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July 20, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Granite Rock Company · Struck against a moving object

Cummulative trauma to lower back from operating loader and running the #2 sand plant for many years.

June 30, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Contact with hot objects or substances

While cutting a hole in metal plate, metal "popped", causing slag to enter clothing at open neck. Hot slag ran down chest and abdomen, causing burns.

November 26, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

PULLED HANDLE DOWN AND CAUGHT END OF LEFT THUMB AGAINST MATERIAL AND BRACE USED TO HOLD THE MATERIAL IN PLACE WHILE CUTTING.

October 21, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Struck against a moving object

CLAIMED RAN OVER LARGE ROCK BURIED IN THE DIRT PILES AND GROOVES ON 10-21-03. DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL CAME ON SHIFT ON 22ND.

October 17, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE REPORTED TO HIS SUPERVISOR ON 10/25/02 CUMULATIVE INJURY STARTING ON 10/17. CLAIM WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION BY INSURANCE COMPANY. 6/5/03 ADVISED CLAIM WAS WORK RELATED.

July 31, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HOLDING IMPACT GUN THAT WAS STILL ATTACHED TO FRAMEWORK WHEN THE FRAMEWORK "JERKED", WRENCHING EE'S SHOULDER.

July 2, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Struck against a moving object

SCRAPER BOTTOMED OUT.

December 27, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT/ PUNCTURE. SOCKET SLIPPED OFF NUT AND STRUCK HAND.

October 24, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Granite Rock Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUT/PUNCTURE/SCRA-A PIECE OF WELDING ROD IS USEDTO SECURE THE SOCKET OF THE WRENCH ONTO THE SHANK EE HAD HIS HAND ON THE SOCKET, WHEN HE STARTEDTHE WRENCH, THE ROD CUT INTO EE'S HAND

February 13, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Granite Rock Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED BY MOVING EE BUMPED THE AIR RAM SWITCH WHILE POSITIONING A PIECE OF METAL. THE SWITCH ACTIVATED THE RAM WHICH CLOSED A CLAMP ON THE TIP OF HIS THUMB.

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