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January 28, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against stationary object

THIS EMPLOYEE STEPPED DOWN, OUT OF THE CAB, OF A TRUCK. HE STEPPED ONTO A ROCK WHICH ROLLER OUT FROM UNDER RIGHT FOOT, CAUSING HIS RIGHT KNEE TO TWIST. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED 2-24.

December 16, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PREPARING TO LOAD EXPLOSIVES, ROCK FELL CAUSING FRACTURE OF R COLLAR BONE, FRACTURE R LEG AND BRUISES.

October 23, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING LOADING POLE TO TAMP POWDER INTO POLE FOR BLASTING PURPOSES, WHILE TAMPING POWDER EMPLOYEE SUFFERED SEVERE THROBING PAINS GENERATING FROM RIGHT WRIST TO THUMB, POSSIBLY AGGR AVATING AN OLD INJURY, OF A BRUISED NERVE AND CYST IN WRIST.

October 1, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE INJURED HIS RT KNEE WHILE CLIMBING INTO A CRUSHER. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED ON 11-23-98. THE EE DID NOT LOSE TIME.

September 25, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EE WAS REMOVING BOLTS WITH IMPACT ALLEN SOCKET. THE ROLL PIN HOLDING THE SOCKET TOGETHER CAME OUT AND CUT THIS EE S LEFT HAND.

September 17, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

THIS EE WAS OPERATING A MECHANICAL SCALER WHEN AFALL OF GROUND STRUCK THE MACHINE. HE WAS THROWNAGAINST THE CANOPY AND RECEIVED HEAD INJURIES.

August 27, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS LEFT ELBOW WHEN HE PULLED A JACK HAMMER OFF A FELLOW EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYEE HAD LOST CONTROL OF THE TOOL. SURGERY REQUIRED ON 11/23/98.

August 22, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Savage Zinc Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEARING LOSS CLAIM DUE TO LOUD NOISES.

July 13, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Savage Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM PREVENTED #3 MAN HOIST FROM FUNCTIONING. NO ONE WAS IN THE CATE. MINERS WERE TRANSPORTED UNDERGROUND VIA DECLINE. THE HOIST WAS REPAIRED BY 3:15PM

June 19, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Savage Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

CONTRACTORS STUCK ON THE CUMBERLAND HOIST, CAUSING IT TO MALFUNCTION. REPAIRS WERE MADE AND THE HOIST PUT BACK IN SERVICE BY 1030 PM ADDITIONAL REPARIS WERE MADE THE NEXT DAY.

June 6, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS BLOWING OUT A PLUGGED CHEMICAL HOSE WHEN IT CAME LOOSE AND BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE. EE DID HAVE SAFETY GLASSES ON.

May 26, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK AS HE AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE SLID A DUMP TRUCK TIRE. THIS BECAME A LOST TIME ACCIDENT ON MAY 28.

May 9, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING DRILL STEEL FROM A LONG TEST HOLE. AS HE REMOVED THE STEEL AND TURNED HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 8, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

LARGE ROCK SLID OFF OF FACE. EE TRIED TO PUSH SLAB AWAY WITH HAND HWILE MOVING OUT OF THE WAY. THE ROCK SLID OVER HIS LEFT FOOT.

May 4, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

THIS EMPLOYEE DROVE OVER A SUBMERGED ROCK WHILE SCOOPING UP A DIPPER OF WATER TO WET DOWN A MUCKPILE. WHEN THE LOADER WENT OVER THE ROCK HE WAS THROWN UP INTO THE CANOPY AND STRUCK HIS HEAD.

March 24, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EE FELT PAINS IN HIS LOWER BACK AS HE CARRIED A DRILL STEEL FROM THE STEEL ROCK ON THE BACK OF THE DRILL IN THE BEAM.

March 17, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Savage Zinc Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REBUILDING THE PARK BRAKE ON EJC 300 LOADER USING AN AIR IMPACT WRENCH. BOLT WAS TIGHT AND CAME LOOSE SUDDENLY AND PINNED HIS HAND BETWEEN THE FRAME OF THE MACHINE & THE REAR HOUSING OF THE 3/4" IMPACT WRENCH CAUSING PUNCTURE WOUNDON BOTH SIDES OF THE LEFT INDEX FINGER. PUNCTUREWOOUNDS REQUIRED STITCHES.

March 14, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Zinc Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A BEARING TO THE CRUSHER. HE STUMBLED OVER A WELDING LEAD. THIS CAUSED HIM TO FALL AGAINST A CRUSHER SUPPORT BEAM. HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BEAR ING AND THE SUPPORT BEAM.

February 16, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE GOT A WOODEN SPLINTER IN HIS HAND AS HE TORE DOWN WOODEN CONCRETE FORMS.

January 30, 1998 TN · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

THIS EMPLOYEE STATED HIS BACK HURT FROM OPERATING THE ROADTRAIN.

November 21, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Zinc Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLLOYEE WAS GETTIN GOUT OF THE BED OF THE FORD MINE TRUCK. HE FELL AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

October 30, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE DRIVELINE ON AN EIMCO JARVIS CLARK LOADER WHEN HE ACCIDENTALLY STUCK THE BROKEN END OF THE CAP TIE WIRE FROM THE UNIVERSAL JOINT INTO THE PALM OF HIS LEFT HAND.

October 18, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Savage Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AS THE EMPTY CAGE WAS RAISED TO THE COLLAR AT#1 SHAFT THE COUNTER WEIGHT TUBE FAILED. THE COUNTER WEIGHT DAMAGED SHAFT SETS.S

October 16, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

THIS EE WAS MUCKING SHAFT BOTTOM WITH AN LGD WHEN HE CHANGE DIRECTIONS, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS NECK. HE BECAME DISABLED IN NOVEMBER.

October 1, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING A PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR WITH A TRACTOR. HE WAS UNHOOKING THE COMPRESSOR FROM THE TRACTOR. HE BLOCKED UP THE TONGUE, BUT DID NOT SCOTCH THE WHEELS TO KEEP IT FROM MOVING. THE COMPRESSOR SHIFTEDAND FELL OFF OF THE BLOCK. TONGE SCRAPED HIS SHIN ON LEFT LEG AND TURNED HIS LEFT LEG AND TURNED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

September 30, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal cleanup man, cleanup worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS SPRAYING WATER ON THE SHOP FLOOR WITH A WATER HOSE. THE HOSE FAILED AND A SHUT OFF VALVE HIT HIS RIGHT KNEE. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED 12-9-97.

September 2, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

THIS EMPLOYEE STATES HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK AS HE OPERATED A ROAD GRADER.

August 26, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against stationary object

THIS EE WAS TURNING OFF A WATER VALVE. THE VALVEWAS HARD TO TURN. WHEN THE EE PUSHED HARD HIS HAND SLIPPED AND HIT A METAL HAND CLAMP. HE LACERATED HIS RIGHT RING FINGER AND REQUIRED SUTURES.

August 17, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Savage Zinc Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS MUCKING THE BOTTOM OF #3 SHAFT AND A HYDRAULIC HOSE BLEW OUT CAUSING A SECOND DEGREE BURN TO THE BACK AND WHEN EMPLOYEE EXITED THE LOADER HE LACERATED HIS RIGHT FIFTH FINGER.

July 15, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Savage Zinc Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GPF-HEARING LOSS CLAIM DUE TO LOUD NOISES.

May 31, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPEATING AN EJC HAUL TRUCK. HE WAS TRAMMING THE MACHINE FROM THE DUMP POINT TO THE LOADING AREA. FOR SOME REASON, PROBABLY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, THE PARK BRAKE SET (CAME ON), AND THE M ACHINE STOPPED INSTANTLY. THIS REACTION CAUSED EE, WHO WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT, TO BE THROWN INTO THE DASH, THAT IS PART OF THE CANOPY ON THE FRONT OF THE MACHINE. HE SUSTAINED LACERATIONS

May 16, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE FELT PAINS IN HIS BACK AFTE OPERATING A JACKHAMMER. HE WAS BREAKING CONCRETE TO REMOUNT A CRUSHR. HE WORKED UNTIL 8-1-97 WHEN HE LOST TIME.

May 8, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK WHICH FELL FROM THEBACK AS HE LOADED DRILL HOLES WITH EXPOLSIVES

April 15, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

THIS EE DROVE A LOADER OVER A ROCK WHICH HAD FALLEN FROM A HAUL TRUCK ONTO THE HAULAGE DRIFT. HE WAS THROWN AGAINST THE LOADER CANOPY, INJURING HIS NECK. THE INJURY BECAME LOST TIME ON 5-9-97.

April 1, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT HAND BY A ROCK WHICH FELLF ROM THE BACK AS HE LOADED ROOF BOLTS ON THE ROOFBOLTER. THE ROCK FELL FROM BOLTED GROUND. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AT A LATER DATE & FRACTURE WAS DISCOVERED

March 3, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Savage Zinc Inc · Accident type, without injuries

WITHIN TWELVE HOURS, OVER SIX INCHES OF RAIN FELL. WATER ACCUMULATED UNDER THE MAN HOIST AND A CABLE SHORTED OUT. THE WATER WAS PUMPED OUT AND THE CABLE REPAIRED.

February 3, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OUT OFF THE BACK IN 4817 STOPE. EE WAS A DRILL OPRATOR WOWRKING IN THAT AREEA. TEH ROCK FELL ON TOP OF THE SECOMA JUMBO KILLING EE INSTANTLY.

December 4, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EMPLOYEE FELT PAINS IN HIS BACK WHEN HE PICKED UP AND TWISTED WITH A 50# BAG OF ANFO.

November 6, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Zinc Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THIS EE WAS DESCENDING THE STEPS OF A ROOF BOLTER. HE SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE STEP.

October 25, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REPAIRING A DAMAGED AIR DOOR. HE REMOVED THE BOLTS FROM THE NUTSIDE TRUCK. THESE BOLTS ALSO RELEASED THE INSIDE TRACK. ABOUT ONE HOUR LATER THE INSIDE TRACK FELL AND HIT HIS HEAD.

October 10, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Savage Zinc Inc · Fall from ladders

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING A LOADER VIA A STEP LADDER. A STEP BROKE ON THE LADDER AND THE EMPLOYEE FELL, INJURING HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE WORKED UNTIL 1-8-97 WHEN SURGERY WAS REQUIRED.

September 27, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS LOADING TRUCK WIHT LOADER IN AREA THAT HAD BEEN SCALED EARLIER AND FOUND TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION, WHEN BACK ROCK FELL ON MOTOR END OF LOADER. ROCK WAS OF SUCH SIZE (EST 20X25X3) IT SHOOK EMP AROUND INSIDE OPERATORS POSITION CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HEAD AGAINST SAFE TOP. SUFFEREDCONTUSION TO SKULL AND NECK.

September 10, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE LOST CONTROL OF HIS HAULAGE TRUCK. THE TRUCK HIT THE RIB. EE'S RIGHT KNEE HIT THE TRUCK OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED IN OCTOBER.

September 7, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Savage Zinc Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE PORTABLE CRIMBER WAS BEING USED TO REPAIR GRESE HOSE. THE CRIMPER WAS HUNG ON OVERHEAD CRANE WITH SWIVEL BASE MOVED OT HORIZONTAL POSITION AND LOCKED DOWN. WHEN PUTTING HOSE IN CRIMPER TH E BASE CAME LOOSE AND TORE OFF NAIL ON MIDDLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

September 5, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STATES THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK AS HE DISCONNECTED A HYDRAULIC PUMP ON A LOADER. WORKED UNTIL 9-13-96.

August 27, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Zinc Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CAUGHT THUMB BETWEEN BAR & CHUTE WALL WHILE BARRING OUT A ROCK WEDGES IN CHUTE. CONDITIONS UNDERGROUND DRY FOOTING, AREA LIGHTED, CLOSE WORKING QUARTERS CONTRIBUTED TO CAUSE OF ACCIDEN T.

August 12, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDINGBESIDE A DEMP TRUCK WHILE THE DRIVER WAS RAISING THE BED TO UNLOAD LIME, THE DRIVE SHAFT TO THE HYDRAULIC PUMP BROKE, FLEW OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK AND STRUCK THE EE IN THE RIGHT LEG BETWEEN THE ANKLE & KNEE

July 22, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator POWERED HAULAGE
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS SCRAPING A HEADING FACE WITH A LOADER DIPPER TO SCALE LOOSE ROCKS. A LARGE ROCK BROKE LOOSE FROM THE FACE AND ENTERED THE OPERATOR S COMPARTMENT. THE EE WORKED UNTIL AUGUS 13, WHEN HE BECAME UNABLE TO WORK.

June 29, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against stationary object

THIS EE CUT HIS LEFT FIFTH FINGER ON THE METAL EDGE OF A CALENDAR AS HE INSTALLED A SUGGESTION BOX IN THE SURFACE SHOP.

June 13, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Savage Zinc Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THIS EMPLOYEE FELT PAINS IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AS HE DROVE RAILROAD SPIKES WITH A SPIKE HAMMER.

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