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February 19, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sanford Stone Quarry, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE hammered a pin and a sliver of metal hit his right eye. He went home, his wife took him to a clinic. Dr. removed the sliver. He had two follow up appt. with Dr., Dr. made ee an appt. with another Dr. (Cornea specialist) 3/12/2014 in L.A.

March 8, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sanford Stone Quarry, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE had discomfort in left shoulder. He went to doctor 3/8/13 to have it looked at. EE informed us that he went to the doctor and had a problem with his shoulder on 4-25-13. He was put on light duty.

November 21, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sanford Stone Quarry, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working in the mechanic area when he received a superficial cut on his right hand. The cut was cleaned and bandaged. Employee said he was fine to continue working. That night his hand began to swell so he went to emergency room where they treated him for infection and gave antibiotics.

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