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January 11, 2010 AR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE

Ronnie Duffield Gravel Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was climbing up on 345B track hoe to put fuel in it. He heard a pop and felt pain in his left calf muscle.

May 5, 2000 AR · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE

Ronnie Duffield Gravel Company · Struck by flying object

HE WAS GRINDING A FRESH CUT ON THE 8X24 BOX ABOVE THE CHUTE, PREPARING IT TO WELD. WHILE HE WAS GRINDING A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW UP AND DEFLECTED OFF HIS CHEEK UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO HIS EYE.

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