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January 20, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Hoover Materials LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee turned to walk away from skid steer after talking to operator. When skid steer started to move, left foot of employee was run over. Damage - severe bone bruising, 6 different fractures in EE's toes and crushed nerves. Employee was released on modified duty day of accident. Used crutches and a boot on the left foot.

April 30, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

While in transit on a company errand, truck employee was riding in came to a stopped position and was rear ended. Employee was treated and released at ER.

November 12, 2014 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

While backing CAT truck into position to be loaded, employee failed to notice the loader bucket was not high enough thus causing contact between both CAT truck & loader while still in backup motion. Resulting in a whiplash type motion causing pain in his neck and a headache. Minor medical treatment on 11/13/14.

July 29, 2013 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

While hauling a load of rock off the mountain to the crusher; employee stated the truck started bouncing in the front end. The truck hit two boulders, knocking them off the high wall. Impact caused the steering wheel to jerk the employee's left hand resulting in injury to wrist on the left side. Medical treatment, restricted work activity.

August 19, 2010 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

EE was on the discharge belt to get a wedge off of it, when the plant operator did not see him and started up the belt. EE's left hand got caught between the roller and conveyor belt. EE was treated and released from the ER with bruising.

April 9, 2007 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was tightening belts on Stedman. Rolled belts to make sure they were tight. Belt caught glove and pulled fingers between belts and pulley. Mashed and cut middle and ring fingers on left hand and broke pinky finger on left hand. Currently working under restricted work activity.

November 8, 2006 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hoover Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee sitting in cat truck waiting for second bucket to be put on truck from loader when rock came out from under loader wheel and hit driver side window, and broke glass and hit elbow. He placed on modified duty from 11/8/06 to 11/12/06. He voluntarily quit on 11/13/06. Note Company could not accommodate modified duty.

May 27, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Struck against a moving object

While working in crusher area, EE states he was coming down the hill, ground was wet. Truck he was driving slowly started turning sideways & next thing he knew he flipped over. His head went thru side window & armrest hit his ribs. Didn't seek medical attention immediately but called Supt later that evening for info on where to go. He was seen at Huntsville ER (2 cracked ribs).

August 1, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NOV 6, 2002 EMPLOYER FORWARD SHORT TERM DISABILITY CLAIM FORM AT THE REQUEST OF EMPLOYEE WHO HAD BEEN UNDER DOCTOR'S CARE. EMPLOYEE COMPLETED PORTION OF STD CLAIM FORM CHECKED DISABILITY RELAT ED TO WORK. DEC 3, 2002 EMPLOOYEE COMPLETED FIRST REPORT OF INJURY REPORT STATES NUMBNESS IN LEFT SHOULDER & ARM ALLEDEDLY TO TWISTING STEERING WHEEL WITH LEFT ARM WHILE LOADING TRUCKS. INJUR

August 5, 2000 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Blue Water Industries · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE HAD RIGHT HAND ON OUTSIDE OF BOBCAT MACHINE; WAS BACKING UP EQUIPMENT WHEN SHE RAN PAST A METAL SUPPORT BEAM ON PIONEER SCREEN AND SMASHED HER TWO MIDDLE FINGERS ON RIGHT HAND. EE CURRENTLY ON LIGHT DUTY ASSIGNMENT AS OF 8-8-00.

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