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March 21, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Camden Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

While changing a front tire on an articulated dump truck, the tech went to lower the jack and the jack slipped out letting the truck fall pinning the technician between the truck body and the ground.

September 4, 2018 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Camden Gravel Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING OIL ON THE END DUMP WHILE STANDING ON THE PLATFORM. ONCE FINISHED, THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED BACKWARDS UNAWARE OF EE'S PLACEMENT, CAUSING EE TO FALL 4 FT. BACKWARDS FROM THE END DUMP.

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