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December 17, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was repositioning a 75 horse power fan in the loader bucket. The fan rolled and smashed left knee into loader bucket, pinning knee against the inside of the loader bucket. Causing bruising and swelling of left knee.

December 3, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was descending a ladder from mantrip, when he went to step on the ladder it slipped out from underneath him causing miner to fall and hit end of mantrip, resulting in contusions to left rib.

October 23, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Operator was unloading an empty barrel off of forklift, stepped on a mill liner and twisted right knee.

July 20, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was bolting with a Jack Leg while collaring a hole. A rock came down and hit his right forearm causing laceration to right forearm, resulting in staples.

June 5, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LHD bucket tilt cylinder hose failed at fitting. Hydraulic oil came in contact with miner resulting in 2nd and 3rd degree burns to left hand, arm and neck. Minor burns to right forearm.

January 12, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While installing ground support in the back, under supported ground. The miner lost control of his Jackleg, knocking the miner to the ground. The miner received a laceration to his left shin requiring four staples. The miner was treated and given a full release.

August 27, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drilling face with Jackleg, went to move machine, the leg was pressurized causing the leg to extend thus pulling right shoulder out.

April 26, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was changing a bearing on the tail pulley when a chain slipped and hit him in the mouth causing two lacerations to his upper lip requiring sutures. Mechanic was treated and received full release for his next scheduled shift.

March 10, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was installing a roof-bolt in the back when a small rock came loose causing a laceration on the left forearm requiring stitches, the miner returned to work the same shift with a full release.

February 7, 2013 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanic was rebuilding a differential 3rd member on a metal work table. While attaching the drive yoke the 3rd member rotated, the mechanic reached to stabilize the 3rd member straining right elbow. A follow up Doctor visit resulted in work restrictions effective 02/19/2013

October 24, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner's right foot pinched by 21B EMICO Mucker. Miner was wearing metatarsal boots. Miner was treated for first aid at Valley View Medical Center.

May 20, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner washing equipment part in parts washer. Part slipped out of hand smashing finger. Stitches required.

May 10, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Operator was cleaning the grizzley at the crusher, backed up and lost his footing. Operator reached for gate with right arm to stop from falling, resulting in right shoulder dislocation. Operator was on restricted duty since 5/14/12. He had surgery on 6/7/13 resulting in a lost time accident.

March 21, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was collaring hole looked up and small rock aprox 2in fell striking miner in the mouth. Miner was wearing appropriate PPE, area was clear of visible loose rock, area was bolted from the back to the face visible scaling had been done , housekeeping was good.

March 8, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss OTHER
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner complained of knee pain, it was found out that he had been having knee pain for a while. During investigation it was determined the area was free of loose rock and had a level walking surface. Miner was walking to the buggy with normal walking patterns when he went to take a step on his left foot and his knee popped out aggravating a non traumatic undetermined injury.

March 8, 2012 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was bolting when small rock came down and hit his left ring finger. Miners 5-point card shows that he had scaled the area prior to performing work.

December 1, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While changing out the long hole steel Miner grabbed a-hold of the steel while driller was rotating to remove it. The Steel became bound up at an angle and pinched his thumb between the steel and the guide slide.

November 20, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While bolting barred down some loose rock and continued to bolt.Slipped on a slab that had been barred down and landed on my right elbow.

November 3, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employees was unloading bolting supplies underground ( mats ) when one that a sharp edge cut through his glove he then received a laceration. Employee was wearing all PPE's at the time

October 4, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was driving a bolt with 1 1/2 foot driver he got the bolt tight to the back and the machine would not come down. EE went to move the machine leg forward to remove pressure off the driver and when doing so the machine came down in EE had his foot under the crows foot, the weight of the machine pushed the crows foot through EE's met-guard boot and into his foot.

August 30, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Miner was using a cutting torch when a piece of slag came off and went behind his safety glasses burning corner of left eye.

August 25, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Mechanic was installing a hoist cylinder by hand when he went to lift it he felt a sharp pain in his left bicep. Per another EE there is a suspicion on steroid use from this employee. Employee did not report this incident until 5:45pm

June 9, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Miner was cleaning out a conex and was pushing and pulling a cylinder aprox 200lbs, Miner has had a hernia before and failed to use S.L.A.M and correct lifting techniques.

June 7, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was moving a ladder underground ladder became caught on a rung and miner went to lift it out during the process of him lifting the ladder he did not use proper lifting techniques causing him to strain a muscle in his back.

May 12, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner 3 was chucking steel with a Miner 1 when the steel shanked and Miner 1 operating jack leg lost control. Miner 3 was struck in the jaw and cracked two teeth. Small scratches on jaw.

May 10, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Moving jack-leg drill from one area to another, crows foot got caught on nine wire that was used to hold jack-leg to rib, lost grip on jack-leg and grabbed a hold of muffler to keep it from falling when his finger got caught in the pinch point. Lacerated left ring finger requiring stitches.

March 20, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by flying object

Miner was drilling the last knee hole in preparation for loading a round, when the air spud on the jack leg came loose and hit him in the knee. The whip check was properly installed on air line. Miner was on one knee next to connection. A deep contusion was the result of spud hitting Miners knee.

March 8, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

While bolting the back, miners drill bit came off the end of his steel and landed in a puddle beyond the last row of bolts. The miner went past the last row of bolts to retrieve the drill bit and was hit with rock that fell out of the back.

March 8, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Drove mucker bucket down to the work area. Miner ran over a big rock by first muck bay. After he parked and got off mucker the miner bent down to pick up water hose he felt a shooting pain down his lower back then down his left butt cheek.

March 7, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal safety director SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Miner was walking across travel way towards office when she tripped over a small rock. She hit and lacerated her left knee.

February 9, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While maneuvering a toggle plate into place the miner felt a pain in his back and when he stood up his right testicle had a sharp pain.

January 6, 2011 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee did brake check on surface, stoppped twice on ramp with no problems, when got to the 650 ramp brakes failed and miner hit rib to stop. Miner was not wearing seat belt and was thrown around in cab.

December 11, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing the cribbing from under a haul truck the mechanic was stacking the wood on the side when he smashed his right hand ring and middle finger between two pieces of cribbing.

November 18, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

While taking down a welded wire bulk head miner leaned ladder on bulk head and gut the chain holding it up. The bulk head fell and the miner received cuts and punctures to the left arm.

October 26, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in the process of removing a wooden ladder from the top-mounted ladder truck of a pick up truck. EE stepped off of the running board to the ground (approx. 12") and twisted her right ankle.

October 11, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was stepping off of mantrip using three point contact and while planting his right leg, EE aggravated an old injury by twisting his knee.

August 27, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

While drilling uppers in the 220 stope, miner looked up at his drill steel and hole when a rock fell from the drill hole area and struck him in the nose and mouth.

August 26, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While loading jack leg drills into a mucker bucket for removal from area the drill he was handling slipped and pinched his pinkey finger of the left hand against the bucket lip. EE pulled his hand back and ripped the tip of his pinkey off into his glove.

July 29, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

Put split set in one hole of the roof mat. Scaling bar that was holding mat up slipped and mat hit a rock that dislodged it. Rock fell down hitting miner in the lip and arm causing a laceration on both.

June 4, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While doing ground control with a jack leg, the steel became plugged while removing the steel from hole it got stuck in. Grabbed the jack leg and when the jack leg came loose, employees finger was in a pinch point, required stitches.

April 20, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Fall from machine

While driving a haul truck the front of the box hit a 6" pipe at the vic coupler and seperated it. While exiting the vehicle miner received a laceration on his head and abrasions on his arms.

February 10, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was hanging welded wire to shot crete the back for ground control when a sharp rock fell thru the screen striking EE on the right cheek at the corner of his mouth. EE stated he was fine and stopped the bleeding with a butterfly band-aid. After EE's shift He went to the local Urgent Care for evaluation and received 2 stitches.

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