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July 25, 2019 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M & M Const. Materials, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE lost driveshaft in haul truck & was accessing situation. Had driveshaft in hand and it dropped cutting top 1/4 of right thumb off. Very minimal loss of blood. In route to hosp. within 5 min.

June 4, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M & M Const. Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pushing on discharge pipe on dredge, he strained his back.

June 9, 2005 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
M & M Const. Materials, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was attempting to find vinyl hose which was stored in metal container approx 30" high. Retaining rings were setting on top of lid, he grabbed ring to slide off onto floor. It started rolling toward him, he reached out to grab it to stop it from hitting leg, he felt a pop in elbow area. Strained right bicep tendon.

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