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October 25, 2010 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning out material from the tail section of a de-energized stacking conveyor the employee suffered a strain to the right arm.

August 31, 2010 MI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Completing repairs for gearbox and pinched finger during installation causing laceration and fracture to the pinkey finger on the right hand.

May 12, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Placing stairs on the Impactor. As the employee squatted down to set the stairs he heard a "pop" from his left knee.

February 3, 2009 MI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was found laying face down, unresponsive, next to his pickup. The time of the accident is between 5:30 AM - 6:00 AM.

May 8, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Struck by rolling or sliding object

In the process of moving the water pump. The terminal end of the cable is attached to a concrete block. When the employee was attaching a second cable to a chain, the concrete block rolled over and onto employee's left leg.

March 21, 2008 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was removing a guard on the field conveyor, the guard was heavy, the guard slid out of his hand. He did have work gloves on but did receive lacerations. Next time when removing a guard, ask for assistance.

October 11, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent down to get oil out of 55 gal drum and when stood up right knee popped and felt pain.

April 7, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped out of power house and twisted ankle.

January 30, 2006 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loading maganese onto back of truck employee was holding 4x4 so the forklift operater could push the pallet w/facks. When forks came in contact w/4x4 pinched employees finger between 4x4 and truck.

August 3, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE OPENED A CAP TO A PIPE THAT WAS UNDER PRESSURE DUE TO BEING PLUGGED. HOT WATER SHOT OUT OF PIPE AND BURNED HIS FACE.

January 20, 2005 MI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Fall to the walkway or working surface

AFTER REMOVING JAW DIE, EE WAS CARRYING IT ACROSS PARKING LOT TO SHOP WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL - STRAINED WRIST.

July 28, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE GOT RUST IN HIS EYE WHILE CHANGING OIL IN GEN SET.

July 27, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal pumper DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Bill Smith Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS SORTING OVERSIZE STONE FROM CONVEYOR AND DEVELOPED TENDONITIS IN WRIST.

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