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July 27, 2015 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Southern Oregon Ready Mix, LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee had shut Overland #3 off to unplug it. After clearing the conveyor, he unlocked the conveyor and turned it on. Walking between conveyors 2 & 3 his digging bar snagged on conveyor 3 causing the bar to smash his finger against the frame of the conveyor.

September 1, 2010 OR · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Oregon Ready Mix, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was placing a crossmember into pit feeder. Crossmember fell and injured left index finger, requiring 3 stitches.

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