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December 13, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
ACG Materials · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was climbing out of an engine compartment when slipped striking lower right chest area on the frame of the screener

May 29, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
ACG Materials · Struck by falling object

After digging out a plugged tail pulley the employee went to start the conveyor belt when a rock 4"X6" fell from the belt striking employee's left hand between the thumb and index finger.

January 13, 2017 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
ACG Materials · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The miner was removing material from an impact crusher that had become plugged up. While standing outside the crushing chamber a rock from the feeder deck became dislodged bounced off a blow bar and struck the miners left knee.

July 29, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
ACG Materials · Struck against a moving object

Miner was feeding a portable screen from an 8' bench when EE under cut the bench resulting in the excavator rolling off the bench. The miner was ask multiple times if was injured/needed med attention the miner stated was not injured/declined med attention multiple times. The miner completed shift and performed EE's normal duties til 9/6/16, never reported injury/med attention.

December 10, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
ACG Materials · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee Was clearing topsoil with a dozer. A branch was entangled behind the blade. When the employee tried to remove the branch, it slipped, pinning the employee's right ring finger between the branch and the equipment. When employee removed his glove, the tip of his finger had been removed. Employee kept fingertip and glove with him and was immediately driven to the hospital.

September 15, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ACG Materials · Struck against stationary object

EE was in the service area working on a fuel pump. He was getting a tool out of the bed of the service truck and banged his knee on the bumper as he exited the truck. The next day he asked to be taken to urgent care due to knee pain. He was diagnosed with a knee strain. He was given a brace and crutch,restricted duty. Follow up is 9-25-15.

June 9, 2015 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
ACG Materials · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was lifting the screen out of the McCloskey 155 screening Plant with the help of 2 co-workers. He injured his right bicep.

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