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May 25, 2017 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Nu-West Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Experiencing numbness in left hand for several months causing pain and discomfort. In the past few weeks, the pain has escalated and has been keeping ee awake at night. The pain is potentially working into the wrist and forearm region. Reported on 5/25/2017, diagnosed as Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

April 16, 2016 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nu-West Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

A mechanic was removing an equalizer pin on a D9 dozer. A small hand punch was used to finish tapping out the pin. When the pin cleared, the right track dropped and equalizer bar on the left lifted up pinching the mechanic's left middle finger between the punch and the side frame bore. The employee's finger received a broken bone and laceration resulting in 9 stitches.

March 11, 2016 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nu-West Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A 992 operator strained back as EE was sitting down in the operator's seat. EE was getting into the seat to adjust it and start the machine when EE felt discomfort in lower back. An onsite EMT was called to examine the employee. Upon further examination, a doctor would not release EE to full duty due to a back strain.

July 28, 2015 ID · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Nu-West Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was feeding ore into the grizzly and when he was backing up to make another push he backed over a rock and struck his right elbow on a metal plate where a padded armrest should be. Operator was taken for x-rays which were negative. 8/2/15 fluid build-up from bursitis was drained by physician along with prescription medication

April 29, 2015 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Nu-West Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee notified he was diagnosed with carpal tunnel in both extremities. He worked through it until he could not deal with discomfort. On 1/7/2016 he had surgery to repair problem.

January 19, 2015 ID · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nu-West Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing his walk around when his left foot slid forward; as he was falling he was able to stabilize himself with his right leg preventing him from hitting the ground. After the event happened he felt some discomfort in lower back. Follow up with doctor on 1/22 and prescription medication was issued to help with discomfort. MRI sceduled

January 10, 2015 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Nu-West Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Fine metal slivers and disc debris fell out of employee hard hat and into safety glasses. While returning home, he rubbed his left eye and felt a sharp pain. When the employee returned to work the next shift, the supervisor noticed the employee's red irritated eye. Onsite EMT examined and employee was taken to the hospital and a metal sliver was extracted from eye.

September 5, 2014 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Nu-West Industries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee pulled a service truck into the PM bay for servicing. Employee drained engine oil and was starting to change oil filters. Employee was lying on their back under the truck reaching up to change an oil filter when a bee fell down from the frame rail into the coverall sleeve and stung the employee on the right forearm.

August 15, 2013 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Nu-West Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee notified he was diagnosed with carpal tunnel in both extremities. He worked through it until he could not deal with discomfort. On 12/29/2014 he had surgery to repair problem.

July 17, 2013 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nu-West Industries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was climbing into cab of truck, had his left hand grasping the door iron and right hand grasping the iron on other side as he was pulling himself up into cab he felt a twinge in his left arm bicep.

April 9, 2013 ID · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nu-West Industries Inc · Fall from ladders

A 6' step ladder was used to access the right side door of a trailer. As the employee repositioned himself, he lost his balance and his feet slipped off the edge of the door jamb causing him to fall approximately 5' to the ground. As he fell, his back contacted the outer edge of the door jamb causing an abrasion/impact wound resulting in 3 broken ribs.

October 17, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nu-West Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a twine string which was holding a straw wattle together. He was walking while doing this and slipped on a mud clump while cutting. This action, coupled with the upswing of the pocket knife he was using caused the knife to lacerate his left lower arm. It took 7 sutures to close the wound.

September 18, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nu-West Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was changing cutting edges on a D10 dozer with the assistance of two mechanics. The bar that the injured employee was using slipped and the cutting edge came down crushing the employees right ring finger in between the edge and the dozer blade, amputating the tip of the finger off.

June 29, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nu-West Industries Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was installing one section of a rolled dozer liner, setting the liner into place and as he moved the plate towards the face of the dozer, the lifting eye that was welded on the top edge of the liner broke free hitting the dozer face, and sliding onto the welder's left foot. X-ray taken on 7/11/12 indicated a non-displaced fracture of a metatarsal bone in left foot.

June 8, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nu-West Industries Inc · Struck by flying object

Technician was trying to raise a grader with a double action hydraulic lift. One hose was disconnected from the lift. When the lift was pressurized, the return coupler failed and ejected a ball bearing which struck the technician in the left shoulder.

March 20, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nu-West Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding a wrench on a nut as the bolt was being driven in with an impact wrench. As the bolt went through the nut, a portion of the thread dislodged and became embedded in the employee's left index finger. A PA-C had to extract the foreign object.

September 23, 2010 ID · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Nu-West Industries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding and grinding on the 5230 shovel. At the end of the shift the employee noticed he had something in his eye. He thought it was only dirt and assumed it would work it's way out. The next morning he reported an irritation to his eye and was taken to an eye doctor who removed a small piece of metal from his right eye.

April 15, 2002 ID · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nu-West Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING TO MOVE 4" IRRIGATION PIPE. WHEN THIS WAS COMPLETED HE COMPLAINED OF BEING VERY TIRED AND WEAK. HE CALLED IN SICK THE FOLLOWING TWO DAYS. ON 4/18 HE WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITA L. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH KIDNEY FAILURE. HIS DR.CONCLUDED THAT THIS WAS DUE TO OVER-EXERTION OF HIS MUSCLES ON 4/15/02.

October 23, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nu-West Industries Inc · Fall from machine

GETTING OUT OF TRUCK AFTER MOVING EQUIPMENT AND SLIPPED ON TRUCK STEP AND SLIPPED ON MUDDY GROUND AND FELL BACKWARDS.

June 26, 2000 ID · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nu-West Industries Inc · Fall from machine

MOVING DRILL BIT HAMMER ON RIG WHEN LEFT FOOT SLIPPED OFF CAT-WALK AND HE FELL WITH HAMMER IN LEFT HAND PINNING LEFT ARM BETWEEN CAT-WALK AND HAMMER. FRACTURED LEFT ARM, FIVE-INCHES ABOVE WRIS T. REQUIRED SURGERY.

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