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March 15, 2011 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

One employee stopped and "locked out" the belt. EE went up the catwalk to inspect the head section. EE noticed a trough idler out of place & proceeded to put it back into it's framework. The other EE had finished his inspection took off his lock and "bumped" the conveyor. When the conveyor started EE's hand rolled between the trough idler and belt.

June 24, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While operating a haul truck, EE was attempting to locate a "rattling" noise which was coming from the rear discharge vent of the AC unit located inside of the passenger jump seat. EE inadvertently inserted his fingers into the vent while "feeling" around for what was making the noise. EE had 3 fingers contact the blower, which cut the fingers and lost nail of his right hand.

June 4, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

While driving a 777B CAT haul truck the employee hit his head on the cab ceiling going over rough section of the travelway. The operator was using this machine while his normal truck was being serviced. He was wearing his hard hat at the time of the accident. He later told his supervisor about the incident but said he was not going to seek any medical treatment.

September 3, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Laurel Aggregates Inc · Struck against a moving object

The dozer operator assigned to level a section of haul road left the area without re-establishing a berm for dumping. A haul truck entered the dump area and upon backing up to dump allowed the right rear wheels of his unit to start over the edge of the fill causing the truck to roll over on its top. The operator who was seat-belted managed to remove himself and call for help.

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