEARING TEST ON 1/22/13. HE REPORTED ON 1/31/13 THAT HE HAS EXPERIENCED RINGING IN HIS EARS SINCE THE 1/22 HEARING TEST. EMPLOYEE IS BEING EVALUATED BY A WC MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.

Miner was utilizing a folding knife in the course of his job. Knife unexpectedly folded and slipped, sticking him in the leg.

BROKE LEFT THUMB WHEN EMPLOYEE ACCIDENTALLY STRUCK IT WITH A HAMMER.

EMPLOYEE WORKS IN MAINTENANCE; WAS HITTING A WEDGE WITH A HAMMER, A SMALL PIECE OF METAL SPLINTERED OFF AND STRUCK HIM IN THE NECK.

EE LEANED OVER TO LOOK OUT OF THE WINDOW OF THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HE WAS OPERATING. HE FELT A 'PULL' IN HIS MIDDLE BACK. EE DID NOT REPORT THE INCIDENT TO MANAGEMENT UNTIL 2/24/09.

Moving wire saw from an area with the Bobcat, bucket of Bobcat was up to the ceiling of the area and broke loose a piece of thin marble which fell and hit employee's hardhat, breaking into smaller pieces, hitting his cheek and left hand.

Attempting to straighten a 12" anchor pin with drill press. Pin popped out of hydraulic press and hit his right hand - 5 stitches.

Employee walked across trash and broken stone area to change compressor setting. Large rock was dislodged and trapped his left foot (fracture). Should have walked around the area and used ladder provided.

Thawing mud and ice conditions at top of wall. Miner stepped off ladder to edge of wall. The frozen mud gave way and he slipped, falling 8-1/2 ft backward. Landed on right side/knee.

Employee was lifting a piece of track, bent over and suffered an abdominal strain when he stood upright.

Got a shock from 440v cable short when he grabbed diamond wire on saw.

Transferring diesel fuel from transportable tank to generator tank, fueling hose was inhibiting operation of crank-style pump. Employee moved hose to allow cranking, hose slipped off nozzel, spraying fuel at other employee in face, eyes, front, causing ingestion of fuel. Immediate vomiting. Employee was sick 2 hours, finished shift to 10:00 p.m.

Working underneath Track Hoe and some dirt or debris got into his eye as he was brushing off his hair and face after finishing. Was wearing safety glasses during the work, removed them to brush dirt from hair and face.

Miner was hitting a wheel with a 3 lb hammer to adjust the angle. Missed and hit is own right hand. Bruised right hand. Was x-rayed, no broken bones.

Employee was working on a Volvo L330D Loader from a temporary platform constructed for the purpose of gaining access to the area in need of repair. The employee attempted to re-position the equipment by moving it, while standing on the platform and steering. Platform collapsed and employee fell.

As the crew was riding in the Suburban vehicle on the way to the Quarry, they crossed a rough spot, caused by snow melt run-off in the road, slowly. The bounce of the vehicle caused employee to jam his neck on the ceiling. He was in the back seat area.

Drilling with hand drill when the fitting on the drill came off and hit the back of his hand. Bad bruise on right thumb and back of hand. Employee had performed all safety precautions.

Employee moving a drill of approximately 100 lbs, and feels she strained her shoulder and arm when she lowered it to the ground from an upright position to the ground

Miner was decending on ladder tied off ladder. Ladder slipped, miner lost balance and fell approx. 8 ft. Hit right shoulder and head on floor. Iced/heat applied to shoulder and neck immediately. Headache and stiffness in shoulder/neck area.