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December 22, 2021 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Preston Ready Mix Corp · Fall from machine

EE was knelt down on stinger conveyor greasing head pulley & checking drive belts on main conveyor. Another miner started the conveyor, causing EE to fall 12' off end of conveyor. Ambulance was called with previous back surgeries as a precaution. EE was taken to Hospital and released.

August 4, 2021 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Preston Ready Mix Corp. · Fall from machine

EE was standing in clean out plate took a step back & tripped. EE fell over the right side of bucket and fell landing on EE's back. EE got up and started working again when EE realized EE's wrist was swollen that EE needs medical attention. EE was taken to the emergency room at St. Mary's Hospital.

October 17, 2005 IA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Ready Mix Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Claim was reported 2/7/06 - While stemming holes felt a sharp pain in the abdominal area developed a hernia.

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