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March 10, 2022 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Hanson Aggregates LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was running a loader feeding the plant when the employee radioed to a fellow employee to call 911. The employee came down from the loader to get nitro pills. The employee took the pills and was transported to the nearby hospital. The Dr. stated they had to put 2 stents in and because of the previous heart condition, deemed it non-work related.

July 13, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Hanson Aggregates LLC · Drowning

Employee was inside tank welding a patch over a leak. Night shift control room operator was unaware and started pumps in preparation to start plant, causing water to rush into tank while employee was inside. EE was taken to ER and was given antibiotics and kept overnight for observation. EE was not able to return to next regular scheduled shift, making this a LTI.

June 27, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Hanson Aggregates LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUSTOMER TRUCK DRIVER DROVE INTO POND AFTER DYING OF NATURAL CAUSES.

August 25, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Hanson Aggregates, LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee suffered a probable stroke related to high blood pressure and diabetes, and fell to the ground.

March 5, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Hanson Aggregates, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was inside a screen. He reached for a channel and over-reached and felt a pull in his elbow.

December 4, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Hanson Aggregates LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured went out to clean under #57 stacker when he noticed the belt had stopped. He turned quickly to return to his tower to shut plant off and pulled his left leg muscle.

July 21, 2008 OK · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Hanson Aggregates LLC · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING DOOR TO HIS LOADER WHEN WIND BLEW DUST BUILT UP ON HIS DOOR LIP INTO HIS RIGHT EYE BEHIND HIS SAFETY GLASSES. EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED TO FULL DUTY AT BARNES VISION CLINIC AND GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR AN ANTIBIOTIC.

June 22, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator OTHER
Hanson Aggregates · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Driller pulled truck over to park it and to get out of the truck. When he stepped out of the truck, a rattle snake bit him.

April 4, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper OTHER
Hanson Aggregates LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee strained his upper back while climbimg stairs. On 04/18/07 employee's back was still hurting. He went to the doctor and received steroid shots in his back.

January 11, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Hanson Aggregates LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was standing on a platform observing the Primary hopper being cleaned out by the backhoe when a hinged catwalk section he had lifted and latched back to the handrails prior to, came down and landed on the employees' foot. The conditions contributing to the accident was due to the latch failing to hold the catwalk.

July 20, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper OTHER
Hanson Aggregates LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMER AT THE TRUCK LOADOUT PULLING WHEN HE FELT A STING ON HIS WRIST.

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