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November 5, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Quarry LLC · Struck by flying object

The individual was using a track drill on some boulders to make room for our new tunnel and while drilling was struck on the ankle/heel with a rock from drilling area.

December 29, 2015 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Quarry LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was working overhead with a grinder & welder. Debris from grinding on forehead and when individual stood up, it worked it's way into subject's eyes behind his safety glasses.

January 27, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Iron Mountain Quarry LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was drilling short holes; centralizer latch popped out of place so driller kicked it back into place with the heel of his left foot, resulting in a torn Achilles tendon.

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