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August 2, 2007 KY · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Mountain Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object

A.C. was not working; mechanics fixed wire. Operator went back to watering road, turned air conditioner back on and small particles of rust blew out into his left eye under his safety glasses.

May 16, 2006 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Mountain Aggregates, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was attempting to clean buildup out of a return roller guard on a beltline when the belt pulled the bar into the pinchpoint also pulling his right hand into the pinchpoint. He was able to radio for the plant operator to shut off the belt, and freed himself. He had minor cuts and abrasions, but stated that he was ok.

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