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June 17, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falcon Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hit in the ear by a metal chip. While changing the bucket on the 450 JD Trachoe a metal chip from the bushing that was being hit with a sledge hammer flew approx. 10' piercing his right ear. Employee was treated with first aid and did not miss any time.

February 13, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falcon Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee failed to use proper tools or equipment for task at hand.

August 5, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falcon Materials LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling a 10 ton chain hoist across the floor of the shop when he hurt his back. The shop floor was dry with no excessive pot holes, or loose material. Employee pulled chain hoist aprox. 10 feet before hurting his back. Employee stated that he gave it one last pull and felt lots of pain in his back.

September 12, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falcon Materials LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was being task trained on the drill when he went to get in and shut the door. The sliding door jamed halfway shut, and he started to pull on it. The door broke free and he caught his hand in it.

August 30, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falcon Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The worker was cleaning up in the staging area when he was picking up a gearbox, & pulled a muscle in his chest.

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