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April 30, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alleyton Resource · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a skid loader and parked it. As he exited the skid loader he stepped onto the top of the grounded bucket. His foot slipped and he twisted his ankle.

December 20, 2010 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Alleyton Resource · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was fueling up his haul truck when the compressor on the fuel truck ran out of gas. Employee began adding gasoline to the compressor and spilled some onto the hot muffler. This ignited the gasoline which caused the employee to get burned on his face and neck. Employee was taken to emergency room. Employee has 2nd degree burns on 2% of his body.

October 27, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alleyton Resource · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Two employees were lifting a small piece of conveyor belt. After the lift EE said he felt a pain in his back. He waited till 10-30-06 to report the injury. He was taken to hospital and put on restricted duty - sprained ligament.

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