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January 28, 2016 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harmony Sand & Gravel Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Changing the battery of the plant generator,(11 degrees out). The wrench employee was using, slipped out of hands, hitting the battery causing it to arc and explode. Wearing safety glasses at the time. Battery acid splashed up and some went into right eye causing a chemical burn.

October 6, 2005 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harmony Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was out at plant repairing bearings. He was using a pry bar, trying to remove bearings. The bar slipped and he smashed his right index finger between bar & railing on plant.

September 28, 2005 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harmony Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was out in the yard repairing the crusher. Another employee was swinging a hammer, and a piece of metal chip flew into his left cheek.

May 13, 2003 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Harmony Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE WAS GREASING HIS LOADER TWISTED HIS BACK AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND LEG.

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