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September 1, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ELECTRICAL
Mecco Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Injured worker was preparing to open our Hazmag crusher to do clean up and adjustments. He was at the switch box to start a small electric pump motor which runs the hydraulics used to open a crusher. He pushed the ON button (or threw the disconnect lever), and an electric arc blew open the box door, causing flash burns to arm of injured worker.

November 28, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mecco Inc · Fall down stairs

WORKING MUDCAT STAND WITH (WITNESS) EE. REACHED OVER TO THROW LARGE ROCK OFF CONVEYOR BELT, LOST BALANCE, FELL AND ROLLED DOWN STAND ACCESS STAIRS. APPRENTLY STRUCK ROCK ON FRAME STRUCTURE WIT H RIGHT HIP.

September 27, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mecco Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WORKER WAS HELPING MOVE SCREEN SECTIONS PREP FOR SCREEN CHANGE ON GRAVEL PLANT SHAKER.

June 22, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mecco Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WORKER WAS HELPING FOREMAN ATTEMPT TO OPEN JAMMED OVERHEAD DOOR AT GENSET BUILDING. TOP OF DOOR DISENGAGED FROM TRACK, FLIPPED DOWN, THE LEADING TOP EDGE OF DOOR BROKE OFF AND FELL TO GROUND. INJURED WORKER WAS APPARENTLY STRUCK ON HAND AS DOOE TOP FELL.

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