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June 23, 2014 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norris Quarries, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured employee was installing drive belts on the primary crusher when his fingers contacted the pinch point between the V-belt and pulley. Employee received a comminuted fracture on the tip of his pinky finger (Right Hand)and a transverse fracture on the ring finger of right hand.

September 20, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norris Quarries, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was exiting a 10 wheel haul truck when the door handle broke off in his hand when he pushed down on the handle. The sharp edge on piece that was still attached to the door handle mechanism cut his hand. The cut required stitches to close the wound.

September 19, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Norris Quarries, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was clearing out material by hand that had plugged the crusher. He got his finger mashed between the rock he was clearing and steel plate. X-Rays showed no broken bones. He was prescribed an anti-biotic and a pain reliever for the injury.

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