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May 14, 2018 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Loader Operator was loading haul trucks in the pit when a boulder rolled down the muck pile. EE caught the boulder in the bucket but the loader tipped forward. The boulder rolled out and the loader dropped back down and bounced causing lower back injuries to the Operator.

November 12, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was starting his shift and entered his john boat to make his way to the dredge. When he went to pull start his boat the motor kicked back and pulled the pull cord out of his hand breaking the tip of employee's finger.

June 19, 2015 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While being loaded with boulders in the haul truck, the employee was smoking a cigarette with the window down while not wearing safety glasses, even though being previously reminded to wear his PPE while the window was down. The employee felt something get in his right eye.

February 10, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Maintenance Mechanic I was installing Flexco #2 clips into the BC-38 belt at the Counterweight Pulley at BC-38. The belt moved and the employee was caught between the belt and counterweight pulley resulting in 7 fractured ribs.

October 31, 2014 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates, LLC · Struck against a moving object

While loading truck, oversized rocks tumbled into the bucket and caused loader to rock back which jarred operator inside of the cab. He felt pain in his back but declined medical attention at the time. Pain did not reduce and employee asked for medical attention and was treated on 1/15/15.

May 15, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates, LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was servicing the #0827, 777F Haul Truck. While climbing up the left side of the Haul Truck his left knee struck the bumper of the haul truck and overextended his knee causing a sprain.

May 14, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates LLC · Struck by falling object

A large rock fell off a conveyor onto a catwalk then to the ground striking the employee on the lower right leg. Bruise.

July 19, 2012 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was hauling load of rocks when rock fell out of bucket on machine and caused him to run over a 24" rock which caused the loader tire to blow out. In trying to recover, he lowered the bucket to ground which caused machine to go unstable and violently shake. Employee's body was jerked around. He exited machine and collapsed on ground.

November 9, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was riding in the back of a pickup truck when he fell onto the bed of the truck bruising his back.

January 22, 2009 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unhooking anchor pipe and ties off of the cherrypicker boom. When the operator lowered a pipe to the ground, the hook came loose and the pipe fell down on another piece of pipe lying on the ground. This caused the pipe to bounce off and strike the employee on his lower right leg, causing a sprain.

May 30, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates, LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was loading shot rock in the quarry when a large boulder fell into his bucket and jostled him.

October 29, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates, LLC · Struck against stationary object

Was operating loader and the air conditioner was not working, reached up to vent and two finger were suck up causing laceration on two right index fingers

June 3, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

WHILE TIGHTENTING BOLTS ON SCREEN EMPLOYEE PUT HIS HAND ON V.BELTS. BELTS MOVED PINCHING PINKEY FINGER BETWEEN BELTS & SHIVE.

May 15, 2003 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Hanson Aggregates · Struck against a moving object

WHILE DRIVING HAUL TRUCK IT BAGAN TO BOUNCE GOING UP AN INCLINE AND HURT HIS BACK.

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