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November 7, 2019 OR · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor MACHINERY
Oakridge Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

A toggle spring malfunctioned during maintenance and came off. Miner's pinkie finger was broken and stitches were required on ring finger.

December 21, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oakridge Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Employee slipped and fell on a railing, injuring his ribs.

April 4, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Oakridge Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

Went to climb onto excavator using handrails and slipped on the wet track. Foot landed on a rock on uneven ground causing his ankle to twist.

August 15, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oakridge Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was on the framerail of the crusher, 5'8" above the ground with the ladder handrails as support. He fell onto his side, broke his pelvis and hip socket and hairline fracture of arm.

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