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August 5, 2024 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Natural Aggregates Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While taking off a fuel filter on a D6T dozer s/n MH700652, operator dislocated right middle finger requiring it to be reset at urgent care.

June 16, 2018 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Natural Aggregates Corporation · Over-exertion in lifting objects

While changing cutting edges on Cat 980G loader, employee improperly lifted end bit and felt a pop in left elbow. Treatment required x ray at emergency and an MRI scheduled for 6-29-18. Restricted to no more than 10 lbs.

November 28, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Natural Aggregates Corporation · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was prying a chunk of frozen material from the top side of the screen with a 3' pry bar when it slipped and pinched his left ring finger between the pry bar and the screen hopper box. The weather conditions were below freezing with mixed snow showers.

October 2, 2004 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Natural Aggregates Corporation · Fall from machine

EE started to climb up access ladder to get in loader during rainstorm. there was mud on bottom rung of ladder foot slipped of ladder striking the ground and twisting.

April 18, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Natural Aggregates Corporation · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE REMOVING TRACK PAD BOLTS, THE 1" TO 3/4" REDUCED SNAPPED. THE TWO EESWERE USING A 1" BREAKER BAR WITH EXTENSION WHEN THE REDUCER SNAPPED. BOTH EES FELL, ONE ON TOP OF THE OTHER.

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