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August 13, 2020 MO · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
APAC Tennessee, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was helping in hooking up a plastic 8" pipe to pump. Pipe was being pulled with strap and equipment to pump. The pipe broke friction from windrow and struck employee pushing employee into stationary pump. This caused a contusion on employee's back.

April 10, 2009 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apac Tennessee Inc Brickeys Quarry · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was assisting removing bearing from shaft when sliver went into right leg and groin area.

May 23, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apac Tennessee Inc Brickeys Quarry · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on a conveyor belt; wrench slipped causing him to strike his hand against the conveyor resulting in a broken little right finger.

February 20, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Apac Tennessee Inc Brickeys Quarry · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tightening nut on bolt at plant using cheater pipe in late January 07. Went to dr, neg xray, regular duty. Continued pain, back to dr on 2/20/07. Findings were lumbar strain, bruised rib, restricted duty.

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