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February 11, 2016 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Brushy Creek Stone LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee had entered the office to clock in and sign in for work day and began to feel ill. EE complained of chest pains and was having trouble breathing. EE was transported to the hospital via ambulance.

December 1, 2014 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Brushy Creek Stone LLC · Struck by falling object

EE was walking past a highwall when 2 rock dislodged and fell onto the lower part of his legs & feet.

May 31, 2012 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brushy Creek Stone LLC · Struck against stationary object

Hammering piece of metal with hammer, finger hit the metal and cut his finger. Went to doctor to have it checked out, put 3 stitches in and returned to work the next day

March 19, 2012 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Brushy Creek Stone LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Shoveling debris away from belt, hurt his back.

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