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1983–2026
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September 26, 1997 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE'S HAND WAS PINCHED BY A HYDRAULIC ARM WHILE CHECKING FOR A LEAK.

October 12, 1996 MD · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMP WAS WORKING TOO CLOSE TO ANOTHER EMP WHO WASWELDING. EMP RECEIVED A FLASH BURN AS WELL AS A PIECE OF METAL IN RIGHT EYE.

March 16, 1993 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

FELLOW EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING BOLTS OFF OF CONVEYOR LACING WHEN A PIECE OF METAL DEBRIS HIT RIGHTEYE.

September 17, 1992 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE GRINDING ON A DOZER, A PIECE OF STEEL WENT INTO RIGHT EYE.

October 24, 1991 MD · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKING ON SHAKER, PC OF IRON OR FELL ON THUMB

August 22, 1991 MD · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Laurel Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A GRINDER, WEARING GLASSES, A PIECE OF STEEL WENT INTO EYE.

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