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May 1, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Associated Asphalt and Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting a wiper for the west side return belt and the blade was dull so EE pushed harder. EE was able to cut the wiper and EE's hand slipped and EE stabbed self with a box knife. Employee received a single stitch on the puncture. Return to work with no restrictions.

April 20, 2021 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Associated Asphalt and Materials, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Wind forced a door open striking the employee in the elbow causing a strain. Employee put on restrictions and medications.

October 3, 2020 NM · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Associated Asphalt and Materials, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was repairing the wall on a chute when EE's foot slipped and EE twisted the right ankle. EE received a steroid anti-inflammatory shot on 04/15/2021.

February 6, 2017 NM · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Driver fell off truck, dismounting, while performing an annual inspection at scale house. Windy and gusts up to 45 - 50 MPH that day had a part in blowing door against the driver, causing EE to fall.

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