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October 13, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
A.U. Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

stepping down from a haul truck. Foot slipped while holding on with hands. Pulled left shoulder.

September 30, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal grader operator, roadgrader operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A.U. Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

On 9/30/2014 at approximately 1330 hours employee moved a rock off of the haul road. When dropping the rock he felt a pull in his right lower back. He finished his shift. On 10/1/2014 he went to Nye County Regional to get checked. He was given medications and told to stay home.

August 5, 2014 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A.U. Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning out around grizzly wind blew debris into his left eye. Was wearing eye protection at the time. Got medical treatment.

January 31, 2013 NV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A.U. Mines, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting a heavy pump and felt pain in his back. Pain worsened over next 2 workdays and employee was sent to doctor.

November 29, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
A.U. Mines, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working outside, in windy conditions. Debris or dirt was blown into the employee's eye. Employee used eye drops in an attempt to clean out his eye, but irritation worsened. Employee then reported incident to his supervisor, was brought to office for EMT-I to treat and evaluate and employee was then transported to emergency room.

October 25, 2012 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
A.U. Mines, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE with previous history of asthma, swept floor of motor control center with a broom, without wearing a (face) dust mask, resulting in shortness of breath.

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