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September 15, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Tennessee Materials, Corp. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Injured employee was putting the track tension cylinder back on the machine along with the track hoe operation. A chain was used to lower the cylinder in place. The chain was connected to the track hoe bucket. The injured ee had his left hand lying on the cylinder. His hand was caught between the bucket and cylinder.

September 13, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tennessee Materials, Corp. · Struck against stationary object

Cleaning machine and went to climb up on the E-7 and hit a hydraulic line with wire showing which punctured his knee. Emergency room doctor said ok - gave prescription for antibiotic. *did not report until 9/15/10

April 19, 2010 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tennessee Materials, Corp. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Clear dry day. He was walking down the hill, slipped when gravel gave away, he caught himself with his hand (left).

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