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January 31, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ball/rod/pebble/hand/limestone/dry mill operator, roller operator FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Huber Carbonates, LLC · Struck by falling object

Weather was cold and the tank opening tends to be stiff and hard to open. While operator was placing their feet to get sample, the lid fell and hand was in the way and the lid fell on their hand.

March 16, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
J M Huber Corp · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Scaler exited scaling machine to check face. While doing so, passed by 206 lb rock leaning against face which tipped over onto his leg pinning him to the ground for 45 minutes. Radio was in cab of machine. Driller found him and freed him. Scaler was taken to hospital for assessment of leg. X-rays were taken no bones were broken. Diagnosis was contusion of right lower leg.

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