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March 25, 2026 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
Carmeuse Lime & Stone · Struck against stationary object

While scaling in 33 West, a rock fell from the back and struck the scaler boom jolting the cab causing the operator to hit the windshield with EE's forehead and right shoulder. The operator was wearing a seat belt. EE as a mild concussion and a strained A/C shoulder joint. Scaler equipped with a lap belt style seat belt.

June 10, 2014 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Carmeuse Lime & Stone · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was tightening a rail car puller cable clevis attachment under a loading point. Lime dust from the conveyor above fell and got into employees eye. He was wearing RX safety glasses with side shields. The dust was embedded and he received a prescription.

November 5, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Carmeuse Lime &Stone · Struck against a moving object

Operator backed over a rock at the dump site, turning the bed of the truck on its side. Truck bed was turned upright with no damage.

May 9, 2006 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Carmeuse Lime and Stone · Struck against a moving object

EE was moving high lift through the plant when the equipment went in a hole. This caused the EE to be thrown up in the air approximately 3 feet. When he came down he landed on his ankle, spraining it.

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