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January 10, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

THE MINOR OPERATOR WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS RIGHT SIDE PICK UP CHAIN. HE SAT UP IN THE OPERATORS SEAT TWISTING HIS BODY TO THE RIGHT TO OBSERVE THE CHAIN AND THE MINOR JOLTED AT THE SAME T IME CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE AND HIT THE TOP.

January 8, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE ATTACHED TWO EMPLOYEE BRIME BUCKETS TON ROPER. AS BUCKETS WERE BEING RAISED TO FLOAT DECK ONE FELL HITTING EMPLOYEE ON HER HEAD & FOREAM.

December 25, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL TRAMMING PORTABLE CONVEYOR TO REPAIR BROKEN TRACK.A PORTION OF BROKEN TRACK BROKE OFF STRIKING EMPL IN RIB CAGE.

December 16, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING SPROCKET OFF OF FRONT DOCK AND PUTTING THEM IN CAGE (WAREHOUSE).

November 30, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER MINER CABLE WHILE WALKING UP LONGWALL TOWARD MINER.

November 8, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING UP SODA ASH AND WAS BENDING OVER PICKING UP A 100 LB BAG. EMPLOYEE WAS NOT AWARE OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE ACCIDENT @ SIX MONTHS LATTER THEREFORE IT WAS NOT REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR UNTIL 6/19/92. USF&G CONTROVERTEDTHE WORKER'S COMP. CLAIM.

November 2, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO REMOVE BIT OFF HEAD AND METAL SHAVING FLEW OFF AND GOT EMBEDDED IN EMPLOYEE'S UPPER PART OF LEFT ARM.

October 12, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON EDGE OF GRATING CAUSING HER ANKLE TO TWIST.

October 8, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE CARRING OLD THOUGH IDLER.

September 24, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL PARKED SEATED IN VEHICLE WITH LEG UNDER HIMSELF AND FOOT EXTENDING ON SIDE OF VEHICLE.STARTED TO TRAM VEHICLE -SCOOTER AND STRUCK ANOTHER BEHICLE PASSING BY.TIRE TO TIRE.CAUSING FOOT TO B E STRUCK BETWEEN I-BEAM AND THE SEAT OF SCOOTER.

September 12, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING BELT WITH KNIFE LACER L RING FINGER

July 29, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON STEPS DUE TO MUD ON BOOTS EMPLOYEE HAD SURGERY ON 7/29/91 AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE WORK. EMPLOYEES INJURY HAS NOT REQUIREDSURGERY AND HAS BEEN ABLE TO WORK.

July 2, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

MOVING BOLTER STRUCK HEAD AGAINST TOP

July 1, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOEE WAS WALKING AROUND ON OVERHEAD MOBILE CRANE AND STEPPED ON A CRUST OF PRODUCT WHICH HAD BEEN WASHED UNDER BY WATER GIVING WAY CAUSING A DROP OF APPROX. 4" TO 6". THIS PATH WAS NOT A NO RMAL TRAVELWAY.

June 24, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTED A BOX WEIGHING ABOUT 60LBS SET THE BOX ON TOP OF THE DESK & FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

June 22, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WENT TO LIFT A DRAG RAIL FOR SHUTTLE CAR

June 20, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO GET SAMPLE OF POTASH FROM TRUCK MISPLACED FOOT & FELL OFF STEPS

May 29, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE MIVING PORTABLES EMPLOYEE BUMPED INTO CORNER OF POWER BOX. EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL 5/4/92

May 27, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal lampman, lamp person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON WET FLOOR IN MINE CHANGE ROOM DURING SHIFT CHANGE.

May 27, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ATTEMPTING TO TIGHTEN GUIDE WITH WRENCH IT SLIPPED OFF, INJ TO NOSE

May 10, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING PLATE WITH HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN ROOF PLATE AND TOP

April 27, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS BACKING UP MINER CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN TRAM LIVER AND TOP.

April 23, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING MINER FRONT JACK FELL INTO HOLE INT EH FLOOR MINER RAISED UP ON RIGHT SID STRIKING OPERATOR INTO TOP.

April 20, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING GEAR CHAIN SLIPPED HIT ON HIS RT FOREARM LACER 4 STITCHES

April 5, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BITS. BIT BAR SLIPPED OFF THE BIT CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO HIT HIS HAND ON THE FLOOR.

April 1, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN STAIRWAY BETWEEN PRODUCT SCREENING 6-9, HUNG EIGHT FINGER ON HAND RAIL.

March 30, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against stationary object

MOVING CABLE WITH ROPE IT BROKE EMP HIT ELBOW ON MINER

March 28, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WENT TO TURN BUCKET ELEVATOR WITH PIPE WRENCH TO CHECK FOR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT WHILE TURNING SHAFT WITH WRENCH, ELEVATOR BACKLOADED AND PINCHED LEFT HAND BETWEEN WRENCH AND MOTOR MOUN T.

March 25, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO WELD TYLER MOTORBASE ACCDIENTLY TOUCHED METAL WITH WELDING ROD CAUSING ARC.

March 19, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING SEAL FROM BEARING BLOCK, ACCIDENTALLY SLIPPED AND MASHED EMPLOYEE'S LEFT INDEX FINGER.

March 18, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING BAND AROUND RUBBER BELTING FOR PORTABLES. BAND WAS CUT WITH CLAW HAMMER, RELEASED ENERGY, CAUSING BAND TO STRIKE LEFT ELBOW.

March 14, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OVER BELT ROPES & PULLED BACK MUSCLE.

February 19, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MOVING MINER CABLE WITH HOOK (CABLE HOOK).

February 19, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEP JACK SLIPPED FROM EMPLOYEE HAND LANDING ON RT FOOT.

February 18, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall down stairs

ROUTINE INSPECTION OF TAILPIECE, MISPLACED FOOT ON BUILD UP MATERIAL. TWISTING OF KNEE.

February 14, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck against a moving object

OPERATED EQUIPMENT WAS BUMPED BY SHUTTLE CAR.

February 12, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF A RAILROAD CAR MISSED A STEP & TWISTED HIS KNEE

February 11, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE WITH ROPE IN 48 INCH TOP.

January 13, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A CONVEYOR MOTOR ON A MINER, PRESSAR SLIPPED AND JARRED RIGHT HAND. INJURY OCCURED WHILE EMPLOYED UNDER AMAX POTASH CORP) EMPLOYEES INJURY HAS NOW REQUIRED SURGERY

January 10, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by falling object

MOVING METAL PLATE SLIPPED OUT OF HAND AND STRUCK TOP OF ROGHT FOOT CAUSING SMALL PUNCTURE WOUND TO TOP.PLATE APPR 1'X1'X 1/8".

January 7, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING SLACK IN POWER CABLE TO MINING MACHINE EMPLOYEE FLET DISCOMFORT IN ABDOMINAL AREA.EMPLOYEE HAD HAD PREVIOUS STOMACH SURGERY AND HAD LEFT APPR 8" SCAR.HERNIA OCCURRED ALONGSIDE OF SCAR TISSUE.

December 31, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL BENDING DOWN TO SHOVEL TAILPIECE OF BELT.LEFT KNEE CAME IN CONTACT WITH TURNBUCKLE CAUSING BRUISING AND SPRAIN TO MUSCLES OF LEFT KNEE.

December 19, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
Amax Potash Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL REMOVING BUILDUP OF MATERIAL FROM BELT CONVEYOR EXCHANGE.WHEN CONVEYOR STARTED UP PINCHING LEFT FINGER IN CONVEYOR PINCH POINT.EMPL FAILED TO LOCK OUT CONVEYOR BELT BEFORE REMOVING MATERI AL.

December 6, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator OTHER
Amax Potash Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CHANGING BIT MINER GOT FOREIGN BODY IN L FOREARM WENT CO DR TETANUS SHOT REACTION TO IT

November 5, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DOCTOR DIAGNOSED EMPLOYEE HAVING TENOSYNOVITIS OF RIGHT THUMB DUE TO HER CONTINOUS WORK WITH A NAIL GUN.

October 21, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Amax Potash Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS INSTALLING BITS ON MINER AND BIT DISLODGED AND STRUCK EE ON MOUTH.

October 18, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amax Potash Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE FELL ON GRATING WHILE ON HER WAY TO CHECK A TANK.

October 15, 1990 NM · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amax Potash Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AND PULLED GROIN MUSCLE.

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