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August 15, 2025 - · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Cantera Carraizo Inc · Struck against a moving object

The employee received instructions for positioning and the order in which they were to perform drilling pattern. Employee positioned the outrigger in a position where the weight distribution was against them and when they adjusted position, the machine shifted causing the employee to suffer a bruise to left toe, left ankle and right shoulder

June 23, 2023 - · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Cantera Carraizo Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee indicates that on Saturday, June 24, while EE was cleaning the tools with the pressure machine, EE injured left hand with the pressure of the water.

September 29, 2021 - · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Cantera Carraizo Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

The employee indicated EE was welding the bucket and did not realize that the cable cover was defective and having contact with the bucket created a spark and caused a small burn on right leg. EE was checked, cured and indicated that EE could continue working. EE continued work normally until 10-6-21 which indicates that EE is uncomfortable with the area.

February 10, 2020 - · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Cantera Carraizo Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was strapping a stone with a chain. The chain was tied to the bucket of an excavator. When the chain stretched, the index finger of the right hand was caught

October 11, 2019 - · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Cantera Carraizo Inc · Struck by flying object

The employee was repairing the bucket of the Loader Caterpillar 988G. To perform this work the employee was forcing an iron into the bucket using a hydraulic jack and a hammer screw. The screw detached from the Hydraulic jack and hit it on the head

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