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May 29, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker MACHINERY
Hempt Brothers Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee had rock fall onto left foot.

March 8, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Hempt Brothers Inc · Struck by flying object

A piece of metal flew off of a generator and hit employee in right leg

December 29, 2017 PA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Hempt Brothers Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was cutting down a broken tree. It twisted and hit employee on the side of the head.

May 2, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Hempt Brothers Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was burning bolts off machinery with a torch. A washer went down his right boot and burned his ankle. About 2 weeks later the employee went to the hospital for treatment. EMPLOYER WAS UNAWARE OF INJURY UNTIL INVOICE WAS RECEIVED AND EMPLOYEE WAS QUESTIONED ON 6-20-11.

February 10, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Hempt Brothers Inc · Flash burns (welding)

The employee was assisting a contract welder who was working in a feeder area of the plant. The injured employee was acting as a spotter in the event that the welder needed help due to working in a confined space.

September 22, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Hempt Brothers Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a hand grinder.

August 8, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Hempt Brothers Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Tried to turn rotor in 43x40 crusher; right foot got caught between field plate and breaker bar.

January 11, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Hempt Brothers Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Was using torch to burn head off bolt on 6x20 scrubber when hot metal residue flew back into his ear canal. ee failed to report injury until 1/15/07 at which time he was sent to medical provider.

August 10, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Hempt Brothers Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING ON THE MOTOR A PIECE OF ROCK WAS JAMMED IN THE MOTOR. WHEN HE SHOOK THE ROCK LOOSE, THE COUNTERWEIGHT PULLED THE BELT AND HIS FINGER INTO THE PULLEY.

January 16, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Hempt Brothers Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS OPERATING A DROP BALL ATTACHED TO A TRACK DRIVEN SHOVEL. WHILE MOVING A LEVER IN PREPARATION TO MOVE SHOVEL THE LEVER JERKED FROM EMPLOYEE'S HAND CAUSING STRAIN TO LEFT SHOULDER.

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