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October 28, 1991 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Alsop Sand Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A LOAD OF ROCK FROM HIS DUMP TRUCK WHEN THE TAILGATE OF THE TRUCK SHUT ON THE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND. THE EMPLOYEE CUT HIS MIDDLE AND RING FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND. EACH FINGER REQUIRED 3 STITCHES.

July 25, 1991 KS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Alsop Sand Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PROCEEDING TO GREASE THE TOP PORTION ON THE RADIAL STACKER. EMPLOYEE LAID DOWN ON THE BELT IN ORDER TO RIDE UP TO THE TOP. WHEN THE BELT STARTED, THE EMPLOYEE REACTED BY SITTING. UP. EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE BACK AND NECK BYA CROSS BAR GOING OVER THE BELT.

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