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August 29, 2024 AL · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
North Montgomery Materials LLC · Contact with heat

Employee became overheated while loading holes. Temperature was 99 degrees and Humidity was 80%. Treated at local hospital for dehydration and heat exhaustion. Required to stay home for one day as a precaution.

March 9, 2000 AL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
North Montgomery Materials LLC · Struck against stationary object

WHILE TIGHTENING UP TAIL PULLEY ON CONVEYOR THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE NUT RESULTING IN EE SMASHING HIS FINGER.

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