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November 11, 2024 ME · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Hughes Bros., Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Loader Operator was loading sand out of bank. Accord to supervisor, EE created an unsafe condition undermining the bank, backing out, the sand came down and into the windshield. At 11:45, EE was out of the loader assisted by others. EE's hands were cut from the windshield, & EE was taken to occup. physician, where the wounds were cleaned, antibiotics prescribed, & released.

July 14, 2022 ME · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hughes Bros., Inc · Rubbed or abraded

Employee was removing bolts off the cutting edge of a loader. Was removing bolt and it slipped from hand and sharp edges cut low on thumb of left hand. Employee reported the injury. Due to the deep cut employee was sent to the ER not occupational physician. The cut was cleaned and they received seven stiches. No work restrictions and no lost days.

September 21, 2015 ME · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hughes Bros., Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Miner was assisting others on a sand screw replacement in the crushing/screening plant. Cables were being connected and while passing a hammer to others, he slipped and fell, landing his chest area across the screw blade. He was taken to occup. physician at WorkWell in Bangor. He was released with light duty restrictions, and cleared to return to work.

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