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March 28, 2011 AL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand OTHER
Couch Ready Mix USA Aggregates Div · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee fainted for approx 1 minute. Regained consciousness and stated he improperly taken blood pressure medication, was transported by rescue service for Dr evaluation. Due to heart condition, pacemaker installed later by personal physician, 37 days off.

August 20, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Aggregates USA LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was not on shift waiting to clock in at the time clock, when he started started experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath. EMT's were called and employee was transported to Hospital. He suffered a massive heart attack while at the hospital during examination. Aggregates USA DOL does not believe accident injury illness citation 6598897

March 31, 2008 AL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Couch Ready Mix USA Aggregate Div LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee was getting into loader seat holding onto door. A strong wind caught door, closing it suddenly causing employee to strike his head on window latch inside cab of loader causing laceration to head.

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