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April 1, 2026 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation · Struck by falling object

crusher operator shut down stalker #18 overloaded with material. Climbed up a ladder, loosened nut from a guard that needed to be removed for cleaning. EE used a shovel to pull the guard down, it fell and got caught up with the guard underneath, fell and struck hard hat, then right shoulder causing a laceration on right shoulder. Took EE in for medical where EE received 4 stiches.

February 22, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal water truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation · Struck by falling object

EE went to the wash plant to look for some rubber boots. In the floc room ee found them located at the bottom shelf: there was a spray bar laying across. With left hand ee held on to the shelf and pulled the boots out. The bar came down and smashed hand. The metal strap on bar cut left middle finger. Spray bar was a 6.5' x 1.5" side strap.

December 19, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claimed he hurt his wrist climbing down from truck on 12-19. He did not report until 12-22. Said he would be off 2 weeks. Our Dr. returned him to work to drive truck on 12-31. Investigation found employee had personal surgery and did not report to company. Under investigation due to holidays, will follow up and report to MSHA. Company at this time is denying accident.

May 2, 2008 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was stockpiling sand with a 980 loader. He felt a pain his back. He reported to his supervisor but did not want medical help. On 5/12/08 he went to the hospital with back pains. He was placed off work. Our Insurance carrier investigated to make sure it was a work comp. case. GRSG had personal changes and overlooked the time to file.

September 30, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gila River Sand & Gravel Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS BEGINNING A WORK AREA EXAM WHEN HE WALKED UP TO THE REPAIR AREA, WHEN HE NOTICED MECHANICS HAVING TROUBLE W/GEAR BOX AS THEY WERE MANUALLY LIFTING & LINING GEAR BOX ONTO SHAFT, SO HE ST OOD BETWEEN CONVEYOR & BEHIND SERVICE TRUCK TO HELP LIFT THE 215 LBS GEAR BOX. IN MIDST OF LINING UP KEY WAY ON SHAFT FOR GEAR BOX TO SLIDE ONTO, GEAR BOX BEGAN SLIPPING OFF SHAFT & WHILE STI

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