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May 15, 2014 - · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp. · Struck against stationary object

The employee was opening the hatch on the back of the conveyor cover, pricked the thumb of right hand.

April 28, 2014 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While the employee was taking out the starter of the truck, he made an undue force, causing him to injure his lower back.

October 1, 2013 - · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee going up the stairs of the conveyor belt, the belt slipped and pricking the middle finger of the right hand.

January 2, 2012 - · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Our floating employee was releasing belt of conveyor number 7 when allegedly loose material fell from conveyor number 4, which was empty at the time and fell on his helmet.

October 10, 2011 - · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee went to the Workman' s Compensation because he had injured his left wrist while performing his duties at the plant.

March 8, 2010 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The EE alleges that while he took the stand that holds the strut hydraulic hammer with a 16-pound brown, he felt a sharp pain and cramp in his right arm.

July 8, 2009 - · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was getting of the excavator from the chain to the floor and felt pain in the lower back.

March 8, 2008 - · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The EE was parking the truck on the premises of the company. While he was getting off the truck, he hurt his right ankle on a mountain of dirt. He felt a strong pain.

August 6, 2007 - · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was placing a beltscale in the conveyor with another employee. While lifting a metal roller it turned over pinching his right ring finger causing an open wound.

August 8, 2006 - · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE alleges that during the week of 24 to 28 of July he was carrying a screen cloth that he placed on the Secondary Vibrator which has different weights. He injured his back and his right thigh.

March 3, 2006 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was lifting up some acetylene tanks to put them in the loader and injured his back.

February 3, 2006 - · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The employee was working with subterranean piles, while he tried to lift the pile he felt a strong pain an dhurt his neck and head.

December 21, 2005 - · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING THE STRAP TO PLACE IT IN THE CONVEYOR. HE FELT SUDDEN PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK UP TO THE WAIST.

July 22, 2005 - · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was connecting a special pole in the sub-station of the secondary. The pole rebounded and struck the right part of his face. He had a small cut in his mouth.

May 31, 2005 - · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING A COMPARTMENT IN THE CRUSHER. UPON PRESSING FORWARD WITH STRENGTH, HE FELT AN EXCRUCIATING PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 10, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Struck by falling object

THE EE ALLEDGES THAT WHILE HE WAS HOSEING DOWN A CONVEYOR BELT, A STONE FELL ON HIS RIGHT HAND HURTING AND BROSING THE HAND.

April 22, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EE ALLEGES THAT HE FIRST LIFTED SOME PIPES AND WHEN HE FINISHED AND BEGAN TO WALK, HE FELL BECAUSE HE WAS IN A STRONG PAIN, HAVING HURST HIS BACK.

January 15, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Master Aggregates Toa Baja Corp · Struck by falling object

THE EE ALLEDGES THAT WHILE HE WAS CHANGING THE LARGE DRILL, THE COUPLING FELL, HURTING HIS FOREHEAD. HE FELT A STRONG PAIN AND DIZZINESS.

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