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February 9, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was shoveling at the end of the Finishing Screen. A rock fell, hitting him on the right shoulder. He reported it to his supervisor. He said he was ok and went back to work. On 2/15/07, one hour before work time, he called in saying he was going to the doctor because his shoulder was hurting. The doctor excused him from work for 2 days.

August 27, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hilltop Big Bend Quarry LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was going to the pit to haul shot rock. We had a lot of rain the day before. The road had been washed out underneath. The front of the truck dropped in the hole making a sudden stop. Employee hit her knees on the dash.

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