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July 16, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING 4IPER BELT WITH UTILITY KNIFE WHEN IT SLIPPED CUTTING HIS LEG. 1" CUT ABOUT 5" ABOVE RIGHT KNEE CAP APPROX 3/4" DEEP. REQUIRED STITCHES.

July 13, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS OPERATIN1 A HAUL TRUCK WHEN IT BOTTOMED OUT ON THE GROUND CAUSING HIM TO BE JERKED INT HE SEAT. PAIN & PULLING FELT IN THE LOWER BACK OF EE.

June 18, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE WORKING O3 A TRUCK EMPLOYEE CRAWLED UNDER IT TO FIX A WIRE THAT WAS LOOSE A CLUMP OF LIME FELL INTO EMPLOYEES FACE AND SCRATCHED HIS RT EYE

March 26, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING HAUL TRUCK IN PIT WITH LEFT HAND RESTING IN DOOR JAMB. DOOR SWUNG SHUT ON HIS FINGER WHEN TRUCK HIT A POT HOLE IN PIT FLLXX FLOOR.

March 9, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING 2NTO THE DRAGLINE THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED & FELL BACK ON THE GR OUND

January 8, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GR9ASING BACKHOE BUCKET WHEN THE HOSE KICKED BACK STRIKING HIM ABOUT THE FACE AND LEFT EYE SEVERAL TIMES.

October 23, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS BENDING3OVER PUTTING FILETS ON DREDGE HE TRIED TO STAND UP AND COULD NOT THERE WAS PAIN IN L OWER BACK

October 17, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE RIDING DO4N INTO PIT IN JEEP, THE JEEP VEERED, HITTING THE RAMP BERM AND ROLLED OVER. EMPLOYEE WAS THROWN FROM THE BACK OF THE JEEP ON TO THE GROUND.

October 17, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler POWERED HAULAGE
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE RIDING DO4N INTO PIT IN JEEP, THE JEEP VEERED HITTING THE RAMP BERM AND ROLLED OVER. HE WAS THROWN FROM THE BACK OF THE JEEP ON TO THE G ROUND

October 17, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand POWERED HAULAGE
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE RIDING DO4N INTO PIT IN JEEP, THE JEEP VEERED, HITTING THE RAMP BERM AND ROLLED OVER. HE WAS RIDING IN CAB

October 17, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE RIDING DO4N INTO PIT IN JEEP, THE JEEP VEERED, HITTING THE RAMP BERM AND ROLLED OVER. HE WAS THROWN FROM THE BACK OF THE JJEP ON TO THE G ROUND

October 17, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE RIDING DO4N INTO PIT IN JEEP, THE JEEP VEERED HITTING THE RAMP BERM AND R OLLED OVER, HE WAS RIDING IN C A B

September 4, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS CARRYIN1 A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO INSTALL ON CYCLONE WHEN HE PULLED A GROIN MUSCLE

August 10, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PIPE POPPED OPE3 AND SMASHED 3RD FINGER ON LEFT HAND.

August 10, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAP AROUND PI1E CAME LOOSE AND HIT EMPL ON RIGHT SIDE OF CHEST.

August 6, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE PICKED UP EN8 OF I-BEAM & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

June 22, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS RU3NING BACKHOE AND FELT SOMETHING FLY INTO HIS EYE

June 22, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RE4OVING FRONT PLATE OFF GEAR BOX WHEN IT CAME LOOSE AND CUAGHT HIS AND BETWEEN PLATE AND SUCTION LINE.

June 18, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS BR9AKING TOOTH SHANKS OFF WITH SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL BROKE OFF AND HIT EMPLOYEE S RIGHT LEG JUST ABOVE KNEE.

May 21, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMP PUSHED DOWN3ON RADIATOR CAP OF THE MAIN ENGINE OF THE DREDGE THE PRESSURE PUSHED OFF THE CAP CAUSING ANTI FREEZE AND HOT WATER TO SPRAY ONTO THE CHEST, RIGHT ARM AND FACE

March 29, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CLIMBING O6T OF PIT WHEN HE SLIPPED ON EMBANKMENT FELL DOWN HURTING BACK AND RIBS.

February 19, 1986 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall down stairs

GOING FROM OPER5TORS CAB TO ENGINE ROOM EMPL SLIPPED AND FELL MID-WAY DOWN STAIRS.HE TRIED TO CATCH HOLD,TWISTED AND FELL BACKWARDS.

December 31, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PU8HING TRANSMISSION CANISTER ON 980 CAT LOADER WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED & CANISTER CAME BACK & PINCHED HIS HAND

September 25, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CLIMBING UP LADDER TO UNPLUG CONVEYOR BELTS WHEN HE CAUGHT HAND ON LADDER.

September 7, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING THE BOLTS OFF OF THE CYCLONE PUMP & THE KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING INJURY TO LEFT LEG.

June 25, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL FUELING PIECE OF HEAVY EQUIP WHEN HOSE SLIPPED OUT OF MACHINE.SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST FUEL TANK WHEN TRIED CATCH FUEL NOZZLE.

June 10, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall down stairs

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN THE STEPS OF SCALE HOUSE AND TWISTED LEFT FOOT UNDERNEATH HER AND FELL ON IT.

May 29, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall from machine

EMPL TRYING TO TAKE OUT PLUG FROM TOP OF GASOLINE TANK.PIPE WRENCH HE WAS USING AS LEVERAGE SLIPPED AND HE FELL FROM TANK SUPPORT FRAME.HE LANDED ON RIGHT FOOT AND FELL OVER.

April 6, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by flying object

A STRONG WIND CAME UP SUDDENTLY AND FLEW SAND IN HIS EYES WHILE HE WAS WORKING NEAR THE SHOP AREA.

April 2, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS WORKING ON DRAGLINE WHEN HE RAISED UP & BUMPED THE TOP OF HIS HEAD. THAT NIGHT HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN HEAD & DOWN NECK.

April 2, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WELDING ON A GUARD FOR THE CUTTERWHEEL ON THE DREDGE WHEN THE TACKWELD BROKE LOOSE. HE & I.NAME GRABBED ONTO THE BRACE TO KEEP IT FROM GOING INTO THE WATER. HE PULLED MUSCLE & WAS U NABLE TO MOVE.

March 29, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS LIFTING THE BASE OF A MUFFLER OFF A KOMATSU DOZER AND INJURED SOMETHING IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS BACK.

March 28, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS GRINDING ON METAL WHEN PIECE FLEW INTO EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AT THE TIME.

March 25, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS OPERATING KOMATSU DOZER ALONG SIDE THE QUARRY WHEN THE DIRT CAVED IN & CAME DOWN ON HIM HE WAS ABLE TO CLIMB OUT BUT ROCK & DIRT THAT HAD BROKEN THRU DOOR INJURED HIS LEFT SHOULDER

February 26, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS GETTING OFF A DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL LANDING ONT HE TRACK ON HIS LEFT SIDE.

February 5, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS REMOVING A NUT FROM AN AIR RACHET AND STUCK HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER INSIDE TO GET IT OUT THE RACHET FIRED AND DROVE THE NUT INTO HIS FINGER

February 5, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS HELPING TO LIFT A BELLY PAN WHICH FELL OFF A DOZER & PULLED A STOMACHE MUSCLE. FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED A SMALL HERNIA NEAR THE NAVAL & NEAR A VERTICAL SCAR WHICH I.NAME HAS FROM A PREVIOUS SURGERY.

January 27, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall from machine

WORKING ON PIPELINE IN T HE QUARRY & SLIPPED OFF LANDING ON A PNTOON ON MY RT HIP. HIP & LEG BADLY BRUISED & CANNOT PUT WEIGHT ON RT LEG.

January 18, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

HE WALKED OFF A CATWALK AND AS HE STEPPED DOWN ON THE ROCKS HE SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE AND FOOT

January 16, 1985 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall from machine

STEPPED OFF OF SCFREEN AND TWISTGED LEG AS I CAME DOWN ON THE GROUND

December 18, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall from machine

HE WAS STANDING IN T HE BUCKET OF A BACKHOE WHILE HELPING SOMEONE FIX IT & FELL ABOUT 15\ TO THE GROUND.

December 5, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS STANDING NEAR CONVEYORS OUT AT THE PLANT AND SOMETHING FLEW INTO HIS EYE

October 28, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNBOLTING DREDGE PIPE. THE PIPE WASNOT BALANCED PROPERLY UNDER PIPE CAUSING PIPE TO TURN END-FOR-END AND HITTING MAN & PINCHING HIM BETWEEN TWO PIECES FO PIPE. HE WAS KEPT OVERNITE IN HOSPITAL . X-RAYS SHOW BROKEN RIBS AND PUNCTURE IN ONE LUNG. SIX WEEKS OFF WORK

October 19, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LIFTING A LARGE PUMP MACHINE AND PULLED MUSCLE IN UPPER INSIDE LEG AREA.

October 5, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Struck against stationary object

WAS TRYING TO CONNECT TWO PIECES OF 14" PIPE; TO LIFT IT UP HE KICKED IT WITH HIS FOOT. BIG RIGHT TOE WAS BADLY BRUISED AND SWOLLEN. WENT TO HOSPITAL FOR X-RAY AND TOE WAS NOT BROKEN. ORDERED TO STAY OFF FOOT FOR 4 DAYS.

September 19, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall from machine

SLIPPED OFF BACK OF KOMATZU DOZER AND HIT RIGHT KNEE. THEN WALKED AROUND BACK OF DOZER AND HIT SAME KNEE ON RIPPER STICKING OUT OF THE BACK. SAW DR. ON 9-20-84 WHO SAID TO BE OFF 4 DAYS. CAME BACK TO WORK NEXT DAY AND RETURNED TO DR. ON 10-4-84. HE IS UNDER THERAPY TREATMENTS FOR TISSUE INJURY AND MAY NOT RETURN TO WORK FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.

August 27, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ENGINE ON WELDING MACHINE BROKE DOWN AND HAD TO BE REMOVED FOR REPAIR. LIFTED MACHINE OFF WELDER AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. DR. SAID HE COULD NOT RETURN TO WORK WITHOUT THERAPY AND MAYBE SUR GERY.

August 22, 1984 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Zephyr Rock & Lime Inc · Fall onto or against objects

SLIPPED IN MUD WHILE TYING UP BOAT AND FELL ON RIGHT KNEE HITTING PIECE OF CEMENT. DR.\S DIAGNOSIS WAS PATELLAR TENDON STRAIN AND ORDERED HIM TO BE OFF WORK 2 DAYS.

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