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July 21, 2021 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Freeman Rock Inc · Struck against a moving object

Driver of Haul Truck informed me of back hurting early in the week of July 19 thru July 22. On July 20 was put on light duty. On July 21 they went to Urgent Care, doctor gave them a release for low back strain, with over the counter Tylenol and Ibuprofen and no work until the July 24. Emailed Albany Office additional statement.

September 17, 2020 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Freeman Rock Inc · Struck by falling object

Excavator was producing material from pit floor in front of lower bench of highwall. For unknown reason highwall gave way & material made contact w/ excavator & cab. Material entered cab & EE received cut above lt eye at hairline on scalp. EE was taken to ER for check up & 1st Aid on Cut. On 9/21/20 EE went back for x-rays which showed 6 cracked ribs & a cracked sternum.

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