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September 11, 2020 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Glendon Pyrophyllite Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped wrong and tore a muscle

January 4, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glendon Pyrophyllite Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on Haul truck using hand tools, the tool that ee was using slipped and struck self in the face. The impact caused a fracture.

June 19, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper POWERED HAULAGE
Glendon Pyrophyllite Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BEHIND HOPPER ON CRUSHER ON LOG LEFT SIDE. LOADER OPERATOR WAS BUILDING BURM ON RIGHT SIDE OF LOG. A LARGE ROCK FELL OUT OF LOADER BUCKET ON OPPOSITE END OF LOG CAUSING I T TO POP UP AND EMPLOYEE POPPED UP AND FELL DOWN A 20' EMBANKMENT ON HIS FEET.

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