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November 30, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Arch Johnston Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

While running bobcat brake locked up bending back left thumb on hand control.

July 19, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Johnston Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE was emptying overhead bid into stockpile truck when handle to bin broke. EE's momentum caused EE to fall forward hitting head on truck and right knee on ground.

June 3, 2016 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arch Johnston Company Inc · Struck by falling object

Putting block under loader bucket in shop. Loader was turned off and bucket dropped down on block and bruised the top of right foot on employee. Told EE we would take EE to get it x-rayed. EE said would ice it tonight and let company know how it is in the morning.

September 4, 2015 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Johnston Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE was standing on the bumper of the haul truck in the shop tightening the bolt that holds the corner of the hood, his wrench slipped off the bolt and he lost his balance and slipped off the bumper landing on the floor. He fractured his left tibia and a hand bone (Thumb) in left hand.

January 19, 2013 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Johnston Company Inc · Fall from ladders

Employee was grinding on bed of truck and fell off 6 ft. ladder in shop. He landed on right foot breaking his leg below the knee.

February 6, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Arch Johnston Company Inc · Fall from machine

Employee on loader checking radiator, lost balance, pushed himself off and landed wrong on left knee. Tore the meniscus on his left knee.

June 15, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Arch Johnston Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Flyrock from blast struck quarry buildings and two Johnston Quarry employees & vehicles.

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