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May 9, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee lifted bucket of oil to set on loader said pulled back. Told supervisor they lifted it wrong. MD wrote it is their medical opinion that employee may return to work on 05/17/2022. Employee was seen at medical group,

January 16, 2020 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

Installing a piece of bucket linkage (dog bone) when a pin moved out of place and allowed linkage to fall onto left leg.

July 21, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

Injured employee was standing under Jaw Crusher another employee yelled and when injured employee moved quickly Hat fell off and a steel plate struck employee on top of head. Injured employee received 4 staples to close wound.

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