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June 6, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Cedar Mountain Stone Corp · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

While changing the sheave on the jaw motor, the flywheel unexpectedly started to turn slowly. The employee grabbed the belts to stop the jaw from closing. EE's hand was drawn into the sheave on the motor causing a laceration on right middle finger.

March 27, 2018 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Cedar Mountain Stone Corp · Struck against a moving object

While attempting to move a large rock on muck pile, excavator moved off ramp and tipped onto it's side. Employee was wearing seat belt and was not injured except for bump on head. EE was taken to medical facility for evaluation and released to return to work without restriction.

July 9, 2007 NY · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Seneca Stone Corp · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting angle iron in the shop and allegedly the angle iron fell on right foot.

November 30, 2000 VA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Cedar Mountain Stone Corp · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING BACKHOE. WHEN MOVING BACKHOE OFF MUCK PILE MACHINE SHIFTED CAUSING OEPRATOR TO HIT BOOMC ONTROL LEVER WHICH JARRED HIMSELF.

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