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November 22, 2022 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing dozer bolts

January 15, 2019 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Laceration to leg.

June 14, 2017 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against a moving object

Dozer hit a boulder & tipped over.

July 25, 2011 ND · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

While said operator was breaking granite into smaller pieces with a hydraulic breaker, a shard of granite went through the excavator cab safety glass and struck operator in the forehead. He remained conscious and alert. Was brought to local clinic where they sutured the contusion. Doctor said he could return to work next day

June 10, 2011 NM · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was welding, slag got on EE's boot, resulting in a burn to his top left foot. Went to the doctor and medication was prescribed.

September 11, 2010 ND · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against a moving object

Backed off an embankment resulting in jolt to neck. Employee has no lost/restricted time but went to the chiropractor for adjustments.

June 15, 2009 ND · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against a moving object

Hit a big rock with dozer. Neck went out of place Did not seek medical treatment until 6/19/09.

March 5, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

Was grinding metal and piece of metal went in nose. Did not seek medical treatment until 3/12/09 due to irritation.

March 3, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding iron; small sliver of steel got under safety glasses and lodged into right eye.

October 23, 2006 ND · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Struck against a moving object

Was backing dozer and hit boulder he was looking back at that time and his head snapped back.

August 22, 2006 ND · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

Repairing piece of equipment & a silver of grinding debris flew in his eye.

August 15, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WALKED INTO AREA WHERE MECHANICS WERE RUNNING A GRINGER, HE TURNED AROUND TO GET SAFETY GLASSES AND GOT A PIECE OF SLAG IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

July 26, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

Employees were lifting electrical box on crusher. Lift chain unhooked over balancing box, fell and struck employee's right lower leg, fracturing it.

May 10, 2001 ND · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fisher Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GRINDING WITHOUT FACE SHIELD. ONLY SAFETY GLASSES WERE WORN. EE HAD PARTICLE OF METAL IN HIS EYE. LEFT EYE.

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