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July 29, 1992 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Clark Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

25530OVER GRINDING A PIECE OF STEEL WITH A HAND GRINDER AND FELT A TIGHTNESS IN LOWER BACK.

January 23, 1992 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Minerals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL ON LEFT KNEE.

May 29, 1991 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clark Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE TRIED TO MOVE STAGING AND PULLED BACK.

May 22, 1991 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Minerals Inc · Fall from ladders

HE WAS COMING DOWN THE LADDER AND SLIPPED AND FELL 8' DOWN.

October 11, 1990 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clark Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS MOVING DRUMS OF TALC WHEN ONE SPILLED SPLASHING TALC IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

August 14, 1990 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clark Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING PIECE OF PIPE HURT LOWER BACK.

April 24, 1990 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clark Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WORKING ON ROOF TIGHTENING SCREWS GOING UP & DOWN LADDER BACK STARTED HURTING WHILE WORKING

January 10, 1990 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clark Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object

I.NAME GETTING OUT OF FRONT END LOADER ,BUMPED RIGHT ELBOW ON WHEEL FENDER.

March 27, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clark Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I NAME WAS LIFTING A GEAR REDUCER TO PLACE ON SHAFT WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK

February 14, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE ORE IN THE RAIL CAR WAS WET AND FROZEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED BACK.

December 2, 1988 NY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clark Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.NAME WAS TRYING TO LOOSEN A STONE THAT WAS CAUGHT WHEN IT CAME FREE AND PINCHED HIS HAND AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE CAR.

July 28, 1988 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Minerals Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

THE INJURED WAS CLIMBING OVER HANDRAIL,SLIPPED AND FELL 4' ONTO STEEL GRATING.

June 28, 1988 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Minerals Inc · Fall down stairs

WALKING DOWN SPIRAL STAIRCASE AND SLIPPED THEN FELL DOWN 5 STEPS ON BUTTOCKS, INJURY TO LOWER BACK.

August 5, 1986 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clark Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS DUMP3NG TALC INTO HOPPER 50# BAGS, THE TALC SPLASHED BACK INTO HIS FACE & GOT INTO HIS EYES

May 17, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Minerals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS CARRING A BAG OF SPEEDI-DRY WHEN A BOARD IN THE FLOOR GAVE WAS. HE FELL THROUGH THE 8IN. X 8IN. HOLE AND ANGED HIS KNEE ON THE FLOOR.

March 26, 1985 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Minerals Inc · Fall from machine

I NAME WAS ON A PALLET THAT WAS ON A LIFT TRUCK AND PALLET BROKE. HE FELL TO FLOOR APPROX. 3 FT.

December 4, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS INSTALLING CONVEYING LINEES FOR #4 BLDG SLIPPED ON ICE ON ROOF SAFETY BELT KEPT HIM FROM FALLING OFF ROOF BUT CONVEYING PIPE CAME DOWN AND SLAMMED INTO HIS LEFT LEG AND KNEE

November 7, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clark Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME WAS RESTACKING PALLETS OF 50# BAGE OF TALC-BENT OVER TO PICK UP ONE OFF FLOOR & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK

October 10, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Clark Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

I.NAME WAS RUNNING THE TUBE MILLS. THIS JOB RUQUIRES POUNDING ON T HE FEED & DISCHARGE PIPES. WHEN HE HIT THE PIPES WITH ANOTHER PIP (1X3) HIS FINGER WAS NOT OUT OF THE WAY AND WAS STRUCK B ETWEEN VIBERATIR AND THE 1X3 PIPE.

July 20, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clark Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS TAKING FULL BAG OUTOF RECEIING TANK ON VPS SYSTEM WHEN IS STARTED TO SLIP & HE TRIED TO STOP IT. THE FORCE OF THE BAG COMING DOWN FORCED HIS LEFT ARM TO BE CAUGHT BETWEEN BIN & BAG, IT ALSO CUT 3 FINGERS ON LEFT HAND.

May 7, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Clark Minerals Inc · Flash burns (welding)

I.NAME WAS HOLDING REROD FOR WELDING HE DID NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE FLASHS\ BUT EYES SWELLED UP THAT NIGHT SO HE WENT TO CO. DR.

March 22, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clark Minerals Inc · Struck against stationary object

SHE FINISHED RUNNING A TEST & WAS CLEANING BECKER WHEN IT BROKE & CUT HER THUMB

March 15, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Minerals Inc · Fall from machine

CLEANING OUT DUMP TRUCK & STEPPED OVER SIDE TO THE GROUND-FELL 4\ ONTO LEFT HAND & CHEST.

December 14, 1983 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Clark Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING TALC ROCK UP PORT. CONVEYOR-A CHUNK OF TALC ROCK SNAPPED BACK AND CAUGHT LEROY\S RIGHT HAND, BREAKING IT.

May 26, 1983 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Clark Minerals Inc · Struck by falling object

BREAKING CEMENT AND JACKHAMMER SLIPPED FROM HANDS AND CAME DOWN ON RIGHT FOOT,SLIDING UNDER STEEL TOE IN BOOT.

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