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October 3, 2012 ME · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The Lane Construction Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was grinding overhead to re-attach a support ear that had broken off the crusher when a spark from the grinder entered his left eye. The employee was treated in ER and given prescription eye drops and pain medication. He was assigned to regular duty, no lost time from work and no permanent impairment expected.

April 30, 2010 ME · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
The Lane Construction Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

He was using a grinder with a locking trigger. The grinder slipped out of his hand and hit his forearm.

April 20, 2009 ME · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Lane Construction Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was using torches to loosen a nut; while trying to turn nut with wrench, the torch flame made contact with the back of his right hand creating a possible 2nd degree burn. EE did not want to seek medical attention at the time; burn was cleaned with antiseptic and burn cream and bandaged. 04/24/09 EE felt the burn was becoming infected and went to the doctor to be treated.

June 26, 2008 MA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Lane Construction Corporation · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was repairing guard on gravel plant when he ran the torch across his right hand causing a third degree burn to the top of his right hand near the thumb.

June 19, 2002 ME · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Lane Construction Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDING ON AN OLD WELD UNDER A TRUCK IN A VERY RESTRICTED SPACE. A PIECE OF METAL BOUNCED OFF AN AREA OF THE VEHICLE AND INTO HIS EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND FULL FACE SHIELD. HE D ID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEEK WHEN HIS EYE BECAME IRITATED.

September 6, 2001 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Lane Construction Corporation · Struck by powered moving object

WHILE LIMBING A FALLEN TREE THE CHAIN SAW KICKEDBACK AND CUT EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT LEG ABOVE THE KNEE. SURGERY WAS REQUIRED TO REPAIR LACERATION.EMPLOYEE IS EXPECTED TO RETURN TO WORK IN 6-12 WEEKS.

May 22, 2001 ME · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Lane Construction Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT A HOLE THAT HAD JUST BEEN DRILLED, DRILLER WAS MOVING RIGHT ON ITS TRACKS AND RAN OVER HIS RIGHT FOOT WITHT HE TRACK ON THE DRILL, HE WILL HAVE A FEW RESTRICTED DAYS AS A RESULT OF THE INJURY. NO LOST TIME AS OF THIS DATE.

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