Lafarge Mid-Atlantic, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Employee was pushing on a reap suspension cylinder into position when he injured his lower back
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July 10, 2012
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Mid-Atlantic, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
While removing bowl assembly was nudging cylinder to make contact. Employee completed task 20 times, each time removing hand prior to pushing. He then rested hand on the rear of the cylinder. As it pushed, his finger was between it and another cylinder. It rotated pinching the end of the pinky finger. He lost the end 3/4" tip of his finger.
February 8, 2012
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lafarge Mid-Atlantic, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Shoveling frozen stemming
Lafarge Mid-Atlantic, LLC · Struck against stationary object
EE was cleaning out the back of the pickup at behind the shop. Using his gloved hand he started to brush some trash and debris into a pile when he felt a stabbing pain in his right ring finger. X-rays revealed a sliver of glass that had to be removed by a hand specialist. Employee returned to work on restricted duty.
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