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2000–2026
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March 30, 2005 - · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Cantera El Pozo Inc. · Struck against a moving object

The ee left the door of a truck open, forgot to wear his hard hat, and bumped his head with a corner of the door, with a resulting injury requiring 3 points of suture resulting in 1 1/2 working days off.

February 2, 2005 - · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Cantera El Pozo Inc. · Struck by flying object

A column of fugitive dust blew at the face of the employee with particles causing injury and temporary blindness in his left eye. Employee had to abandon work and seek medical assistance.

July 30, 2003 - · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Cantera El Pozo Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC LOWER BACK PAIN DUE TO STRESS CAUSED BY VIBRATION OF THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HE USUALLY OPERATES (BULLDOZER AND BACKHOE EXCAVATOR).

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