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January 26, 2023 NC · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor STRIKING OR BUMPING
Lessees of B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was walking around a pallet when EE tripped on the corner of it. EE left ankle started hurting, EE reported it to EE's supervisor. EE said EE thought it would be ok when asked. EE came to work on 1/27/2023 and ankle wasn't any better, EE was instructed to go to urgent care and have it looked at.

August 12, 2010 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Lessees of B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was adjusting valves on the 111M Marion Dragline and removed his hard hat to look at the dial indicator. He raised his head and struck a bracket above, causing a laceration approximately one inch in length on the top of his head. The laceration required 5 stitches, thereby making this accident reportable.

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