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December 16, 1999 WV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Waco Stone · Struck by flying object

WAS CLEANING UP AROUND CRUSHER WITH BOBCAT WHEN A ROCK FLEW OFF CRUSHER AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD.

July 12, 1999 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Waco Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CLEANING UNDER #9 CONVEYOR BELT WHEN DUST FELL AND BLEW INTO RT. EYE.

February 19, 1999 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Waco Stone · Struck against stationary object

WAS INSTALLING LACING IN CONVEYOR BELT & HIT RIGHT HAND ON FRAME WHILE HAMMERING

November 17, 1998 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Waco Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS DRILLING A PIECE OF METAL IN TRUCK FLOOR BOARD, WAS READJUSTING BIT W/CHUCK KEY IT SLIPPED AND BIT PUNCTURED HAND.

September 25, 1998 WV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Waco Stone · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CHANGING BUCKET ON TOYOTA UTILITY LOADER ANDGOT OFF MACHINE TO LOCK BUCKET IN PLACE, GOT RIGHT ANKLE/FOOT UNDER BUCKET AND BETWEEN CROSS MEMBER

September 16, 1998 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Waco Stone · Struck by flying object

WAS USING CUTTING TORCH AND SPARK/METAL FLEW INTO RIGHT EYE

June 23, 1998 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Waco Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CUTTING BRUSH WHEN CHAIN SAW SLIPPED AND LACERATED LEFT THIGH.

March 12, 1998 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Waco Stone · Struck by falling object

WAS SWITCHING BUCKET ON TOYOTA UTILITY LOADER & GOT OFF MACHINE TO LOCK BUCKET INTO PLACE. IT CAME DOWN ON RIGHT FOOT.

December 10, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Waco Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS USING METAL PRYBAR TO LOOSEN A CHAIN WHEN IT SLIPPED, CUT LEF TINDEX FINGER ON SHHARP EDGE ON THE BAR.

December 5, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Waco Stone · Struck by flying object

ROCK FLEW OUT OF HOPPER & STRUCK LEFT EYE. WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

December 2, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Waco Stone · Struck by flying object

WAS CLEANING THE SCREEN WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER. A PIECE OF ROCK FLEW UP & HIT KNEE.

September 8, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Waco Stone · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WAS SHOVELING ROCK OFF BELT & MUD OFF ROLLER, HAND WAS PULLED IN.

August 13, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Waco Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CHECKING HOPPER AND ROCK FLEW OUT OF CRUSHERHITTING RIGHT CHEEK

June 16, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Waco Stone · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GUARD FELL ON FINGERS WHEN MOVING AND PINCHED FINGERS AGAINST PULLEY.

June 16, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Waco Stone · Struck against a moving object

WAS DUMPING LOAD OF GRAVEL AND TRUCK TIPPED OVERCAUSING INJURY TO LEFT SHOULDER, BACK OF NECK AND LOWER BACK.

January 20, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Waco Stone · Fall from ladders

WAS CHECKING BELTS ON CRUSHER BEFORE STARTUP. THIS REQUIRES STANDING ON A LADDER, WHILE STANDING LADDER FELL BACKWARDS.

January 7, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Waco Stone · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAINTENANCE ON CRUSHER.

January 3, 1997 WV · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Waco Stone · Struck by flying object

WAS OEPRATIGN CRUSHSR ROCK BECAME JAMMEDIN HOPPR PUTTING CABLE AROUND TO PULL OUT WHEN A SLIVER OF ROCK FLEW BACKC AND HIT RIGHT CHEEK.

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