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September 23, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Warren Paving Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was tramming an aerial man lift to the Rip Rap Plant to assist in repairs. While tramming the equipment, they hit a pot-hole or a bump that caused the man basket to bounce. This caused employee to twist an ankle resulting in this injury. Employee refused medical treatment repeatedly until 10-06-2020 (resulting in the delay of reporting).

July 24, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Warren Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Rear of loader supported by beams during tire installation. Employee attempted to raise the front tire of the machine, which created strain on the beams. Injured employee went around the machine to see if the beams had been removed. At that point the support failed and beam forced out and struck injured employee breaking bones in foot and causing tissue damage.

June 14, 2019 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Warren Paving Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was trying to pick up on the tongue of a light plant after being told multiple times not to. When employee insisted on picking up employee felt something pop in employee's back.

September 15, 2017 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Warren Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was picking up a grease hose to move it out of the way. When employee picked up the hose it busted in employee's hand causing a cut/puncture and grease to get under the skin of the hand.

July 26, 2017 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Warren Paving Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Cutting conveyor belt and the knife slipped and cut arm.

July 18, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Warren Paving Inc · Contact with heat

Heat exhaustion-contractor employee was loading blast holes when he started to feel faint. He was asked to sit in shaded area and given liquid to rehydrate. He was then transported by ambulance to local hospital for check up and was released.

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