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March 14, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jaymar Quality Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While doing maintenance on crusher, replacing liners, bolts and plates became lodged. When it was pryed free, it fell approx. 1 1/2' striking EE on the leg.

October 5, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jaymar Quality Stone Company · Struck by falling object

A ROLL OF BELT 24" WAS BEING INSTALLED ON CONVEYER WHEN IT BECAME LODGED AGAINST CHAIN, WHEN EMPLOYEE PULLED SIDEWAYS ON BELT CHAIN CAME UNHOOKED. BELT FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN SHOULDER, DISLOCATING SHOULDER TOOK FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT MISSED MONDAY RETURNED FOR WORK TUES MORN 6:30.

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