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September 23, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Colorado River Sand and Rock · Fall onto or against objects

EE SAID HE SLIPPED OFF THE LOADER WHILE FUELING HE MISJUDGED HIS FOOTING ,FELL HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE MACHINE

September 29, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Colorado River Sand and Rock · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE SAID THE SEAT IN THE 980 LOADER WAS MAKING HIS BACK SORE AND THAT IT WAS BROKEN. NOT SURE WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED. SEAT WAS REPLACED. EMPLOYEE IS CURRENTLY OFF WORK AND RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY.

August 25, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Colorado River Sand and Rock · Struck against stationary object

While assisting in the repairs of a 30" feed belt, ee cut the knuckle of his left index finger after coming into contact with a sharp v-belt pulley. He at first refused medical treatment, but was later convinced he should go. He received 4 stitches.

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