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February 12, 2001 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Vulcan/Ica Distribution Company · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE CLAIMED HE INJURED HIS BACK AND NECK WHILE OPERATING THE FRONT-END LOADER INTO THE STOCKPILE OF MATERIAL. HE STATED THE MACHINE JERKED AS HE WENT INTO THE STOCKPILE WITH THE LOADER BU CKET.

August 11, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan/Ica Distribution Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING PRY BAR TO REMOVE COUNTER-WEIGHT FROM #3 SCREEN, PRY BAR SLIPPED OFF OF COUNTER-WEIGHT AND STRUCK EE IN MOUTH CAUSING LACERATION INSIDE MOUTH.

April 10, 2000 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Vulcan/Ica Distribution Company · Struck by flying object

IN PROCESS OF DRIVING COUPLER ONTO INPUT SHAFT OF GEARBOX, THE PIN BEING USED TO DRIVE COUPLING ONTO THE SHAFT FRACTURED SENDING A PIECE OF METAL IN DIRECTION OF INDIVIDUAL STRICKING HIM IN TH E WRIST AREA OF RIGHT ARM.

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