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March 10, 2014 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Frazier Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Said Named Individual (SNI) was preparing to replace the bags in the Sly Baghouse. He had just opened the door to the bag area, leaned down to latch the door when the wind caught the door. The door closed on SNI's left arm and hand. SNI lifted the door and notified foreman of incident. SNI was diagnosed with a contusion to his left forearm.

June 1, 2007 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Frazier Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was standing outside of his assigned CAT 771D Off - Road Haul Truck and mentioned that a gust of wind blew some fugitive dust around which entered his right eye. He reported the incident to a Foreman on Monday, 6/4/2007. He was treated by a physician and a corneal abrasion of the right eye was diagnosis. Employee was given antibiotics.

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