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June 26, 1989 KY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Billy Holloway Aggregates Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS USING CUTTING TORCH.OXYGEN HOSE BROKE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED BURNS TO LEFT HAND AND LEFT UPPER THIGH.

August 6, 1987 KY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Billy Holloway Aggregates Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE EE WAS USIN1 A TORCH TO CUT A ROD WHEN FLAME CAME BACK ON LEFT HAND & WRIST CAUSING A BURN THRU HIS GLOVES.

March 11, 1987 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Billy Holloway Aggregates Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE HAD BE9N LOADING DYNAMITE OFF A TRUCK & CARRYING TO THYE BLAST BOXES.EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO POWER SIDE BOARD ON POWDER TRUCK,DIDN'T REALIZE IT WAS FAIRLY HEAVY & TRIED TO CATCH IT ON I TS DOWNWARD PAT2.

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