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August 16, 2016 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Three Rivers Aggregates LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was removing 4" discharge pipe from the CFS slurry pump. After removing the pipe, the pressure that had been built up inside of the pipe let loose and hit the employee in the face with sand and water. Employee suffered burns on both cheek bones and above left eye. EE has safety glasses, hard hat and ear plugs on.

December 5, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Three Rivers Aggregates LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was clearing trees when a previously cut tree which was stuck in the branches of a second tree which was being cut fell and struck employee on the back. Employee suffered several spinal fractures and two fractured ribs.

June 4, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Three Rivers Agg Holding LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was installing blade guards on a P65 Dozer for transport when his little finger on his right hand was pinched between the guard and the track frame causing a laceration requiring 4 stitches.

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