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October 1, 2022 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · MACHINERY
R J Valente Gravel · Struck by falling object

A Grove RT765E-2 crane was in use to install a motor into a Caterpillar 773B haul truck on level 3 in the quarry, when the auxiliary line broke, dropping the ball/hook onto a miner below, resulting in a fatal injury

July 19, 2021 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
R J Valente Gravel · Struck by falling object

A miner was hit in next to EE's left ear with a rock that bounced off a chute after being freed by a different miner.

July 27, 2016 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
R J Valente Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner was using a porta power on a crusher when the quick connect hose came off and struck miner in the face. Caused lacerations to lip area and fractured cheekbone.

December 12, 2014 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
R J Valente Gravel · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Died from Heart Attack

April 5, 2006 NY · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
R J Valente Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Drilling, standing in overburden (mud), tried to move, right foot became struck, heard a pop in leg/hip.

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