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November 25, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'west · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While employee was changing screens on the washplant, he reached to his left for a bucket of tools.

September 9, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Concrete Nor'west · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Sprained right knee stepping from work skiff to floating conveyor

July 22, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee states he had been lifting wooden crane pads and back was strained

May 27, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Concrete Nor'West · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was putting on rubber and metal plates on wash plant while standing on the main feeder belt and eco block. Foot slipped off the main frame and eco block and employee fell backward onto the Grizzly motor frame. Employee did not go to Dr/Hosp until 5/31/14 with soreness. No broken bones, just bruised

July 30, 2013 WA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Concrete Nor'West · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states he stepped in a hole on the surface he was working on. Employee states he fell and reached out with right hand and put strain on his shoulder. Employee DID NOT seek medical attention until on/about 8/19/13

June 28, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was setting up crushing plant. Employee was pulling heavy electrical wire over head assembly. Strained right shoulder and left leg.

May 16, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Concrete Nor'West · Drowning

Victim,entered the property passing the No Trepasssing Signs with four other individuals. Our understanding is they began to swim in the pond and he drowned before reaching the shoreline. The incident occurred after the end of our shift which ended at 4:30 pm and no miners where on site at the time. Victim was NOT a miner or an EMPLOYEE of the mine.

March 30, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Concrete Nor'West · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured on 3/30/12 loading material into loader bucket and foot was smashed under bucket. The emp. was evaluated @ ER and no med. treatment was administered and the injury was limited to bruising only. On 5/17/12 the emp. returned to the Dr. and a walking cast was applied. We feel this now meets the definition of med. treatment, therefore we are submitting this report as required.

January 25, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Concrete Nor'west · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning under the conveyor. A rock rolled off the belt and struck him on the hard hat.

October 26, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was under the pontoon, on his back, in a ditch, tightening dredge bolts to 200 ft. lbs. torque. Employee has right shoulder issues. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 1/10/12 WHEN HE SAW A CHIROPRACTOR.

June 10, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

3 employees were installing a roller on a conveyor. One employee lost his grip and the injured employee tried to maintain his grip, resulting in pinching of finger between the roller and conveyor frame.

May 5, 2011 WA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Concrete Nor'west · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Swinging a sledge hammer knocking rocks loose

July 2, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Heavy Equipment Operator - Continuous use of hands (Carpel Tunnel).

July 29, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman ELECTRICAL
Concrete Nor'West · Contact with electrical current

Employee was replacing damaged conveyor. Employee made contact with metal conveyor that was energized.

February 25, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Accident was NOT reported to Concrete Nor'West until 3/25/09. On approx. 2/25/09 EE was carrying bags of cement up a hill. On 3/20/09 he was having muscle spasms and saw a chiropractor. He saw the Chiropractor again on 3/24/09 and the doctor indicated he has compression fracture. EE informed us on 3/25/09 that he injured himself in February 2009.

January 27, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Concrete Nor'West · Struck against a moving object

Injury reported to Safety Mgr. on or around 9/5/08 that his shoulder was sore. He did not receive treatment at that time. No single incident was to blame. He didn't start receiving treatment until January 2009. He notified us on 1/27/09 that he was receiving treatment.

November 11, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Struck against stationary object

Worker was pulling on a bar when the bar broke. Sudden weight shift caused worker to run back of hand across steel guard.

March 8, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal dispatcher HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Installing an I-beam in the shaker deck. Had to do very heavy lifting and standing in an awkward position. Strained abdomen. This incident did not become reportable until his first doctors visit on 3/24/08.

June 11, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Concrete Nor'West · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operating forklift, wheel went in a rut and steering knob on steering wheel spun around real fast and hit left thumb, breaking left thumb.

April 27, 2007 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'west · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling ladder from the rear of the service truck and felt a sharp pain in lower back. Employee first sought medical attention on May 1, 2007.

November 2, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Concrete Nor'West · Fall onto or against objects

Stepping down from loader. Missed a step. Fell to ground hitting head on step. Laceration to head with stitches.

June 9, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Concrete Nor'West · Rubbed or abraded

Saw doctor on 6/12/06 with pain to hip area. Bacterial infection set in at rt knee, rt flank & rt hip. On 6/23/06 realized he had scraped his rt knee on a concrete block, which was the source of the bacterial infection. Off work for approx. 3-4 weeks.

January 5, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was replacing a safety guard in the tunnel. Employee was lifting the safety guard and turning. Employee felt back go out.

July 26, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Concrete Nor'West · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was fueling his dump truck at our Boulder Hill pit in Oak Harbor, WA. While fueling, the employee was stung by a bee and passed out.

June 22, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Concrete Nor'west · Struck against a moving object

Injured employee is our full time heavy equipment operator at our Getchell Pit. Constant movement side to side created mid-back pain. He did not seek medical attention until 7/11/05.

May 10, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Concrete Nor'West · Rubbed or abraded

Lost balance while crouched down - Kneeled on wrench. The incident was a first-aid only when it happened. It did not become reportable until 5-31-05 when employee went to the doctor to have knee drained.

April 13, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Concrete Nor'West · Struck by flying object

Employee was clearing sand off the side boards of his dump truck with back of shovel. The wind blew and sand flew into employee's right eye.

June 21, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Struck by falling object

Incident occurred on 6/5/04 and treated as First Aid only until doctor visit on 6/21/04. Left brake caliper was partially disassembled and on mounting pedestal. He bent down to pick up a fallen Allen wrench and caliper fall off and hit top of knee.

April 7, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Concrete Nor'West · Struck against stationary object

Employee got out of loader, walked to cone crusher, stepped on a rock and rolled ankle.

February 20, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HOLDING A 3 FOOT LENGTH OF STEEL PLATING IN PLACE TO WELD, IT SLIPPED, STRIKING LEFT EAR.

November 22, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS HOLDING THE BECKET BY IT'S EYES AND WAS TAPPING THE SHORT LENGTH OF PROTRUDING CABLE AGAINST THE DECK USING THE WEIGHT OF THE BECKET TO FORCE THE CABLE THROUGH. CABLE RELEASED AND TRAP PED 2 FINGERS.

July 22, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Concrete Nor'west · Contact with electrical current

BOOM TRUCK OPERATOR APPARENTLY SWUNG LOAD NEAR POWERLINE. EMPLOYEE LENDING A HAND TO UNHOOK LOAD WAS ELECTROCUTED.

June 12, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Concrete Nor'West · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING COVER OFF S.O. CORD. KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING FINGER.

February 27, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Concrete Nor'West · Struck against a moving object

DUMPING MATERIAL (WET) TOO FAST, REAR LOADER TIRES CAME OFF GROUND, HIT CHEST ON STEERING WHEEL.

June 3, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING WITH 3 OTHER PERSON ON REPAIR OF TOP SHAKER DECK. SHOULD HAVE HAD 2 PERSONS ON BOTH SIDES OF SHAKER TO BALANCE IT OUT. TIGHTENING BEARING PLATE TO SHAKER BOX, WHEN THE SHAFT TURNED AND COUNTER WEIGHT PINCHED TIP OF FINGER.

May 14, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Concrete Nor'West · Fall from machine

SLIPPED ON LOADER STEP WHEN GETTING ON LOADER.

February 26, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Concrete Nor'West · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WASHING DOWN A CONCRETE SLAB, EE STEPPED BACKWARDS OFF SLAB AND LANDED AWKWARDLY ON SURROUNDING GRADE.

January 21, 2002 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Concrete Nor'West · Struck against a moving object

LOADER PASSED OVER UNEVEN GROUND CAUSING IT TO LURCH SIDE TO SIDE.

December 6, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ON LIGHT DUTY AND WAS HELPING WITH GENERAL MAINTENANCE ON THE DREDGE.

November 14, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS PULLING WASH DOWN HOSE ACROSS TOP OF EMPTY TUNNEL. STEPPED ON SOME ROCKS WHILE PULLING & TURNED KNEE, TWISTED & POPPED OUT.

September 20, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Concrete Nor'West · Struck by flying object

CLEANING OFF ROCKS ON TOP OF A GRIZZLY ON TOP OF A FEEDER ABOARD A DREDGE. HITTING A ROCK WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER. ROCK BROKE & HIT LEG.

September 10, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Concrete Nor'West · Fall from machine

CLIMBING DOWN FROM CAB, LOST FOOTING, CAUGHT SELF WITH RIGHT ARM.

April 1, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Concrete Nor'West · Struck against a moving object

SLIPPED OFF CRUSHED ROCK PILE WITH LOADER HITTING LEVEL GROUND HARD.

February 23, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Struck against stationary object

CLIMBING LADDER UP TO WINCH HOUSE, STRUCK LEFT KEE ON NEXT STEP UP.

February 13, 2001 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Concrete Nor'west · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS USING A PRYBAR TO DISLODGE CHUTE IN CRUSHER FEEDER.

December 28, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Concrete Nor'West · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CUTTING A PLATE. PIECE FELL OFF OF PLATE, AT THE CUT, AND SWUNG WRONG WAY. PIECE FELL ON SHIN AND REQUIRED STITCHES.

March 4, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Concrete Nor'West · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ARM QUIT WORKING WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS IN A 980 CAT FRONT LOADER.

February 23, 2000 WA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Concrete Nor'West · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING BRAKE ROTOR ON DREDGE, ROTOR SLIPPED OFF HUB AND PINCHED FINGER AGAINST OTHER HALF OF HUB ON MOTOR SHAFT.

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