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November 2, 2010 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lorusso Materials Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was flipping gate on 2 belt to 3 belt transfer point. Gate pinched middle finger on left hand causing minor contusion. Finger later became infected.

January 8, 2007 MA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lorusso Materials Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE was using pressure water hose to wash out the sand screws. When the water pump was turned on the hose jerked causing the EE to fall. EE struck his left arm on the plant causing a laceration just above the elbow.

November 7, 2006 MA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lorusso Materials Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was changing screens in the stone sizing plant. Employee was pulling on the screen to remove it from the screen deck and he pulled a tendon in his right arm.

October 18, 2006 MA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lorusso Materials Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was lifting an electric motor from it's mount using a block and tackle. The motor was caught on the base. The employee twisted the motor to free it and the motor sprang up striking the employee's left arm.

July 28, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lorusso Materials Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS MOVING SPARE RETURN ROLLER FOR CONVEYOR. A SECOND ROLLER FELL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT HAND.

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