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November 7, 2012 IA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Douds Stone, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While working the lime stockpile, a large portion of lime broke loose and hit the loader directly behind and to the left of the lift arms. The bent the bracket holding the outside mirror bring it through the door window. This caused the operator to sustain several superficial lacerations on his left arm.

July 27, 2000 IA · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Douds Stone, Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HIS TAILGATE WOULD NOT CLOSE. A MINE EMPLOYEE OF OURS BROUGHT A LOADER TO HELP CLOSE THE TAILGATE. INJURED HELD A BOARD ON THE TAILGATE SO IT WOULDN'T GET SCRATCHED. WHEN THE LOADER MADE CO NTACT W/TAILGATE, INJURED'S FINGER WAS PINCHED. HE HAD A CUT THAT REQUIRED THREE STITCHES.

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