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January 27, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman POWERED HAULAGE
Sun Land Materials, LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee was getting ready to operate plant. His right arm was caught between the bearing and tail pulley. Right arm amputated and face laceration.

January 19, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Sun Land Materials, LLC · Struck by flying object

While cleaning along side screening plant, a particle of debris had gotten in his eye. I flushed impacted eye, numerous times. The employee still felt pain. I then sent him to our medical center for futher treatment.

June 26, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sun Land Materials, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting oxygen cylinder to secure to rack on service truck, felt pain stomach area.

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