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April 1, 2025 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Rock Solid Sand & Gravel · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Driver Had a Diabetic episode and fell off the top step of EE's truck. Causing EE to become unconscious and stopped breathing temporarily and cpr was giving. And was taken to the hospital.

July 1, 2021 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Rock It LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee complained of chest pain / dizziness - Employee transported to hospital.

November 6, 2020 OR · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rock Solid Sand & Gravel · Fall from machine

Wet surface on steps of machine. Operator fell from machine. Bruise above left eye. Complaint of pain/discomfort in neck.

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