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September 10, 2014 NE · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Consolidated Sand & Gravel · Struck against a moving object

Miner (wearing seat belt) was leveling the ground using the cutting edge of the loader bucket, when the bucket penetrated the ground, causing a sudden stop of the machine. The operator then struck his chest on the steering wheel. The machine manufacturer provides lap-type seat belts (no shoulder straps).

June 3, 2014 NE · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Installing discharge chute on conveyor screen when it slipped pinching the right thumb while aligning the bolt holes.

August 12, 2013 NE · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Operator was helping change wear plate on loader bucket weighing less than 50 lbs

December 20, 2011 NE · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While doing maintenance on conveyor #2123, slipped in mud causing contact with pipe support for conveyor.

May 11, 2011 NE · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Flash burns (welding)

When holding metal up to be welded in place is when the arc flash occurred.

October 7, 2010 NE · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Setting screens in place when one screen slipped, catching EE's left middle finger between the two screens, EE was wearig gloves.

September 23, 2010 NE · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was shoveling wet & heavy materials from around conveyors when he dislocated disc in his lower back. EE did not receive medical help until 10/13/10.

February 2, 2009 NE · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pulling on a ratchet tightening screen bolts. Note: Injury was not reported until employee went to Dr. on 3/17/09.

January 15, 2009 NE · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pouring oil in the used oil tank, twisted lower left arm. (April 16, 2009 went to dr for check up on left elbow no follow up necessary and no restriction). by 320091130025

October 17, 2007 NE · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a utility knife to cut open a stick of blaster dynamite while loading a rock blast not realizing the position of his fingers.

May 2, 2007 NE · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management STRIKING OR BUMPING
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Stepped on a small rock, rock moved, lost balance and fell against a large rock. Struck his left shoulder, causing a dislocation of his left shoulder.

December 5, 2006 NE · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Beatrice Concrete Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Greasing crushing equipment, he stepped on a rock and twisted left knee, tearing ligaments in the knee.

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