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June 29, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Davis Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Spark from grinder got behind safety glasses and left scar in right eye of employee.

March 18, 2014 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Davis Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

not sure where or when injury occurred. There was a slight discomfort on and off throughout the day mostly on when the sun comes out. Wednesday same thing so I went to the eye doctor and he found small metallic pieces and removed them.

October 20, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Davis Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting heavy Elec motor approx. 4 foot above ground onto conveyor belt. A crane or more people would prevent this from happening again.

November 5, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Davis Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Operator was climbing loader ladder to cab. Foot slipped grip broke fall BUT made him hit rib cage on ladder. Stayed at work. Went to Dr in evening for x-rays. Diagnosis, no bone damage just bruising. Returned to work next shift. Following day was scheduled vacation. During weekend, he sneezed causing severe pain to ribs. Went to Dr & was told not work 1-3 wks depending.

March 17, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Davis Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changing screen, while lifting screen into place, it slipped out of EE's hand, tearing tissue on R. hand, 2nd finger. Required sutures (4).

August 18, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Davis Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was repairing conveyor belt using hammer to position clamp. missed clamp hit thumb. impact of hammer to thumb caused laceration that required stitches.

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