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February 16, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING A RIPPER CHAIN PIN ON CM03 WITH A HAMMER WHEN A CHIP CAME OFF THE PIN STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE THIGH. EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO DOCTOR TO HAVE THE CHIP REMOVED. EMPLOYEE RE TURNED TO WORK WITH FULL RELEASE.

February 15, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OVER A VACCUUM PIPE WHEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE LIFTED THE PIPE AND EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER THE PIPE, LANDING ON HIS HANDS AND KNEES. EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO CASTLE ROCK MEDICAL CEN TER TO BE EXAMINED. X-RAY SHOWED A SMALL HAIRLINE FRACTURE IN HIS RIGHT ELBOW.

February 11, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE WORKING ON TAILING LINE, EE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS LEG AGAINST A METAL SIGN CUTTING HIS UPPER LEFT LEG, WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES. EE RETURNED TO FULL DUTY.

February 6, 1996 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AFTER FINISHING HIS SHIFT, EE WENT HOME. DURING THE NIGHT HIS EYE BEGAN IRRITATING HIM. EE RETURNED TO WORK ON 2-7 AND WAS SENT TO THE CO DR. IT WAS FOUND THE EE HAD A SMALL METALLIC PARTICLE EMBEDDED IN HIS LEFT EYE. THE PARTICLE WAS REMOVD AT THE DR OFFICE AND EE RETURNED TO WORK. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PARTICLE ENTERED HIS EYE.

November 30, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator MACHINERY
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ALIGNING A BOLT WITH RIGHT BOLTER WRENCH. BOLTER OPERATOR DID NOT SEE MINER OPERATOR'S HAND POSITION AND SWUNG THE GRIIPS INTO LINE THE BOLT UP. THE LOWER GRIPPER CLOSED ON HIS RI GHT HAND, MIDDLE FINGER, PINCHING IT.

September 2, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Accident type, without injuries

A MECHANIC WAS WELDING NEAR THE MAINTENANCE WAGON ON CM04 SECTION WHE METHAN IGNITED FROM A CRACK IN THE FLOOR. DIRT WAS KICKED ON THE FLAME TO EXTINGUISH IT. METHAN READING WAS TAKEN PRIOR TO WELDING AND WAS 0.0%.

April 18, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Accident type, without injuries

AT 7:30 PM ON 4-18-95, MECHANICS WERE BRINGING A CUSHMAN OUT OF THE MINE ON THE SERVICE CAUAGE, WHEN THE WORK DECK STRUCK THE COUNTER WEIGHT. CAUAGE WAS STOPPED AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE WAS EVALUA TED. ALL EE'S WERE NOTIFIED AND ALTERNATE HOISTING WAS PUT INTO SERVICE.

November 20, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLEDGE HAMMER BLOW TO RIGHT KNEE CAP. COWORKER WAS HAMMERING TOOL JOINT LOOSE--MISSED AND HIT EE.

November 19, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS RELIEVING OPERATOR ON #16 LOADER WHEN HE TURNED THE WATER VALVE ON FOR THE WASH-DOWN HOSE. THE HOSE WHIPPED BACK, HITTING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE.

November 9, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WORKING ON DRILL RIG AND LAYING DOWN DRILL PIPE. (NOT ABLE TO USE CATHEADS FOR LAY DOWN DUE TO MSHA REQUIREMENTS TO BUILD COVERS AND NOT USE ON JOB SITE). ONE JOINT OF PIPE STUCK TO F LOOR AND EMPLOYEE WENT TO HELP FLOOR HAND PUSH THE PIPE. THE PIPE FELL BETWEEN THE CAT WALK AND PIPE TUB. IT KICKED TO THE RIGHT AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE RIGHT KNEE & KNOCKED HIM TO THE FLOOR.

October 17, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING HOPPER GATES ON RAIL CARS WHEN SHE STEPPED BACK AND CAUSED INJURY TO HER LEFT KNEE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SLIP, TRIP OR FALL.

September 9, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS TRAVELING TO LBS IN #8 MANTRIP. A X-CUT 181, THERE WAS AN APPARENT MALFUNCTION IN THE STEERING MECHANISM CAUSING THE MANTRIP TO STRIKE THE RIB. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A CUT UNDER HER C HIN AND BRUISED HER LEFT FOREARM AND RIGHT KNEE.

August 29, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TRIPPED OVER A SMALL BUILDUP OF CRYSTAL AND FELL FORWARD. WHEN SHE TRIED TO CATCH HERSELF, IT RESULTED IN A PULLED MUSCLE IN HER SHOULDER.

July 14, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY TO US SO I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF HOW IT HAPPENED OR WHAT TIME OF DAY IT HAPPENED.

July 12, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDING PIPE NOZZLES USING 9 INCH GRINDER, WHEN GRINDING DISC GOT CAUGHT ON PIPE FLANGE. CAUSING EE TO TEMPORARLY LOOSE CONTROL GRINDER SPUN DOWN AGAINST LEFT KNEE. CUT REQUIRING 8 STITCHES.

July 6, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING A LOADER CABLE AT #2 ENTRY LBS #2. EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING GROUND LEVEL LIFTING THE CABLE WITH A CRUTCH. THE HOOK WAS 10.5 FTHIGH WHEN THE CABLE STARTED TO SWAY BACK AND FOR TH. THE EMPLOYEE LET THE CABLE FALL AWAY FROM HIM DISLOCATING HIS SHOULDER.

June 30, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING DUST BAGS ON A MOBIL VACCUM TRUCK. WHILE ON THE WORK DECK, EMPLOYEE REACHED THROUGH THE TOP HATCH TO PULL THE BAGS. HIS HAND BUMPED THE BRACE THAT WAS HOLDING THE LID OPEN, AND THE LID FELL HITTING HIS LEFT HAND.

April 4, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING THE PAD OF THE 80' THICKENER. HE WENT TO INSPECT THE DAMAGE TO THE DOOR THAT HAD RUPTURED & STEPPED INTO A HIDDEN HOLE THAT WAS BETWEEN THE GRATING & THE THICKENER. THE AR EA WAS FLAGGED OFF & FULL OF HOT LIQUID & MUD.

April 4, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS RESPONDING TO AN ACCIDENT AS A FIRST AID LEADER WHEN HE SLIPPED IN HOT MUD AND LIQUID THAT HAD POOLED UP FROM A RUPTURED DOOR ON THE 80' THICKNER.

April 4, 1994 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST COME FROM THE WAREHOUSE AND STOPPED HIS CUSHMAN BY AN AREA THAT WAS FLAGGED OFF.HE WALKED UP TO LOOK AT A DOOR THAT HAD RUPTURED ON THE 80' THICKNER AND IN DOING SO SLIPPED ON THE GRATING AND FELL INTO THE HOT LIQUID AND MUD HAD COME OUT OF THE TANK.

December 31, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CHUNKS OF ORE FROM 5C-45 ONE CHUNK THAT HAD BEEN REMOVED FELL OVER ON ITRS SIDE & LANDED ON THE EMPLOYEES FOOT FRACTURING A BONE (RT FOOT)

December 30, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by flying object

AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKIGN A NEWLY INSTALLED SIGHT GLASS FOR LEAKS, IT RUPTURED AND HE RECEIVED A CUT ON HIS LEFT ARM THAT REQUIRED SUTURES.

December 8, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STRUCK HIMSELF IN THE FACE WITH A SMALL PRYBAR. SMALL CUT ON RIGHT SIDE OF FACE REQUIRING TWO SUTURES.

November 24, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER WAS TRAMMING WHEN THE BOLTER OPERATOR'S DOOR RUBBED AGAINST THE RIB. EE TWISTED HIS BODY AND FELT SOME DISCOMFORT IN HIS BACK.

October 27, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING GLASSWARE TOGETHER FOR EMISSIONS TESTING(SES-10 PRECIPITATOR) WHEN GLASSWARE BROKE APARTIN TIM MCCULLOUGH'S HANDS, CUTTING HIS RIGHT HAND.

October 14, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Accident type, without injuries

WHILE UNLOADING A ROLL OF BELT FROM THE SERVICE CAGE A SCOOP PUSHED TO HARD AGAINST BELT OR CAGE CAUSING SIDE LANDING ON CAGE GUIDES-TWISTING/BENDING GUIDE BRACKETS HOIST WAS IMPARED ONLY FOR TIME TO INVESTIGATE DAMATGE GUIDES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED & SERVICE HOIST IS BACK IN OPERATION NO 3 HOIST WAS PREPARED FOR STAND BY IN CASE IT WAS NEEDED REPORTED TO MSHA AT 2:00PM

September 29, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator POWERED HAULAGE
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS WORKING WITH A CONSTRUCTION CREW ON THE LOWER BED WEST #4 NORTH PANEL IN ROOM 7 EAST WHEN SHE WAS INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE THE SCISSOR TRUCK. UPON LOCATING THE TRUCK SHE SAW THAT THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT AIR IN THE TRUCK TO START IT. LUBETRUCK WAS PARKED NEARBY THE OTHER TRUCK. SHE STARTED THE LUBE TRUCK, AS WAS CARRYING THE AIR HOSE BEHING THE LUBE TRUCK SHE TURNED AND SAW THE

August 31, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Accident type, without injuries

THE NO.1 SERVICE HOIST MOTOR FAILED. DURING THE REPAIR TIME THE SECONDARY MEANS OF EXIT WAS UTILIZED TO HOIST MINERS OUT OF THE MINE. HOIST WAS REPAIRED, INSPECTED, AND PUT BACK INTO SERVICE A T 9:45PM.

August 29, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Accident type, without injuries

CONTINUOUS MINER ON THE LOWER BED NORTH WAS BEING WORKED ON WHEN METHANE GAS WAS IGNITED FROM CUTTING TORCH SPARKS. EMPLOYEE HAD CHECKED FOR GAS WITH AN APPROVED METHANE DETECTOR IN THE IMMEDI ATE AREA INCLUDING THE FLOOR. FLAMES WERE IMMEDIATELY EXTINGUISHED. THE MINER WAS LOCATED OUTBY IN FRESH AIR AT THE TIME.

June 2, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE REMOVING A CHUNK OF ORE FROM A DISCHARGE GRIZZLY, EE GOT HIS FINGER PINCHED RESULTING IN A CUT TO HIS RIGHT RING FINGER NEEDING STITCHES TO CLOSE.

May 15, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A STEERING ARM OFF OF SC#30 SHUTTLE CAR USING A 3/4" ALLEN WRENCH AND HAMMER. UPON STRIKING THE ALLEN WRENCH WITH THE HAMMERTO BREAK BOLT LOOSE, THE ALLEN WRENCH CAME OF AL LEN HEAD BOLT AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN THE UPPER LIP.

April 5, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE REMOVING CLEAN CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND GLASSWARE FROM A DRYING RACK, A PIECE IN HER LEFT HAND BROKE CUTTING HER LEFT WRIST RESULTING IN STITCHES BEING NEEDED.

March 25, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL WAS WALKING AT THE JOB-SITE LOCATION. EMPL STEPPED ON A ROCK WHICH HE HAD NOT SEEN, TWISTEED RIGHT ANKLE & FELL TO THE GROUND.

March 19, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE IN FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS TIED OFF TO STRUCT STEEL WHILE REPAIRING STEEL WAS IN SKY CLIMBER WHEN CABLE BROKE EMPLOYEE WAS CAUGHT BY HARNESS LANYARD & ROPE GRAB EMPLOYEE SUFFERED MIN OR LACERATIONS TO RT EYE AREA TENDERNESS & SORENESS IN RT ARM & BACK EMPLOYEE BACK TO WORK MISSED ONE DAY

March 9, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE HELPING PUT A MORRIS PUMP SHIELD UP HE HAD HIS FOOT BREAK THROUGH SOME CRYSTAL THAT HAD BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR GETTING SPLASHED WITH SOME LIQUOR. HE WENT TO THE COMPANY DOCTOR WHERE DOCTO R GAVE ANTIBIOTICS FOR BURN AFTER IT BECAME INFECTED.

March 1, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING DOWN ON ONE KNEE WORKING ON A CUSHMAN WIRE. WHEN EMPLOYEE STOOD UP HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

February 16, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE PUTTING JAG ADDITIVE INTO A THICKENER FEED LINE, THE EMPLOYEE HAD HOT LIQUID SPLASH ONTO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, NECK, SHOULDERS AND EYES.

February 4, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TO JOB SITE TRAILER TO REPORT FOR WORK THERE WAS 1/2 INCH OF NEW SNOW ON THE SNOW PACKED ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO SLIP AND FALL ON HIS LEFT ARM AND SHOULDER.

January 4, 1993 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING WORK AREA AND WHILE REACHING BESIDE AND BEHIND HIMSELF TO GET A SHOVEL AND HAD HIS LEFT SHOULER DISLOCATE.

October 6, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TAPPING A SPACER BAR INTO PLACE ON A SCREEN THE EMPLOYEE STRUCK HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER CAUSING A CHIPPED BONE.

September 21, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING OFFEND OF 1/2IN HOMP ROPE WITH POCKET KNIFE WHEN ROPE DIDNT CUT THRU AFTER 2 OR 3 SWIPES OF THE KNIFE METHOD OF CUTTING AWAY WAS ABONDONED & ROPE WAS LAID AGAINST SCAFFOLD TO CUT TOWARD IT KNIFE SLIPPED & CUT LEFT INDEXFINGER AT THE KNUCKLE

August 19, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck against stationary object

68935 STEPPING OFF OF A LUBRICATING VEHICLE, THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON A ROCK CAUSIGN HIM TO TWIST HIS KNEE. THE KNEE WAS PUT INTO A BRACE BY THE DOCTOR.

August 14, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Caught in, under or between two or more moving objects

68935 MOVING BOLOGNA CABLE EMPLOYEE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND ON BACK OF TRACTOR FORK FRAME WHEN TRACTOR OPERATOR ROLLED THE TRACTOR FORKS BACK THE EMPLOYEES FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FRAME & A 08849AULIC RAM RESULTING IN A LACERATION NEEDINGSTITCHES

June 4, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE OPENING THE LID OF A RAILROAD CAR FOR LOADING, SHE HAD A CAR LID STICK WHICH CAUSED HER TO INJURE HER BACK AND RESTRICT HER WITH A LIFTING RESTRICTION.

June 4, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRIGHTENING A BOLT ON A U SHAPED CLAMP THE EE HAD THE WRENCH SLIP AND HIS FORWARD MOMENTUM CAUSED HIM TO STRIKE HIS LIP AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE MACHINERY HE WAS WORKING ON. THIS REQUIRED TWO STITCHES TO CLOSE.

May 21, 1992 WY · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter MACHINERY
Rhone-Poulenc Of Wyoming L P · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL USING A CONCRETE VITRATOR.THE VIBRATOR HAS A MOTOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE VIBRATOR.EMPL WAS HOLDING MOTOR WHILE ANOTHER EMPL WAS USING THE BIBRATOR.BOTH EMPL WERE SPREADING CONCRETE.EMPL J ERKED VIBRATOR END CAUSING THE MOTOR END TO TWIST. THIS CAUSED INJ EMPL TO TWIST RIGHT ELBOW.

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