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November 2, 2021 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
The Olen Corporation · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee started having pain in side and was struggling to get breath. Due to an underlying health condition 911 was called. Due to EE's medical history EMS decided to transport EE to the hospital for assessment. EE was released from the hospital on 11/2, and tested positive for COVID-19 on the subsequent day.

June 14, 1996 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
The Olen Corporation · Struck against stationary object

WORKING ON DRIVE SHEEVE, OUT OF MANLIFT, MAYBE 6' OFF OF GROUND, OPENED HINGED DOOR TO SHEER WIND GUST BLEW DOOR SHUT STRIKING EE IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD PUSHING HEAD INTO SHEEVE, RECEIVED CUT LEFT SIDE OF FACE APPROX. 1/2" FROM CORNER OF LEFT EYE, RECEIVED 4 STITCHES AT COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL.

May 25, 1993 OH · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
The Olen Corporation · Struck by flying object

WIND BLEW SOMETHING INTO EE S EYE.

May 2, 1991 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
The Olen Corporation · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING DRIED MATERIAL TO UNCOVER GREASE FITTING. WIND WAS BLOWING AND SOMETHING FOREIGN ENTERED RIGHT EYE.

July 28, 1989 OH · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand OTHER
The Olen Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

RIGHT FRONT CABLE ON DREDGE HOOKED ON HEAD WIND, BLEW BACK OF DREDGE AND RELEASED, CABLE SNAPPED INTO THE LEFT LOWER LEG, KNOCKED OFF FEET.

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