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January 13, 2015 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tacna Sand & Gravel LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was walking to control panel to shut down plant for the day, when he states he stepped onto a muddy/wet surface and fell.

October 18, 2010 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Tacna Sand & Gravel LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Worker was cleaning out tail pulley, conveyor 9, when he was bitten by a snake on his left thumb.

May 22, 2006 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tacna Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee hit right hand on chute while trying to dislodge rock, this resulted in a right hand contusion.

October 21, 2003 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tacna Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PORTAPOWER JACK SLIPPED WHILE INSTALLING BEARING ON DRYER HITTING EE ON RIGHT CHEEK CAUSING 1" LASSERATION.

February 14, 2002 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tacna Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING TWO BULLDERS, TRIPPED IN A HOLE AND A ROCK FELL ON HIS HAND.

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