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June 1, 1992 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE CLAIM HE PICKED UP A PIECE OF METAL FOR DOZER BLADE 18X36X3/8 SAYS HE HURT HIS BACK.

April 13, 1992 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Fall onto or against objects

WAS SERVICING DOZER HE SLIPPED ON WET TRACK BUMPED HIS RT KNEE & BRUISED IT WENT ON WORKED ALL DAY KNEE BEGAN TO SWELL IN THE AFTERNOON WENT TO DOC DOC TOLD HIM STAYE OFF OF KNEE FOR FEW DAYS

January 31, 1992 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator ELECTRICAL
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE PSUHED THE OUTSIDE LEVER OFF THE 200 AMP BOX WHEN HE DID IT EXPLODED AND BURNED HIS RIGHT HAND.

January 9, 1992 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING SUPPORT ARM LOOSE FROM CONVEYOR.HE DID NOT USE ANY SAFETY CHAINS OR BLOCKS TO SUPPORT IT. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ADVISED HIM NOT TO DO IT THAT WAY.

July 29, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Flash burns (electric)

TURNING ON SWITCH TO ELECTRIC MOTOR SWITCH SHORTED OUT. EXPLOSION FROM SHORT THREW DOOR TO BOX OPEN AND BURNED HIS RIGHT HAND.

July 24, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck by flying object

TAKING TIRE OFF WITH AIR WRENCH SOME RUST BLOWN IN HIS EYE

June 18, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Contact with hot objects or substances

MAN WAS CUTTING METAL. A PIECE OF SLAG FELL INTO HIS SHOE. HE DIDNT IT WAY NESSURY TO GO TO DOCTOR AT THAT TIME. BUT LATER IT GOT INFECTED SO HE WENT TO DOCTOR.

February 1, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TAKING A BOLT OUT OF DOZER FINAL DRIVE AND IT FORCED THE AIR WRENCH DOWN ON HIS HAND. BRUSHED HIS HAND.

March 13, 1990 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE WAS KNOCKING MUD OFF ROLLER WITH A HAMMER. THE ROLLER JERKED HIS HAND BETWEEN BELT AND ROLLER.

February 1, 1990 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LAYING IN AN ARKWARD POSITION GRINDING ON FORMS.

December 29, 1989 TN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PUTTING PLYWOOD SHEETS ON SHOP. ONE SLIPPED AND HIT HIM ON LEG. BRUISED HIS LEG CAUSED SOME SWELLING.

December 11, 1987 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR RAN ON9 WHEEL UPON STOCKPILE WITH LOADED BUCKET IN THE AIR WHICH OVERTURNED THE LOADER OPERATOR HELD TO ROLLOVER PROTECTION BRUISED HIS LEG

July 7, 1987 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Fall onto or against objects

SLIPPED ON STEP3LADDER CUT ARM, ON LOADER.

November 14, 1985 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

USING HAMMER TO3JAR DIRT OFF BOTTOM ROLLER.HE MISSED ROLLER AND HIT BETWEEN BELT ROLLER.BELT JERK HIS ARM IN BETWEEN ROLLER AND BELT.NO IMPAIRMENT -IT BRUISED MUSCLE IN FOREARM.

September 5, 1985 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE REACHED DOWN TO PICK UP A METAL PLATE TO BOLT ON CRUSHER.

August 29, 1985 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck by flying object

HE WAS USING A COMEALONG TO PULL IDLER TIGHT FOR V BELT THE HOOK BROKE AND THE BROKEN PIECE HIT HIM ON THE ARM AND CUT IT TOOK 4 STITCHES TO SEW IT UP

March 27, 1984 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
West Tennessee Gravel Co. · Struck against a moving object

OPERATOR UNDER MINE A LARGE ROCK WHICH FELL AGAINST THE DOZER WHICH THROW HIM AGAINST THE CAB. HE RECEIVED A CUT ON THE HEAD AND ONE ONE THE EAR.

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