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March 19, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Foot slipped on ladder rung, shin scraped underside of ladder and was lacerated.

February 27, 2020 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner stepped down off plant ladder and rolled ankle. Miner was using three points of contact and was wearing full top steel toe boots. Ground conditions were smooth and well kept.

September 17, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting Conveyor Belt, employee slipped and cut self

September 16, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Cleaning off part of plant, did not use provided gloves, received large sliver.

February 25, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner slipped on ice and broke knee.

February 5, 2019 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Miner fell while on ladder and entangled fingers in a belt scrapper and belt causing injuries to fingers.

October 3, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

The injured employee was blowing dust off the plant with compressed air, while blowing the dust off they broke protocol and inserted the air nozzle behind a guard on the under side of a tail pulley. The pulley yanked the nozzle from the employees hands cutting their palm.

April 11, 2018 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The mine foreman was cutting a damaged piece of belting out with a utility knife, EE placed EE's hand in a bad position while cutting and slit EE's hand. EE drove to a local clinic where they gave EE 4 stitches. EE returned to work, total time away from work approx. 4 hours.

August 7, 2017 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured Employee set a piece of welding equipment up on the frame of a machine and was struck when EE ducked under the frame and the equipment fell down. EE's hard hat stopped most of the damage, but it was pushed off and EE received a large gash on the back of head. EE was taken in for treatment. EE missed two days and has been released for work.

August 22, 2016 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states they were stepping down from a ladder when they twisted their left foot/ankle.

July 6, 2015 WI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reported that he was sweeping a sample box through product coming off conveyor belt to collect aggregate material when he felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder.

December 2, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

welding cable struck employee in the mouth

December 2, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal safety director SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on ice; landed on his shoulder; left shoulder contusion, with rotator cuff acute tendonitis.

September 9, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
The Kraemer Company LLC · Flash burns (welding)

Employee states he sustained welding flash burns to his eyes.

June 19, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was taking the counterweight cover out of the cone crusher. When he pulled back to get it loose, his hand hit a piece of brass bushing, and it peeled away some of the skin on his hand.

December 20, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removal of wheel cover plate from primary crusher for transport. Lowering wheel cover plate into feeder, struck left hand/thumb. Fracture to left thumb.

August 6, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Contact with heat

Co-worker called to report that worker seemed to be overheated from changing screens.

July 23, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While employee was going down ladder to get off loader, he twisted his left ankle. He had medical evaluation later that day, but no medical treatment. Pain symptoms persisted, so he was re-evaluated medically on 8/12/13, and referred for physical therapy treatment.

November 9, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was struck by a hammer just below the eye

October 11, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee tripped on a pallet jack and fell, fracturing her left fibula.

August 24, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee Dropped a heavy metal shim on his left foot.

August 23, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he was putting some lacing in the weigh bin when his left shoulder popped. He sought initial medical treatment on 8/29/11.

July 7, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a gearbox and strained his back.

May 31, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee states he was helping to install a deck when he slipped and pulled a muscle in his right arm.

March 11, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee went to the doctor on 3/12/2011 because he believed he got a piece of foreign material in his eye on 3/11/2011. He notified the employer on 3/14/2011.

March 2, 2011 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping down from a mobile equipment ladder. On his last step to the ground, he stepped on uneven frozen ground and twisted ankle.

December 15, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was trying to close and latch dozer door frozen due to cold weather when he slammed the door on his finger.

July 23, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
The Kraemer Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee collapsed while loading bulk explosives into boreholes in preparation for a production blast. CPR was started immediately by co-workers. Employee was taken by ambulance to local hospital and pronounced dead approx 1 hour later. Autopsy results are currently pending. Co-workers stated employee appeared normal leading up to the incident and showed no signs of distress.

April 20, 2010 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was throwing rocks out from behind a boulder; while he was throwing, he was turning his back. Reports back strain.

April 3, 2009 WI · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee reports pinching finger between screen box and conveyor while folding screener wing.

December 11, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

While changing cutting edges, bolt spun around and cut hand.

October 7, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Unknown at this time.

July 21, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

Received written notification from employee on 12/22/08 that he believed he had pulled a muscle in his back from operating a dozer in July.

July 8, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was finishing up work on loader and putting tools away. Experienced sharp pain in middle back under shoulder blade. Employee states he was twisting and reaching in an awkward position.

June 4, 2008 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee pinched finger while unhooking dollies from dozer.

September 25, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to cut a belt. He cut his right thigh with the knife.

May 3, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Rubbed or abraded

Employee reports putting on rubber boots that were too tight, causing a hole to be worn into the skin of his right foot.

April 1, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee states he felt a twang in his shoulder while pulling electrical cords.

March 6, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
The Kraemer Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Notification from American Industrial Medical, Inc. of confirmation of miner's Standard Threshold Shift (STS) in hearing.

February 9, 2006 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was checking the anti-freeze on his haul truck. The night of 2/8/05 the weather caused frost to bank the quarry. As ee was climbing down, the step had a build up of frost on it and he lost his footing / balance and fell onto concrete. He was wearing a safety helmet and reflector vest.

November 30, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee reports stiffness in back due to operating loader on frozen ground.

August 24, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
The Kraemer Company LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was changing roll plant screens. He scratched the tip of his elbow on the edge of the screen frame. An infection formed in his arm.

August 17, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
The Kraemer Company LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling on a pipe wrench to change spouts on fuel tank. Employee reports pain in chest area due to stretched ligament.

August 15, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
The Kraemer Company, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was helping to fold stacking conveyor, standing on a shroud on the edge of the conveyer. Conveyor shook, causing employee to fall to the ground.

June 7, 2005 WI · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
The Kraemer Company LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was grinding and a piece of hot metal went under his safety glasses and stuck in his eye.

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