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July 27, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Ashdown Project LLC · Struck by falling object

Unconsolidated slough off hanging wall fell from the rib pushed miner down on an 8X8 timber, right leg bent under him and was broken when he landed on the leg and timber at the same time.

April 20, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Ashdown Project LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Welding overhead, slag and sparks went down the shirt sleeve and burned elbow causing a staph infection.

April 11, 2010 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Ashdown Project LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting a jackleg from a raise # 3, went to put it in a slide bucket

October 27, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Ashdown Project LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

While pulling a hung steel with jackleg, strained left shoulder and neck area.

September 19, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ashdown Project LLC · Struck by falling object

Installing a timber stull 9', a rock came loose when the stull tightened and fell on his hard hat.

September 8, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ashdown Project LLC · Accident type, without injuries

A blast occured on 9/6/08. This area was closed, barricaded off preventing anyone to enter this area and supporting it and scaling it down.

September 6, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ashdown Project LLC · Accident type, without injuries

After a blast, the ground fluffed down. The ore vein had been drilled and blasted. Additional material fell from hanging wall.

May 24, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator POWERED HAULAGE
Ashdown Project LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

1 yard loader was ribbed brakes did not hold

March 19, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Ashdown Project LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was stepping over 3' sandwall, stepped down an a 10"x10" timber on the front of his foot, causing the calf muscle to stretch.

March 19, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashdown Project LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was dragging pipe down drift and over extended knee.

March 4, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal underground transportation trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashdown Project LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee got cement over top of boots, did not wash out until end of shift, causing cement burns.

February 27, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal underground transportation trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashdown Project LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Cement went over rubber boots, employee did not wash out cement until end of shift.

February 12, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ashdown Project LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking through the mud and twisted right knee. He felt his knee pop. Movement was very limited.

January 10, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Ashdown Project LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a skilsaw to cut mine timbers. The saw kicked back and cut his right thigh.

January 9, 2008 NV · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ashdown Project LLC · Fall from ladders

Employee was climbing down ladder in raise, rocks started falling the employee scurried down to the bottom and jumped out of way landing wrong.

November 8, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashdown Project LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was bolting underground getting rocks and cuttings in hair and hard hat. When employee was showering rock or dirt fell into his eye, this infected his eye and required cleaning out by doctor.

November 5, 2007 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ashdown Project LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving slusher bucket. He slipped and fell, his right hand was caught between rib and bucket . The bucket smashed his finger right ring finger.

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