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January 12, 2009 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Guy F Atkinson Construction LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking up the incline to notify the shop that he blew a hydraulic hose. He felt a pop in his left ankle, leg area. Employee was taken to the doctor for evaluation and x-rays showed a hairline fracture. Employee was released to restricted duty.

November 19, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Guy F Atkinson Construction LLC · Struck against a moving object

Employee was dumping truck outside lower portal when he ran over a rock causing the operator to strike his head on the roof of the cab. Employee not wearing hard hat.

August 7, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Guy F Atkinson Construction LLC · Struck against stationary object

EE was changing flushing head on the Cannon Jumbo drill. He then unscrewed the drill steel and tried to beat the retainer ring to get it loose. He pulled the hoses using his left arm against the slide, which wasn't a good location. He let go of the hoses and noticed his left arm was bleeding but he felt no pain. He had a laceration which required 3 sutures to the left forearm.

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