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January 21, 2025 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kilaueu Crushers Inc. · Fall from machine

As EE was climbing down the water pull EE missed the step and fell to the ground. When EE hit the ground there was a loud pop and EE's right hip started to hurt.

October 17, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Fall from machine

Was checking air filter on Volvo 350 loader while standing on tire and lost balance and fell. Twisted while falling to avoid hitting head and landed on arm.

April 18, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbed up shaker box to measure rollers while climbing back down he twisted or turned in position that injured back.

August 3, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was taking some straps off a bobcat bucket that had been used to hold it in place. The bobcat bucket was slightly elevated and when the straps released the bucket fell on his foot.

October 2, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was moving stacks of 50# bags of ANFO from a trailer into a truck for delivery. The stacks were 8 bags high and are palatized to be moved with a hand cart. He was putting the last stack into place but it was a tight fit, he tried to move the bags sideway and ended up smashing his pinky finger between the wall of the truck and the rail of the cart.

September 26, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

While cleaning debris from the grizzly feeder he lost his balance and slid down a chute about 39" onto a pile of rock. One of the rocks rolled down and bruised his right leg. This machine was shut down and locked out at the time the task was being performed.

September 4, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Stepped down from time shed and twisted foot.

July 24, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Fall from machine

While climbing out of skidsteer foot got caught and he fell. Broken left ankle.

June 28, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck against a moving object

Hauling 30 tons of sedora red, he hit a rock off to the side of the road and lost control of the haul truck

April 20, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Fall from machine

Checking oil leak on loader, he stepped on loader step to get a better look. Oil had gotten on step; he slipped and fell.

September 21, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Lifting shieve into place on PTO, it shifted, pinching his thumbs between shieve and guard.

April 28, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING UP AREA NET TO STORAGE SHED WHEN EE SLIPPED ON ROCK WITH MUDDY BOOT

April 2, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE THE EE WAS HITTING A STEEL BLOW BAR WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER, A PIECE OF THE BLOW BAR FLAKED OFF AND HIT EE IN THE NECK, CUTTING HIM.

March 31, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Stablilizer screening plant feed screw was stuck and not turning. He reached in to pull out obstruction and screw started turning pinching his thumb between screw and cylinder. He assumed that the breaker had tripped due to the obstruction, causing the operating system to be energized and that is why he didn't lock out system.

December 2, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A BOARD WITH A NAIL IN IT & THE NAIL POKED THROUGH HIS FINGER.

November 19, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Fire extingisher mount came loose, knocking out safety pin allowing extingisher to release contents. Operator couldn't get out of loader fast enough and inhaled some of the contents.

November 17, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While repairing belt, belt slipped caught hand on sharp object cutting hand.

June 21, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF METAL WITH TORCH HE GRABBED HOT METAL WITH BARE HAND.

October 7, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck by flying object

Wind blew a piece of debris in eye.

April 16, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CUTTING RUBBER ON 1/2"CHUTE, HOLDING RUBBER WITH LEFT HAND IT SLIPPED FORWARD AND THUS CONTACTED SHARP METAL ON CHUTE. HE WAS WEARING GLOVES.

April 7, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OUT OF SKID LOADER NOT USING HANDRAILS, SLIPPED LANDING ON FOOT & ROLLING ANKLE.

November 21, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SMASHED FINGER BETWEEN BLOWBAR HOUSING AND THE CRUSHER HOUSING.

October 9, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck by falling object

AFTER FILLING THE WATER TRUCK HE WENT TO SHUT OFF VALVE AND HANDLE FELL OFF AND CUT HIM.

October 23, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING A BOARD AS AN ADJUSTMENT TOOL FOR A DRIVE BELT. WHEN BOARD BROKE CAUSED A SUDDEN FORWARD HAND MOVEMENT & THUMB WAS BENT BACK.

July 20, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck by falling object

DIGGING OUT CRUSHER WITH HANDS A ROCK SLIPPED OUT OF GRASP AND LANDED ON LEFT FOOT.

May 18, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DISLODGING ROCKS FROM A ROCK BOX THAT CARRYS 3" TO 8" SIZE ROCKS, A LARGE ROCK FELL FROM APPROX. 2' STRIKING THE RIGHT HAND.

February 7, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

COMING DOWN A MUCK PILE SLIPPED AND FELL PUT ARM OUT TO STOP FALL.

January 26, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kilauea Crushers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CUTTING FLEXCO TAPE WITH RAZOR, CUT RIGHT THUMB.

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