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July 2, 2010 OH · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lakeside Sand & Gravel Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Miner was scalded on his right arm by hot water and sand from a pump while attempting to clear an obstruction.

February 16, 2010 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lakeside Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking from one shop to the other, he fell, dislocated his left elbow, and fractured the tip of his ulna. The ground was icy, and sand had been spread.

April 5, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal ELECTRICAL
Lakeside Sand & Gravel Inc · Accident type, without injuries

FIRE MUST HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. MACHINE WAS NOT RUNNING AND WAS SHUT OFF

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