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August 16, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Falcon Materials LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Was in the process of moving portable crusher and screening plant when loader lost sight of the man on the ground and hit him from behind.

April 17, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Falcon Materials LLC · Struck by flying object

Grinding slag off D9 dozer rail got foreign item in eye.

October 24, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Falcon Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repairing belt on stacker cut his left thumb with box knife.

August 16, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Falcon Materials LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The ground was rough and had protruding rocks. Fell and sprained right hand.

June 17, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falcon Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hit in the ear by a metal chip. While changing the bucket on the 450 JD Trachoe a metal chip from the bushing that was being hit with a sledge hammer flew approx. 10' piercing his right ear. Employee was treated with first aid and did not miss any time.

June 2, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Falcon Materials LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

While weedeating around office and quarry employee was exposed to poison ivy. He was off work Friday and Monday and received a shot today and was released to work.

February 13, 2011 OK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falcon Materials LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee failed to use proper tools or equipment for task at hand.

August 5, 2010 OK · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falcon Materials LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling a 10 ton chain hoist across the floor of the shop when he hurt his back. The shop floor was dry with no excessive pot holes, or loose material. Employee pulled chain hoist aprox. 10 feet before hurting his back. Employee stated that he gave it one last pull and felt lots of pain in his back.

September 12, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falcon Materials LLC · Struck against stationary object

The employee was being task trained on the drill when he went to get in and shut the door. The sliding door jamed halfway shut, and he started to pull on it. The door broke free and he caught his hand in it.

August 30, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Falcon Materials LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

The worker was cleaning up in the staging area when he was picking up a gearbox, & pulled a muscle in his chest.

July 6, 2007 OK · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Falcon Materials LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A CONVEYOR BELT STOPPED, AND IT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CLEANED OFF WHEN AN EMPLOYEE WAS TURNING THE CONVEYOR FROM THE V-BELTS AND WENT TO FAR AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER IN THE SHEIVE, CUTTING IT HALF OFF.

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