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July 17, 2025 WV · Metal/Non-Metal groundman, yardman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allegany Aggregates · Struck by flying object

EE was working on the Primary #1 Feeder Mount. A spring was broken on the right 3/4 inch bolt. EE replaced the spring and was tensioning the guide nut, a worn portion of the bolt that was weakened failed, launching the weakened portion into EE's right cheek due to the stored energy of the upper spring.

September 26, 2022 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allegany Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Trimming a conveyer belt Employee cut hand requiring 5 stitches. Medical claim

May 31, 2016 MD · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Allegany Aggregates Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Based on a shift from our annual hearing test, EE had a S.T.S. EE was then sent back for a re-test with-in 30 days on 05/31/2016. EE's results on this re-test (received on 06/13/2016) showed a S.T.S. EE is a pit loader operator hired in 2011

April 13, 2007 MD · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allegany Aggregates Inc · Fall onto or against objects

An employee was stepping off of a gearbox after adding oil when he lost his balance and fell onto the catwalk on his shoulder.

October 25, 2006 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Allegany Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was in the process of placing a tire chock when the block of wood bounced off the tire and struck the employee in the foot.

December 21, 2005 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Allegany Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cleaning frozen material off of a catwalk when a piece of material chipped off and entered his eye.

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