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April 5, 2019 WY · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quality Agg & Construction Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While folding jack stands to move the crusher, the jack stand fell against the frame of the crusher pinching the right ring finger causing a laceration and a broken bone.

September 29, 2009 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Agg & Construction, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While climbing down the ladder after inspecting the crusher, the employee stepped on uneven ground. At the same time he stepped down, he started to turn to walk away and tripped, resulting in the injury.

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