United - Mine Metal/Non-Metal

Worker was working on installing a driveline on a DR412i equipment. One side was connected and the other end of the driveline fell. Worker's hands were trapped between driveline and pumps. Worker removed both hands after getting pinched adding to the injury. Worker climbed out of pump area and off the machine.

Employee was using hammer and chisel to remove a carbide insert when a piece of metal broke from the chisel and punctured the inside of the left wrist and becoming embedded beneath the skin.

EE fell and landed on their right wrist while trying to avoid a light fleet vehicle that was backing up to retrieve tow slings. EE received a splint during the ER visit.

Employee got a piece of slag in their right eye while a nearby employee was using a grinder.

Employee slipped and fell while walking on a slope resulting in pain in the right shoulder.

EE was spinning on 15/16" lug nuts onto split rim from forklift and felt discomfort and soreness in the left wrist.

EE was chipping concrete. While chipping, EE felt material enter the right eye.

EE was walking outside and slipped on a snow packed road, fell and landed on their shoulder causing a dislocation of the left shoulder.

Mechanic's hand was briefly pinched between a hydraulic shovel roller assembly and the shovel frame during installation. Contact occurred when the assembly being installed unexpectedly pivoted upward while the mechanic's hand was on top of it. Nondisplaced fracture of the second metacarpal bone, right hand.

While backing into spotted shovel bucket, the tail of production truck made contact with shovel bucket. The operator reported discomfort in their neck and was transported to the clinic for evaluation. After evaluation, the operator was prescribed physical therapy for a neck strain.

EE was struck by ice chunk and received contusion to right outer thigh.

Employee was removing the rubber casing from conveyor belt steel cables using a hook knife. The hook knife slipped off the cable striking employee just above the right knee.

Employee had dust fall into their eye when they raised their face shield after operating an air chipper.

EE was walking on a blast pattern and stepped into a small depression and hurt left knee, continued to work. On 07/31/19 EE was prescribed physical therapy due to continued pain.

EE was taking tire down from second level of rack. Tire bounced and struck EE in hands. EE was seen by Dr. and diagnosed with Fractured finger and placed on restrictions.

Mechanic was working on man basket of a dozer and was struck in chin by a bar trying to free locking pin, 3 sutures were required.

As the EE bent over to pick up a two wheeled cart EE felt pain in EE's back. The mechanism of injury was idiopathic in nature and due to a chronic condition. The EE was seen by a physician and placed on restrictions.

Employee was drilling into concrete. The drill bound up and spun and hit them in the cheek.

EE was using a pocketknife to cut a zip tie holding a pair of cut resistant gloves together. The pocketknife cut through the zip tie and contacted the EE's left middle finger resulting in a minor laceration. Two sutures were required.

EE was removing a bearing race off a shaft. The race was first cut with a grinder and then the EE attempted to split the race with a chisel and hammer. While removing the race, a small piece of shrapnel struck the employees left palm. Medical treatment was required to remove the foreign object on 5/14/2018.

EE was driving a production truck, and reported a sore back from being shook while in the cab.

A shovel operator felt some discomfort in lower back when doing the pre-shift inspection. As the shift continued, the pain increased and EE sought medical attention after the shift.

Elevator broke down with employee inside. Employee safely exited the elevator about and hour later. The elevator was taken out of service.

EE states the while egressing off a utility loader ee had back pain. When ee was asked if ee jumped or fell ee stated it was a normal dismount with 3 points of contact. On 3/16/18 ee was diagnosed with a back strain and placed on restrictions.

Employee entered the pan feeder to inspect and felt something in employee's eye.

EE slipped and fell coming out of a skid steer fracturing elbow.

EE is a auto mechanic; ee shoulder became sore while working. It appears to be a repeat trauma illness. EE was placed on restrictions and taken off work.

A non-employee trespasser was found dead hanging in a tree by a city of Eveleth employee. Death was ruled a suicide by ligature hanging. This is an inactive area of the mine adjacent to the City of Eveleth. Eveleth Police Dept. ICR# 17086466.

The EE was installing a wing shroud on a dozer. While attempting the pound the keeper pin in place, the ee hit the pin and glanced off hitting left index finger with the hammer. The ee was sent into the clinic and received two sutures. Risk 1. Low

The EE was cleaning out plugged crusher. As they were pulling material out a rock rolled down, struck hand and cut finger. The injury required three sutures.

The EE was removing a pin from a bore on a haul truck. When the pin cleared the bore it shifted downward pinching the mechanics thumb between the tool and the pin resulting in sutures.

Employee hearing test revealed over a 25 db hearing loss with age adjustment.

Working at crushing site outside. Employee was removing jacket from prox cord with a utility knife when the knife slipped and caught middle finger.

The EE was jack hammering concaves when the bit became lodged and became stuck. The EE retrieved a new tooth and was working near area of the stuck tooth when a section of the concave broke off and shot out due to the stored energy in the liner. The chunk of concave struck the employee in the jaw and neck.

On 11/13/14 the EE was coming down off a berm when he fell forward. He landed on his hands, chest and chin. His knee hit a rock at the base of the berm. The EE had no apparent serious injuries at the time and refused medical attention. On 12/31/14 this became a lost time work related injury due to shoulder pain.

The resistor grids on a Unit Rig MT4400 240-ton haul truck caught fire while travelling to the shovel. The operator reported smoke coming from the resistor grids safely evacuated. There was a mechanical failure of the blades on the fan used to cool the grids; this lead to a fire which was localized and contained to the rear resistor grid bank.

An employee was driving a Komatsu 830E 240ton production truck when it caught fire. The employee stopped the truck, shut it off and safely evacuated the vehicle. Local fire departments were called, they responded and safely put out the fire. This is now under investigation to determine the cause of the fire. No injuries occurred from this incident.

EE was changing a deck bushing on a rotary drill when he bumped his shin. The next day swelling occurred on his leg and a red spot formed. The EE was seen by a Dr. and diagnosed with Cellulites.

Employee was stepping on the push arm of the 9233 dozer when his foot slipped off causing pain in left shoulder. It was dark and muddy. The slip caused a shoulder strain

Equipment operator with forty years of experience was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.

THE EE WAS CALLED TO JUMP START A GRADER, THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO OPEN ENGINE CABINET DOOR. THE DOOR SPRUNG OPEN STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH AND CAUSING A CHIP IN THE EMPLOYEE'S FRONT TWO TEETH.

While lifting a engine turbo for the hydraulic shovel, the EE felt a pop with pain in his lower back. Employee was transported to a medical facility and be examined and was diagnosed with a back strain.

Employee slipped while walking to vehicle parked in small fleet vehicle area.

EE reported soreness in his hip over time, no specific event. He was sent to a medical provider and diagnosed with tendonities of the hip

The EE was in the process of completing his pre-operational inspection on a Cat D-11 dozer when he slipped off the dozer platform and fell to the ground. He was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with fractured ribs.

EE reported pain in right knee at the end of the shift. Was sent to medical facility on 5/31 and was diagnosed with bursitis of the right knee.

The incident occurred on April 23, 2013 when an employee slipped on a stairs and reported pain in his shoulder. The incident became reportable on 5/13/13 when he was seen by a DR. and prescribed physical therapy and put on restrictions.

Fuel truck slid out of control on an icy roadway causing the fuel truck to tip over onto the passenger side. The employee was wearing his seat belt and was suspended by the seat belt which he unbuckled with his other hand. This resulted in him falling to the passenger side of the vehicle.

The employees right knee had become sore, he was sent to a physician and diagnosed him with bursitis in his knee.

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO CHANGE HYDRAULIC HOSES AND PUMP ON CAT 992G LOADER. WHEN REMOVING SUCTION LINE FROM HYDRAULIC TANK OIL SPILLED FROM SUCTION HOSE ONTO EMPLOYEES HEAD, AND ENTERED HIS EYES. EE EYE WAS IMMEDIATELY FLUSHED BUT WAS SENT TO CLINIC AS A PRECAUTION AND WAS PRESCRIBED ANTIBIOTIC DROPS.

Core Drill Helper (Victim) was pulling a tube out of the rods when he strained his back. He was brought to the E.R., told to rest over the weekend. He saw an occupational medicine phys. on 6/5/12 and release to work.

Production truck driver was performing his pre-shift inspection on a 240 ton production truck when he opened the folding engine inspection ladder and pinched his middle finger on his right hand. The employee was sent to the local medical facility were he received sutures.

The employee states he was at work using machinery to dig through rocks and hand jarring that day. The jarring increased his neck and upper back pain. He stated that he has treated for many years regarding his neck and back pain. Discussions with the clinic indicate this is an exacerbation of a degenerative disease/illness not an injury.

Employees back was sore at the end of the shift. MRI was completed showing disc degeneration and dehydration of disc fluid. There was no disc hernia or rupture present. There was no event just soreness at the end of the shift from working.

Welder with 35 years of experienced required carpel tunnel syndrome.

Employee was cleaning out the crusher pocket when he began feeling lightheaded and ill, ems services were called and he was transported to the hospital. The investigation discovered the employee was over exposed to carbon monoxide due to a pickup parked outside the crusher that was left idling. The wind direction caused the exhaust to blow down into the crusher pocket.

The employee was operating a dozer pushing in a road when he reported that his back became sore. This is a reaggravation of a preexisting condition.

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING TRACK OF A DOZER . WHILE PRYING TRACK APART BLOCKING SLIPPED JUST AS TRACK CAME APART. EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN THE FOOT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE STEEL TOE LACERATING HIS FOOT.

While getting off of a loader the operator stepped into a hole. He reported that his right foot was starting to swell and that his ankle was unaffected. He did work the remainder of his regular shift. Later in the evening the employee went into the local clinic and was diagnosed with a foot sprain.

The employee was taking a measurement to place a pad eye in a level position. The employee stood up and took a step forward striking his forehead against a 4"x6" steel removal block that was previously installed. This caused a laceration to the employees forehead.

EE was emptying a core tube when a piece of jammed core slid out striking the EE's right hand. The sharp core cut his hand resulting in a laceration requiring 6 stitches.

Employee was wiring generator on Loader and felt a pull in his left shoulder muscles. The employee reported the incident but did not treat at the time. On 8/22/11 the employee was diagnosed with left shoulder pain and prescribed physical therapy.

The injured employee was working in the pit on a windy day. He was wearing non prescription safety glasses while doing maintenance work when a gust of wind occurred. The felt a particle enter his eye, his eye was washed out but still felt some irritation so he was sent to the clinic where they diagnosed him with a corneal abrasion and prescribed antibiotic drops.

Employee was climbing off the drill at the end of the shift. His grippers caught the bottom step and he landed on the side of his ankle. He was sent to the hospital. Accident resulted in a fractured right distal fibula.

Dust collector duct to crusher dump pocket caught on fire during dust collector demolition

Mechanic inspecting 9028 loader for engine coolant leak. Near left side of engine close to engine fan when a particle was blown into employee's right eye. Became worse as the shift progressed; was washed out by First Responders but found it necessary to send employee to clinic. Foregin body washed out, prescription med dispensed.

Employee was performing preventive maintenance on a loader. He states he felt a pull in his back due to the incident. He treated with the chiropractor. Company investigation not completed until 9/24/10 when it was determined that there was an incident resulting in some type of back pain.

Employee states his hands go numb after running equipment for extended periods of time. No treatment beyond first aid until 9/22/10 testing for CTS. Work comp insurance received information on 9/23/10 forwarded to United Taconite on 9/27.

A trespasser operating an ATV on mine property lost control of the AVT rolling it on to him causing internal injuries. The injured was then taken off of mine property, by other illegal ATV riders, to a county road and emergency services were called. The injured died at Virginia Regional Medical Center from his injuries.

Employee was getting into the shift change van. While entering the van on the side door, the employee slipped. It was dark and wet outside. His shin hit the metal edge of the van, causing an open wound.

Working off a ladder platform Left elbow started aching after a couple of hours using the steamer on haul truck. Employee sought medical treatment on evening of 3/18/10 diagnosed with repeat trauma occ illness.

Employee states he was to guide 9016 shovel back into stall 17, he was in the stall facing west when he claims to have slipped on the right strip of rubber belting used to protect the floor. He did not report the incident until 12/31/09, he sought medical treatment on 12/31/09, we are unable to accommodate his restrictions.

Employee was removing a bolt with an impact wrench. When the bolt spun without loosening, he reached into the engine compartment to find out why the bolt wasn't coming loose. Sharp edge, out of sight in compartment then sliced through his glove cutting his right index finger.

Employee came down dust collector steps. Bottom step to ground level had uneven transition at ground level - it had been filled with crushed rock. Employee's boot slipped on bottom step to crushed rock area fracturing his right ankle.

Employee was in the process of removing right rear wheel on 9029 Loader using impact gun. Gun popped off the bolt, employee reacted to catch it, hitting the back side of left elbow on the rim of the wheel. States elbow hurts cannot fully straighten arm. Sought medical treatment.

Employee states he was partially lifting mud flaps and turning when he felt a pain in his low back and left hip area. Employee stated at clinic visit on 11/2/09 this is due to 12/3/08.

Using 8" clamp to compress brake caliper on light truck 9590 stated he felt a sharp pain on the top of his right hand. He sought treatment on 10/29/09. Also injured shoulder requiring surgery.

Employee was servicing 9513 pickup. He had vehicle in raised position. States he noticed the blockheater plug had come undone. He reached up to plug the cord back in said dirt fell off the outlet & got between his glasses & face entering his right eye. First responders flushed out eye but later sought treatment at the clinc. Cleaned out eye with Burr and wrote out prescrption

Uniy 9595 Pit F250 service pickup truck was run over by a water truck. The incident happened by the lower pit stand pipe, the one used for filling the 190 ton water trucks. The employee operating the pickup truck jumped from the pickup truck to avoid being run over. The result of this is a sore knee requiring medical attention.

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST FINISHED UP GRINDING ON A LOADER BUCKET. HE WAS CLEANING UP THE SURFACE FOR THE ADAPTER TO BE INSTALLED. WHEN HE FLIPPED UP HIS FACE SHIELD DUST ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE. THE DUST HAD COLLECTED ON THE BRIM OF HIS FACE SHIELD WHILE GRINDING. WHEN THE SHIELD WAS FLIPPED UP THE DUST WENT BETWEEN HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND HIS EYE BROW AND GOT INTO HIS EYE.

Employee was removing plugs in preparation for loading blast holes. After he had removed one of the plugs, he turned on the "chip pile" to step down onto the roadway. As he stepped, his right ankle rolled. Employee reported that his bifocals contributed to poor depth perception as he stepped off the chip pile.

While shifting filters on chest high pallet, warehouse person felt pain in lower back.

I have received information from the clinic stating this is bilateral carpal tunnel. The information was received on 2/28/09

Unit 26 was replacing cracked turtle(cover plate) on 18 shovel, the shovel operator was assisting unit 26. Unit 26 noticed the operator's face /cheek had some blood on it. The EE was transported to the foreman's office and the 1st responder transported EE to E.R.

Employee sliped on ice, fell to knees twisting his lower back.

Employee was underneath Cat pushing starter up in place. He experienced pain in his back and legs started to go numb. He came into dispatch to report his incident and the guard gate was called to bring him in for medical treatment.

Employee reported sore shoulder after lying on engine compartment deck reconnecting diesel engine. Clinic diagnosed tendonitis on 7/1/08

First load of material was dropped on canopy causing material to spill all over. Truck was tossed about as it was hit by loader bucket. Truck operator tossed around violently. Doctor stating off work until seen by own physician.

Employee took vehicle to Lundgren Motors for vehicle repair. As he exited the drivers door he slipped and fell. Doctor visit of 3/13/08 indicates hair line fracture with restrictions of 5 lbs lifting. Next appointment is 3/27/08. We will need to file an amended copy at a later date once restrictions have been removed.

Employee changing oil on 9201 eliminator filter right side of truck. Used engine compartment boarding step to go up/down many times. Felt nagging left shoulder pain. Did't use platform or stand available. He stated not new injury. Recur aggravation of old injury/illness. Didn't treat until 2/29/08. Rcvd info. he treated on 3/3/08 Dr. diagnosis - bursitis.

twisted right knee on top step of access stairway of 9203 prod truck.Next step was onto the deck of the truck.he stepped up floor slipped twisting right knee.Sought treatment on 3/21/08 but told only to return to clinic if symptoms get worse.DR recommends surgery in June 2008. Will begin losing time when he has surgery

Employee felt muscle tightness torquing head bolts on rear engine of 9017 shovel. Felt tightness and soreness in arm next morning. He received diagnosis on 7/20 tendinitis and will start physical therapy next week for several weeks. He is also missing time as of 7/24/08.

Employee was removing a hydraulic cooler line inside frame at right rear of loader. Ackward position hard to manuever hydraulic line caused shoulder strain. No medical treatment at the time. Employee subsequently had an appointment at clinic doctor recommended surgery when appropriate. Surgery scheduled 7/9/08.

Removing ice on the ground near a 2" electrical conduit sticking out of ground. Grabbed ice with ungloved hand cut left thumb on sharp edge of ice.

Employee was found on sidewalk face down . Employee suffered a fatal heart attack prior to starting work for the day.

While replacing wear plate on 57 loader employee was holding plow bolt in place by hand while his partner was removing the nut with an impact wrench. Plow bolt turned in place and cut gloved hand of employee. 7 stitches were required.

Employee was inside #3 secondary removing rock to find the steel that plugged it. While inside his leg was against the crusher wall and a large chunk about 1 1/2' by 6" x 6" slid down the rock slope hitting employee on lower right leg causing a laceration requiring stitches.

Repetitive motion cumulative trauma from years of using impact wrench caused tennis elbow as diagnosed. Received diagnosis, investigated claim, determined this is work related and investigation complete on 2/28/07.

Employee was assisting to unplug #3 secondary crusher, noted that he was sore from manually handling rocks, pry bars and jack hammer. Employee has had numerous work related and non work related injuries involving his lower back. This is a reoccurrence/reaggravation of a old injury.

Employee was straightening bolt for closing axle box door with channel lock pliers. Strained left wrist by overexertion. Since been diagnosed as tendonitis and physical therapy is scheduled

Loading of employee's truck occurred at around 6:20 pm the first bucket contained a large chunk which impacted the truck box. Employee stated he felt numbness radiating from left shoulder to left elbow due to severe jolt caused by the chunk. Received narrative from physician on 10/8/06.

strained upper body by repeatedly lifting rear wheel locks into place on 240 ton production truck installing top wheel locks stretching out and hanging wedges on studs using one hand also replaced cylinder heads and installed kits on 9190 water truck. Had not treated immediately. Now treating, physicial therapy. Also, this is recur of old injuries.

Over career at Evtac and United use of hand tools such as impact wrenches, carpal tunnel syndrome -right more than left hand - surgery. Notified that surgery is scheduled and appears to be work-related; received as of 7/10/06.

Employee was going to the truck shop through door #8. He slipped on snow and ice at the door way and strained left knee. He continued to work since then with no restrictions no lost work days but has informed us that he is having surgery on 1/30/07 related to this incident. He begins losing time for this previous year's injury on 1/30/07.

Employee pulled under 9028 loader with 9206 production truck. 2nd bucket of ore had large chunk on edge of loader bucket & it dropped onto top edge of truck box behind operator cab. Employee states felt headache develop & stiff neck. It appears this is an aggravation of old injury from 1999, 98, 97 & 96. He treats periodically with same chiro for same area of body.

Worker on top of eng. module on Hyd. shovel installing air cleaner assembly, switching safety harness lanyard from one eye to another. Crane swinging away from area, glove became entangled with hook as he was pushing hook of crane out of the way. Worker was suspended until glove tore. He fell to ground resulting in fracture of left wrist, and acute L2 compression fracture.

Employee installing fuel tank on 9578 pickup on hoist. Due to design of bed on the truck a straight up lift is not possible. Employee and helper were manually fitting the tank into position which is dfficult. This appears to be a recur of an old injury same body part injured - investigation completed 9/22/05 appears to be work related.

Employee was changing a ripper tooth on 9231 D11. Used a 2-wheel cart, with the bottom lip of the cart used to pry up the bottom of the tooth to aid in alignment. Once aligned, a hammmer was used to drive the locking pin into place. When the pin set, the cart slid out, causing employee to lose balance & fall back, striking head against truck. Stitches were required.

Employee was performing PM on 9228 dozer. While loosening the filter with wrench he had to reposition himself to get better position to remove filter. His foot rolled back on track pad causing sharp pain in calf muscle. Employee was restricted in activity for one day before going on vacation for a week. Received physician notes on 9/22/05.

While pulling trailer up to pintal hitch on truck the employee states he pulled a muscle in his back. The employee has had previous back injuries. This appears to be a reinjury of the same back location. Physician indicates restricted activity and physical therapy visits.

Employee was trying to upright a strong hold cabinet off a four wheel cart in a store room by the warehouse. He felt a sharp pain in his low back as he was performing task. This is a recur of an old low back injury from 2003, 1999 and 1998

31 cat backed over a scrap jarred reported sore back - never indicated he was receiving osteopathic manipulative treatment - found out on 12/1/05. physician narrative states this is degenerative in nature - micro trauma in nature

Employee was stepping onto fuel truck when on the first step up (apprx 20" off the ground) he felt something tear in the muscles of his right knee. He had just finished fueling the 29 loader.

Reported to work prior to start time. Went to unit 26 truck; placed lunch box on seat, then started to go back to operations office for job assignment. While walking felt he twisted his right leg on uneven ground in front of the electric shop. Felt pinch in calf and upper leg. Reported the problem later in the day.

MOVING PRO TRUCK TO READY LINE AT CRUSHER. LIGHT BULB HAD FALLEN OUT FROM UNDER DASH. HAVING HEAD BENT OVER UNDER STEERING COLUMN TRYING TO FIND LIGHT BULB. MOVED HEAD BACK HELLMUT STRUCK STEERING COLUMN CAUSING HIS MOUTH TO HIT BOX ON HEATER VENT SYSTEM RESULTING IN CHIPPED TOOTH WHICH REQUIRED REPAIR

CHANGING 16" BIT ON DRILL, EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN & NUMBNESS IN HIS LOWER BACK. RECEIVED MEDICAL REPORT ON 6/27/05 STATING A BACK INJURY & IT WAS WORK RELATED. EMPLOYEE IS CURRENTLY OFF WORK.

Straightening bent steps on 9191 truck using overhead crane a long 5' pry bar; while doing so employee hit the down button on crane control instead of up button causing bar to strike him in the ribs. Received results from physician office on 6/3/05 indicating no fracture but restrictions.

Truck tire blew resulting in rock flying through employee's shovel window striking him in head causing laceration. Laceration required stitches. Received notes from hospital on 5/6/05.

EE WAS WORKING ON 9483 WITH COWORKERS, ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE PIN FROM SURE-STRIKE ATTACHMENT WHICH WAS OFF THE UNIT. WHILE EE WAS WALKING AWAY TO GET A LARGER HAMMER, A COWORKER CONTINUED TO HIT THE PIN WITH A HAMMER. A SMALL STONE CAME OFF THE PIN AND STRUCK EE IN THE KNEE. REQUIRED STITCHES.

In man basket at 9041 drill. Using 2 ft prybar to lever guide roller assembly on shaft. Felt pain in low center back. Has recurring back problems since 1988. Has OMT performed at physician office - chiropractic therapy.

LIFTING ABOUT 5' LOOP OF DRILL CABLE STANDARD WINCH, FELT POP IN LOW BACK.

Repairing hydraulic leaks on backhoe. Employee was working in compartment standing on catwalk. Fire supression system discharged in his face causing him to turn away & he apparently lost his balance & fell to the floor below approx. 5'.

Driving truck, inhalation of WD40 aggravating bronchitis - used WD40 on sticky heater flap. Investigated - pulled work orders. Diagnosis from physician as respiratory irritation.

Assigned to repair replace 2 bad starters on engine of 9205 truck. disconnected battery cable and wires that run started & removing mounting belt felt numbnes in hand rcvd diagnosis 12-16-04.

REMOVING FITTING FROM "BAD ORDER" BRAKE, CHAMBER OFF UNIT 9261. WHILE REMOVING FITTING EMPLOYEE FELT MUSCLE PAIN, DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 9/18/04.

Pulling pendents onto top of overhead crane felt strain in right forearm. Reported at end of shift.

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING SURFACE WITH 9229 CAT. MATERIAL WAS HEAVY & WET. THE CAT HAD NO GROUSERS, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO PUSH. MATERIAL IN FIRST GEAR, STARTED USING 2ND GEAR WITH RUNNING START TO PUSH MATERIAL. EE FELT LOWER BACK POP. EE INDICATED THIS WAS AN OLD INJURY FROM 7-8 YEARS AGO.

EMPLOYEE OPERATING DOZER, CUTTING DOWN RAMP WITH DOZER. WHILE BACKING UP EE RAN OVER BOULDER AND THE EMPLOYEE CAME DOWN HARD JARRING HIS BACK. ON RESTRICTED ACTIVITY & RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY.

9526 PIT SERVICE TRUCK DIED. TOOK MAINT. TRUCK TO BONE YARD TO OBTAIN PART. TRIPPED & FELL INTO GONDOLA CAR WHILE LOOKING FOR PART. NO BED LIGHTS, POOR LIGHTING. NO TREATMENT/DIAGNOSIS UNTIL 4/8/04.

DRILLING THRU MODIFIED VAVLUE HANDLE FOR KERK LOCK SYSTEM HANDLE WAS CLAMPED IN VISE ON DRILL PRESS TABLE. ALSO HOLDING HANDLE WITH ADJUSTABLE PLIERS HAND CAME OUT OF VISE FINGER CAUGHT.

WALKING OVER PARKING BERM BACK TO FUEL STATION WHEN FOOT CAUGHT COMING DOWN BACK SIDE OF BERM & GAVE WAY UNDERNEATH HIS WEIGHT. FOOT STAYED PUT WHILE REST OF BODY KEPT GOING-FELT LEG SNAP

REPLACING TOOTH ON SHOVEL. LIFTED TOOTH ONTO ADAPTER PAIN IN SHOULDER TO ELBOW. DID NOT TREAT UNITL 2-5-04. DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL WITH DIAGNOSIS UNTIL 2-17 AND 2-18-04.

WHEN DUMPING LAST LOADER OR THE DUMP EE FELT PAIN IN WRIST WHILE PULLING BACK ON LEVERS HE FELT PAIN.

PERFORMING PLANT CHECK WALKING DOWN PUMP ROW. SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF.