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August 11, 2021 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
White Rock Quarries · Struck by falling object

When was working on M26 Conveyor, a rock bounced off the belt impacting the left leg (calf). EE suffered a minor contusion from the impact of the rock.

September 14, 2020 FL · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider POWERED HAULAGE
White Rock Quarries · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was crouched down behind MCC-1 and Approximately 13' in front of welding truck; preparing a skirt rubber for M-22 Conveyor. Driver got into the truck and began driving forward not seeing employee, impacting them and running over legs near the ankle, causing a fracture to the left leg just above the ankle.

November 20, 2013 FL · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
White Rock Quarries · Struck by falling object

Rock from an overhead conveyor fell striking EE's safety glasses; causing a contusion of the lower eyelid of the right eye.

August 10, 2011 FL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Delivery Driver opened the door of his tri-axle delivery truck and stepped out to get his delivery ticket. His truck rolled back pinning his left thumb between the truck's door and the frame around the delivery ticket printer.

September 17, 2010 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
White Rock Quarries · Struck against a moving object

EE stopped at a stop sign within the quarry area when co-workers mechanic's truck drove into the back of EE's truck at 5 or 6 miles and hour.

April 19, 2008 FL · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE
White Rock Quarries · Struck against stationary object

ATV trespasser lost control and flipped forward. Laceration to the head.

April 7, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
White Rock Quarries · Struck against a moving object

Employee hit a bump in the road while driving the water truck, spraining his back.

January 9, 2006 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
White Rock Quarries · Struck against a moving object

Operator of Cat777C Haul Truck fell asleep while driving empty truck to the pit. H/T ran off the road over the berm into rough terrain. Damages to H/T frame and minor injuries to operator.

October 11, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
White Rock Quarries · Struck against a moving object

IE, who is a haul truck driver felt a sharp pain to his neck every time his truck hit a bump. Cont. cause: Unusual postures or repet. motions.

November 11, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
White Rock Quarries · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING GATE, TRUCK ROLLED BACKWARD CATCHING EMPLOYEE BETWEEN TRUCK BUMPER AND GATE RESULTING IN INJURY.

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