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April 3, 2014 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Valley Sand and Rock, Inc · Unclassified, insufficient data

Loader Operator was found unconscious in the 544 John Deer Loader by a fellow operator. No damage occurred. Reason for unconscious is still undetermined at this time.

December 9, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Sand and Rock, Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was shutting the door to the screen box on the Cedar Rapids after changing screens. He was pulling the door shut as co-worker was pushing the door for the other side, the door stopped, and pulled his left arm back causing pain to the left shoulder.

April 26, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Valley Sand and Rock, Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Mechanic had taken air compressor off line of electrical box to service. Upon placing the compressor back into service and back on live electricity a fuse blew.

April 19, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Valley Sand and Rock, Inc · Fall from machine

Employee was above ground attempting to change a ripped conveyor belt. When he pulled on the belt he states the momentum pushed him off balance and he fell from the machinery deck.

February 18, 2013 CA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Sand and Rock, Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employer has no information on the validity of accident as reported after employee made explosive threats and resigned abruptly. This form is filed under protest upon request by MSHA of fiscal penalties if not filed. Our determination after the fact show no evidence supporting accident.

October 19, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Valley Sand and Rock, Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Miner was sliding shoot back on wash plant with pry bar.

September 24, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Sand and Rock, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Miner/operator stepped off loader to go to the bathroom, boot got hooked on ladder and twisted operators knee.

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