R D Blankenship Dirt Work LLC · Struck by falling object
Operator was removing a guard on the crusher plant when the final bolt slipped and the corner of the guard fell against EE's lip cutting it
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January 30, 2025
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
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R D Blankenship Dirt Work LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances
Employee was welding when welding slag fell into EE's shoe causing 1st degree burns to the top of EE's left foot
R D Blankenship Dirt Work LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was welding and once finished put their hands on their legs to push up to the standing position. As they had their welding mask on, they didn't realize the welding rod had stuck to their glove and not fallen to the ground. The rod stuck into their left thigh causing a puncture and burn.
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