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2000–2026
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August 17, 2022 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Haydon Materials Battletown, LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was putting materials (motor Sheaves) on a wooden pallet when material rolled on to right ring finger mashing and cutting it.

October 10, 2019 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Haydon Materials Battletown, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was attempting to climb up ladder to haul truck at start of shift.

July 5, 2019 KY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Haydon Materials Battletown, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was lifting hammer lift assembly without help. Equipment too heavy for one person. Employee stated was angry with co-worker so didn't follow procedure. The hammer assembly slipped hit right big toe. Employee has language barrier. EE didn't inform us of the accident until investigation was launched on 8-13-19.

October 3, 2013 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Haydon Materials Battletown, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was engaged in loading barge when dropped a rope into river. He became very angry with himself, hit building with hand which resulted in broken bone in hand.

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