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January 2, 2008 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BTI Crushed Stone Sales LLC · Fall from machine

Cold, snow and ice; operator was climbing ladder on the loader when his feet slipped off causing him to fall and land wrong on foot.

October 5, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
BTI Crushed Stone Sales LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was putting a new tire on a rim, as this was taking place, his right wrist popped and after 30 minutes went by his wrist started to swell and was hurting.

September 20, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
BTI Crushed Stone Sales LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was removing rocks from inside a steel box; as he was taking an 8" to 10" rock over the side his foot lost grip and caused him to hit his ribs on top of box. This was the result of not having a goot foot hold.

September 17, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
BTI Crushed Stone Sales LLC · Struck by flying object

Wind was blowing and caused rust to get in his eye. He was not working on anything at time he felt material get in his eye.

July 2, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
BTI Crushed Stone Sales LLC · Struck by falling object

He was moving rock by hand that was 10" x 14" in size when one moved and smashed his finger.

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