Employee was disconnecting a 4" water line from the water truck when the water line flew back and made contact with the employee's mouth, cutting EE's lip and chipping a tooth.
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August 11, 2025
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc · Struck by flying object
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Employee was pulling electrical wire in an awkward position when EE pulled a muscle in EE's left shoulder.
January 5, 2023
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE was changing out screens in the shaker at approximately 8am when EE hurt EE's left wrist. EE alleges that EE heard and felt a "pop" while holding up the screen ( 150 lbs ).
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