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June 3, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gallatin Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was using a Bobcat to transport a come-along chain in the bucket. While lifting the chain from the bucket into the tool trailer, he experienced back pain at a later time.

April 29, 2008 KY · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gallatin Materials LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Received lime burns changing out screens. Went home and while washing arms irriated burns, then went to a local EMT for dressing. EMT washed, scraped and flushed burns making them worse. EMT's diagnosed septic shock and transported to hospital. Employee discharged from hospital and returned to his next regularly scheduled shift.

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