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April 30, 2023 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
FNF Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee reached over the catwalk railing and inside the side rails of the Jaw Crushing Plant Screen Box while the plant was in production, and crushed EE's left ring finger and middle finger in-between the rocks.

May 22, 2017 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
FNF Construction Inc. · Struck by flying object

WIND BLEW DEBRIS IN THE LEFT EYE OF THE EMPLOYEE

April 9, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
FNF Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Conveyor stopped running & mat'l was piling up on the conveyor. LOTO was applied. The employee started cleaning the area where the belt wraps around the pulley with a screwdriver as we tried cleaning underneath it on the opposite side. Once the material was removed the conveyor rolled backwards & rolled his hand with the screwdriver around the pulley.

July 26, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FNF Construction Inc. · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF OF MECHANICS TRUCK AND MISSED THE STEP FALLING ON HIS RIGHT ARM. FRACTURE RADIAL HEAD

March 26, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING INSTALL CUTTING EDGES ON BULLDOZER, BOLT SPUN IN HIS HAND AND LACERATED THE PALM OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

June 22, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FNF Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

CONVEYOR STOPPED ALLOWING TAIL PULLEY TO GET BURIED BY OVER FLOW MATERIAL. THE EMPLOYEE LOCK OUT THE PANEL, REMOVED THE GUARD TO ACCESS AREA AND PROCEEDED TO CLEAR MATERIAL. ENOUGH MATERIAL WAS CLEARED OUT WHICH ALLOWED THE BELT TO SHIFT CAUSING HIS ARM TO GET PULLED INTO TAIL PULLEY.

June 20, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING STACKER BELT, A ROCK BOUNCED OFF OF CATCH BOX AND FELL ON TOP OF EMPLOYEE'S FOOT

August 9, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by flying object

REMOVING BUCKET TEETH FROM 988 LOADER 023-809 FOR REPLACEMENT. EE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO REMOVE ONE OF THE TEETH. UPON STRIKING ONE OF THE TEETH A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF AND LODGED INTO HIS SKIN JUST UNDERNEATH HIS CHEEK BONE. FULL RELEASE.

August 20, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
FNF Construction Inc. · Unclassified, insufficient data

HEAT - THE EMPLOYEE WAS ONLY OUT OF THE VEHICLE FOR 15 - 20 MINUTES FELT HOT. INCIDENT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION UNTIL MEDICAL REPORTS ARE OBTAINED TO COMPLETE OUR INVESTIGATION.

June 16, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HANDLING LARGE ROCK.

January 19, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FNF Construction Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE TRIP AND FELL ON LEVEL AREA.

July 9, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE CHANGING BUCKET ON THE SKID STEER THE BUCKET DROPPED ON THE EMPLOYEES RIGHT ANKLE.

June 4, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
FNF Construction Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

1ST NOTIFICATION OF INCIDENT JULY 30, 09 BY THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION. THE EMPLOYEE GAVE THREE DIFFERENT DATES OF INJURY. THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WORKING ON THOSE DATES. THE EMPLOYEE IS REPRESENTED. WE APPEARED FOR MEDIATION WITH LEGAL COUNCIL. THE DATE REPORTED BY EE & HIS ATTORNEY IS JUNE 4, 2009 (?) FOR THE DATE OF INJURY. CURRENTLY THIS INCIDENT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

October 24, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING DEBRIS OFF OF A CONVEYOR, THE DEBRIS WAS HEAVIER THAN ORIGINALLY THOUGHT, THE EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE DEBRIS, LACERATING HIS HAND.

June 6, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FNF Construction Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employees were positioning conveyor to load onto a flatbed trailer. EE walked between the two pieces of equipment when the conveyor shifted position at crest, striking him.

April 25, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
FNF Construction Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE was welding on conveyor for 10-15 minutes, while another EE was welding on the opposite side of conveyor. Then injured EE put his tools away.

May 10, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working on a pet conveyor employee attached a comealong to the head pulley of conveyor. The comealong slipped off hitting the employee in the face. Employee is scheduled for surgery 8/25/06.

February 21, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FNF Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped in a dip in the ground walking from the conveyor to another conveyor. Employee refused medical attention. First doctor's visit 03/17/06.

November 11, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FNF Construction Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Changing screens. Employee was removing screens and walked forward. His lanyard got caught on one of the screens. Employee stepped back lanyard became loose employee pulled forward and fell forward on his hands.

October 5, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FNF Construction Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working in tight area ee states he strained/sprained muscles while sliding out. Employee continued working October 5 and October 6. Employee reported injury 10/7/05

September 16, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
FNF Construction Inc. · Contact with heat

EMPLOYEE DRANK TOO MUCH WATER, FLUSHING HIS SYSTEM. MEDICAL ATTENTION AT CASA GRANDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

August 10, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Knocking wedge through eyelet. Wedge popped out causing eyelet to hit his fingers.

July 11, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was moving stacker with the assistance of the loader. A clump of dirt fell on the employee hitting his hard hat and left shoulder.

June 13, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FNF Construction Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PLACING NEW CORE WEIGHTS IN WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS BRAKER BAR WRENCH BROKE HITTING HIS LEFT RIB CAGE

May 16, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FNF Construction Inc. · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING SAND OFF STACKER W/SHOVEL WHILE STANDING ON A TIRE ADHERED W/SAND. SHOVELING & STANDING ON TIRE CONTRIBUTED TO EE LOOSING HIS BALANCE AND FALLING.

January 31, 2005 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using pry bar to line up gear box, bar slipped cutting his finger.

October 27, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE NUMBER ONE WAS CLEANING SCREEN WITH A 20# HAMMER. HE WAS HITTING THE SCREEN WITH THE HAMMER THEN WAS GOING TO HIT THE SIDE OF THE BOX WHEN EMPLOYEE NUMBER TWO PLACED HIS HAND ON THE SIDE OF THE BOX.

July 1, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a conveyor belts cutting hand

July 16, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FNF Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING AND CHANGING SCREENS WITH A PARTNER AT CRUSHER. EMPLOYEE UNABLE TO PINPOINT EXACTLY WHEN INJURY OCCURRED.

October 17, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FNF Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PLACING A TRANSMISSION IN 2100 CRUSHER TRANSMISSION SLIPPED SMASHING FINGERS

October 9, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FNF Construction Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIGHT HAND KNUCKLES WERE HIT BY FALLING ROCK

June 22, 2000 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
FNF Construction Inc · Fall from machine

EE FELL OFF OF CONVEYOR BELT WHILE CLEANING.

January 17, 2000 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Fnf Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING AROUND TAIL PULLY CATCHING MIDDLE FINGER.

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