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May 13, 2006 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Shine Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Left shoulder still bothering EE when turning steering wheel on WA 500. Therapy recommended only.

November 10, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Shine Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

Operator of WA500 loader ran over a rock that was under water. The operator was jolted. Rock size approximately 12" or under.

October 17, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shine Quarry Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee knelt down on catwalk to remove debris. Knee popped causing severe pain and immediate swelling.

June 16, 2005 WA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shine Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Clearly this is a non-chargeable accident-injury. I received first notice of injury 8-11-05. Employee did say on 6-15-05 he felt a pulled muscle. No work loss at time. On 8-5-05 thought he should have it checked out. Currently at work, no further attention required at this time.

May 3, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Shine Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

CLEARLY THIS IS A NON-CHARGABLE INJURY, WE RECENTLY CHANGED INSURANCE CARRIERS & NOW HAVE NO CHIROPRACTIC CARE. EMPLOYEE HAS SEEN CHIROPRACTOR FOR SEVERAL YEARS WHEN WE HAD COVERAGE. EE ONLY MISSED A FEW HOURS & IS NOW CURRENTLY WORKING & OPERATING LOADER.

November 6, 2003 WA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey POWERED HAULAGE
Shine Quarry Inc · Struck against a moving object

TWO LOADER OPERATORS GOING INTO SURGE PILE ARTICULATED INCORRECTLY, CENTER WEIGHTS HIT APPROX SPEED 2 MILES PER HOUR. OPERATOR SEAT BELTED WITH CLEAR WINDSHIELD. EE WORKED THRU SHIFT AND REPOR TED TO WORK FOLLOWING DAY.

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