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2000–2026
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December 10, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
MCC, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Worker was assisting maintenance crew to work on a cone crusher. Cone crusher was plugged, so workers tried to release bottom door on crusher. When pressure of rock suddenly forced door down, worker's arm became trapped underneath part of door. Worker suffered bruised arm along with broken bone in arm.

September 6, 2007 WI · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
MCC, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was walking underneath a stacker when a piece of sand falling from the machine became lodged in his ear. Material from wash plant is often wet and falls from machinery, employee was underneath machine and had wet material fall into his ear. Employee did not seek treatment immediately, but went to doctor two days later to find infection in ear canal.

June 1, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
MCC, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ON A LADDER TO HAMMER AND DRILL HOLES FOR HANGING RACK AND FELT BACK MUSCLES PULLED.

March 1, 2000 WI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
MCC, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING ON STEEL LOADER BUCKET ANDSTATES HO GOT FOREIGN MATERIAL IN EYE. EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

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