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March 20, 2025 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rohrer's Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was bent over pulling a wheel chock to remove it from a truck tire and felt pain in lower back.

August 23, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rohrer's Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee and coworker were replacing roller of conveyor belt. To remove roller, it had to be twisted and laid on its side due to belt tension. When the roller was lowered, employee was guiding with left hand and had right hand on the bottom of the belt. The roller was lowered and employee's right thumb was pinched.

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