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August 29, 2025 OH · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
American Sand and Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While lowering the bed prop on a haul truck the operator failed to move EE's hand, causing damage to EE's right thumb. As a result, the operator received four stitches and a splint for a fractured right thumb.

May 20, 2011 OH · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
American Sand and Gravel · Struck against a moving object

While standing in a rowboat to weld on a floating conveyor and although the boat was properly secured, it shifted slightly causing welder to lose balance. He twisted his right knee in his effort to recover.

May 3, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
American Sand and Gravel · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While changing bucket on Bobcat loader, right lever was not down. Attempted to kick lever with right foot. Left foot slipped and hit left pedal, which lowered boom. Right foot got caught between boom & frame of Bobcat. Crushing injury to right leg. No broken bones, just bruised.

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