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August 8, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eland Construction, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was attempting to flip over a cone liner. The cone liner was being lifted with a bar and chain. When the cone liner was horizontal, he attempted to push the cone liner over. While pushing the cone liner, the chain went slack causing the cone liner to fall onto him. He sustained a broken right leg, back strain and lacerations to both hands.

February 9, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eland Construction, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While inspecting the jaw crusher, after a plug-up in the jaw, they had the deflector plate lid open and EE's hand was resting on the brace. His co-worker closed the lid and pinched EE's hand between the lid and the brace.

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