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March 1, 2021 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
US Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE was filling 50lb bags at MCC. EE noticed a bag was positioned wrong and went over to fix bag on conveyor. EE didn't shut conveyor off and went over to grab bag and reposition it. While doing so EE hit hand on conveyor #2 bracket and cut hand and received a small pinky bone fracture.

January 31, 2020 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Heritage Aggregates, LLC · Struck by falling object

Rigging scale safety rail on the shop floor with telehandler. While doing this, rail shifted, EE tried to move out of the way, but was struck by the rail, falling to the ground, rail landing on EE's knee

September 25, 2019 IN · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator POWERED HAULAGE
Heritage Aggregates, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Attempting to take sample from discharge chute. EE believes shovel contacted moving belt under chute, causing it to jump. EE's RT pinky finger came into contact with the conveyor frame. The impact caused the nail to catch on the frame and pull nail from nail bed, the nail lacerating the fingertip.

June 2, 2015 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Heritage Aggregates, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Using a loader to move an oversized rock. As he raised bucket & started forward, rear tires of loader came off ground, causing rock to fall out of bucket. Loader rocked back/forth, causing employee to bounce around, developing back pain, he was wearing seat belt.

May 16, 2011 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
US Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee states while driving a loader, the loader rocked causing him to hit his elbow on console causing pain in his right shoulder. Reported it to his supervisor. Didn't go to Doctor until 11-30-11.(No medical treatment)Thought he would be o.k. 3-28-12 still having problems with his shoulder. Sent to Co. Clinic on 4-6-12, received P.T. Claim became recordable.

January 11, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
U S Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving the service truck as he was going up the road to the scales. He looked over at the 9.5 crane, and then he blacked out causing him to hit the fuel tanker. EE was not injured.

May 15, 2006 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
U. S. Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Employee was helping to move the plant. Employee was unhooking chains off the beam and the loader backed up and hit the beam causing the beam to fall over and falling on employee's left leg causing a sprain to his left ankle and a contusion/strain to his left calf. He is restricted to sitting work only.

August 22, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
US Aggregates, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSIDE LOADER PULLING RAIL CARS. HE TURNED THE FAN ON AND WHEN HE DID DUST AND DIRT BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE. HE RECEIVED A PRESCRIPTION AND SURGERY TO REMOVE ALL THE FOREIGN BODY.

October 8, 2001 IN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
US Aggregates, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE BOBCAT FOR 4-5 HOURS AND WAS JARRED & JOLTED AROUND. EMPLOYEE WAS STRIFF WHEN HE GOT OFF THE BOBCAT. EMPLOYEE STATED HE HAD TO HAVE HELP TO GET OUT OF BED THE NEXT M ORNING. EMPLOYEE IS RESTRICTED TO LIMITED LIFTING.

October 17, 2000 IN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
US Aggregates, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE HOOKING UP A BUCKET TO #121 SKID LOADER, EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING UP BUCKET PINS WITH HIS FOOTAND WHILE ADJUSTING BUCKET HE WENT THE WRONG WAYWITH THE LEVER AND BUCKET PINCHED HIS FOOT AGAIN ST FRAME OF LOADER. HE WAS GIVEN A CAST TO WEAR AT WORK BUT HAD NO RESTRICTIONS.

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