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August 3, 2020 VT · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cersosimo Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Accident occurred at a pit in VT. Miner was removing an external spill guard plate on a mobile crusher. Upon removal of last bolt, guard moved, and left thumb was pinched between spill plate and crusher frame.

October 22, 2001 VT · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE
Cersosimo Industries Inc · Accident type, without injuries

HAUL TRUCK PULLED UP TO CONVEYOR AND LOADER OPERATOR BACKED UP AND RAN INTO HIM. IT DENTED THE CORNER OF THE BUMPER OF THE HAUL TRUCK. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO EITHER OPERATOR.

July 26, 2001 VT · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator POWERED HAULAGE
Cersosimo Industries Inc · Struck against a moving object

DRIVER WAS HAULING PRODUCT WHEN A BEE BEGAN BUZZING AROUND HIS HEAD. HE SWATTED AT THE BEE AND HIS KNEE JERKED THE WHEEL CAUSING HIM TO GO OFF THE ROAD. THE BODY ROLLED ONTO ITS SIDE. THERE WA S NO DAMAGE.

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