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2000–2026
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June 24, 2002 MA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bardon Trimount Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE ALLEGES THAT HE HIT A POTHOLE ON THE ROAD ANDSUFFERED A BACK INJURY.

June 22, 2002 MA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bardon Trimount Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WITH THE HELP OH ANOTHER EE WERE LIFTING A 150 LB TOGGLE SEAT UNDER THE JAW CRUSHER. THE TOGGLE PLATE SLID TOO FAST AND PINCHED THE FINGER OF THE EE. TOGGLE FELL ABOUT TWO FEET.

February 5, 2002 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bardon Trimount Inc · Struck by falling object

EE STATES HE WAS MOVING DEBRIS WHEN A STEEL SILVER FELL IN HIS EYE ABOVE THE RIM OF THE SAFETY GLASSES

June 11, 2001 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Bardon Trimount Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING WELDER, PUTTING IN A NEW MOTOR BASE ON CORRODED METAL WHEN A PIECE OF RUST BOUNCED INT0 HIS EYE.

February 14, 2001 MA · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE
Bardon Trimount Inc · Accident type, without injuries

EE WAS CUTTING A BOLT OFF OF A CONVEYOR CHUTE. THE BOLT TRAVELED TO THE ADJOINING CHUTE IGNITING IT AND CAUSED FIRE TO TRAVEL UP THE CHUTE INTO THE POLYDECK SCREEN.

November 27, 2000 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bardon Trimount Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DISLODGE ICE FROM HOSE, HOSE BECAME SWOLLEN LIKE AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON THE FACE (LEFT).

June 13, 2000 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bardon Trimount Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A MACK TRUCK AND CUT HIS FINGER ON A WIRE TIE.

May 10, 2000 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bardon Trimount Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A HOSE FROM THE FUEL TRUCK WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE.

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