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October 10, 2023 VT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Twin State Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was cleaning up around main crushing plant with a skid steer. Went to dump the full skid steer bucket and a 7" rock fell out of the back of the bucket, striking the main frame of skid steer, and then fell into the cab, striking the employee's right knee cap.

June 15, 2020 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Twin State Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee states on 6/15/20, while operating our haul truck, employee felt "muscle spasms", but continued doing job. On 6/22/20 employee went to the emergency room to get checked out after still experiencing muscle spasms in left ribs.

September 8, 2006 VT · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Twin State Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was operating haul trk when he hit an obsticle in road, jarring the haul truck and causing the pulled muscle in lower back.

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