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September 22, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brice Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a zip-tie with an utility knife. when the knife cut through the zip-tie, it continued and cut their left thumb. They was received about 3 stitches.

July 2, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brice Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was cutting conveyor belt fabric with a utility knife and cut rt. leg.

July 1, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Brice Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

During setting up of crusher and fine tuning the production specs, employee began complaining of sore forearms. After switching to operating a loader they didn't get much better. It appears they had this condition prior but it resurfaced. After seeing doctor, it was diagnosed as a form of carpal tunnel in the wrists.

September 5, 2020 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Brice Incorporated · Struck against a moving object

After a long shift operator was walking the dozer down the access road from the pit and while trying to make the turn at a switchback got the tracks too far over the berm and slid down and rolled dozer down the slope, it rolled once with a slow slide.

August 15, 2019 AK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Brice Incorporated · Struck by flying object

Fly rock from a blast flew over stockpile and hit employee in the leg. Rushed to nearest hospital and diagnosed with broken rt. leg.

July 30, 2012 AK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Brice Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was tightening a pressurized hydraulic fitting to stop a drip leak. He had barely touched his wrench to the fitting when it gave way releasing pressurized fluid. The crusher was NOT on/powerized but has contant pressure in the valves where the fitting was. The pressurized hyd. fluid shot out and cut his arm and neck.

August 30, 2011 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brice Incorporated · Struck by falling object

Employee was disassembling brace for a conveyor belt legs when the brace swung down and hit his foot after he loosened one end.

July 19, 2010 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brice Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

It was a rainy day and the ground was muddy which led to the steps on the ladder being slippery. Employee banged his leg on the attached ladder while descending.

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