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November 19, 2019 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dunlap Stone Inc · Fall from machine

Miner was working on the exhaust system of a 345 Cat Excavator when they lost balance and fell approximately six feet and hit the ground. They landed on their left side and fractured the radius bone near the wrist.

August 15, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dunlap Stone Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was attempting to re-install an air condition vent cover when fingers came in contact with the fan.

September 16, 2005 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Dunlap Stone Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling dewatering hose over a rock pile while loading a shot, hurt low back & left leg

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