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March 14, 2005 KY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
Dix River Stone Inc · Flash burns (electric)

A fuse box had exploded earlier in the day. The plant operator was taken to the medical center, checked for burns and released later the same day. The box was inspected, repaired and checked again. Afterwards, the quarry supervisor started the plant but the same box exploded again causing second degree burns to his face and hands.

August 28, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dix River Stone · Struck by falling object

SLUFF ROCK FELL FROM FACE HITTING EE ON SHOULDERIN POWDER MONKEY BUCKET TRUCK. ROCK FIRST HIT ANOTHER EMPLOYEE.

August 28, 2001 KY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dix River Stone · Struck by falling object

APPROX. 30 LB ROCK SLUFFED OFF WALL, FELL INTO POWER MONKEY BUCKET WITH TWO DYN. MEN. ONE CUT HIS HEAD THRU HARD HT (5 STITCHES) & STRATCHED BACK.

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