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September 6, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Stevens Creek Quarry, Inc · Struck by powered moving object

Laborer was moving portable compactor from top of access road to bottom of access road. Compactor was in front bucket of backhoe. As laborer came to a stop, backhoe tires slopped and slid about one foot. Ground guide was bumped with bucket on left hip and buttocks. Ground guide received bruises and was prescribed pain meds. Work restrictions cannot be accommodated by employer.

January 1, 2012 CA · Metal/Non-Metal pumper MACHINERY
Stevens Creek Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was chipping dirt slag from inside chute to cone 2 feed belt going from screen 1. Working in small space miner was holding chip gun chest high for extended period and shoulder became sore. He did not report this at time and sought medical assistance from chiropractor, who said he had separated shoulder, which he moved back into place. Reported incident on 9/24/12.

February 2, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Stevens Creek Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding in a screen to put in a new screening deck. Particles of dust were in his eyes causing an infection in his eye.

July 21, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Stevens Creek Quarry Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE DRILLING HOLES IN TRUCK BED FOR A COMPARTMENT, DRILL BIT SLIPPED AND SLAMMED DOWN ON TOP OF HIS HAND.

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