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October 19, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Winn Materials, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING DUST FILTERS UNDER SUPERVISION WHEN ONE OF THE FILTERS FELL DOWN, SMASHING HIS MIDDLE FINGER. WHEN EMPLOYEE REMOVED HIS GLOVE THE FINGER WAS DISCOLORED AND SWOLLEN

March 15, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Winn Materials, Inc. · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE was removing a stone (appox 90lbs) away from a crusher chain feeder tail adjustment. While moving the stone, another became dislodged, rolling and striking his foot.

March 4, 2004 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Winn Materials, Inc. · Struck by falling object

INDIVIDUAL WAS TAKING OFF A BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (WEIGHING 75 LBS.) FROM A TAKE-UP PULLEY IN THE SHOP. HIS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED OFF AND THE BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND (RING FINGER). INJURY REQUIRED FIVE STITCHES - NO BROKEN BONES. EE RETURNED TO WORK THE SAME DAY.

November 21, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Winn Materials, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE AND ANOTHER EE WERE IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE BREAKER BARS ON THE CRUSHER WHEN HE STUCK HIS FINGER IN THE CRUSHER AND IT WAS SMASHED. EE TOLD INJURED NIT TO BUT HE DID NOT HEAR H IM.

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