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October 29, 2024 TN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H & H Rock Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was attempting to remove a bolt from the top of the hydraulic tank on the drill, so the tank could be filled with hydraulic fluid. As the employee positioned the socket and ratchet on the bolt, they attempted to loosen the bolt, and as they applied pressure, they felt a pop and immediate pain in their bicep area of their arm.

August 29, 2023 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
H & H Rock Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee experienced a personal medical condition that required ambulance transport. Employee has just completed taking tools to another employee at the time of the illness. Condition had nausea, dizziness and chest pain.

January 30, 2015 TN · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
H & H Rock Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Scale clerk was waiting on a truck at the ticket window, she turned to go see the location of truck at which time she fell. Clerk indicated as she turned her ankle gave way and she fell in the middle of the office floor. As a result of the fall she has 3 fractured bones in her left foot.

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