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August 24, 1998 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor POWERED HAULAGE
Crusher Testing Service · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL OFF HOPPER WALL HIT EE IN BACK KNOCKING HIM TO GROUND IN TURN HARD HAT FELL OFF AND EEHIT HIS HEAD ON ROCK

October 13, 1993 IN · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crusher Testing Service · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EXITING EXCAVATOR TWISTED LEFT ANKLE, TORN LIGAMENTS.

June 9, 1992 IN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crusher Testing Service · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED AND A MECHANIC WERE HEATING A NUT ON BACK OF A MASTER CYLINDER. AS IT BROKE LOOSE, HE PULLED PLUG OUT AND IT WAS SPRING LOADED AND IT BLEW HOT BRAKE FLUID ONTO HIS ARM.

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