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February 27, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WHILE SEATED WAS WELDING ON A VIBRATING FEEDER PLATE. WHEN FINISHED HE WENT TO STAND UP & STUMBLED. HE REACHED OUT TO CATCH HIMSELF FROM FALLING & HIS LEFT HAND CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE F ESH WELD, BURNING TWO OF HIS FINGERS. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO THE LEFT FOURTH & FIRTH FINGERS.

February 11, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE NOTIFIED SCALE STAFF OF AN ALLEGED BACK INJURY HANDLING STEEL GRATING. HOWEVER, EE REPORTED THE ONSET OF PAIN OFF WORK AND INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT WITNESS WAS NOT AT WORK AT THE TIME OF THE A;;EGED INCIDENT. THE CAUSE OF THE INJURY WAS DETERMINED TO BE NON-WORK RELATED. AFTER DELAY IN RECEIVING AND REVIEWING MEDICAL RECORDS AND TESTIMONY OF ANOTHER EE, INCIDENT DID OCCUR.

May 17, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Struck by flying object

FOREIGN OBJECT/SAND BLOWN INTO EYE.

May 16, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Struck by falling object

PICKING CLAY OFF OF SCREEN. ROCK CAME DOWN AND SMASHED HIS FINGER.

March 24, 1995 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Struck against stationary object

TAKING PIPE PLUG OUT WITH A PRYBAR. BAR SLIPPED AND THUMB HIT I-BEAM.

October 5, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING DRAW BAR PINS IN LOADER & FINGER GOT CAUGHT &TIP OF FINGER CUT OFF

September 27, 1994 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Flash burns (welding)

FLASH BURN TO EYES FROM WELDING RAYS. EE GOT UP TO COME TO WORK ON 9-28-94 AND HAD TROUBLE SEEING.

September 9, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Struck by flying object

EE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE DAMAGED PIN FROM EARTH MOVER. GREASE FITTING BLEW UP FROM HEAT. DRIVING A PIECE OF STEEL INTO FINGER.

May 13, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REMOVING LARGE PIECE OF CLAY FROM CONVEYOR BELT DOWN BY THE MOUTH OF THE HOPPER.

April 16, 1991 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fairfield Builders Supply Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHECKING FOR AIR LEAK ON BRAKE CYLINDER, MASHED AND CUT FINGERS THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

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