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October 24, 2023 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker POWERED HAULAGE
Espanola Transit Mix, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating a Komatsu wheeled skid steer when EE rolled over a bump/hole causing the employee to bounce in the seat resulting in muscle spasms on EE's left lower back.

June 7, 2022 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Espanola Transit Mix, LLC · Contact with heat

Employee lost consciousness due to dehydration after completing a walk around inspection at the main crusher.

October 2, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Espanola Transit Mix, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee is a loader operator. A tractor trailer drove behind EE and the employees loader came into contact with the belly dump on the tractor trailer. Video available.

May 1, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Associated Asphalt and Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a wiper for the west side return belt and the blade was dull so EE pushed harder. EE was able to cut the wiper and EE's hand slipped and EE stabbed self with a box knife. Employee received a single stitch on the puncture. Return to work with no restrictions.

April 20, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Associated Asphalt and Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Wind forced a door open striking the employee in the elbow causing a strain. Employee put on restrictions and medications.

October 24, 2020 NM · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Espanola Transit Mix, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was tightening the antennae on a Komatsu 500 loader from the right side platform. EE lost EE's balance and fell onto the handrail striking EE's left rib cage. Employee suffered a broken rib.

October 3, 2020 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Associated Asphalt and Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing the wall on a chute when EE's foot slipped and EE twisted the right ankle. EE received a steroid anti-inflammatory shot on 04/15/2021.

February 10, 2020 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Espanola Transit Mix, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping out of a truck and twisted right ankle as EE placed it on the ground d/t uneven ground. EE has a minor sprain and is taking days off to prevent further injury.

April 5, 2019 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Espanola Transit Mix, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Mechanics were removing cylinder head on a hydraulic cylinder while the cylinder was pressurized with nitrogen. Employee was injured by the concussive force released when the cap came off. The employee suffered hearing loss and a concussion.

April 5, 2019 NM · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Espanola Transit Mix, LLC · Struck by flying object

Two mechanics were repairing a hydraulic cylinder. This cylinder looked different and the mechanics looked it up on the internet, but could not find any information. As they were taking the cap off the cylinder, as the cap reached the end, the cap blew off hitting both mechanics in the lower legs.

April 5, 2019 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Espanola Transit Mix, LLC · Struck by flying object

Two mechanics were repairing a hydraulic cylinder. This cylinder looked different, so they looked it up on the internet, but could not find any information on it. As they were unscrewing the cap of the cylinder, the cap exploded off the cylinder hitting both mechanics in the lower legs.

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