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August 3, 2016 VA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Mountain Materials Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was walking past a cone crusher when a 10"-12" rock bounced out of crusher striking the employee's hand against the handrail.

August 1, 2012 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Mountain Materials, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Maintenance worker was cutting metal from hopper when hot slag landed on boot and burned through. Worker suffered burns to top of foot before he could remove boot.

July 6, 2011 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Mountain Materials, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was performing fabrication (welding, grinding and chipping slag) and noticed irritation in eye. Employee was wearing PPE including welding helmet and safety glasses. Employee should have also utilized safety goggles.

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