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May 17, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Standard Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE WALKING TO LOADER AT START OF TURN MAN CLAIMS HE TRIPPED FALLING AGAINST BOARDING LADDER ON SIDE OF MACHINE STRIKING LEFT WRIST. TALKED TO EMPLOYEE ABOUT OBSERVING WHERE WALKING. WALKI NG TO MACHINE TO START WORK.

March 16, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Standard Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LOADING CHUT E LINING MATERIAL ON BASKET TO BE TAKEN TO PLANT EMP GOT HAND PINCHED R. HAND BETWWEEN MATERIAL AND BASKET.

December 28, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Standard Aggregates Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS REACHING FOR GASOLINE CAN BEING HANDED UP TO HIM FROM WORK BOAT FELL APPROX 8' INJURING RIBS & BACK.

July 27, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Standard Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REPAIRING PLATE FEEDER.LIFTING PLASTIC FEEDER LINERS.

June 15, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Standard Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING "I" BEAM.

February 29, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Standard Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CHANGING WIRES ON A SHAKER.

December 16, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Standard Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE REMOVING 3NSIDE RING ON 5" WIFLEG PUMP, WEIGHT 60 LBS, RING SLIPPED OFF COLLAR, PINCHING MAN'S MIDDLE FINGER ON LEFT HAND AGAINST SHAFT OF PUMP.

October 23, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Standard Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE STEPPING 8OWN FROM MACHINE. EMPLOYEE TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.

August 18, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Standard Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE USING A G5CK OFF (B&O) THE EMPLOYEE LODGED A PIECE OF STEEL IN RIGHT HAND BETWEENB THE INDEX AND MIDDLE FINGER REQUIRING 3 STITCHES AND A TETINUS SHOT.

August 3, 1987 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Standard Aggregates Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

HELPING PLANT O1ERATOR ADJUST MOTOR BASE ON SAND SLURRY SCREEN.PLANT OPERATOR USING TORCH TO BURN OUT BOLTS.EMPLOYEE PICKED UP HOT TORCH THE TIP IN BARE HAND.

February 11, 1986 WV · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Standard Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STEPPE8 OFF OF DRAGLINE, SLIPPED ON ICE & SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.

July 17, 1985 WV · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Standard Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

LOADING BARGES - JUMPING OFF OF ONE BARGE ONTO ANOTHER BARGE. STEPPED ON LOOSE MATERIAL ON BARGE

June 29, 1985 PA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Standard Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING FROM THE DOZER TRACK. HE SLIPPED ON THE STEEDL TRACK PAD AND FELL TO THE GROUND TURNING HIS ANKLE.

May 26, 1985 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Standard Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CONVEYOR BELT ON C-4 CONVEYOR WITH A 1/2" NYLON ROPE WHILE STANDING ON C-5 CONVEYOR. THE ROPE BROKE AND HE FELL BACKWARDS ON THE C-5 CONVEYOR CANOPY.

November 1, 1984 WV · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Standard Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

LIFTING A LARGE ROCK OUT OF JAW CRUSHER, IT SLIPPED, SMASHING HIS RIGHT THUMB.

November 1, 1984 WV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Standard Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STEPED ON TO THE FIRST STEP OF HIS EULICD WHICH WAS WET FROM THE DEW HE FELL BACKWARDS HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE EDGE OF A PIPE RACK THAT IS OUTSIDE OUR SHOP.

November 1, 1984 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Standard Aggregates Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING OUT FROM UNDER PLANT FEEDER WHEN HIS GLOVE CAUGHT IN CARRIAGE WHEEL.

September 11, 1984 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Standard Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE REACHED UP TO UNLOCK A LOCK AND STRAINED BACK.

June 22, 1984 WV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Standard Aggregates Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON DRAGLINE WHEN A PIECE OF HOT STEEL FELL INTO HIS RIGHT BOOT, CAUSING A 3 DEGREE BURN ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE

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