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2000–2026
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November 1, 2012 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Using cutting torch to remove snubber pulley from conveyor frame. When removing, snubber fell and pinched left thumb. He was taken to hospital and surgery done.

April 21, 2010 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp · Struck by flying object

Using cut off wheel on grinder cutting piece of steel.

October 9, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp · Struck by powered moving object

EE believed airlock was plugged. He did not de-energize machine. Did not use lock out procudure. EE remved a plate from the chute and stuck his hand into the discharge chute. His hand contracted the energized airlock and finger (3) were cut off.

October 16, 2003 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDING ON THE EDGE OF STEEL SHEET - GRINDER WHEEL CAUGHT ON A STEEL CLAMP - KICKED BACK STRIKING LEFT KNEE - PRODUCED A CUT THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

December 3, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

WELDING AND TIP OF WELDING ROD BURNED THRU GLOVE AND INTO FINGER.

November 12, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Meshberger Brothers Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATING AIR HAMMER TO BREAK LOOSE LIME DEPOSIT ON MILL CHUTE - WRIST HAS HURT SINCE.

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