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November 22, 2014 NM · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Farmington Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects

Transporting Rhino Lining, when a piece of lining fell off. Got down to reload, when he stepped back and tripped; landing on fork hangers, arm hung up and injured right shoulder.

September 24, 2014 NM · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Farmington Sand & Gravel · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Removing drive coupling on electric motor, when coupling slipped, trapping middle finger on right hand in between couplings; smashing finger

August 10, 2006 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidated Constructors, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting the lagging, while laying down on the conveyor belt. The knife slipped and lacerated his left knee. The wound required sutures which will be removed in 10 days. The employee was released to "full duty" immediately.

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