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November 6, 2025 NC · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Miner shut down the Astec Wash Plant for maintenance, after approximately 30 minutes the miner removed the radiator cap when anti-freeze splashed out and on the miners hand, arm and face.

February 5, 2018 NC · Metal/Non-Metal dry screening plant operator, screen house operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Water Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was preparing to perform maintenance on plant. Employee was pulling pin to access screen deck for screen repair, tray shifted and injured arm.

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