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June 12, 2015 - · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Struck by flying object

While trying to pull out a stone that was stuck in the crusher, the stone came loose and hit him in the left muscle. [Per phone call to reporting party, it was his left leg,contusion.]

August 25, 2014 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

The employee said he was feeling pain in the lower back and his left foot about two weeks ago. (Note: This was not an accident)

October 29, 2013 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While repairing a loader he slip and he hurt his left ankle.

August 27, 2013 - · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking around the machine that crushed stone I feel a pain in the bone. I could walk.

May 21, 2007 - · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Unclogging the fines silo with the "vara", some of the fines fell over his face. He put the "vara" away and stumbled with his feet falling to the floor over his right side arm.

January 15, 2007 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Vibrator's frame angle fell and hit his left hand big finger, injuring it.

June 21, 2006 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Cleaning inside cone crusher, slipped back and hit it. Felt pain on left side ribs & lungs area.

February 28, 2006 - · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While working with a heavy bar, the bar slipped and he got a laceration of 5th finger left hand.

February 8, 2006 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

Cleaning a cone crusher. He slipped and hit his knee on crusher.

February 6, 2006 - · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

While climbing the stairs he slipped and he hit the front of his head with the handrail.

December 22, 2005 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While loading a truck with rock (boulders) one slip around and trapped the left leg. at the back.

November 8, 2005 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

While carrying a box of screws the left foot got through a hole and he suffered a cut. Started rest at home by state insurance policy recommendation on 10 Nov 2005. Worked on until 9 Nov 2005.

December 19, 2003 - · Metal/Non-Metal STRIKING OR BUMPING
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AT ENTRANCE TO CLEAN GRAVEL BASE BOX THE EE STEPPED OVER A WOOD PLANK WHICH RIVETED AND HIT HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. THE EE ALLEGED FEELING PAIN IN FRONT AND BACK OF RIGHT SHOULDER & CHEST.

May 2, 2003 - · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper MACHINERY
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE SUBJECT WAS PLACING IN POSITION WITH THE BARREL ROCK -DRILL TO DRILL A BOULDER FOR INSTALLATION OF A COIL HOOK. SUDDENLY THE ROCK-DRILL SLIPPED FROM HIS HANDS AND HIT HIS LEFT HAND LITT LE FINGER.

August 13, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE CHANGING THE WELDING MACHINE ELECTROD, HE TOOK THE MACHINE CABLE AND IT FELL OVER A METAL PLATE. WHEN TAKING BACK THE CABLE, HE GOT BURNS ON THE RIGHT HAND AND FINGERS.

August 6, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

A CRANE LIFTING A BEAM, HE HELD ONE SIDE TO GUIDE IT, THEN HE WENT OFF BALANCE BACKWARD & WITH HIS LEFT FOOT HE AFFIRMED ON GROUND FULL OF STONES & BENT HIS LEFT FOOT AT ANKLE LEVEL.

July 11, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING DEGREASER TO WASH HIS EQUIPMENT, THE DEGREASER SOFTENED THE PAINT OVER THE MACHINE TOP DECK, WHEN HE STEPPED FORWARD THE PAINT WAS LOOSENED BY THE DEGREASER AND HE SLIPPED OFF BALANCE FALLING OVER THE DIESEL TANK AND BATTERY AREA OF THE MACHINE JUST BELOW AND BY THE WALK DECK.

June 21, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPORTED ON JUNE 21-01 THAT HE CAN NO LONGER DRIVE WITH THE PAIN IN HIS NECK AND UPPER SHOULDER WHEN DOING SO. HE HAS BE UNDER PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATMENT SINCE MARCH 2001.

March 28, 2001 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING THE CONVEYOR A STONE HIT HIM IN THE JAW.

October 20, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WORKING WITH A SLING THE SLING SLIP & HIT THE EE ON THE NOSE

August 4, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE STEPPING INTO A PICKUP, HE SLIPPED AND HIT AN IRON BAR AND HE LOST 1 TOOTH AND 2 MOLERS LOOSENED.

January 4, 2000 - · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
P R Aggregates Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE OILING THE PLANT HE HURT THE THIRD FINGER OF THE LEFT HAND

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