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June 30, 2018 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was cleaning under a conveyor belt when EE attempted to stand up, EE struck back on the conveyor support. Miner reported the injury on 07/02/2018. Miner taken to clinic with back pain. Dr. ordered 2 more days of no work, then 11 days restricted duty.

January 28, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mechanic was replacing a steel pivot arm when it slipped and pinched the ends of both thumbs. Left thumb required stitches and right thumb required surgery to place a pin in thumb.

October 26, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was clamping channel iron to forklift fork. Channel iron rotated pinching right ring finger between fork and channel iron resulting in a laceration requiring 10 stitches.

May 3, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was manually rotating a belt drive unit of a logwasher and caught the tip of his right middle finger in the nip point between the drive belt and the sheave bruising the finger.

November 27, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cleaning out a plugged chute using a pressure water hose, while leaning over metal railing. After completing the job, employee felt some pain in his ribs on the right side. Employee reported incident on 11/30/2007. Employee chose not to go to doctor until December 3, 2007 after pain did not go away.

May 17, 2007 CA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was cleaning mud from 2C-07 stacker. While pulling 1-1/2" hose, the hose became tangled. While pulling to untangle the hose, EE reported feeling a pain in his stomach. EE reported incident on 6/19/07. Ee did not lose any time at work until, 8/4/07, when surgery was performed.

August 4, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to remove steel (angle iron) from hydraulic gate. Gate was opened to remove steel. Employee was pulling on steel to remove gate. Pinching steel caused it to jump and corner of angle cut palm of hand through glove resulting in seven stitches.

August 30, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE SPRAINED HIS BACK PULLING A BURIED 1 1/2" WASH HOSE WHILE CLEANING A BURIED CONVEYOR.

October 31, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Aggregates LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS GUIDING A SET OF SCREEN PANELS INTOPLACE AND HIS BACK GAVE OUT.

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