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December 21, 2023 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Brimhall Sand Rock & Building Materials · Struck against stationary object

Employee did not follow training and approached a slope with bucket down. Machine slid down incline. Employee was not wearing safety belt and hit windshield. Machine not affected.

August 25, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ELECTRICAL
Brimhall Sand Rock & Building Materials · Accident type, without injuries

The control office was struck by lightning during off shift hours. The plant was not in operation at the time of accident. The plant was not scheduled to operate on the weekend thus no persons were at the control office during the time of accident. Fire was discovered and 911 call placed. Local fire department extinguished.

September 28, 2004 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Brimhall Sand & Rock & Building Materials · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ADJUSTING CONVEYOR BELT WHEN THE END OF HIS WRENCH CAUGHT THE MOVING CONVEYOR UNDERNEATH WHICH JAMMED HIS HAND AGAINST A BANG PLATE. EE SAID HIS WRENCH SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

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