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March 21, 2011 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Boyd Granite Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Employee was emptying dump truck when stone inside the truck bed hung up. When it released, the truck wheels jarred the ground with employee inside the cab.

April 8, 2009 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Boyd Granite Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee burned finger on right hand while lighting air fuel burner, quantifying a minor burn.

July 19, 2004 GA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Boyd Granite Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee failed to recognize the saw block tipping over, which was very out of normal. The method used was the same as all routine extractions. He was able to distance himself enough to avoid serious injury, but was hit by the drill and dogs, knocking him down and causing hip fracture and arm lacerations.

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