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June 12, 2023 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
E Dillon & Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was working on a haul truck, once finished employee was carrying tools in one hand & pushing the oil pan with the other. The employee lost balance & tripped landing on right elbow. The employee was taken to the hospital where employee was examined. The employee was advised to rest, ice, & elevate. Employee was placed on light duty until 6/18/23. No broken bones from xray.

October 27, 2022 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
E Dillon & Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The employee was attempting to remove a feed hopper from a crusher. The employee was attempting to break it free by taping it with a hammer. The hopper broke free and sprung up pinching EE's hand between the feeder. The employee obtained lacerations to EE's left index finger and left palm.

December 27, 2021 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
E Dillon & Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was working on a flatbed trailer in the garage. Employee was removing the air spring, it fell, employee reached to catch it, left ring finger was pinched between the air spring and a piece of metal. Cut/broke finger.

January 21, 2021 VA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
E Dillon & Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was operating a battery powered drill when the bit stopped, and the drill twisted EE's right hand, hurting the wrist area.

September 28, 2020 VA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
E Dillon & Company · Fall onto or against objects

Contract, over-the-road driver fell from their trailer while tarping the load. Driver was tied off, but as driver fell driver scraped right lower leg on truck or catwalk, had a puncture wound on the left lower leg possibly by truck, catwalk, or a bungee cord being used to secure tarp, and scratched left elbow on the truck or catwalk.

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