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Years on record
1983–2026
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January 9, 1992 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING SUPPORT ARM LOOSE FROM CONVEYOR.HE DID NOT USE ANY SAFETY CHAINS OR BLOCKS TO SUPPORT IT. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ADVISED HIM NOT TO DO IT THAT WAY.

July 24, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck by flying object

TAKING TIRE OFF WITH AIR WRENCH SOME RUST BLOWN IN HIS EYE

June 18, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Contact with hot objects or substances

MAN WAS CUTTING METAL. A PIECE OF SLAG FELL INTO HIS SHOE. HE DIDNT IT WAY NESSURY TO GO TO DOCTOR AT THAT TIME. BUT LATER IT GOT INFECTED SO HE WENT TO DOCTOR.

February 1, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING A BOLT OUT OF DOZER FINAL DRIVE AND IT FORCED THE AIR WRENCH DOWN ON HIS HAND. BRUSHED HIS HAND.

February 1, 1990 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LAYING IN AN ARKWARD POSITION GRINDING ON FORMS.

March 27, 1984 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR UNDER MINE A LARGE ROCK WHICH FELL AGAINST THE DOZER WHICH THROW HIM AGAINST THE CAB. HE RECEIVED A CUT ON THE HEAD AND ONE ONE THE EAR.

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