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October 6, 2023 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

Employee was struck by a rock EE was trying to dislodge, fell off the crusher. Suffered cuts and bruises. Update: EE informed company that EE did not fall off the crusher, EE opted to jump off the crusher. As a result of EE jumping off, EE sustained abrasions and contusions.

August 30, 2023 NH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

Employee was working on crusher and struck (L) hand on the fan blade. Suffered (L) hand laceration, (L) fourth digit tendon laceration.

September 6, 2018 NH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Contact with heat

HEATWAVE - EMPLOYEE WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION / HEAT STROKE. WENT TO TRY AND SIT IN A SHADED AREA, PASSED OUT, LANDING ON FACE. FACIAL LACERATIONS, CUTS AND BRUISES.

March 28, 2014 NH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A BROKEN HYDRAULIC LINE. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO STAND FROM A SQUATTING POSITION WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE HYDRAULIC OIL, TWISTING HIS ANKLE.

January 5, 2012 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was trying to free a hose that was frozen to the ground. When the hose gave loose, the jerk was sufficient enough for the employee's hard hat to fall out, allowing the hose to strike him in the head, causing a laceration.

July 20, 2011 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING A STEEL WEDGE WHILE CHANGING DIES ON THE CRUSHER, A PIECE OF THE STEEL WEDGE BROKE OFF AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE IN THE LEG. THIS RESULTED IN A FOREIGN BODY LEFT LOWER LEG INJURY.

February 22, 2011 NH · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Typical construction conditions, surface was uneven and rough. EE unclipped harness to converse with the drill foreman. He lost his footing on the rough surface and fell approximately 30' off the ledge.

March 30, 2009 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A MACHINE WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS RIGHT PINKY FINGER, CAUSING A HAIRLINE FRACTURE AND SMALL LACERATION.

November 20, 2008 NH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHOPPING ICE FROM THE PORTABLE CRUSHER TRACKS AND STRAINED HIS SHOULDER. EMPLOYED FAILED TO NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF HIS INJURY IMMEDIATELY.

April 25, 2003 NH · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler Fatality · MACHINERY
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EXCAVATOR WAS POSITIONED ON TOP OF EMBANKMENT WITH TRACKS LONGITUDINALLY WITH BANK. BANK GAVE OU TIPPING EXCAVATOR ON OPERATOR SIDE OF MACHINE.

October 19, 2000 NH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
F L Merrill Construction Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING A ROCK WITH A CROWBAR. THE CROWBAR SLIPPED AND DROVE HIS KNUCKLE INTO CROSS BRACE ON CRUSHER.

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