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September 1, 2023 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Mullinax Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

The crew was moving an 80' wheeled conveyor to the side of the pile. The conveyor was pushed with a skid steer causing it to roll, it went over the chalk block. EE tried to stop it by holding the tire back with EE's body, EE's foot slipped and EE fell into the path of the wheel. It ran over EE's upper leg.

May 4, 2009 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Mullinax Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While working in the cab of a scraper, the wind caught the open cab door and closed it on the right little finger, breaking and lacerating said finger.

October 28, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mullinax Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Mashed left forefinger between pry bar and screen, requiring two stiches.

April 7, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mullinax Inc · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS GREASING THE SMALL SCREEN AHEAD OF THE JAW CRUSHER. HE STEPPED BACK AND DOWN FOR THE LADDER ONLY TO REMEMBER THAT HE HAD MOVED THE LADDER EARLIER IN THE MORNING WHEN HE WAS WORKING ON T HE WIPER. HE HAD A GREASE GUN IN HIS RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND WAS ON THE RAILING. HE TRIED TO HANG ON WITH HIS LEFT HAND-STRUCK KNEE ON PLATFORM-INJURED LEFT SHOULDER AND ELBOW.

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