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October 14, 2014 MA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Loader operator lost balance while exiting loader and fell from platform outside loader cab onto the ground and landed on his back after hitting loader fender. At present time he is still being evaluated by his physician for back pain. The accident did not require hospitalization.

December 18, 2013 MA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man STRIKING OR BUMPING
Heffron Materials-Div/Heffron Asphalt Corp · Struck against stationary object

Worker's hard hat fell off - when he retrieved the hat he stood up and hit head on a metal beam. He went to walk in center and required two stitches to the head. He was off the job for app. one hour and returned to finish his shift and reported for work the next day.

November 11, 2010 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Heffron Materials-Div/Heffron Asphalt Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was welding on bucket of front end loader in garage at facility. Metal sliver from welding went under safety goggles and entered eye. On 11/22/10 employee went to urgent care facility was then sent to eye specialist who removed sliver with magnet. Employee missed one day work due to incident and suffered no damage to eye.

February 23, 2004 MA · Metal/Non-Metal NO VALUE FOUND

MAIN CONVEYOR REMOVAL-CONVEYOR WAS CUT FREE AND CAUGHT ON AN UNKNOWN OBJECT. IT THEN SPRUNG FREESTRIKING INJURED PARTY & PINNING HIM AGAINST SCREEN DECK AND CAT WALK RAILING.

December 9, 2002 MA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Heffron Materials-Div/Heffron Asphalt Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF RUBBER WITH A POCKET KNIFE. THE LOCK ON THE BLADE FAILED AND CLOSED ON HIS FINGER. HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM & HAD 5 STITCHES TO HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

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