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December 30, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hilty Quarries Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to take a belt off motor. He thought the motor was stopping. When the belt popped off, the motor gained momemtum throwing the pry bar into employee's face causing a laceration. He received 20 stitches.

October 23, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hilty Quarries Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was shoveling under conveyor when a rock popped over the top hitting hom on the head.

July 11, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Hilty Quarries Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was driving water truck, went over berm into pit filled with water. Driver was not really sure what happened.

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