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2000–2026
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February 8, 2018 PA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator MACHINERY
Laurel Aggregates of Delaware LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was shoveling material off a platform which is below the primary screen tower when a rock fell from above and struck employee on the side of EE's hard hat.

July 23, 2013 LA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Southern Aggregates LLC Delaware · Struck by falling object

An accident occurred during routine maintenance on C10X10-30 Dredge. The pump shaft assembly was not properly rigged to prevent hazardous motion. The assembly slipped when lifted, striking and knocking the employee to the deck. The assembly landed on the employees leg resulting in two broken bones.

July 17, 2013 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Clarksville Quarry 1375 · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee #1 was holding a wrench on a bolt while another employee was using an air impact wrench. Employee #1 had placed his pinky finger of his left hand in a pinch point. As the bolt tightened, it crushed his finger.

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