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November 12, 2020 MS · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

Miner was changing parts on belt weight scale. Dropped a part and it impacted their right pinky finger.

December 4, 2018 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner was helping move/set a wooden form in preparation for a concrete pour. EE got finger caught under the form as it was placed on the ground.

September 16, 2015 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up five (5) gallon bucket out of company truck - pulled back muscle.

September 13, 2013 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

Operator adjusted fan & cut finger on fan housing. Initial treatment first aid only. Soreness led to doctor visit on 9/20/13, with cleaning and medicine only. No lost time.

June 10, 2013 MS · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Lifting out scrubber roller, roller shifted to caught finger.

October 29, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object

Working/walking near sand pump/pipe. Hit leg on lifting eye. Required 4 stitches.

October 11, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee closed door to dredge control room on finger

April 19, 2012 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Leaned on pipe that had just been welded & burned spot on left lower forearm. First aid completed. Failed to inform anyone that he went to ER on 4/20/12.

June 26, 2009 MS · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Moving cutting edge in storage area. Paint caused two (2) new edges to stick together & lifted both - straining shoulder.

April 29, 2009 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Counterweight was being removed with power purge. Piece broke off counterweight to struck foreman in back.

August 13, 2008 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee climbed over framework (I-beam) between frame and belt to repair belt clamp. After repair, employee bruised rib area while exiting.

March 14, 2007 MS · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was shoveling material under tunnel belt, strained shoulder. Reported injury to foreman on 3/29/07 in the PM. Doctor vistit on 4/2/07.

May 23, 2005 MS · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BUCKET TO ADD WATER TO RADIATOR ON GENERATOR. USED BOTH HANDS. BROKE BONE IN LEFT HAND.

September 18, 2002 MS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blain Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

USING A SHOVEL TO DIG MUG FROM A DRAIN PIPE.

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