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October 8, 1990 WV · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING DOWN THE LANDING STAIRS, HE FELT A SLIGHT POP IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

April 20, 1990 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS CARRYING PLASTIC MILK CRATE WITH COAL OFF 2 CONVEYOR FOR COAL BARRELS AND SLIPPED ON A PIECE OF GRAVEL THAT WAS ON THE STEPS AND FELL FROM CATWALK TO THE DECK.

February 26, 1990 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

SLEDING 1@/4" LINER PLATE IN SUMP UNDER 6 X 16, FINGER GOT SMASHED BETWEEN HANDLE AND LINER PLATE.

August 15, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE CLEANING PARTS ON RIG WITH CHEMSON, EMPLOYEE SPILLED CHEMSOL ON BOOT AND IT SOAKED THROUGH CAUSING BLISTER.

July 1, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EMPLOYEE, I,NAME WAS CLOSING SLIDING DOOR ON RIG, THE DOOR STOPPED SLIDING AND I,NAME PULLED MUSCLE IN NECK.

May 1, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING READY TO STEP FROM BARGE TO BOAT AND RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OUT PUTTING ALL HIS WEIGHT ON LEFT LEG, TWISTING LEFT KNEE. BARGE WAS WET DUE TO RAIN.

May 1, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall down stairs

STARTED TO GO UP STEPS ON STORE ROOM AND FOOT SLIPPED, HE WENT DOWN HITTING RIGHT SIDE OF RIGHT KNEE.

April 10, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

POUNDING CENTER ON TOP DECK HAMMER SLIPPED OFF CNETER BAR HIT EMP IN R. KNEE.

April 8, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING DOWN BARGE,LINE I.NAME CARRYING CAUGHT ON HATCH.PULLED LINE TIGHT CAUSING RIGHT WRIST TO BE TWISTED.

November 30, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPING FROM SAND BARGE TO DREDGE (APPROX. 1-1/2' STEP DOWN FROM BARGE TO DREDGE) EMPLOYEE SAID HE JUST STEPPED WRONG. DECK ON DREDGE WAS DRY WHERE EMPLOYEE STEPPED.

September 17, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A BARGE WIRE ON A BARGE IN THE FLEET. WHILE PULLING THE WIRE, HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL.

August 22, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS MOVING 1 1/2" PUMP WHEN HE PLACED IT ON THE STEPS UNDER #4 CONVEYOR AT DESIGNATED CROSSING HE STRAINED HIS BACK

August 17, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant STRIKING OR BUMPING
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck against stationary object

DID NOT DUCK DOWN WHILE GOING UNDER #4 GRAVEL BELT LOW HEAD ROOM ON WALKWAY NO HARD HAT

August 13, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOEE WAS ENGAGING THE TRANSMISSION ON A SMALL BOOM CRANE THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT HAD SLIPPED AND A SINGLE STRAND OF WIRE CABLE ENTERED HIS HAND

August 24, 1987 WV · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING 3 INCH3PUMP DOWN SIDE OF BARGE STUMBLED AND STRAINED LOWER BACK AREA

July 15, 1987 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CO4ING ON DREDGE AT START OF SHIFT COMING OVER STEPS ON STERN OF DREDGE PANTS LEG CAUGHT ON STEP EMPLOYEE FELL ON KNEE AGAINST STEP.

June 1, 1987 WV · Metal/Non-Metal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CA9RING RETURN IDLER FROM BACK OF PICK UP TRUCK TO YAWL SMALL BOAT AND SLIPPED ON SMALL STONES ON RIVER BANK. WHEN HE SLIPPED RETURN IDLER CAME BACK AND HIT EMPLOYEE ABOVE RIGHT E YE CAUSING ACCU7E. 7 STITCHES AT OHIO VALLEY HOP.

September 25, 1986 WV · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pittsburg Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE FELL F9OM ON TOP OF GUARD TO DECK GUARD WAS APPROX. 10-12 FT HIGH. HE WAS STEPPING BACK WHEN HE FELL.

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